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Ronaldo Commits to Al-Nassr, Skips Club World Cup Interest

Riyadh — Al-Nassr skipper Cristiano Ronaldo has officially ruled out any move away from the Saudi Pro League side this summer, opting instead to extend his stay with the club beyond the 2024/25 season. The Portuguese superstar, who recently concluded his third campaign in the Middle East, has signed a new contract that will keep […]

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Man United Set for Major Squad Reshuffle – Maguire

Mumbai, India — Manchester United centre-back Harry Maguire has revealed that the club is bracing for significant changes this summer, with a major squad overhaul expected ahead of the 2025/26 Premier League season. Speaking during a media session at a commercial event in Mumbai, Maguire confirmed that several players will be leaving Old Trafford, as […]

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Turkey: Osimhen Ends Galatasaray Loan with Final-Day Goal

Istanbul — Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen capped off his loan stint with Turkish giants Galatasaray on a high note, scoring in their 2–0 triumph over Istanbul Başakşehir on the final day of the 2024/25 Turkish Super Lig season. The match, played at the Nef Stadium, saw Galatasaray break the deadlock early, with veteran Belgian playmaker […]

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Frimpong Joins Liverpool From Leverkusen For £29.5m Deal

FOOTBALL – Liverpool have completed the signing of Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen for 35m euros (£29.5m) on a five-year deal. Just hours after the Anfield club confirmed Trent Alexander-Arnold would be joining Real Madrid in time to play in the Club World Cup, the Premier League champions ratified their move for Dutch international Frimpong after […]

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UEFA: Chelsea thrash Real Betis to lift trophy

UEFA  Conference League final – Chelsea came from behind to defeat Real Betis 4-1 in the final of the UEFA Conference League on Wednesday night. The Blues came into the game as huge favourites to win the trophy. But it was Betis who began quickly and took an early lead. Isco found space inside the […]

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Tella Refutes Claims of Rejecting Super Eagles Call-Up

Abuja, Nigeria — Super Eagles winger Nathan Tella has cleared the air on rumors suggesting he deliberately turned down an invitation to join Nigeria’s national team, labeling the speculation as a “misunderstanding.” Speaking from the team’s camp ahead of their highly anticipated Unity Cup 2025 fixture against Ghana’s Black Stars, the Bayer Leverkusen forward clarified […]

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Ogun State Triumphs in Women’s Handball Final at 2024 NSF

Abeokuta, Nigeria — In a thrilling showdown at the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF), Team Ogun emerged victorious in the women’s handball final, edging out Team Sokoto with a 38-34 win at the Alake Sports Complex in Ijeja, Abeokuta, on Wednesday. Despite grappling with internal disputes over unpaid allowances earlier in the day, the host […]

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“Black Stars Face Key Absences Before Super Eagles Clash”

London — Ghana’s Black Stars could be without several of their top players as they prepare to face Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the semi-final of the 2025 Unity Cup, taking place in London. This development was confirmed by Randy Abbey, Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, who noted that injuries and club obligations may […]

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Arsenal Shocks Barcelona to Win First UWCL Title in 18 Years

Bilbao, Spain — Arsenal Women have reclaimed continental glory, securing their first UEFA Women’s Champions League title since 2007 with a dramatic 1-0 win over tournament favourites Barcelona on Saturday night. Swedish forward Stina Blackstenius etched her name into club folklore, netting the decisive strike in the 75th minute to crown the Gunners as champions […]

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Amorim Clears Garnacho for Summer Exit at Man United

Manchester, England — Alejandro Garnacho has been told he is free to leave Manchester United this summer, following rising tensions between the young Argentine winger and head coach Ruben Amorim. The development follows the fallout from United’s recent Europa League final defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, where Garnacho was benched until the 71st minute. After the […]

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