Sports news.
French Football Federation ends backing for Infantino’s re-election, citing loss of trust and concerns over FIFA governance.
National Sports Commission confirms payment as government completes full reward package promised to historic AfroBasket champions.
A former member of the immediate past NFF board says a major portion of the N17 billion Federal Government intervention fund was used to settle debts inherited from the previous administration.
Former Liverpool midfielder Steve McManaman has backed defending champions Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona as the leading contenders for this season’s Champions League.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was visibly frustrated with three of his players during the club’s 1-0 Champions League victory over Napoli.
Former Chelsea midfielder Craig Burley has backed Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or ahead of Kylian Mbappe.
Moses Aduku says the Falconets must quickly recover from their Spain defeat and focus on China in Group F.
Lionel Messi reaches agreement in principle to acquire Spanish second-tier club Eldense, expanding his growing football ownership portfolio.
Kylian Mbappe says winning the Champions League with Real Madrid is more important to him than the Ballon d’Or.
Haaland scored twice for Manchester City while Mbappé and Valverde guided Real Madrid past Porto and Inter respectively.
Anthony Joshua has resumed training while uncertainty continues over his proposed heavyweight showdown with Tyson Fury.
Olumide Oyedeji warns Nigeria must act urgently as other African nations close the gap in women’s basketball.
