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Atalanta have dismissed head coach Ivan Juric after a disappointing start to the 2025–26 Serie A season. The decision came on the heels of a heavy 3–0 home defeat to newly promoted Sassuolo, a result that left the club’s leadership with little choice but to act. Juric’s dismissal ends a brief and turbulent spell in charge, only four months after he replaced long-serving manager Gian Piero Gasperini. When Juric arrived in Bergamo over the summer, there was optimism that he could build on Gasperini’s legacy and sustain Atalanta’s reputation as one of Italy’s most dynamic and fearless sides. Instead, the…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Frank Lampard knew the end was near the moment Luke Shaw stared back blankly. It was August 2014. England had just crashed out of the World Cup in Brazil. In the team hotel, the 36-year-old Chelsea star was chatting with Shaw, Manchester United’s new £27 million teenage left-back. Lampard dropped the name Tony Adams – Arsenal’s rock-solid captain, winner of four league titles, 66 England caps. Nothing. No spark of recognition. “I said, ‘Are you winding me up?’” Lampard recalled in The Sun. “He just asked, ‘Who did he play for?’ That hit me. Right then, I…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Atalanta’s turbulent season took another dramatic turn on Monday when the club dismissed head coach Ivan Juric and his entire backroom staff, less than 24 hours after a humiliating 3-0 home defeat to promoted Sassuolo. The decision, which ends Juric’s five-month stint after just 15 games, was accelerated by a heated touchline confrontation with star forward Ademola Lookman during midweek Champions League action. Juric, who replaced club icon Gian Piero Gasperini in June, leaves Atalanta in 13th place in Serie A following 11 matches – with only two wins, three draws and six losses. The Nerazzurri’s woes…

Gabon’s head coach, Thierry Mouyouma, has shared insights into his team’s tactical plan ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The decisive playoff match is set to be held on Thursday in Rabat, Morocco. The winner of the tie will go on to face either Cameroon or DR Congo in the next round. Speaking to the media before the clash, Mouyouma explained that Gabon’s strategy will center around controlling possession and dictating the tempo of the game, especially in midfield. “One of the keys to this match is our ability to control…

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has dismissed circulating reports alleging that Barau FC midfielder, Abraham Nana, was attacked and had his throat slit during Saturday’s Matchday 12 fixture against Katsina United at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium. In a statement issued on Sunday, the NPFL said it decided to address the matter publicly to correct misleading reports spreading online about a supposed violent assault. According to the league’s clarification, the situation was exaggerated. It explained that the player was struck by an object thrown from the stands, which caused an injury but did not involve any stabbing or use of…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Manchester City delivered a ruthless statement victory at the Etihad Stadium today, crushing rivals Liverpool 3-0 in a high-stakes Premier League clash. Goals from Erling Haaland, Nico Gonzalez, and a spectacular strike from Jérémy Doku sealed the win on a landmark day—Pep Guardiola’s 1,000th as a manager. The result inflicted a painful defeat on Liverpool, who once again looked like a team “walking alone”. The holders of the Premier League title slipped to eighth in the table with 18 points, a daunting eight points adrift of leaders Arsenal, casting serious doubt on their title defence. Haaland Redemption…

The Super Eagles camp in Rabat, Morocco, has officially come alive, with Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze and Calvin Bassey among the first players to arrive ahead of Thursday’s 2026 World Cup Playoff against Gabon. Tolu Arokodare and Russia-based forward Olakunle Olusegun are also already in camp as Nigeria opens its final phase of preparations for the crucial showdown. Team handlers confirmed that more invitees are already on their way, and the squad is expected to be fully assembled by tomorrow. Head coach Eric Chelle named 24 players for this playoff assignment, recalling goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, winger Chidera Ejuke and defender…

Ademola Lookman has once again removed every connection to Atalanta from his social media accounts, including unfollowing the club, in what appears to be another sign of tension between both sides. This fresh action comes days after Lookman had a heated confrontation with Atalanta manager, Ivan Juric, during their UEFA Champions League fixture against Olympique Marseille on Wednesday night. Lookman became angry after Juric decided to take him off in the second half. The forward did not agree with the substitution and made his displeasure known immediately. The disagreement quickly turned into a verbal exchange in front of the technical…

Katsina United have dismissed reports that one of Barau FC’s players, Nana Abraham, was brutally attacked during their NPFL matchday 12 fixture. There were widespread claims after the game that angry supporters of Katsina United went after Abraham and allegedly cut his throat. Reports stated that the Barau FC midfielder sustained a serious wound around his neck following the clash. But Katsina United have now strongly denied the allegation, insisting it was false information being pushed by their opponents. “These are fabricated stories. Nobody slit any player’s throat,” the club reacted via their official social media platforms while releasing video…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled a 24-player squad ahead of Nigeria’s participation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup African Playoff Tournament taking place next week in Rabat, Morocco. Captain William Troost-Ekong leads the list alongside Victor Osimhen, Stanley Nwabali, Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey. Alex Iwobi, Benjamin Fredericks, Frank Onyeka, Wilfred Ndidi, Samuel Chukwueze and Ademola Lookman also made the cut. Nigeria will face Gabon in the opening semi-final at the Complexe Sportif Prince Heritier Moulay Al Hassan, while DR Congo and Cameroon will contest the other semi-final at the El-Barid Stadium. Chelle has recalled Udinese goalkeeper…