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Lionel Messi became the World Cup’s all-time leading goalscorer on Monday, scoring twice as holders Argentina powered into the last 32 with a 2-0 victory over Austria. Messi swept home a low finish in the…
Liverpool have published a list of 12 players will leave the Premier League club this summer. They include first-team stars Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate. Salah had personally announced his exit earlier in the day, while Robertson and…
Former Nigeria Premier Football League champions Enyimba and Remo Stars will be among the clubs set to benefit from FIFA’s $355m Club Benefits Programme for releasing players during the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, The PUNCH reports. FIFA revealed further…
Iran’s football federation has announced that the United States of America has rescinded its allocation of tickets for the World Cup group matches, alleging that the co-host is hindering the attendance of Iranian fans amid a tense diplomatic dispute. The…
The widow of late Portugal forward Diogo Jota has urged Scotland captain Andrew Robertson to carry her husband’s World Cup dream with him as he prepares to lead his country at football’s biggest tournament. Jota died aged 28 in a…
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle says the friendly against Portugal is an opportunity for his team to test themselves against one of the best teams in the world.Wednesday’s encounter is slated for the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria.…
Despite failing to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Nigeria’s footballing influence will still be highly visible at the tournament kicking off on June 11 in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The Super Eagles missed out after a…
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has clarified the reasons behind Portugal’s choice to play against Nigeria in an international friendly, emphasizing that this decision is not influenced by rankings or comparisons, but rather by playing style and physical intensity.…
Thousands of demonstrators blocked an avenue leading to Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, just days before the 2026 World Cup kicks off at the venue. As football fans flood into tournament co-hosts the United States, Canada and Mexico, the…
Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Bendel Insurance have declared a three-week break for their players and officials following the completion of the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season. The team is expected to return to training on Wednesday,…
Somalia on Tuesday defended award-winning referee, Omar Artan, after he was denied entry to the United States and prevented from becoming the first Somali official to officiate at a World Cup finals. Somalia’s Ministry of Sports expressed “deep regret” over…
Former Sunshine Stars player, Kehinde Abiodun had been appointed the club’s scout, DAILY POST reports. The Owena Waves confirmed Abiodun’s appointment in a statement made available to DAILY POST. Abiodun is expected to bring his keen eye for talent and…
The head of the White House Task Force for the World Cup on Tuesday defended the decision not to grant visas to a Somali referee and some support staff for the Iranian team. “To this point, we’ve had 35 teams…
Newly promoted Serie A club Hellas Verona are interested in Hoffenheim striker Gift Orban, DAILY POST reports. Orban has returned to Hoffenheim after spending the 2025/26 season on loan with another Italian club, Hellas Verona. The 23-year-old netted seven times,…
Serena Williams said she had “so much fun” as the American legend rolled back the years in her triumphant return to tennis in the Queen’s Club doubles on Tuesday. Four years after appearing to end her glittering career, Williams and…
Former Shooting Stars goalkeeper Mustapha Lawal is attracting interest from top clubs in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).According to reports, Angolan side Atlético de Luanda and Sierra Leone’s FC Kallon are also among the foreign clubs pursuing the goalkeeper.…
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