Ronaldo Asian Champions League match delayed due to missile alert
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr saw their Asian Champions League match against Neftchi Fergana delayed by an hour on Monday after the Saudi-led military coalition said it had intercepted a missile fired by the Houthis towards Riyadh.
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Video: Seyi Tinubu can change things at NFF — Obafemi Martins
Former Super Eagles striker, Obafemi Martins, has expressed optimism that Seyi Tinubu could play a role in addressing some of the challenges confronting Nigerian football.
South Korea women’s football body probes ‘period’ insult
South Korea’s women’s football federation announced an investigation Monday over allegations a female referee insulted former Chelsea midfielder Ji So-yun during a domestic game by saying she was menstruating.
Iran FM accuses ‘serpent’ Netanyahu of tricking US into war
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a “serpent”, accusing him of tricking Washington into going to war with the Islamic republic.
EPL: Fernandes hat-trick fires Man United to 5-2 comeback win over Ipswich
Bruno Fernandes’s hat-trick inspired a Man United fightback from a goal down to thrash Ipswich 5-2 and get their Premier League season up and running on Sunday.
Bellingham, Mbappe on target as Real Madrid thrash Malaga 4-0
Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe both struck as Real Madrid’s perfect start to La Liga under Jose Mourinho continued in a 4-0 cruise against Malaga on Sunday.
