Category: Football News
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Bayern Munich winger, Michael Olise, has been accused of allegedly failing to provide financial support or show interest in his daughter. In a viral video now making rounds online, a 34-year-old German woman, identified as Fatima Zaunbrecher, who claimed she has been dealing with the matter for about two and a half years, alleged that…
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FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, is set to leave the role in the coming days, according to the UK Times. This follows his failed plot to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors. Infantino could have profited from the “FIFA Forward Enterprise” scheme, which was roundly opposed by other governing bodies. Although the…
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Michelle Alozie was named Player of the Match following Nigeria’s Super Falcons 1-0 victory over the Copper Queens of Zambia on Saturday night, DAILY POST reports. Justine Madugu’s side revived their hopes of sealing a place in the quarter-finals following the hard-earned victory. Veteran striker Asisat Oshoala netted the winning goal in the eighth minute.…
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Manchester United manager Michael Carrick praised his side’s performance after their 2-1 pre-season victory over Atletico Madrid at Stockholm’s Strawberry Arena. Bryan Mbeumo’s two goals secured the win and saw captain Harry Maguire lift the Snapdragon Cup, giving United another encouraging result ahead of the new campaign. Carrick was particularly pleased with the progress his…
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The Football Association, FG, has confirmed that Chelsea have been fined £10 million and given a suspended two-window transfer ban by an independent appeal board. This punishment is due to the Premier League club admitting breaches of Football Association agent rules. This relates to secret payments to agents when Roman Abramovich was owner. The FA…
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Real Madrid have suffered a fresh injury blow ahead of their pre-season friendly with Fiorentina on Saturday. The Los Blancos disclosed in a post via its website that centre-back Raul Asencio is set for a spell on the sidelines due to injury. The 23-year-old suffered a rectus femoris muscle injury on his right leg, and…
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Brazil coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has suggested that players like Casemiro, Neymar and Danilo will no longer be in Brazil’s plans as he starts looking to the new generation. Neymar has already retired from international football after the 2026 World Cup ended earlier this month, while Casemiro and Danilo have not commented on their Brazil futures.…
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Roberto Mancini has become Italy’s new head coach as he joins Claudio Ranieri as FIGC technical director. Mancini replaces Gennaro Gattuso after another disappointing period for the Azzurri which saw them miss out on the World Cup once again. The 61-year-old Mancini led Italy to the European Championship title in 2021 as they beat England…
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Real Madrid have sent a counter-offer to Vinicius Junior, in a bid to extend his contract with the club. Vinicius is already into the final year of his current contract with the LaLiga giants. According to Sky Sports, Madrid are looking to keep the 26-year-old amid interest from Arsenal, who are believed to be preparing…
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Arsenal have confirmed that William Saliba will miss an “extended period” after suffering a back injury during France’s World Cup campaign. The 25-year-old had been managing the issue for several weeks before being forced off after 30 minutes of France’s semi-final defeat to Spain. Following his return to London and assessment by a specialist, Arsenal…
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Benjamin Sesko will not feature for Manchester United as they face Wrexham in their first preseason friendly this week. United will take on Wrexham in the first of six friendlies this summer as they prepare for their opening day clash against Hull City away from home at the MKM Stadium next month. The Red Devils…
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Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has revealed that coaching is not part of his future plans after retirement. The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Player of the Tournament said he is more interested in moving into football governance and administration to contribute to the growth of Nigerian football. Speaking with Brila FM, Troost-Ekong disclosed…
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Former England and Manchester United superstar David Beckham was at the Fanatic Fest held at the Javits Center in New York City and spoke about the World Cup and shared his memories with the large audience about his time with the national team. What have been the most significant moments of this World Cup? “There…
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Wycombe Wanderers have signed Nigeria and England prospect Micah Olabiyi to his first professional contract. The talented youngster, who celebrated his 17th birthday on Friday, earned the deal after an impressive debut season with the club’s academy during the 2025/26 campaign. The winger became one of Wycombe’s youngest first-team players when he made his senior…
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Dominik Szoboszlai has signed a new long-term contract with Liverpool until Since joining the club in a £60M move from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2023, the Hungarian playmaker has established himself as a pivotal member of the Liverpool squad. After scoring 13 goals and providing 12 assists last season, the 25 year old…