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The consequences of a bruising Wednesday night at Camp Nou are already reshaping Barcelona’s week, as coach Hansi Flick navigates one of the trickiest decisions of his tenure, how to balance an urgent La Liga derby against Espanyol on Saturday while keeping enough firepower intact for what promises to be a monumental Champions League…
Antonio Conte has indicated his willingness to take charge of the Italian national team following Gennaro Gattuso’s resignation, with Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis publicly supporting the potential transition. Gattuso stepped down as Azzurri boss on Friday after Italy failed to qualify for this summer’s World Cup for the third consecutive tournament—a historic low for…
The Emirates FA Cup quarter-finals take centre stage this weekend, with Manchester City welcoming Liverpool to the Etihad Stadium in the marquee fixture on Saturday. Mohamed Salah will begin the final chapter of his Anfield career on Saturday as Liverpool travel to Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-finals, with the Egyptian forward having…
Recovery efforts for Victor Osimhen have entered a new phase, with Turkish club Galatasaray confirming the striker has resumed light indoor training following a recent injury. The development marks a significant step in the rehabilitation of the Nigerian international, who has been sidelined since sustaining a fractured right forearm during a UEFA Champions League…
The Super Eagles were forced to a 2-2 draw by Jordan in their final international friendly of the March window on Tuesday night, with substitute Alex Iwobi shown a straight red card in the closing stages at the Mardan Sports Complex in Antalya, Turkey . Jordan, who are preparing for their debut appearance at…
Napoli striker Romelu Lukaku failed to report for a scheduled training session on Tuesday, a development that has pushed the Serie A club to consider disciplinary measures, including the possibility of sidelining the Belgian international from upcoming matches. The club confirmed the absence in a brief official statement, saying, “We can confirm that Romelu Lukaku…
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has dismissed Black Stars head coach Otto Addo with immediate effect, just 71 days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in North America . The decision was announced on Tuesday, hours after Ghana suffered a 2-1 friendly defeat to Germany in Stuttgart on Monday night . The…
Super Eagles left-back Bruno Onyemaechi has left the Nigerian national team’s training camp in Antalya, Turkey, following the birth of his first child with Portuguese partner Ines Fontes, casting doubt over his availability for the friendly against Jordan scheduled for Tuesday. The 26-year-old Olympiacos defender was notably absent from Nigeria’s first training session after…
Cristiano Ronaldo is on course to become one of the oldest players ever to appear at a FIFA World Cup, with the 41-year-old Portugal captain confirming that this summer’s tournament in North America will be his sixth and final appearance on football’s grandest stage. Ronaldo, who marked his 41st birthday on 5 February 2026,…
Nigeria’s preparations for their upcoming international friendlies have suffered a fresh blow, with Calvin Bassey ruled out of the Super Eagles squad after sustaining a back injury during Fulham FC’s 3-1 Premier League victory over Burnley last weekend. The withdrawal, confirmed just two days before Nigeria’s scheduled clash against Iran, adds to a…
