World football governing body FIFA hit back at critics on Friday, vowing to press ahead with an “open and democratic” consultation with stakeholders on a proposed private investment plan. European football’s governing body UEFA said it was ready to boycott the World Cup over the proposal to create a commercial subsidiary to run FIFA’s biggest ...
Nigeria’s athletes produced a memorable outing at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with Goodness Nwachukwu smashing her own world record to win gold, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi making history in the men’s shot put, and Tobi Amusan battling injury to secure a bronze medal in the women’s 100m hurdles. Nwachukwu delivered one of the standout pe...
•Xabi Alonso Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said today football must be kept out of private hands and remain “for the people” after FIFA proposed selling a stake in the business operations of the World Cup. The Spanish World Cup winner backed UEFA’s staunch opposition to the plan to create a commercial subsidiary to run FIFA’s […]...
For every successful multi-sport competition, there is a catalyst. At the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Nigeria’s weightlifters and para powerlifters have found their mojo, driving the country’s charge for medals in Glasgow. Their performances so far have lifted Nigeria’s overall standings in the medal table, reports Channels TV. Ten of the country...
•John Stones England centre-back John Stones has joined Inter Milan on a free transfer after spending 10 years with Manchester City, the Italian champions announced today. The 32-year-old left City when his contract expired at the end of last month, while playing for England at the World Cup where he helped them to a third-placed […]
•Nigeria’s Super Falcons The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Philip Shaibu, has urged the Super Falcons to put their disappointing defeat to Malawi at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) behind them and focus on the bigger task ahead in the tournament. Describing Tuesday’s l...
•Bruno Guimaraes Premier League champions Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes, with reports indicating growing confidence that a deal could be completed in the coming days. There is increasing expectation that the Brazil midfielder will complete a move to the Emirates this summer after making it cl...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has called on its members to review FIFA’s controversial plan to sell off stakes in its major competitions, including the World Cup. “The CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe, will host a meeting of the CAF executive committee next week to assess and evaluate the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise initiat...
•Coach Eddie Howe Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is leaving his role after five years at St James’ Park, the BBC and Sky reported today. The 48-year-old replaced Steve Bruce in November 2021 and won the League Cup in March 2025 — the club’s first major trophy since 1969. The former Bournemouth boss also led Newcastle […]
•Neymar Jr. Brazilian football icon Neymar Jr. has announced his retirement from international football, bringing the curtain down on a 16-year spell with the Seleção after Brazil’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 34-year-old Santos forward confirmed his decision after his team’s 4-2 win over Universidad Central in the second leg...
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