10-man Atletico snatch Villarreal draw as Alvarez returns
Atletico Madrid salvaged a 2-2 draw against Villarreal in La Liga on Sunday despite having defender Robin Le Normand sent off.
Newcastle ‘devastated’ at relegation, apologise to fans
Newcastle United’s managing director issued an apology to fans after Wednesday’s relegation from the Premier League, saying the club were “devastated” and “truly sorry”.
Newcastle, Norwich relegated from Premier League
Newcastle United and Norwich City were relegated from the Premier League on Wednesday as Sunderland secured their survival with a one-sided 3-0 victory over Everton.
Int’l friendlies: French embassy frustrates NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation has appealed to the Embassy of France in Nigeria with regards to issuance of visas to one player and technical and administrative officials of the Super Eagles ahead of two international friendly matches in Europe at the end of this month.
Attention Nigeria: FIFA suspends Benin over court ruling
Fifa has suspended the Benin Football Federation (FBF) from global football after a court ruling in the country blocked upcoming elections.
Reps endorse Pinnick’s NFF
THE Sports Commit-tee of the House of Representatives of the Federal Republic yesterday insisted that there is no crisis in the Nigeria Football Federation, as there is no dispute whatsoever that Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick remains the President of the nation’s football body.
