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Bruno Fernandes helps unwell passenger on flight

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsBruno Fernandes has been praised by fellow passengers after the Manchester United captain came to the aid of...
Shehu Dikko pledges to work with NAPHER.SD to fill competency gaps in sports

Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko on Tuesday received in his office, officials of the National Association...
Enugu, Bayelsa states clinch Schools Sports Federation U-15 titles

The Nigeria Schools Sports Federation (NSSF) U15 Championship culminated in an intense showcase of emerging football talents on Monday in...
Investigation opens after Argentine YouTuber plays

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Argentine justice department launched an investigation on Tuesday into potential links to illegal sports betting after top-flight...
Priestman out as Canada coach over spy scandal

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsBev Priestman will not return as head coach of the Canadian women's soccer team following an independent report...
Not even Messi could save Inter Miami from injury, depth issues

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMIAMI -- Disbelief dawned upon more than 20,000 fans at Chase Stadium on Saturday night when the referee...
Webb admits to VAR error before Ten Hag sacking

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsHoward Webb, the chief refereeing officer of the Premier League, admitted that West Ham United were wrongly awarded...
Japan's 'King Kazu' to play 40th season at age 58

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsJapanese soccer player Kazuyoshi Miura is several generations older than his teammates. His contemporaries retired decades ago. Lionel...
"Obasa knows Nigerian football" Gernot Rohr explains Serge Obasa's surprise call-up

Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has justified the inclusion of Remo Stars goalkeeper Serge Obassa in his squad for...
Cyriel Dessers eyes improved goal tally after 10-goal mark

Rangers forward Cyriel Dessers has set his sights on surpassing last season's goal tally after reaching 10 goals for the...
Kano Pillars return to Sani Abacha Stadium for NPFL clash with Heartland

Kano Pillars will make a long-awaited return to their home ground, Sani Abacha Stadium, this weekend, hosting Heartland in a...
Osimhen, Lookman, Ekong arive, take camp to 21 players

Nigeria's preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches have received a significant boost with the arrival of...
Niger Tornadoes target positive result at El-Kanemi Warriors

Niger Tornadoes technical adviser, Majin Mohammed, is optimistic about securing a positive result in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL)...
Santos eye Neymar return after earning promotion

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsSAO PAULO -- Santos secured its return to the top tier of Brazilian soccer next year when it...
FIFA plans to expand trial of VAR-style challenges

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsFIFA is hoping to be granted permission from the International Football Association Board (IFAB) to continue trials of...
Upamecano understands France-Israel fan angst

EmailPrintSupporters of Maccabi Tel-Aviv clashed with apparent pro-Palestinian protesters before and after a Europa League match between their team and...
Does former Atletico Madrid, Chelsea star Filipe Luis offer hope for Brazilian coaches?

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsAt the end of the month, two Brazilian teams will meet to contest the final of the Copa...
What next for the eliminated teams?

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsCall it irony. Call it predictable. Call it justice. Either way, the top four seeds in the 2024...
Transfer rumors, news: BarÃ§a eye Marmoush to replace Lewandowski

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsBarcelona have identified in-form Eintracht Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush as a future successor to Robert Lewandowski, while Real...
Ben Yedder found guilty in sexual assault case

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsFrench football star Wissam Ben Yedder received a suspended sentence of two years in prison on Tuesday after...