FIFA has announced a significant increase in payments to football clubs whose players participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and qualifying matches, raising its Club Benefits Programme to $355 million. The governing body said on Friday that the new allocation represents a 70 per cent increase from the amount distributed during the 2022 World…
FIFA’s decision to amend its regulations and allow Afghanistan’s women footballers to compete in official international matches has been hailed as a historic breakthrough by former team captain and founder, Khalida Popal. Speaking to AFP on Thursday, Popal described the move as the culmination of years of advocacy and struggle by Afghan women footballers seeking…
By Ayomide Otitoju Tobi Amusan delivered a commanding performance on Sunday, winning the women’s 100m hurdles at the Rabat Diamond League in Morocco. The Nigerian world record holder stormed to victory in 12.28 seconds, matching her season’s best while setting a new meeting record and claiming her first Diamond League win of the 2026 season….
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s Super Eagles have retained the Unity Cup after a commanding 3-0 victory over Jamaica in Saturday’s final at the Valley Stadium in London. Alhassan Yusuf scored twice, while Terem Moffi also got on the scoresheet as Nigeria secured a second consecutive title in the revived competition. The Super Eagles made a…
Paris Saint-Germain have retained their UEFA Champions League crown after defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw that stretched through 120 minutes of intense football. The French champions showed resilience to recover from an early setback before holding their nerve in a dramatic shootout to successfully defend their European title. Arsenal made a…
The role of Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal’s 2026 World Cup plans continues to divide opinion, with some viewing the veteran striker as indispensable and others questioning whether his presence limits the team’s overall fluidity. Now 41, Ronaldo is preparing for a record sixth World Cup appearance, maintaining his status as a global icon despite playing…
Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United in a deal worth up to €80 million ($93 million). The La Liga champions announced on Friday that the 25-year-old winger has agreed a five-year contract running until June 30, 2031. Gordon, who scored 17 goals for Newcastle this season—including 10 in the Champions…
Liverpool have dismissed head coach Arne Slot with immediate effect following a disappointing Premier League campaign in which the club finished fifth after failing to successfully defend its title. The club announced the Dutchman’s departure on Saturday, bringing an end to his two-year tenure at Anfield and confirming that the process of appointing a successor…
Brazil forward Neymar is facing a race against time to be fit for the start of the World Cup after suffering a calf injury that is expected to sideline him for up to three weeks. Brazil national team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar disclosed on Thursday that medical examinations confirmed a grade two muscle injury, raising doubts…
