2026 World Cup security concerns rise after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the world’s biggest sporting spectacle, is facing early security concerns after the United States and...
Month: February 2026
Semenyo fires Man City past Leeds, cuts Arsenal lead to two points
Antoine Semenyo struck the decisive goal as Manchester City edged Leeds United 1-0 to close Arsenal lead to two points...
Yamal nets hat-trick as Barcelona crush Villarreal to stay top of La Liga
Lamine Yamal scored the first career hat-trick as Barcelona recorded a commanding 4-1 victory over Villarreal to remain top of...
Liverpool put five past West Ham to ignite top-four charge
Liverpool delivered a ruthless exhibition on Saturday, dismantling a struggling West Ham 5–2 at Anfield to move level on points...
FIA announces changes in Formula 1 engine
Formula One’s governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), has reached a unanimous compromise with power unit manufacturers to...
Benfica suspend five fans over racist chants during Real Madrid clash
Portuguese club Benfica have suspended five supporters for racist behaviour during the first leg of their UEFA Champions League knockout...
The ‘anti-Italy’ clause delaying Victor Osimhen’s move to Juventus
Victor Osimhen’s long-standing links with Juventus FC have resurfaced following his goal in Galatasaray SK’s Champions League elimination of the...
Nigerian goalkeeper Obasogie suspended for match-fixing allegations
Super Eagles goalkeeper Amas Obasogie has been handed a three-month suspension by Tanzanian club Singida Black Stars SC for allegations...
Champions League Round of 16: Full fixtures and match dates confirmed
The draw for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League round of 16 has been completed, with Premier League clubs discovering their...
2026 World Cup: FIFA probes 8,000-ticket resale scheme in Miami
FIFA has opened an investigation into a ticket resale plan promoted by Miami-based firm Ticket Kings, which allegedly sought investors...
Galatasaray bank N85bn Champions League windfall after round of 16 heroics
Turkish giants Galatasaray have secured a financial windfall of over N85 billion (€53.5 million) following their dramatic progression to the...
BAL unveils 12 teams, group phase schedule for 2026 season
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) on Wednesday announced the 12 teams and group phase schedule for the 2026 season, which...
WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons arrive in Yaoundé for Cameroon friendlies
Captain Rasheedat Ajibade and 16 other players have arrived in Yaoundé as the Super Falcons intensify preparations for two international...
From €75m to €150m: How Victor Osimhen’s market value doubled at Galatasaray
Victor Osimhen’s market valuation has reportedly surged from €75 million to €150 million, effectively doubling Galatasaray’s investment, according to club...
Cristiano Ronaldo acquires 25% stake in Spanish Club UD Almería
Cristiano Ronaldo has expanded his footprint in global football ownership after acquiring a 25 per cent stake in Spanish second-division...
Osimhen names Premier League club Galatasaray must avoid in Champions League Last 16
Victor Osimhen has admitted he would prefer Galatasaray to avoid Liverpool in Friday’s UEFA Champions League last-16 draw. The Turkish...
Osimhen’s late strike fires Galatasaray into Champions League last 16
Goals from Victor Osimhen and Baris Yilmaz helped Galatasaray seal qualification for the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League...
Berrada hails ‘off-pitch transformation’ despite Man United debt hitting £1.3bn
Omar Berrada, chief executive, says Manchester United are beginning to see tangible financial benefits from its “off-pitch transformation”, despite the...
UEFA rejects Benfica appeal over Prestianni suspension
UEFA on Wednesday rejected Benfica’s appeal over the provisional suspension of Gianluca Prestianni, ruling the Argentine winger out of their...
Berrada hails ‘off-pitch transformation’ despite Man United debt hitting £1.3bn
Omar Berrada, chief executive, says Manchester United are beginning to see tangible financial benefits from its “off-pitch transformation”, despite the...
UEFA rejects Benfica appeal over Prestianni suspension
UEFA on Wednesday rejected Benfica’s appeal over the provisional suspension of Gianluca Prestianni, ruling the Argentine winger out of their...
Court adjourns trial of driver in Anthony Joshua road crash to March 17
A Magistrate Court in Sagamu, Ogun State, has adjourned the trial of Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, the driver involved in the...
Osimhen reports Galatasaray to FIFA over N2.8bn unpaid wages
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has reported Galatasaray to FIFA over alleged unpaid wages amounting to N2.8 billion for January and...
Galatasaray deny owing Victor Osimhen unpaid wages
Abdullah Kavukcu, Galatasaray Vice Chairman, has firmly dismissed reports that the Turkish club owes Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen two months...
Victor Osimhen reportedly owed two months wages at Galatasaray
Turkish giants Galatasaray are reportedly owing Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen two months’ wages, January and February, sparking fresh uncertainty over...
2026 World Cup: Mexico assures fans of safety after cartel violence
Mexico’s President, Claudia Sheinbaum, has assured global football fans that there is “no risk” to the 2026 FIFA World Cup...
Sorloth hat-trick fires Atletico Madrid into Champions League last 16
Alexander Sorloth scored a superb hat-trick as Atletico Madrid defeated Club Brugge to seal a Champions League last-16 clash with...
2026 World Cup: Mexico assures fans of safety after cartel violence
Mexico’s President, Claudia Sheinbaum, has assured global football fans that there is “no risk” to the 2026 FIFA World Cup...
Sorloth hat-trick fires Atletico Madrid into Champions League last 16
Alexander Sorloth scored a superb hat-trick as Atletico Madrid defeated Club Brugge to seal a Champions League last-16 clash with...
Niger Delta Games: NDDC boss seeks governors’ partnership in sports sponsorship
Samuel Ogbuku, the managing director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has called on governors of the nine Niger...
Netflix lands Mayweather–Pacquiao big-money rematch in Las Vegas
Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao will reignite one of boxing’s most lucrative rivalries in September, with Netflix securing global...
NBA: Wembanyama leads San Antonio Spurs past Pistons 114–103
Victor Wembanyama delivered a defensive masterclass as San Antonio Spurs overpowered the Detroit Pistons 114–103 on Monday in a bruising...
Sesko strike sends Man United back into top four with Everton win
Benjamin Sesko came off the bench to score the decisive goal as Manchester United edged Everton 1-0, stretching their unbeaten...
Infantino: 2026 World Cup to generate $11bn for FIFA, $30bn boost to U.S. economy
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has projected a massive financial windfall from the 2026 World Cup, stating that the tournament is...
UEFA suspends Benfica striker Prestianni over alleged racist abuse of Vinicius
European football governing body UEFA has provisionally suspended Benfica striker Gianluca Prestianni for Wednesday’s Champions League second-leg play-off against Real...
Anthony Joshua’s signed boxing shorts raise £28,000 for Oxford homeless charity
Signed boxing shorts from former two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua reportedly helped raise nearly £28,000 for a homeless charity...
Qatar Open: Alcaraz beats Fils 6-2 6-1 to maintain 2026 unbeaten start
World number one Carlos Alcaraz beat France’s Arthur Fils 6-2 6-1 inside 50 minutes in what is now the shortest...
Alex Iwobi goal, assist inspire Fulham to 3-1 win over Sunderland
Alex Iwobi scored a goal and an assist as Fulham secured a 3-1 victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of...
Eze, Gyökeres braces sink Tottenham to reignite Arsenal’s title charge
Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres struck twice as Arsenal thrashed Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 in a north London derby to reignite...
Barcelona cruise past Levante to reclaim La Liga lead
Barcelona returned to the top of La Liga with a commanding 3-0 victory over Levante on Sunday, capitalising on Real...
Simeone issues fresh challenge to Ademola Lookman
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has challenged Ademola Lookman to improve his overall contribution, despite the Nigerian forward equalling a...
Guardiola hails ‘massive’ win as Man City close gap on Arsenal
Pep Guardiola described Manchester City’s 2-1 victory over Newcastle United as a “massive” moment in the Premier League title race...
O’Reilly double fires Man City past Newcastle in title race boost
Manchester City strengthened their Premier League title charge with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium...
Osasuna stun Real Madrid 2-1 to dent La Liga title hopes
Real Madrid suffered a damaging 2-1 defeat at Osasuna on Saturday, dealing a setback to their La Liga title ambitions....
O’Reilly double fires Man City past Newcastle in title race boost
Manchester City strengthened their Premier League title charge with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium...
