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Ronald Araújo’s stoppage-time winner earned Barcelona a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Girona at the Olympic Stadium, lifting them above Real Madrid to the top of La Liga. The Catalan derby lived up to its billing, with both sides trading chances in torrential

Aryna Sabalenka continued her dominance at the Wuhan Open with a commanding 6-3, 6-3 victory over Elena Rybakina on Friday, extending her unbeaten run at the tournament to 20 matches and keeping her bid for a fourth consecutive title alive. In their

Premier League referee Anthony Taylor has spoken frankly about the growing abuse directed at match officials, revealing the psychological strain it causes and how it has forced his family to stop attending his games. In a rare and emotional interview with BBC

Algeria have officially booked their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a commanding 3–0 victory over Somalia on Thursday, sealing their return to football’s biggest stage for the first time since 2014. The win in Algiers, orchestrated by head coach

Germany delivered a commanding display in Sinsheim, sweeping aside 10-man Luxembourg 4-0 to strengthen their grip on World Cup qualification and move closer to a 19th consecutive appearance at the finals. The tone was set early when David Raum curled home a

France delivered a composed and commanding display in Paris, brushing aside Azerbaijan 3-0 to maintain their perfect start to the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. It was a night that showcased Les Bleus at their elegant best; controlled, clinical, and confident. Kylian Mbappe,

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has declared that Nigeria’s World Cup dream is still alive, issuing a defiant message to Group C rivals South Africa and Benin Republic after the team’s 2–1 win over Lesotho in Polokwane. The centre-back, who led by

Belgium were left to rue missed chances in Brussels as North Macedonia’s stubborn defensive display earned them a valuable 0-0 draw in FIFA World Cup qualifying, extending the visitors’ remarkable unbeaten run in competitive matches to 14. The Red Devils dominated possession

Napoli and Lille are once again under legal scrutiny as prosecutors in Rome press for a trial over alleged false accounting linked to Victor Osimhen’s €70m transfer in 2020. According to La Repubblica via Football Italia, prosecutors Lorenzo Del Giudice and Giorgio Ornano have asked

Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have been drawn alongside hosts France, Germany, Korea, Colombia, and the Philippines in the Lyon-Villeurbanne group for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifiers, set for March 11–17, 2026. The draw, held in Switzerland on Tuesday,

Nigeria’s journey at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 ended in disappointment as Argentina ran out 4–0 winners in their round of 16 clash in Santiago. The South Americans struck early through Alejo Sarco before Maher Carrizo’s brilliant free-kick doubled the

Arsenal have begun early internal discussions about expanding the capacity of the Emirates Stadium as the club considers ways to keep pace with the Premier League’s largest venues. The talks are still at a preliminary stage, with no concrete plan or preferred

Nigeria has officially submitted a bid to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix in Abuja, a move that could see the sport return to the African continent for the first time since 1993. The Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu

Nigeria began their preparations for Friday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho with a lively first training session in Polokwane, as 17 players took to the pitch under coach Eric Chelle’s supervision. The session, described as light and spirited, saw Galatasaray

Arsenal’s rise to the Premier League summit was overshadowed by fresh injury concerns for captain Martin Odegaard, who limped off during Saturday’s 2-0 victory over West Ham at the Emirates Stadium. The Norwegian playmaker set an unwanted record by becoming the first