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Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has addressed speculation about his future while on international duty with Sweden, reiterating his commitment to the Magpies. The 24-year-old played a key role in Newcastle’s historic Carabao Cup triumph, scoring the second goal in their 2-0 win

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has stressed the importance of securing victory against Rwanda in Friday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Amahoro Stadium, Kigali. With Nigeria yet to record an away win against Rwanda, Ekong dismissed past results, insisting the

Umar Sadiq has been shortlisted for both LaLiga Player of the Month and Goal of the Month for March following his impressive form for Valencia. The 28-year-old Nigerian striker will compete for the Player of the Month award against Real Madrid’s Kylian

The Professional Tennis Players’ Association (PTPA) has taken legal action against the sport’s governing bodies, accusing them of anti-competitive behavior and neglecting player welfare. Co-founded by Novak Djokovic in 2019, the PTPA has long advocated for players’ rights and higher earnings. On

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has defended Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts, insisting that his reckless challenge was driven by emotion rather than malice. Mateta, 27, required 25 stitches to his left ear after Roberts’ high boot caught him in the head during

Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna has reclaimed his spot as Africa’s top-ranked table tennis player, surpassing Egypt’s Omar Assar to move up to 18th in the latest ITTF world rankings. Despite finishing as runner-up at the 2025 ITTF Africa Cup, Aruna’s strong performances at

Chelsea have ramped up their fight against ticket touting, revealing that one tout was operating with an astonishing 340 membership accounts linked to a single ticket for January’s clash against West Ham. In an email to supporters, the club reaffirmed its commitment

Thibaut Courtois has expressed hope that the controversy surrounding his nearly two-year absence from the Belgium national team is now behind him after clearing the air with his teammates. The Real Madrid goalkeeper, who last played for Belgium in June 2023, left

Barcelona have been dealt an injury blow as midfielder Marc Casado is set to miss up to eight weeks after suffering a partial tear of the lateral collateral ligament in his right knee. The 21-year-old picked up the injury during Barcelona’s thrilling

Nigeria’s Super Eagles camp is nearly complete as preparations ramp up for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. As of Tuesday morning, 21 players had reported to camp, with only Alhassan Yusuf still expected to arrive. The

Arsenal are preparing to open formal negotiations with Bukayo Saka over a contract extension as the forward enters the final two years of his current deal. Saka, sidelined since December due to a severe hamstring injury that required surgery, remains a key

Atlético Madrid’s LaLiga title hopes suffered a major blow as they squandered a two-goal lead to lose 4-2 against Barcelona in a dramatic late collapse at the Metropolitano. The defeat denied Diego Simeone’s side their first league double over Barcelona since 2005/06,

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has hit back at Roy Keane’s criticism, insisting that while he respects the club legend, he will continue to lead in his own way. Keane, a former United skipper known for his no-nonsense approach, recently questioned Fernandes’

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique made his club’s ambitions clear after their commanding 3-1 victory over Marseille on Sunday, stating that PSG are pushing to win every trophy available this season. The Ligue 1 leaders followed up their Champions League triumph over

Inter Milan strengthened their grip on the Serie A title race with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Atalanta, moving three points clear at the summit. The Nerazzurri completed a season sweep over their top-four rivals, having now beaten them three times without