Leicester confirm Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new manager
Leicester have appointed former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new manager.
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Rwanda defeat haunts Eagles as Nigeria drops in FIFA ranking
Nigeria suffered a steep drop in the latest FIFA rankings released yesterday, by the world football ruling body, which many have attributed to the Super Eagles’ 1-2 home loss to Rwanda, in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo. According to FIFA, the Super Eagles, who were ranked number 36 in the world in October, are now the 44th-best team, falling by eight points. The drop, however, did not affect Nigeria’s standing in Africa, where they remain the continent’s fifth-best team behind Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, and Algeria.
Barca's De Jong must fight for first-team action, says Flick
Barcelona have stiff competition for places in midfield and out-of-favour Frenkie de Jong must work to nail down a first-team spot at the LaLiga club, manager Hansi Flick said on Friday.
Liverpool's greatest strength could prove their biggest weakness vs Man City
Pep Guardiola's animated, angry response to Manchester City shipping a goal to Feyenoord, with his side in control and comfortably ahead with only 16 minutes left to play, looked a tad overblown.
Verstappen should consider a career in comedy, says Norris
DOHA : Lando Norris has suggested Max Verstappen consider a career in comedy after the quadruple world champion claimed he would have also won this season's Formula One title if driving a McLaren or a Ferrari instead of a Red Bull.
Ireland confirmed as third seeds for World Cup draw
The pots have been confirmed for next month's World Cup qualifying draw in Zurich, with Republic of Ireland among the third seeds.
Man City blow three-goal lead in Champions League, Bayern beat PSG
Manchester City’s struggles continued as Pep Guardiola’s side remarkably blew a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Feyenoord in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Bayern Munich beat Paris Saint-Germain to leave the French club in danger of elimination.
Netherlands’ Dumfries extends Inter deal until 2028
Denzel Dumfries signed on Wednesday a three-year contract extension with Inter Milan which will keep the Netherlands full-back at the Serie A champions until 2028.