Cristiano Ronaldo returned to action in style on Friday, scoring as Al Nassr secured a comfortable 4-0 victory over Al Riyadh.

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 top flight.

Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk have agreed a deal to play their Champions League home games at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge stadium this season.

Premier League champions Arsenal have signed England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa in a deal worth a reported £51 million ($69 million).

Villa have rejected several bids for Watkins from Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal this week, but Emery hinted the England striker would be allowed to leave for the right price.

Football is often seen as a game that brings countries together, but political disputes and conflicts have sometimes made certain international fixtures too sensitive to stage.

Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca has suffered a blow on the eve of the Premier League season after Belgium winger Jeremy Doku was ruled out for several weeks.

Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has been suspended for 10 international matches for his behaviour in the aftermath of his country’s defeat to Spain in the World Cup final, FIFA said on Friday.

World number one Jannik Sinner confirmed on Friday he will not compete in the US Open because of a right knee injury.

…”It’s not true”, Essien The Executive Committee of the NFF headed by Ibrahim Gusau has been reportedly handed a 24-hour ultimatum to resign following accusation of maladministration, misappropriation and misjudgment. The order was said to have been given by the National Sports Commission (NSC) and it followed serious concerns by Nigerians over the administration of […]

Tyson Fury has claimed his highly anticipated fight against Anthony Joshua may no longer happen, blaming fresh financial demands from Joshua’s camp for putting the proposed bout in jeopardy.

Retirement is often seen as the final chapter of a footballer’s professional career, but for some stars, the pull of the game proved too strong to resist.

The new measures are largely aimed at reducing time-wasting, limiting unnecessary stoppages and giving VAR a slightly wider role in certain situations.

Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign Manchester City winger Savinho for an initial fee of around £75 million ($102 million), according to reports on Friday.

Confirming Musiala would not play in Saturday’s season-opening Supercup clash away at Borussia Dortmund, Kompany said Bayern were aware of the condition.