Madrid beat Villarreal but Carvajal suffers knee injury
Fede Valverde and Vinicius Junior strikes helped Real Madrid bounce back from their first defeat since January with a 2-0 win over Villarreal on Saturday in La Liga.
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Top Africa football boss facing Swiss probe over payments
A top figure in African football’s governing body is under investigation in Switzerland on suspicion of criminal mismanagement of funds, but insisted Thursday the bank transfers in question were “legitimate”.
Ofugara All-Star Peace, Unity tourney re-ignites Warri’s old football culture
The second edition of Ofugara All-Star Peace and Unity Football Tournament has kicked off in Warri, Delta State, with 20 veteran teams going head-to-head over 17 days to re-ignite old football passion.
How not to represent country, showcase talents on global stage
Like in other endeavours, failure to plan in sports equates to planning to fail. Nigeria’s woeful outings at the Paris Olympic Games, and the 2024 World U-20 Athletics Championships, in Lima, Peru, succinctly capture the ugly state of affairs in the sports sector. GOWON AKPODONOR writes that poor planning, grueling travel plans, and late release of funds for major meets are key in denying the country podium finishes.
Gruelling schedule highlighted as Alcaraz runs from stadium to airport
Carlos Alcaraz said Thursday he had no time to celebrate becoming the China Open champion thanks to the gruelling tennis schedule,rushing straight from the stadium to catch a flight to the ongoing Shanghai Masters.
AC Milan may sell struggling Chukwueze in January
AC Milan is contemplating selling Super Eagles’ winger, Samuel Chukwueze, during the January transfer window, according to cultofcalcio.com.
Messi scores two as Miami clinch MLS Supporters’ Shield
Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami beat the defending Major League Soccer champions the Columbus Crew 3-2 to clinch the Supporters’ Shield awarded for the best regular season record.
Eguavoen lists conditions to become permanent Super Eagles coach
Super Eagles’ Interim Manager, Austin Eguavoen, will only accept the job on a permanent basis if the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is ready to meet some conditions.