NBBF’s unending crisis, by Patrick Omorodion
National elections in Nigeria are always like a war. From the campaigns to the elections proper, even governance after winning the elections, genuinely or fraudulently, it is more of war than civility. The same thing has been introduced into sports. That is why election into the board of Sports Federations are following the same steps […]
Italy dismisses talk of replacing Iran at World Cup
Italy has played down suggestions that its national team could replace Iran at the World Cup, following reports that an envoy to US President Donald Trump had asked FIFA to consider the move.
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Czechia returns to the 2026 FIFA World Cup with memories from the days of Czechoslovakia reaching two finals. Now, after two decades away, the team is back on football’s biggest stage and eager to write a new chapter.
Real Madrid suffer double injury blow
Real Madrid’s faint hopes of overhauling Barcelona in La Liga suffered a further blow on Thursday with both Eder Militao and Arda Guler ruled out for the rest of the season.
Spain’s Lamine Yamal injured, expected to be fit for World Cup
Spain’s Lamine Yamal has picked up a hamstring injury, but is expected to be fit for the upcoming World Cup, his club Barcelona announced Thursday.
Trump envoy wants Italy to replace Iran at World Cup – Report
An envoy to US President Donald Trump has asked world football’s governing body FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at the World Cup, according to the Financial Times.
