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Appeals Court acquits Sepp Blatter, Platini of corruption
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and ex-UEFA chief Michel Platini on Tuesday were acquitted again on appeal by a Swiss court in a long-running corruption case. As in the first instance, when the pair were acquitted…
Van Dijk to leave Liverpool at end of season
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has reportedly decided to part ways with the club at the end of the 2024/25 season, marking the end of…
I contracted staphylococcus, my legs were almost cut off – Franck Ribery opens up
Former Bayern Munich and France winger Franck Ribery has revealed that he came close to having his leg amputated due to a severe post-surgery infection towards the end of his career. Ribery, a nine-time…
Heavyweight boxing legend George Foreman dies aged 76
Boxing heavyweight legend George Foreman has died aged 76, according to his family. Known as Big George in the ring, the…
Coventry elected as IOC’s first female president
Zimbabwe’s sports minister, Kirsty Coventry, has been elected as the new president of the International Olympic Committee.…
2026 W/Cup Qualifier: Eagles say 3 points against Rwanda, non-negotiable
As the countdown draws close to Friday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Rwanda, Nigeria’s Super Eagles have said picking the three points at stake was non-negotiable. The News Agency of Nigeria…
Nigeria goalkeeper turns striker, nets seven goals, 15 assists in 13 games
Nigerian international Suleman Shaibu, a goalkeeper who plies his trade with TP Mazembe, has been in the news recently because of his goal-scoring skills despite being behind the sticks. Shaibu, a 22-year-old…
Arsenal make £101m ‘final offer’ for Isak
Arsenal have made their “final offer” for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak ahead of the summer transfer window, according to reports. The Gunners are having a decent season in the Premier League, but it…
Liverpool Face Uncertain Future Even As Premier League Glory Beckons
Liverpool are just weeks away from Premier League glory barring a meltdown but there is a palpable sense of anti-climax and uncertainty over the future after a chastening week for Arne Slot’s men. On…
Ex-England star John Fashanu sues police after arrest in Nigeria
Former England international John Fashanu is suing Nigerian police for £100,000 after his arrest on multiple…
Ratcliffe to walk away from Man Utd if criticism reaches Glazer level
Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe said he will walk away from the club should the abuse he has received reach the same level endured by the Glazer family. Ratcliffe bought a minority stake in United a year…
Real Madrid will never play with under 72 hours rest again – Ancelotti
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Saturday his team will not play another football game after fewer than 72 hours of rest. Los Blancos beat Atletico on Wednesday night in the Champions League on penalties and then…
Guardiola hits back at Capello over ‘arrogant’ jibe
Pep Guardiola has slammed Fabio Capello’s claim that he is “arrogant” by insisting Manchester City’s success in his reign has raised standards in the Premier League. Capello, a former England, AC Milan and Real…
Chelsea plot Arsenal’s fall, Fulham face Spurs
Title-chasing Arsenal will on Sunday, host London rivals, Chelsea, in a Premier League clash of huge importance to both teams. The match, which kicks off at 2.30pm, is available for live streaming on Showmax.…
UEFA to mull penalty rule rethink after Alvarez controversy
UEFA on Thursday said it would consider a potential rule change after Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez’s penalty was controversially disallowed in their Champions League shootout loss to Real Madrid.…
Full fixtures: Champions League quarter finals, date, time
The UEFA Champions League quarter-finals fixtures are set following the conclusion of the Round of 16 on Wednesday night. Aston Villa will take on Paris Saint-Germain in the first quarter-final fixture. Unai…
Manchester United look lost, scared – Rooney
Wayne Rooney thinks former side Manchester United look “lost” and “scared” on the pitch and that “10 to 15 players need to leave the club”. Fallen giants United are a lowly 14th in the Premier League, with the…
BREAKING: Pinnick loses FIFA re-election bid
Former president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has failed in his bid to retain his seat on the FIFA Council following elections held today at the 14th Extraordinary General Assembly of…
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe re-elected CAF president
Patrice Motsepe, South African billionaire, has been re-elected as CAF’s president. Motsepe, Africa’s ninth richest personality, was…
Inter, AC Milan announce bid to buy San Siro site for new stadium project
Inter Milan and AC Milan made official on Tuesday their joint bid to build a new stadium on the site of the iconic San Siro after presenting a feasibility study to local authorities in the northern Italian…
Manchester United Announce Plans For New 100,000-Seat Stadium
Manchester United on Tuesday announced plans to build a new 100,000-capacity stadium that co-owner Jim Ratcliffe said would be the “world’s greatest” football ground. The decision by the Premier League club came…
EPL: Liverpool extend lead to 16 points as Forest defeat Man City
Liverpool put on an excellent second-half performance to claw back from a goal down and claim a 3-1 victory over Southampton in their English Premier League (EPL) encounter at Anfield on Saturday.…
Trial of Maradona’s medics to start four years after star’s death
Four years after the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, seven healthcare professionals will go on trial next week accused of negligence during his final days. More than 100 witnesses, including…
How my mum prepared me for Eagles – Bassey
In an interview for NBC Sports’ By Way of Africa series, Calvin Bassey talks about the deep connection he feels with the Super Eagles and to his Nigerian roots, what he’s learned from his time with Fulham, and…