Kylian Mbappé has brought his African heritage into the 2026 Ballon d’Or conversation, saying he would dedicate the award to Africa if he wins it on October 26. The Real Madrid forward, whose father is Cameroonian and mother has Algerian roots, said he has never lost his connection to his origins. His comments come as…
Talk of a potential Hussain Sajwani Manchester United takeover has returned during the international break, putting the club’s ownership structure back under the spotlight. Sajwani, the Dubai-based billionaire and founder of DAMAC Properties, has been linked in reports to possible investment in Manchester United as members of the Glazer family reportedly consider selling some or…
Nigeria’s Falconets are out of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after a painful 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Colombia in Łódź, Poland, on Sunday, September 20. The result was decided by one of the latest goals of the tournament. Valerin Loboa struck in the 92nd minute after goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma saved her first effort,…
Manchester City kept their perfect Premier League start alive on Sunday, September 20, beating Sunderland 5-3 in an eight-goal thriller at the Etihad Stadium. But beyond the scoreline, the match produced an unusual moment when Erling Haaland reacted to a chant from Sunderland supporters and appeared to join in with the joke. The Manchester City…
Taiwo Awoniyi has been called up to the Super Eagles squad after Victor Osimhen was ruled out of Nigeria’s opening AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. The Nigeria Football Federation confirmed Awoniyi’s return on Sunday, September 20, after Osimhen’s recovery from a right adductor muscle strain took longer than expected. The change gives coach…
Manchester City supporters are making a fresh case for Erling Haaland Ballon d’Or 2026 recognition, pointing to a season in which the Norwegian combined major club output with a standout World Cup campaign. The debate is less about one statistic and more about how Haaland’s full season compares with the other leading names on the…
The 2026 Asian Games Nagoya officially begin today in Japan, bringing athletes from 45 countries and regions together for one of Asia’s biggest sporting events. The 20th edition of the Asian Games will run from September 19 to October 4 across Aichi-Nagoya and other Japanese venues. More than 17,000 athletes and officials are expected to…
Harry Kane has opened up about the influence José Mourinho had on his career at Tottenham while warning that Real Madrid will be even harder to face in the Champions League with Mourinho back in charge. Kane spoke warmly about his former manager in an interview with Spanish newspaper MARCA, describing their relationship at Tottenham…
Nigeria’s Falconets have reached the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after beating England 3-0 in the Round of 16 in Poland. The Falconets vs England 3-0 result looked comfortable on the scoreboard, but Nigeria had to survive a difficult spell before taking control. Tosin Rafiu opened the scoring in the eighth…
Romeo Lavia is beginning to look like the Chelsea midfielder the club hoped it signed in 2023. After several difficult spells with injuries, the 22-year-old says he now feels free to play, take responsibility and embrace leadership under new manager Xabi Alonso. That change in mindset could be just as important as his return to…
