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Napoli President De Laurentiis to Stand Trial Over Osimhen, Manolas Transfers

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis will go to trial in December 2026 after being indicted on alleged false accounting charges tied to the transfers of Victor Osimhen and Kostas Manolas. Prosecutors allege Napoli inflated capital gains across the 2019–2021 financial years, focusing

November 22, 2025

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ASEC Mimosas Ladies Overcome Bayelsa Queens to Win WAFU-B Championship

ASEC Mimosas Ladies clinched the 2025 WAFU B Women’s Championship title and a ticket to the Champions League after a nerve-shredding 8-7 penalty shootout victory over Bayelsa Queens in Yamoussoukro on Friday. The hosts made a dream start when Ami Diallo pounced

by Olatunji Olajide

September 6, 2025

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Denmark and Scotland Share Stalemate in Copenhagen

Denmark and Scotland began their FIFA World Cup qualifying campaigns with a goalless draw at Parken Stadium, extending the Danes’ unbeaten home record in qualifiers to almost eight years. Scotland, chasing a first World Cup appearance since 1998, started brightly. Lyndon Dykes

by Olatunji Olajide

September 6, 2025

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Italy Overpower Estonia with Second-Half Surge in Euro Qualifier

Italy broke through after a frustrating first half to sweep past Estonia 5-0 in Euro 2028 qualifying, with goals from Moise Kean, Mateo Retegui, Giacomo Raspadori and Alessandro Bastoni sealing victory in Bari. The Azzurri dominated from the outset but found Estonia

by Olatunji Olajide

September 6, 2025

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Luis Suarez Hit with Six-Match Ban After Leagues Cup Final Chaos

Luis Suarez has been handed a six-game suspension following Inter Miami’s stormy Leagues Cup final defeat to the Seattle Sounders, tournament officials confirmed on Friday. The 38-year-old striker was punished for spitting at a Sounders official after a melee broke out in

by Olatunji Olajide

September 6, 2025

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Mbappé Equals Henry’s Goal Tally as France Begin World Cup Qualifying with Victory

Kylian Mbappé struck late as France opened their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 2-0 win over Ukraine in Wroclaw, drawing level with Thierry Henry on 51 international goals. Michael Olise gave Les Bleus the perfect start with an early strike before

by Olatunji Olajide

September 6, 2025

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Egypt, Ivory Coast, South Africa Shine on Busy Night of African Qualifiers

Africa’s World Cup qualifying race intensified on Friday with 14 matches across the continent producing pivotal results in the battle for places in North America 2026. In Cairo, Egypt tightened their grip on Group A with a 2-0 win over Ethiopia. Mohamed

by Olatunji Olajide

September 6, 2025

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Morocco Seal World Cup Spot with Crushing Win Over Niger

Morocco became the first African nation to secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after thrashing Niger 5-0 in Rabat on Friday.Ismael Saibari scored twice, while Ayoub El Kaabi, Hamza Igamane and Azzedine Ounahi also found the net as the Atlas

by Olatunji Olajide

September 6, 2025

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Alcaraz Sweeps Djokovic Aside to Reach US Open Final

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-6(4), 6-2 in a blockbuster semi-final on Friday, booking his place in the US Open final and ending the Serb’s hopes of a record-extending 25th major title. The 21-year-old Spaniard, champion in New York in 2022,

by Olatunji Olajide

September 6, 2025

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Sinner Sets Up Alcaraz Showdown After Beating Auger-Aliassime

Jannik Sinner defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the US Open semi-finals on Friday to set up another blockbuster showdown with Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday’s final. The defending champion was sharp in the opening set but had to steady himself

by Olatunji Olajide

September 6, 2025

TOTTENHAM

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Tottenham Begin “New Era” as Levy Steps Aside

Tottenham Hotspur have entered a new era after Daniel Levy was removed as chairman, ending his 24-year spell at the helm. While the club statement said Levy had “stepped down,” the move was driven by majority shareholders, the Lewis family, who have

by Olatunji Olajide

September 5, 2025

MESSI

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Messi Inspires Argentina to 3-0 Victory Over Venezuela

Argentina extended their flawless World Cup qualifying run with a 3-0 win against Venezuela, keeping a remarkable record of 11 clean sheets in 12 victories. Lionel Messi, possibly playing his last game on home soil for his country, led the team out

by Olatunji Olajide

September 5, 2025

BRAZIL

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Brazil End Qualifiers in Style with 3-0 Win Over Chile

Brazil closed out their 2026 World Cup qualifying home campaign with a 3-0 victory over Chile at the Maracanã, extending their winning streak in this fixture to six matches. Already assured of their place in North America, the five-time world champions had

by Olatunji Olajide

September 5, 2025

URUHUAY

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Uruguay Secure World Cup Place with 3-0 Win Over Peru

Uruguay confirmed their qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a commanding 3-0 victory over Peru in Montevideo. Rodrigo Aguirre opened the scoring early on with a powerful header from Facundo Pellistri’s cross, setting the tone for a dominant first half

by Olatunji Olajide

September 5, 2025

SLOVAKIA

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Slovakia Shock Germany with Historic 2-0 Win

Slovakia made history in Bratislava by becoming the first team to beat Germany at home in a World Cup qualifier, claiming a famous 2-0 victory to ignite their push for just a second appearance at the finals. The hosts matched Germany’s intensity

by Olatunji Olajide

September 5, 2025

HAZARD

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Hazard Puts Himself Second Only to Messi Among Dribblers

Eden Hazard has placed himself just behind Lionel Messi in football’s dribbling hierarchy, insisting no other player in the modern game surpasses him in that skill. The Belgian made the claim during a UEFA Champions League segment where he was challenged to

by Olatunji Olajide

September 4, 2025

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