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20 players arrive in Super Eagles camp ahead of AFCON qualifiers
The Super Eagles have commenced preparations for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign, with 20 players already in camp ahead of Friday’s clash with Madagascar. Nigeria opened
Real Madrid’s Valverde out with ankle injury suffered in derby
Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde suffered an ankle injury in his team’s weekend derby loss to Atletico Madrid, the club confirmed Tuesday. The Uruguay midfielder was hurt by a tackle
La Liga president hits out at Real Madrid refereeing ‘conspiracy’ claims
La Liga president Javier Tebas hit out on Tuesday at what he deemed accusations of a refereeing “conspiracy” by Real Madrid following their derby loss to Atletico Madrid. Real Madrid
Mbappe continues media push for Ballon d’Or recognition
France and Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe continued his media push to win the Ballon d’Or by insisting on Tuesday that he feels confident he will claim the prestigious award.
Infantino proposes consulting federations to reform FIFA
FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Monday suggested a “consultation” with the member federations to reform the world football governing body’s decision-making processes, in a letter addressed to the 211 member
Atletico hit back at Mourinho after referee rant
By Adegboyega Adeleye Atletico Madrid have hit back at Jose Mourinho after the Real Madrid manager accused referees of making key errors during Sunday’s Madrid derby defeat. Mourinho arrived at
Man Utd’s Sesko pulls out of Slovenia squad
Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko has withdrawn from Slovenia’s Nations League squad after missing Sunday’s 1-1 Premier League draw at Fulham. The 23-year-old sat out the trip to Craven Cottage
List of coaches set for their first games this international break
By Adegboyega Adeleye The 2026/27 UEFA Nations League begins this week with a number of Europe’s biggest football countries ushering in a new era in the dugout. Several of the
Mbappe says having Zidane as France coach ‘like a film’
Kylian Mbappe said on Monday playing under new France coach Zinedine Zidane, 15 years after the French football icons first met, is like “something from a film”. Former Real Madrid
Spain coach De la Fuente gets new deal after World Cup success
By Adegboyega Adeleye Spain have officially confirmed coach Luis de la Fuente’s contract extension until the end of the 2032 European Championship following his historic 2026 World Cup triumph. The
