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Cristiano Ronaldo opens door for Portugal return, apologises for walk-out
Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed his continued availability for Portugal after explaining his decision to leave the national team camp and accusing head coach Jorge Jesus of breaking an agreement over
WADA seeks tough anti-doping stance from Kenya
Kenya as future hosts of the World Athletics Championship must strive for zero tolerance for drugs in sport, the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) boss said on Tuesday. Despite a
Rival clubs demand title stripping, transfer bans for Man City
By Adegboyega Adeleye Rival Premier League clubs are calling for Manchester City to face a range of punishments, including title stripping and transfer bans, if the club’s appeal against its
UEFA monitoring Man City’s 115-charge case, considers action after appeal
By Adegboyega Adeleye UEFA is monitoring Manchester City’s financial-rule case and will wait until the end of the Premier League’s disciplinary process before considering any potential action against Manchester City,
‘The world thanks you’ — Neymar bids farewell to Messi ahead of Argentina final game
By Adegboyega Adeleye Brazilian football star Neymar has paid an emotional tribute to Lionel Messi ahead of the Argentine captain’s final appearance for the country against Benin at the Estadio
Ronaldo rules out Portugal return while Jesus remains coach — report
By Adegboyega Adeleye Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly decided against returning to the Portugal national team while Jorge Jesus remains head coach, following a dispute over an expected public apology, sources
Olympic qualifiers: Oshoala, Plumptre absent as 21 players hit Super Falcons camp
By Adegboyega Adeleye Twenty-one Super Falcons players have arrived in camp in Ikenne, Ogun State, as preparations intensify for Nigeria’s 2028 Olympic qualifying double-header against Comoros, with star forwards Asisat
Akor Adams’ late strike earns Super Eagles thrilling 3-3 draw against Russia
Super Eagles forward Akor Adams scored a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser as Nigeria fought back to draw 3-3 with Russia in an entertaining international encounter. Adams struck in the 90+4th minute,
Messi receives honorary doctorate ahead of Argentina farewell
Lionel Messi has officially been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Buenos Aires (UBA), adding an unusual academic distinction to the Argentina captain’s illustrious career. The university conferred
Man City 115 charges: Sheikh Mansour could sell club if appeal fails – Reports
By Adegboyega Adeleye Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour could sell the club if its appeal against the Premier League’s guilty verdict fails, according to leading UAE expert Christopher M. Davidson.
