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The Super Eagles head coach has made a decisive call on his goalkeeping department, favouring experience and availability as the team prepares for crucial competitive fixtures later this month. New Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has designated Francis Uzoho as Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper following the current inactivity of Stanley Nwabali, who remains without…
Liverpool manager Arne Slot offered no excuses after his side’s 2-1 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on Tuesday night, describing the result as emblematic of a pattern that has defined his team’s Premier League campaign. The Dutchman did not hide behind misfortune following a stoppage-time deflected strike from Andre that sealed victory for the…
Fifa on Tuesday officially marked 100 days until the start of the 2026 World Cup, publishing a series of celebratory posts on its digital platforms. Yet amid the countdown to the expanded 48-team tournament, the world football governing body offered no update on a disciplinary matter that could still alter the lineup of nations heading…
Real Madrid’s title defence suffered a bruising setback on Monday as Getafe secured a shock 1-0 victory at the Santiago Bernabéu. A sublime first-half volley from Martin Satriano condemned the hosts to their second consecutive league defeat, leaving them four points adrift of leaders Barcelona. Without the injured Kylian Mbappé, Madrid’s attack lacked its usual…
FIFA Plans Tough New Rules On Mouth-Covering Ahead Of 2026 World Cup Football’s governing body is considering one of its most direct interventions yet in the fight against racism on the pitch, with FIFA president Gianni Infantino publicly advocating for the automatic sending off of any player who conceals their mouth while communicating with an…
Victor Osimhen has explained his “strange” decision to reject the captain’s armband during Galatasaray’s 3-1 win over Antalyaspor. In a move that startled spectators on Sunday, 1 March 2026, the Nigerian striker refused the leadership role after stand-in captain Lucas Torreira was substituted in the 79th minute. With club captain Mauro Icardi on the bench…
Liverpool’s pursuit of a top-four finish gathered pace on Saturday as they dismantled a struggling West Ham United 5-2 at Anfield. Arne Slot’s men produced a ruthless display of attacking variety, with five different names finding the scoresheet. The victory moves the Reds up to fifth in the Premier League table, level on points with…
Derby County revived their play-off ambitions with a spirited second-half comeback to defeat Blackburn Rovers 3-1 at Pride Park. After trailing at the break, the Rams produced a clinical forty-five minutes to leave the visitors mired in relegation trouble. The turnaround was spearheaded by Ben Brereton Diaz, who found the net against his former employers,…
Cristiano Ronaldo has transitioned from the pitch to the boardroom by becoming a co-owner of UD Almeria. The 41-year-old forward purchased a 25% share in the Spanish second-division club through his new firm, CR7 Sports Investments. This move aligns the Al-Nassr captain with a Saudi Arabian investment consortium led by Mohammed Al-Khereiji. While the price…
LONDON — Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur face a high-stakes North London Derby this afternoon, with both clubs navigating a massive personnel crisis. While Mikel Arteta chases the Premier League title, interim coach Igor Tudor battles to keep a depleted Spurs away from the relegation zone. No fewer than 13 senior players will miss the clash,…
