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Bellingham wins England Player of the Year for second straight season
By Adegboyega Adeleye Jude Bellingham has won the England men’s Player of the Year award for a second successive season after a record-breaking campaign with the Three Lions. The 23-year-old
2026 Ballon d’Or: Full list of 10 oldest nominees
Age has once again proved to be just a number, with several veteran football stars featuring prominently among the nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or awards. The shortlists, announced on
Chelsea charged by FA over discriminatory chanting
By Adegboyega Adeleye Chelsea have been charged by the Football Association over alleged discriminatory chanting by supporters during their Premier League victory over Fulham in August. The FA said Chelsea
Rayan header salvages 1-1 draw between Brazil and Australia
A last minute header from Brazilian substitute Rayan salvaged a 1-1 draw with Australia in a thrilling international friendly in Townsville on Friday. Rayan headed the ball home in the
‘Bus would be better’ — Nigerians react over car used to pick Super Eagles players from airport
Nigerians on social media have reacted after a 2008 Toyota Avalon was reportedly used to pick up Super Eagles players from the airport ahead of their 2026 Africa Cup of
Germany’s Havertz, Musiala ruled out of Greece match with injury
Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala have been ruled out of Germany’s Nations League game with Greece this weekend with injury, the German football federation (DFB) said on Friday. Arsenal forward
Okoye arrives Super Eagles camp ahead of Madagascar clash
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has joined the team’s camp in Uyo ahead of Nigeria’s opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Madagascar on Friday. The Nigeria Football
Yalcouye makes dream debut as Ivory Coast beat Ghana in AFCON qualifier
Brighton striker Malick Yalcouye made a dream debut for Ivory Coast by scoring in a 2-0 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying victory over Ghana in Bouake on Thursday. The 20-year-old
Netherlands snatch draw with late goal to sour Klopp’s Germany debut
Cody Gakpo scored in stoppage time to snatch a 1-1 draw for the Netherlands at home to Germany on Jurgen Klopp’s debut in the visiting dugout in the Nations League
Joao Felix gives Portugal win over Wales as Ronaldo misfires
Joao Felix scored the only goal with a long-range shot as reigning Nations League champions Portugal opened their campaign with a 1-0 home win over Wales. Portugal, who have won
