Victor Osimhen starred as Nigeria became the second qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage after Egypt by surviving a late Tunisia onslaught to win 3-2 in Fes on Saturday. The Super Eagles were cruising to victory when leading 3-0 through goals from Osimhen, captain Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman. But Tunisia refused […]
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Too hot to handle? Searing heat looming over 2026 World Cup
With less than six months to go before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, organizers are bracing for what could be their toughest opponent yet: extreme heat.
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Palladino’s Atalanta on the rise as Serie A leaders Inter visit
Atalanta is gaining momentum ahead of Sunday night’s visit from Serie A leader Inter Milan, with coach Raffaele Palladino driving the Bergamo club’s revival.
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Napoli downs AC Milan 2-0 in Italian Super Cup semifinal in Riyadh
David Neres opened the scoring near the break with Rasmus Hojlund’s lightning low shot after the hour sealing the encounter
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Luis Suarez signs new Inter Miami contract
Also: D.C. United landed Tai Baribo for $4 million. Cade Cowell was loaned to RBNY.
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Barcelona, Lyon, and Chelsea reach UEFA Women’s Champions League quarterfinals
Barcelona and Lyon secured places in the quarterfinals of the Women’s Champions League on Wednesday, while Chelsea came from behind to beat Wolfsburg and qualify directly for the last eight. Holders Arsenal must enter the playoff round along with Manchester United after missing out on a top-four finish, as Bayern Munich claimed the final automatic […]
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World Cup 2026 winners will pocket $50 million in prize money
The winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million in prize money as part of a record financial contribution from FIFA. The total World Cup prize fund of $655 millionrepresents an increase of nearly 50 percent from the $440 million distributed at the 2022 tournament in Qatar. However, next year’s World Cup—set to […]
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PSG ordered to pay around €60 million to Mbappe in wage dispute
Paris Saint-Germain was ordered by a French labor court to pay former forward Kylian Mbappe up to 61 million euros ($71.8 million) in unpaid wages and bonuses.
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FIFA offers $60 World Cup tickets for ‘loyal fans’
World Cup organizers on Tuesday announced a cheaper category of tickets after sustained criticism of prices for the 2026 tournament.
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Decades after Bosman ruling, soccer’s transfer war rages on
Thirty years after the landmark Bosman ruling reshaped soccer’s economic landscape, the sport continues to grapple with its legal consequences.