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Brazil football legend Pele was released from a Paris hospital on Monday after receiving treatment for a urinary infection. The 78-year-old, who has suffered with kidney and prostate problems in recent…

Sevilla coach Joaquin Caparros revealed after his side’s 2-0 win at Real Valladolid on Sunday that he had been diagnosed with leukaemia but vowed to continue in his job. “Everyone knows I have Sevilla in my blood,…

Malaysian golfer Arie Irawan died of “apparent natural causes” on Sunday in his hotel room on the Chinese resort island of Hainan, the PGA tour said in a statement. The 28-year-old Arie, who turned…

Former international Nwankwo Kanu has given accolades to retiring Osaze Odemwingie as a perfect gentleman who comported himself both on and off the pitch. The former Arsenal ace joined the league of…

Unai Emery said Arsenal remain in control of the race for Champions League qualification after another disappointing away performance saw his side lose 1-0 at Everton on Sunday. Phil Jagielka, only drafted into…

"Apparently if you want to book it you have to say: 'The Efe Obada room please.' That's really cool. "If someone's in there, I'll just kick them out..." Efe Obada is joking about the meeting room we are about to…

Given how often we see Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo scoring free-kicks from all angles, it would be easy to assume they’re the greatest of all time from set pieces. However, when it comes to number…

Brazilian football legend Pele has reportedly been hospitalised in Paris for medical examinations after feeling ill following a meeting with Kylian Mbappe, French media reported on Wednesday. “Pele, 78, was…

Robert Lewandowski scored twice off the bench to send 10-man Bayern Munich into the German Cup semi-finals as his late penalty secured a 5-4 home win against second division Heidenheim on Wednesday.…

Former Nigeria striker Osaze Odemwingie has announced his retirement from football at UEFA’s Equal Game conference at Wembley on Wednesday. On his retirement, Osaze Odemwingie was quoted as saying by Skysports, “It’s an…

Juan Mata is reportedly being lined up for a club representative role at Manchester United in the future – and the midfielder already has the classy car part of being an ambassador down perfectly. The…

The German football federation president, Reinhard Grindel, resigned on Tuesday, bowing to increasing pressure following allegations of undeclared earnings, the receipt of a luxury watch and general…

Former Australia captain Tim Cahill has announced his retirement from football at the age of 39 to focus on a career in media and coaching. Cahill, who spent 15 seasons in England playing for Millwall…

Dimitar Berbatov said he would love to see Ajax star Matthijs de Ligt at Manchester United as the former striker warned manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer “the difficult work starts now”. Solskjaer was rewarded with a…

Arsenal director of football, Raul Sanllehi has reportedly opened talks with Barcelona chief, Eric Abidal over a summer deal for Samuel Umtiti, reports sportsmole.co.uk. The France international has been…

Manchester United Manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said he is honoured and privileged to be confirmed as the club’s permanent manager, according to the club’s website. Manchester United announced…

Kevin-Prince Boateng said Zlatan Ibrahimovic is the best player he has played with as the Barcelona midfielder overlooked superstar team-mate Lionel Messi. Boateng has played alongside some of the…

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba will make an emotional playing return to Stamford Bridge this summer as part of Soccer Aid 2019. The Blues hero, who won 12 major honours with Chelsea, is set to be confirmed…

Neymar’s father has quelled transfer speculation around his son by claiming that he and Paris Saint-Germain are already discussing a contract extension. The departure of Cristiano Ronaldo has left a…

Conor McGregor, a former two-weight UFC world champion, has announced his retirement from MMA.McGregor, 30, wrote on Twitter: "Hey guys quick announcement, I've decided to retire from the sport formally known as 'Mixed Martial…

With the dust barely settling following their 4-0 thumping of their Libyan counterparts in an AFCON U-23 qualifiers, the Naira rain has already started as Super Eagles and Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia forward,…

Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, has disclosed that former Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho “killed” him during their time at Premier League giant, Chelsea. Mikel Obi said Mourinho killed…

Ex-Nigeria international Emmanuel Amuneke has qualified Tanzania for its first Africa Cup of Nations since 1980. They beat rivals Uganda 3-0 at home to seal their place among the 24 teams whose flags…

Nigeria secured a dramatic, first ever spot in the ICC Under-19 World Cup in 2020, after they beat Sierra Leone by two wickets, on the final day of the Africa qualifying tournament in Namibia. Set 139 to win,…