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‘I leave in peace’ — Messi says ahead of final Argentina game
By Enitan Abdultawab Lionel Messi has said he is leaving the Argentina national team “in peace” as he prepares to make his final appearance for the country against Benin at
UEFA investigate Ireland-Israel tunnel bustup after spitting claim
UEFA confirmed on Tuesday that it has opened an investigation into the tunnel bust-up during last weekend’s Nations League game between the Republic of Ireland and Israel in Serbia. The
Man United legend Patrice Evra announces mum’s death
By Adegboyega Adeleye Former Manchester United and France defender Patrice Evra has announced the death of his mother, Juliette, following her battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Evra shared the heartbreaking news
Djokovic wins China Open, keeps unbeaten record after opponent retires
Novak Djokovic won the China Open on Tuesday after his opponent Alex de Minaur retired from the final, extending an astonishing unbeaten streak in Beijing and winning the 102nd title
Alcaraz wins Japan Open, claims first title since wrist injury comeback
By Adegboyega Adeleye Carlos Alcaraz has won the Japan Open for a second consecutive year, claiming his first title since returning from a right wrist injury. The Spaniard defeated Czech
FIFA chief Infantino hit by Norwegian double complaint
Embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been accused of a potential abuse of power and conflict of interest after the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) filed formal complaints to two FIFA
South Africa, Qatar confirmed among nations bidding to host 2036 Olympics
India, Qatar and South Africa were confirmed on Tuesday among the seven countries interested in hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics. Germany, Hungary, Turkey and South Korea make up the rest
2026 World Cup: FIFA knew Congo fielded ineligible player against Nigeria – Report
By Ayobami Okerinde The International Federation of Association Football, FIFA, knew that the Democratic Republic of Congo had fielded an ineligible player but allowed the team to continue its World
Tennis world No 1 Sinner’s season over due to knee injury
Tennis world number one Jannik Sinner has brought a premature end to his season due to a knee injury, the Italian announced on Tuesday. “Me, together with the doctors, have
End of an era as Messi prepares to hang up Argentina boots
Lionel Messi will pull on Argentina’s sky blue-and-white jersey for the last time on Tuesday and enjoy an emotional farewell in front of his adoring fans in a stadium with
