Bullish Martinez eyeing treble for Inter after statement win at Atalanta
Lautaro Martinez is gunning for the treble after scoring in Inter Milan’s 2-0 win at Atalanta which moved the Italian champions three points clear at the top of Serie A.
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Nigeria seek World Cup redemption, Sudan eye history
Underperforming Nigeria and disadvantaged Sudan share the spotlight ahead of two 2026 World Cup qualifying matchdays in Africa from Wednesday.
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Chartered aircraft to convey supporters, other stakeholders to Kigali
• Rwanda unveils strong squad for Super Eagles The Federal Government will provide a chartered flight that will convey Super Eagles’ supporters and other stakeholders in Nigerian football to Kigali, where Nigeria will meet Rwanda in a 2026 World Cup qualifier on March 21.
Messi on target as Miami down Atlanta
Lionel Messi was on target as Inter Miami avenged last season’s playoff exit to Atlanta United with a 2-1 win that sent them to the top of Major League Soccer’s Eastern Conference standings on Sunday.
Comic-loving German goalkeeper finds peace, and himself, in Japan
Svend Brodersen was fascinated with Japan as a child — now the German goalkeeper plays in the country and is fondly known as an “otaku”, someone obsessed with Japanese pop culture.
Newcastle revel in ‘strange smell’ of success after League Cup glory
Eddie Howe hailed Newcastle’s “incredible” League Cup final victory against Liverpool as proof his side are ready for a period of sustained success after finally ending their 56-year trophy drought.
China call up Brazil-born player for vital World Cup qualifiers
China have included Brazil-born midfielder Serginho in their squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers, less than a week after he obtained Chinese citizenship.
‘FIFA Council Elections a victory for Arab solidarity’
Stakeholders in Nigerian football have described the recent election to decide Africa’s representatives in the FIFA Council held in Cairo, Egypt as a victory for Arab solidarity as candidates from Arab countries took five seats out of the seven allotted to Africa. This left only CAF President, Patrice Motsepe, and Niger Republic’s Djibrilla Hima Hamidou as the only Africans from outside the Arab bloc in the new FIFA Council.