Ronaldo can return to Portugal team if he wants – Coach Jesus
Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo can return to the squad if he wishes, despite walking out on his team-mates, said national team coach Jorge Jesus on Sunday.
MLS club sacks coach after sexist remark to female referee
Columbus Crew have sacked reserve team coach Federico Higuain after making a sexist remark, in which he refused to release a female referee’s hand and told her, “Don’t forget this is a man’s game.”
Nigerian football enduring ‘worst time in history’ – Odegbami
Former Nigeria international Segun Odegbami says the country is experiencing the “worst time” in its football history as the Super Eagles begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
10 countries that have qualified for AFCON most times
Egypt leads the list of African countries with the most appearances at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), having featured at the finals 27 times.
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Ballon d’Or 2026: Nigeria among 20 African countries to vote [Full list]
Nigeria is among 20 African countries eligible to vote for the 2026 Ballon d’Or after ranking among the top 100 nations in the FIFA men’s world ranking used to determine the award’s international jury.
‘Never a friendly game’ for Brazil, says Ancelotti ahead of India match
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said the five-time world champions take their friendly against India next week very seriously
