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As Fulham prepares to host Arsenal at Craven Cottage, the stakes are high in this London derby, with both teams eager to secure vital points in the Premier League. Historically, this matchup has favored the Gunners, who have dominated in recent years,

Heavyweight veteran Kubrat Pulev has opted to defend his WBA ‘regular’ title against Murat Gassiev, leaving young contender Moses Itauma temporarily sidelined in his pursuit of championship glory. The 44-year-old Bulgarian, who was initially expected to face the rising British-Nigerian prospect, will

Poland head coach Jan Urban has voiced his surprise at Barcelona’s anger after Robert Lewandowski suffered a hamstring injury while on international duty, ruling him out of this month’s El Clasico against Real Madrid. The 37-year-old striker tore a muscle in his

Aston Villa have confirmed that no Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters will be permitted to attend next month’s Europa League fixture between the two clubs due to public safety concerns. The club announced on Thursday that the decision followed an instruction from the

Juventus have confirmed they are under investigation by UEFA for potential violations of the governing body’s financial regulations. The Serie A club disclosed the development in financial documents ahead of their annual shareholders’ meeting scheduled for November 7. According to Juventus, UEFA

Lando Norris has revealed he will face internal repercussions from McLaren until the end of the Formula 1 season following his first-lap collision with team-mate and title rival Oscar Piastri at the Singapore Grand Prix. Two weeks after the incident, which saw

Benin Republic coach Gernot Rohr could barely hide his pain after watching his side’s World Cup ambitions evaporate in a 4–0 defeat to Nigeria on Tuesday night in Uyo. The Super Eagles delivered a ruthless performance at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium,

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has seen his transfer value take a massive tumble in the Bundesliga, dropping from €40 million to €20 million, according to the latest player valuation updates. The sharp decline represents the biggest individual drop in Germany’s top

Tyson Fury looks set to chase redemption against Oleksandr Usyk rather than finally squaring off with fellow Briton Anthony Joshua, as his promoter hinted at plans for a third encounter with the Ukrainian champion. According to his long-time promoter, Frank Warren, Fury’s

Tension is brewing in Nigeria’s sports community as the heads of the Judo and Gymnastics Federations have accused the Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, of meddling in their internal elections. The presidents, Dr. Musa Oshodi of the Judo

Morocco demonstrated remarkable composure as they triumphed over France in a nail-biting penalty shootout, securing their spot in the final of the FIFA U-20 World Cup after a thrilling 1-1 stalemate that extended through 120 minutes at the Elías Figueroa Brande Stadium.

Ruben Amorim has been granted a three-year period to prove his capabilities at Manchester United, as co-owner Jim Ratcliffe emphasized the importance of avoiding impulsive decisions regarding the beleaguered manager’s future. Throughout this season, Amorim has faced persistent rumors about his job

Nigeria is set to face Gabon in the semi-finals of the African playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as reported by PUNCH Online. The Super Eagles secured their spot after a commanding 4-0 win against Benin earlier in the day. Meanwhile,

Cristiano Ronaldo has made history by becoming the first active football player to achieve billionaire status, as reported by the Bloomberg Billionaire Index, which recognized the Portuguese star’s net worth for the first time this week. Ronaldo, who is already the highest-earning