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Andrea Pirlo has left the race to become Italy’s national football team coach after facing criticism over his links to Russian betting company Fonbet. Although the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) had not officially confirmed his appointment, Pirlo was widely expected to take the role. However, politicians and public figures questioned the decision because Pirlo became…
A suspect has reportedly confessed to stealing cash belonging to several Super Falcons players at the Marriott Hotel in Casablanca, Morocco, ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The suspect was arrested after an investigation into the incident and is expected to return all the stolen money. Authorities are also preparing to…
Anthony Joshua produced a dramatic comeback to stop Kristian Prenga in the second round of their heavyweight bout in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The former world champion was fighting for the first time since surviving a car crash in Nigeria in December that claimed the lives of his close friends, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele….
Noah Lyles delivered a statement performance at the US Athletics Championships by winning the men’s 100m in a world-leading time of 9.79 seconds. The 29-year-old matched his personal best, which he set while winning Olympic gold in Paris in 2024. The race took place at Icahn Stadium in New York City. Lyles’ winning time surpassed…
Donald Trump sparked immediate controversy on Friday after suggesting LeBron James might be “a racist” during a White House press conference, responding to a question about whether James or Michael Jordan was the greatest basketball player of all time. Trump’s answer left little room for ambiguity. “Michael Jordan is a guy that’s a friend of…
Belgium have appointed former Netherlands captain Mark van Bommel as their new head coach on a contract that will keep him in charge until the end of Euro 2028. The 49-year-old replaces Rudi Garcia, who left the role after Belgium were eliminated by eventual champions Spain in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup….
Germany have confirmed the appointment of Jurgen Klopp as the country’s new head coach, ending months of speculation about the former Liverpool manager’s future. Klopp has signed a contract that will keep him in charge until the end of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. He replaces Julian Nagelsmann, who stepped down after Germany’s disappointing World…
Nigeria has been selected to host the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly in November. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the decision on its official website. It also thanked the Federal Government and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for their support in securing the hosting rights. “CAF is grateful to the government of Nigeria…
Major League Soccer (MLS) has launched an investigation into allegations of tampering involving Inter Miami following the club’s signing of Brazilian midfielder Casemiro. Inter Miami announced on Wednesday that the 34-year-old had signed a contract running until 2027. It comes with an option to extend until June 2029. Shortly after the announcement, MLS confirmed it…
Bayern Munich and France star Michael Olise is making headlines for reasons away from football. The 24-year-old has been accused by his former girlfriend, Fatima Zaunbrecher, of neglecting their 20-month-old daughter. She also claimed he failed to pay an agreed €2,000 monthly child support. The allegations surfaced shortly after Olise impressed fans during France’s 2026…
