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Carlo Ancelotti made a return to Real Madrid’s training ground at Valdebebas on Thursday, taking advantage of a brief break from his duties as Brazil head coach to reconnect with his former club ahead of Friday’s LaLiga clash with Real Betis. The Italian coach spent time with old friends and former players, with particular attention on the fitness of Real Madrid’s Brazilian contingent. Ancelotti also met with current head coach Jose Mourinho during his visit. He took photographs with members of the squad, including new arrivals Denzel Dumfries and Marc Cucurella, as well as several of the players he previously…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a home game against Madagascar. Eric Chelle’s side will host the Barea of Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, in their opening Group fixture. Four days later, the Super Eagles will travel to Morocco to face Guinea-Bissau on Sunday, September 27, in their second qualifying match. Tanzania are the fourth team in the group, with all four nations battling for a place at the 2027 AFCON tournament. Nigeria will enter the qualifiers as one of the favourites to…

FIFA has demanded an explanation from Nigerian football authorities over reports alleging government interference in the affairs of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF. The world football governing body sent a letter to the Nigerian authorities on Tuesday, September 1, signed by FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström. FIFA said it had taken note of reports that NFF president Ibrahim Gusau resigned following an alleged directive from the Presidency. The development has raised concerns within FIFA because its statutes require national football associations to operate independently and without interference from governments or other external bodies. FIFA specifically referenced Articles 14 and 19…

Rivers United have left Nigeria for Côte d’Ivoire as preparations intensify for their CAF Champions League first preliminary round first leg against San Pedro. The Pride of Rivers departed through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Tuesday as they begin their continental campaign with a challenging away fixture. The Port Harcourt based club will face San Pedro at the Stade Laurent Pokou in San Pedro, with the first leg providing Rivers United an opportunity to establish an advantage before the return fixture. The second leg is scheduled to take place in Abeokuta next week, putting further importance on…

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has expressed his sadness following Lionel Messi’s decision to retire from international football, while praising the Argentina captain as the best player in the world. Flick said Messi once again demonstrated his extraordinary quality during the recently concluded FIFA World Cup, where the Inter Miami forward continued to underline his status among football’s greatest players. Speaking to DAZN on Monday, Flick said he thoroughly enjoyed watching Messi during the tournament and reiterated his long held belief that the Argentine remains the best player in the world. “Time flies. That’s how it is, and of course, he’s…

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has reportedly rejected another huge offer from Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal, choosing to remain at Old Trafford. The Portuguese midfielder was presented with a proposed four year contract worth £133 million in total. The package would have seen Fernandes earn around £640,000 per week during his time in Saudi Arabia. Fernandes had already faced a similar decision last summer when Al Hilal made an approach for his signature. The Saudi club also submitted a proposal of almost £100 million to Manchester United, but the midfielder ultimately decided against leaving. The latest approach again…

The 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League season has begun, with 20 clubs embarking on another campaign for the league title, continental qualification and top-flight survival. However, the return of domestic football has been overshadowed by significant changes within the Nigeria Football Federation, creating uncertainty around the administration of the competition. The new season officially kicked off on Friday, August 28, at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, where Shooting Stars defeated newly promoted Inter Lagos 2–1. Lucky Emmanuel put the hosts ahead in the 15th minute before Damilare Adigun restored parity for Inter Lagos seven minutes later. Shooting Stars regained…

Manchester United have been told that Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen could be the solution to the club’s problems after their disappointing start to the new Premier League campaign. Turkish football pundit Yetiş Yönetci believes the Nigeria international would make an immediate impact at Old Trafford if Manchester United are able to secure his signature. Osimhen has been heavily linked with a move away from Galatasaray, with Manchester United, Arsenal, Atlético Madrid and other major European clubs reportedly monitoring his situation during this summer’s transfer window. Speaking in comments shared by A Spor, Yönetci delivered a strong assessment of what Osimhen…

Arsenal are reportedly on the verge of completing a major sale involving Brazilian winger Gabriel Martinelli, with the Premier League champions negotiating a fee of around £60 million with Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal. The proposed deal would see Martinelli leave the Emirates Stadium after Arsenal opened talks with Al Hilal over a transfer that could become the biggest player sale in the club’s history. The Saudi Arabian side has made official club-to-club contact with Arsenal as it looks to strengthen its attacking options. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Al Hilal have formally approached Arsenal for Martinelli, with…

Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer has rejected the new nickname given to the club’s attacking trio after he, Joao Pedro and Morgan Rogers all found the net in their opening Premier League fixture of the 2026/27 season. The trio have quickly been labelled ‘JP Morgan’ by Chelsea supporters, combining Joao Pedro’s first name with Morgan Rogers’ first name. However, Palmer is far from impressed with the nickname and believes the attackers should come up with something better. Chelsea began their Premier League campaign with an entertaining 3-2 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage, with Palmer, Pedro and Rogers all getting on…