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Arsenal have reportedly opened talks with Galatasaray over a possible move for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen.The Nigerian forward has emerged as a potential target in discussions between the two clubs.Reports from Britain and Europe suggest that the talks...

Cameroon have booked their place in the final of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 after defeating hosts Morocco 3-1 on penalties following a tense 0-0 draw after 120 minutes in Rabat. The Indomitable Lionesses kept...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup featured a record prize fund of $871 million (£662 million), making it the most lucrative tournament in the competition’s history. FIFA had initially announced a prize pool of $727 million (£552 million), representing a...

Argentine football icon Lionel Messi has been named the recipient of the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports, one of Spain’s most prestigious international honours.The award was announced on Wednesday by the Princess of Asturias Foundation, which cited...

European heavyweights tighten grip on Round of 16 spots after explosive first legs. The drama and intensity of the UEFA play-offs have captured fans across the continent. The UEFA Champions League knockout play-offs burst into life on Tuesday night. They...

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has once again underlined his dominance in English football after emerging as the Premier League’s top goal scorer so far this season, while Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes leads the assist chart.As the 2025/2026...

West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo has provided a squad update and stressed the importance of his side’s upcoming Premier League fixture against Burnley, who remain without a win in their last 15 matches. Speaking ahead of the encounter,...

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior has criticised Arsenal for showing a lack of respect during the warm-up ahead of their Carabao Cup semi-final second leg on Tuesday. The incident occurred at Emirates Stadium as both teams prepared for the game, with...

Leicester City have been deducted six points by the English Football League (EFL) for breaching financial rules, dropping the Foxes from 17th to 20th in the Championship. They remain just outside the relegation zone on goal difference. The sanction follows...

Former Arsenal and Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is closing in on a move to Scottish champions Celtic after leaving Turkish side Besiktas. The 32-year-old became a free agent in August and has since trained with Arsenal to maintain fitness. However,...