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Messi to receive honorary doctorate from Argentine university
Retiring Argentina captain Lionel Messi is set to receive an honorary doctorate from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) in recognition of his football career and contribution to the country.
‘May the best man win’ — Fury speaks ahead of Joshua showdown
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua were all smiles as they kicked off the countdown to their much-anticipated heavyweight showdown at a pre-fight press conference in London. The British two-time world
‘I’m the coach’ — Jorge Jesus warns Ronaldo over Portugal selection
Portugal coach Jorge Jesus has insisted that Cristiano Ronaldo will not influence his tactical decisions, stressing that he remains the final authority over team selection. Jesus made the remarks ahead
Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp after Jesus denies rift
By Adegboyega Adeleye Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal’s camp in Copenhagen ahead of Thursday’s Nations League clash with Denmark, after coach Jorge Jesus denied reports of a rift between the
UK PM Burnham fears Man City owners could sell club after rule breaches
By Adegboyega Adeleye UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he would be “really concerned” if Manchester City’s owners decide to sell the club following its guilty verdict over Premier
Tunisia cancel Mali friendly over injuries, FIFA ranking concerns — Reports
By Adegboyega Adeleye Tunisia have cancelled their October 3 friendly against Mali amid injury concerns and fears that the result could affect their FIFA ranking, reports said. According to Reuters,
Infantino suffers fresh blow as Swiss FA withdraws support
By Adegboyega Adeleye The Swiss Football Association (SFV) has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s bid for another term as FIFA president, dealing a significant blow to the incumbent ahead
CAS sets Oct 8 hearing for Senegal, Morocco AFCON title dispute
By Enitan Abdultawab The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has fixed October 8, 2026, for the hearing of the dispute between Senegal and Morocco over the outcome of the
FA charges Fulham boss Arbeloa over ‘Man United won’t lose’ comments
By Adegboyega Adeleye Fulham manager Álvaro Arbeloa has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association over comments he made after his side’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United. According to
NFF appeals CAF decision on Edo Queens’ WAFU-B title
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appealed to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) against the annulment of Edo Queens’ disputed WAFU-B title. The NFF, in a petition contained in
