Why Barcelona did not honour Spain’s World Cup-winning players
Nigeria joins 2 other countries in exclusive World Cup group
2026 Ballon d’Or top 5 favourites ahead of shortlist
African players in Europe: Semi Ajayi, Mendy stun Man United
Spain’s World Cup hero Torres saves PSG’s blushes at Rennes
Barcelona thrash Elche 5-0 in La Liga opener
10-man Atletico snatch Villarreal draw as Alvarez returns
Man City agree £86m deal for Morocco World Cup star Bouaddi
Messi on target as Inter Miami lose 2-1 to Toronto

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Inside Gusau’s ‘rotten’ NFF, by Patrick Omorodion
There is no story trending in Nigeria’s sports circle today that interests Nigerian football fans as the call on the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF to either resign or not to bother to seek to return in the next election. Mainstream and social media platforms are buzzing with stories on what has happened […]
Real Madrid defeat Espanyol in Mourinho’s first game on return
Jose Mourinho’s second spell in charge of Real Madrid began with a last-gasp 2-1 victory at Espanyol in La Liga on Saturday, with substitute Carlos Espi pouncing in the 90th minute to grab the winner.
Olise scores as Bayern see off Dortmund in German Supercup
Michael Olise scored a goal and created another as Bayern Munich won 2-1 at old foes Borussia Dortmund in the season-opening German Supercup on Saturday.
Inter thrash Monza 4-1 to launch Serie A title defence
The Italian champions needed just six minutes to break the deadlock when Hakan Calhanoglu blasted in from distance.
Why Tottenham lost 3-0 to Brentford – De Zerbi
Tottenham have splashed out over £200 million ($272 million) in a bid to improve a squad that narrowly avoided relegation to the Championship on the final day of last season.
Beach Volleyball: Nigeria beat Morocco, qualify for Los Angeles 2028 Olympics
Nigeria’s women’s beach volleyball team has qualified for the Olympic Games for the first time after defeating Morocco 2-0 in the final of the 2026 CAVB Women’s Beach Volleyball Championship in Alexandria, Egypt, on Saturday.
Okonkwo’s Charlton deliver blow to Hammers with London derby triumph
Charlton maintained their perfect start to the Championship season with a 2-1 victory at West Ham on Saturday that added to the pressure on Hammers boss Nuno Espirito Santo.
Joao Pedro extends Chelsea stay with new long-term deal
Joao Pedro has signed a new contract with Chelsea, keeping him at the London club until 2032 with an option of two further years.
’Man Utd have a lot to learn’ – Carrick speaks on Hull defeat
Carrick’s side were ripped to shreds by the rampant Tigers as first-half goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy caused a shock at the MKM Stadium.
EPL: Semi Ajayi scores as Hull City maul Man United 2-0
Nigerian defender, Semi Ajayi scored as Hull City produced a stunning performance to beat Manchester United 2-0 in a dominant display that left the Premier League giants reeling.
LaLiga: Barca’s new arrival Rodri to miss Elche opener
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said new signing Rodri would not be involved in the Spanish champions’ La Liga opener against Elche on Sunday.
Victor Osimhen climbs Galatasaray’s all-time foreign scorers list in Turkey
Victor Osimhen has risen to third place on Galatasaray’s all-time list of highest-scoring foreign players after another impressive performance for the Turkish champions.
Fury v AJ fight to be called off because Hearn wants more cash
Tyson Fury says his long-awaited heavyweight fight with Anthony Joshua now ‘doesn’t look like it’s going to happen’ – in a long, explosive rant at his long-term rival and ‘money-thirsty’ right-hand-man promoter Eddie Hearn.
Espanyol vs Real Madrid: Can Pericos ruin Mourinho’s grand return to La Liga?
There is only one place to start: José Mourinho. The Special One is back at Real Madrid, and just for that, you have to watch this game.
MLS fines Messi for striking opponent
Major League Soccer fined Inter Miami’s Argentine superstar Lionel Messi an undisclosed amount on Friday for slapping Philadelphia’s Quinn Sullivan on the back of the neck in the clubs’ 2-2 draw on Wednesday.

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