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Fury v AJ fight to be called off because Hearn wants more cash
Tyson Fury says his long-awaited heavyweight fight with Anthony Joshua now ‘doesn’t look like it’s going to happen’ – in a long, explosive rant at his long-term rival and ‘money-thirsty’
Espanyol vs Real Madrid: Can Pericos ruin Mourinho’s grand return to La Liga?
Real Madrid’s 2026-27 La Liga campaign begins this evening, with Jose Mourinho’s side heading to RCDE Stadium to tackle Espanyol. Los Blancos will be aiming to wrestle the title back
MLS fines Messi for striking opponent
Major League Soccer fined Inter Miami’s Argentine superstar Lionel Messi an undisclosed amount on Friday for slapping Philadelphia’s Quinn Sullivan on the back of the neck in the clubs’ 2-2
Liverpool, Man City face questions in new era without Salah, Guardiola
Mohamed Salah and Pep Guardiola are two of the most iconic figures in Premier League history — how Liverpool and Manchester City cope without them will define their seasons. For
Why Gusau-led NFF board was advised to resign
By Jacob Ajom As you are reading this story, the entire board of the Nigeria Football Federation would have turned in their resignation letters to pave way for a clean
Arsenal beat Lampard’s Coventry 3-0 in Premier League opener
Arsenal made the perfect start to their Premier League title defence with a stylish 3-0 win against Coventry in the opening game of the season on Friday. Mikel Arteta’s side
Ronaldo scores 977th career goal as Al Nassr thrash Al Riyadh 4-0
Cristiano Ronaldo returned to action in style on Friday, scoring as Al Nassr secured a comfortable 4-0 victory over Al Riyadh. The Portugal international began the game on the bench
9 Super Eagles players to feature in 2026/27 EPL season
By Enitan Abdultawab The new Premier League campaign offers Nigerian football fans plenty to look forward to, with established Super Eagles stars joined by players beginning new chapters in England’s
Shakhtar Donetsk to play UCL home games at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge
Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk have agreed a deal to play their Champions League home games at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge stadium this season. Shakhtar have not been able to use their
Arsenal boost defence with £51m Konsa signing from Villa
Premier League champions Arsenal have signed England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa in a deal worth a reported £51 million ($69 million). Konsa agreed a “long-term contract” with the
