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Olise powers France to win over Belgium in Nations League
Michael Olise came off the bench to inspire France to a 4-1 win over Belgium in the UEFA Nations League on Monday, handing Zinedine Zidane his first home victory since
Olise powers France to win over Belgium in Nations League
Michael Olise came off the bench to inspire France to a 4-1 win over Belgium in the UEFA Nations League on Monday, handing Zinedine Zidane his first home victory since
Ronaldo resumes Al Nassr training after Portugal camp rift
By Adegboyega Adeleye Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to Al Nassr training after leaving Portugal’s camp last week amid a dispute with head coach Jorge Jesus. Al Nassr confirmed the forward’s
Int’l friendly: Nigeria vs Russia— preview, date, time and where to watch
By Adegboyega Adeleye The Super Eagles of Nigeria will return to action on Tuesday when they face Russia in an international friendly at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, with Eric Chelle
Full list: Cubarsi, Diomande, Estêvão, Bouaddi lead Golden Boy 2026 nominees
By Adegboyega Adeleye The 25 finalists for the 2026 Golden Boy Award have been announced, with Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi, Real Madrid’s Yan Diomande, Manchester City’s Ayyoub Bouaddi, Chelsea forward
Nigeria vs Russia: List of invited Super Eagles players unavailable for friendly
The Super Eagles will be without seven players for Tuesday’s international friendly against Russia after injuries, club restrictions and a residence permit issue affected the squad. Captain Wilfred Ndidi is
‘Haaland is thoroughly spent’ — Norway boss Solbakken warns over striker’s workload
By Adegboyega Adeleye Norway manager Stale Solbakken has raised concerns over Erling Haaland’s workload, saying the Manchester City striker is among players carrying the heaviest burden in his team and
Alcaraz advances to Japan Open final
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the final of the Japan Open on Monday after securing a hard-fought 5-7, 6-3, 6-1 victory over fellow Spaniard Jaume Munar in Tokyo. The
Messi readies for final farewell in Argentina send-off
Lionel Messi will bring the curtain down on his glittering Argentina career on Tuesday with a farewell friendly against Benin that marks the dawn of a new era for the
Ronaldo can return to Portugal team if he wants – Coach Jesus
Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo can return to the squad if he wishes, despite walking out on his team-mates, said national team coach Jorge Jesus on Sunday. Jesus said Ronaldo can
