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Arsenal dealt major blow as Vinicius signs new Real Madrid contract
Star forward Vinicius Junior has extended his contract with Real Madrid to 2032, the club announced on Thursday, quelling speculation about his future that had linked him with Arsenal. “Real
English FA withdraws support for Infantino – Reports
The English Football Association has withdrawn its support for under-fire FIFA president Gianni Infantino after his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, according to reports on Thursday.
Rodri approves Barcelona transfer talks with Man City – Source
Spain midfield talisman Rodri has authorised Barcelona to start talks with Manchester City for a potential transfer, a source from the reigning La Liga champions told AFP on Thursday. “Today
Meet the city making 70% of world’s footballs, including World Cup ball
A city in Pakistan has become the unlikely centre of the global football industry, producing an estimated 70 per cent of the world’s footballs, including the official match ball used
24-yr-old footballer dies after lightning strikes pitch during match
A 24-year-old footballer has died and 12 other players were injured after lightning struck a football pitch during a match in southern Thailand. The incident occurred on August 4, 2026,
African country that won’t participate in 2030 World Cup qualifiers
Morocco will not participate in the 2030 FIFA World Cup qualifiers after securing automatic qualification as one of the tournament’s main hosts. The North African country will host the 2030
UEFA maintains boycott of World Cup despite Infantino’s apology
European football’s governing body UEFA said they would maintain their boycott of the men’s and women’s World Cups on Thursday despite FIFA withdrawing the plan to open up their competitions
Barcelona close in on Rodri after midfielder rejects Real Madrid
Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri has reportedly given the green light to a move to Barcelona this summer, in a major development in the transfer race for the 30-year-old.
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Diomande joins Real Madrid as club’s most expensive player [Top 5]
Real Madrid have reached an agreement with RB Leipzig for Ivorian winger Yan Diomande, with the player set to move to the Santiago Bernabéu this summer. According to Marca, both
Daniel Amokachi named 22Bet’s Pan-African brand ambassador
He was unveiled at an event in Lagos on Wednesday. The post Daniel Amokachi named 22Bet’s Pan-African brand ambassador appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.This post was originally published on
