Lyon coach suspended for nine months after confronting referee
Olympique Lyon coach Paulo Fonseca has been handed a lengthy suspension until November 30 by the LFP disciplinary committee following his heated altercation with referee Benoît Millot during Lyon’s match against Brest on Sunday.
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FIFA President Infantino confirms half-time show for 2026 World Cup Final
For the first time in World Cup history, the final of the 2026 tournament will feature a half-time show, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced.
Speaking on Wednesday, Infantino also revealed that Times Square will...
FIBA sets draw date for 2027 World Cup qualifiers
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has announced that the draw for the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers will take place on May 13, 2025.
A total of 80 nations, including Nigeria's D'Tigers, secured their spots...
AFCON Controversy: Carragher admits his mistake
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has acknowledged his misstep in comments regarding the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Carragher faced criticism after referring to AFCON as a "small tournament," sparking backlash over his choice of...
Nwaneri wins Arsenal’s player of the month award
Ethan Nwaneri, who is eligible to represent Nigeria, has been named Arsenal’s Player of the Month for February.
The 17-year-old forward secured the award ahead of Gabriel Magalhães, Jurrien Timber, and Mikel Merino, earning 54%...
Chelle names Ekong, Musa, Lookman, Osimhen, 35 others for Rwanda, Zimbabwe games
Head Coach Éric Sékou Chelle has named goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and Adeleye Adebayo, defenders William Ekong, Calvin Bassey and Olaoluwa Aina, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, and forwards Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen and...
Adel Amrouche: Rwanda can qualify for the World Cup
Newly appointed Rwanda head coach, Adel Amrouche, remains optimistic about the Amavubi's chances of qualifying for the next FIFA World Cup.
Currently, Rwanda leads Group C, ahead of Nigeria, South Africa, Benin, Lesotho, and Zimbabwe....
Morocco 2025: Flamingos head to South Africa on Wednesday
Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos, will on Wednesday fly out of the country to South Africa for the first of their two-leg FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against the U17 girls of South...
Super Falcons’ Monday Gift wins Spanish Iberdrola player of the month award
Nigeria's Super Falcons and UDG Tenerife forward, Monday Gift, has been named the Spanish Iberdrola Player of the Month for February.
The 23-year-old impressed with two goals in three league appearances during the month, finding...
Europa League: Playing the first leg away against Fenerbahce is a big opportunity –...
As Rangers prepare for their UEFA Europa League Round of 16 clash, Nigerian international and Gers defender Leon Balogun believes that playing the first leg away against Fenerbahce presents a significant advantage.
Rangers will face...