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Ex-Chelsea goalie Cudicini sued by landlord for converting roof into sun terrace
Carlo Cudicini, former Chelsea goalkeeper, is being sued by the landlord of his £3 million London mews home for converting the roof into a sun terrace. The ex-footballer, 53, is being sued by Haya Property Ltd, the freehold owner of his South Kensington mews house, which is now worth more than £3 million. According to court documents, the landlord claims…
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Chelle drops Nwabali, Ajayi for Four-Nation tourney
By Tosin Omojola – There may be no place for Super Eagles’ first-choice goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, as Nigeria prepare to participate in the Four-Nation Invitational Tournament billed for Amman, Jordan. Apart from the goalkeeper, who recently parted ways with his South African club, Chippa United, four other notable players may not be considered when the squad list is drawn up.…
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Galatasaray coach hails Osimhen after UCL win over Juventus
Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk has singled out Victor Osimhen for special praise after his extra-time strike broke the resolve of 10-man Juventus as the Turkish champions marched on in the UEFA Champions League. Juventus and Galatasaray were level at 5-5 on aggregate after the Italian club fought back from a 5-2 loss in Turkey with a 3-0 lead in the…
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Jamaica seeks clarity as FIFA delays ruling on Nigeria’s DR Congo protest
The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) has expressed concern over the delay by FIFA in issuing a ruling on Nigeria’s protest regarding player eligibility in DR Congo’s squad during last November’s African play-off final. Nigeria lodged a formal complaint alleging that the DR Congo national team fielded ineligible players in the decisive fixture. The outcome of that protest could significantly affect…
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Sorloth hat-trick secures Atletico Madrid’s spot in UCL round of 16
Alexander Sorloth scored his first Champions League hat-trick to help Atletico Madrid defeat a resilient Club Brugge 4-1 and set up a last-16 tie with either Tottenham or Liverpool. The Norway striker opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, collecting a long ball from goalkeeper Jan Oblak, and his half-volley squirmed past Simon Mignolet. But Brugge levelled 13 minutes later…
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Osimhen threatens to report Galatasaray to FIFA over unpaid wages
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has issued a stern warning to his Turkish club, Galatasaray, threatening to report them to the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) over unpaid wages. The forward, who has not received his due payments from the club, has already taken steps to address the issue through FIFA and is reportedly considering refusing to play in…
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Nigeria’s NPFL drops 15 places in new world league standings
The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) has dropped to 91st position in the latest global league rankings released by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS), sliding 15 places from its 76th-place finish in 2024. According to the 2025 rankings, the NPFL accumulated 171.75 points, placing it outside the world’s top 90 domestic leagues. The decline reflects a…
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Mayweather, Pacquiao rematch set for September at Las Vegas Sphere
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will face off in a professional rematch at the Sphere in Las Vegas in September, with the bout streaming globally on Netflix, the fighters and promoters announced on Monday. The fight marks Mayweather’s return from retirement and will be the first professional boxing match to be held at the venue. Mayweather, who holds a perfect…
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Sesko’s late strike secures Manchester United victory at Everton
Manchester United climbed to fourth place in the English Premier League after Slovenian striker Benjamin Sesko came off the bench to score the only goal in a 1-0 win over Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool on February 23, 2026. Sesko, who has yet to start a match under interim manager Michael Carrick, has found remarkable form in recent…
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Violence by cartel forces postponement of Mexican football matches
Four football matches in Mexico were postponed following a surge of violence near Guadalajara, one of the host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after a military operation resulted in the death of notorious cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, known as “El Mencho.” Oseguera, 59, widely recognised as the head of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), died in…
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