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Spain’s national team has vowed to dedicate their UEFA Women’s Nations League campaign to injured midfielder Aitana Bonmati, after the Barcelona star suffered a broken leg during training. The 27-year-old, who has won 83 caps for her country, sustained the injury at the national team’s Madrid training base on Sunday, just ahead of the second leg of the final against Germany at the Estadio Metropolitano. Bonmati had played 77 minutes…

World pole vault sensation Armand Duplantis is set to compete at the London Stadium in July 2026, marking his first appearance at the iconic venue in eight years. The Swedish superstar, widely considered one of the greatest athletes of his generation, confirmed his return for the London Diamond League, where he hopes to add yet another milestone to an already historic career. Duplantis, now 26, has dominated pole vaulting since…

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has officially released his final 25-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), marking the end of weeks of anticipation following the announcement of an unusually large 55-man provisional list. With the continental tournament set to kick off later this month in Morocco, Broos has opted for a well-balanced mix of experience, proven performers, and emerging stars. The final selection reflects the…

Red Bull have issued a statement expressing “sincere regret” after comments made during and after the Qatar Grand Prix triggered a wave of online abuse and even death threats toward Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli. The controversy began on the penultimate lap of Sunday’s race, when Antonelli ran wide at Turn 10 and lost fourth place to McLaren’s Lando Norris. The position swap ultimately gave Norris two extra points—an outcome significant…

‎Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Morris Udeze has expressed immense pride in donning the Nigerian jersey after helping D’Tigers secure a hard-fought win over Rwanda. ‎ ‎The forward delivered an outstanding performance during aaaavin Tunisia, posting an impressive 30 points in Nigeria’s 75–69 victory on Sunday. ‎ ‎Udeze described wearing the national colours as a lifelong dream fulfilled. ‎ ‎“I’ve always wanted to represent my country whenever I get the chance. I’m…

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎After suffering a hamstring injury while on international duty, Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen is aiming to make his comeback in the crucial Süper Lig matchday 14 showdown against fierce rivals Fenerbahçe on Monday. ‎ ‎The club announced two weeks ago that the Nigerian forward had begun treatment following scans on the injury he sustained during Nigeria’s loss to DR Congo in the final round of the 2026…

‎Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca insisted that his team were the stronger side for large portions of their 1-1 draw against Premier League leaders Arsenal. ‎ ‎Reflecting on the match, Maresca said, “Sometimes you need to appreciate earning even a single point. Of course, our intention was to win. ‎ ‎“At 11 against 11, I felt we were the superior team. We dictated the tempo, controlled possession, and…

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Everton manager David Moyes says the club received “no explanation” after the Football Association dismissed their appeal against Idrissa Gueye’s red card during Monday’s 1–0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford. Gueye, sent off just 13 minutes into the match for slapping team-mate Michael Keane during a heated exchange, now faces a three-match ban for violent conduct. The suspension rules the 36-year-old Senegal midfielder out of upcoming Premier League…

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