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“The World Cup is achievable” – NFF President assures Nigerians of a prosperous footballing outing next year
Soccer
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, has promised the country’s populace will enjoy top-tier action from the national teams across...
“The timing is perfect” – Ex-Super Eagles star urges Osimhen and Lookman to leave Galatasaray, Atalanta
Soccer
Former Nigeria international Taye Taiwo has called on Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman to leave their current clubs, Galatasaray and Atalanta, respectively, for...
“The environment”
Soccer
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has stated that joining Atalanta in 2022 played a big role in his winning the 2024 CAF Player...
“The first player”－ Jose Mourinho praises Nigerian striker after record-breaking feat against Fenerbahce
Soccer
Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho singled out Gaziantep striker David Okereke for praise, following his record-breaking goal in their 3-1 loss on Monday, Soccernet.ng...
´The table doesn´t lie´ – Kane laments lacklustre Spurs after late Liverpool loss
Soccer Harry Kane delivered a scathing assessment of Tottenham after a last-gasp defeat to Liverpool as the striker conceded his side deserve to be...
Tucker Carlson & Don Lemon Exits Draw Strong Reactions From ‘The View’ Hosts, Sean Hannity, ‘The Daily Show’ & Many More
As the news that both Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon were out at their respective networks hit the front pages this morning, a slew of boldfaced names began to react, chiefly to Carlson’s departure. Newsmax CEO Christopher Ruddy used it as an opportunity to plug his own network...
U2’s Adam Clayton: “The bass has to either be sexy or aggressive, or it shouldn’t be there as far as I’m concerned”
The bassist for one of biggest rock bands of all time on cramming a stadium-ready rig into Fender’s first-ever signature bass amp, what prompted him to play an Ibanez on one of the group’s most iconic songs, and why he’s only just started exploring five-strings four decades into his career...
´The ball just didn´t want to go in´ – Pioli frustrated at Milan stalemate against Empoli
Soccer Stefano Pioli was left frustrated by Milan’s 0-0 draw with Empoli, believing it showed a return to normality after their 4-0 win at...
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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
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Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
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FIFA overturns Balogun’s red card, Trump intervenes for US World Cup match
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7424790/2026/07/06/folarin-balogun-red-belgium-explanation/ FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has overturned the red card suspension of Folarin Balogun, a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Team, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision, made under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, places Balogun on a one-year probationary period, enabling him
Foreign
UK Foreign Secretary Warns World Cannot Wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ Before Acting
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that the world cannot wait for an AI equivalent of Hiroshima before acting, urging global powers to build consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) safety principles and standards. Cooper made the case in an essay, positioning Britain to lead international talks on the technology. ...