The Super Eagles on Thursday drew 1-1 with the Crocodiles of Lesotho in a 2026 World Cup qualifier in Uyo Akwa, Ibom. The match was played at the Godswill Akpabio…
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Italy coach Spalletti calls up Mancini for Euro 2024 clashes
Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni has withdrawn from Italy’s last two Euro 2024 qualifiers and has been replaced by Roma’s Gianluca Mancini, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) announced on Thursday.…
Chelsea face points deduction over breach of FFP rules
Chelsea could be punished by the Premier League over payments made during the Roman Abramovich era, which may have breached Financial Fair Play rules. A recent investigation by the Guardian…
Napoli sack coach Rudi Garcia, appoint Walter Mazzarri
Rudi Garcia has been sacked by Napoli, the Italian champions announced on Tuesday, after a poor start to the season left their Serie A title defence floundering. Napoli added that…
Thousands line Manchester streets to bid final farewell to Bobby Charlton
Thousands of people lined the streets of Manchester on Monday to pay their final respects to Manchester United and England great Bobby Charlton, with Alex Ferguson and Prince William among…
Fabregas becomes interim Como coach in managerial bow
Cesc Fabregas was given his first senior coaching role on Monday after being made interim manager at Italian second-tier team Como. Former Spain midfielder Fabregas, a World Cup winner in…
Chelsea hold Man City in Premier League classic, Liverpool up to second
Manchester City were thwarted by Cole Palmer’s 95th minute penalty as Chelsea salvaged a 4-4 draw from an incredible clash on Sunday, while Mohamed Salah fired Liverpool up to second…
Lyon claim first win of the season away to Rennes
Seven-times French champions Lyon ended their wait for a first Ligue 1 victory of the season by beating 10-man Rennes on Sunday as fellow strugglers Clermont and Metz also won.…
Leverkusen beat Union to equal best-ever Bundesliga start
Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen equalled the best start to a Bundesliga season in history as they returned to the top of the table with a dominant 4-0 home win over…