Busquets Returns to Barcelona as B Team Assistant Coach
Sergio Busquets rejoins Barcelona as assistant coach of Barça Atlético, working under Juliano Belletti, bringing his experience to the youth setup.
Category : Sports Administration
Cagliari's Trepy in intensive care after pool incident
Cagliari striker Yael Trepy, 20, is in intensive care after losing consciousness in a pool in Sardinia; he was airlifted to hospital.
PSG's Super Cup Loss Won't Change 2026 Ballon d'Or Race
RC Lens beat PSG 1-0 in the Trophées des Champions, but the result falls outside the Ballon d'Or eligibility window, so rankings remain unchanged.
Lagos NSF LOC Gets Five Vehicles from Alliance Auto
The LOC for the 18th National Sports Festival received five vehicles from Alliance Auto Nigeria to aid hosting. The presentation took place at Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos.
Flamingoes skipper eyes U-17 World Cup glory
Nigeria's Flamingoes captain Victoria Aidelomon says the team wants to win the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, ahead of their opening match against Canada in Azerbaijan.
Arteta Surprised by Arsenal's 3-0 Community Shield Win
Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in the 2026 Community Shield, with goals from Calafiori, Havertz, and Odegaard. Arteta praised his squad's early-season form, despite many players returning just days before.
Ronaldo Hints 2025-26 Season Is His Last Before Retirement
Cristiano Ronaldo told Vogue the 2025-26 season is likely his last, revealing post-retirement plans after marrying Georgina Rodriguez. He needs 24 goals to reach 1,000 career goals.
Super Falcons coach apologises after World Cup failure
Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu apologises after 2-1 loss to South Africa ends Nigeria's World Cup hopes, citing defensive errors and poor finishing.
Shooting Stars appoint Salisu Yusuf as Technical Adviser
Shooting Stars Sports Club have appointed former Super Eagles coach Salisu Yusuf as Technical Adviser ahead of the 2026/27 NPFL season, aiming to boost continental campaign.
NFF Committee to Probe Super Falcons' WAFCON Failure
The NFF has formed a six-member committee to investigate Nigeria's worst-ever WAFCON exit and failure to qualify for the Women's World Cup, with Desire Oparanozie calling for a complete overhaul.
Prichard Colón Dies at 33 After Boxing Brain Injury
Former Puerto Rican boxer Prichard Colón has died at 33, nearly 11 years after a brain hemorrhage in a 2015 fight left him in a vegetative state. His father announced the death on Facebook.
Supercomputer Predicts Arsenal's Premier League Title Chances
Opta's supercomputer gives Arsenal a 38% chance to retain the Premier League title, with Manchester City at 20.5%, following 10,000 simulations.
Super Falcons Coach Apologises After World Cup Qualification Failure
Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu apologised after Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, a first since 1991. The team lost 2-1 to South Africa in the playoff, following a 1-0 defeat to Cameroon at WAFCON.
Super Falcons Miss 2027 World Cup After South Africa Defeat
Nigeria's Super Falcons lost 2-1 to South Africa in a playoff, ending their 2027 Women's World Cup hopes, marking their first absence since 1991.
Emery Backs Kvaratskhelia for Ballon d'Or After Super Cup Loss
Aston Villa coach Unai Emery says PSG's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia can win the 2026 Ballon d'Or after his goal in the UEFA Super Cup final, despite Georgia's World Cup absence.
Motsepe: Infantino's Fate Should Be Decided by FIFA Election
CAF President Patrice Motsepe says FIFA President Gianni Infantino's future should be decided by a democratic vote, not forced resignation, amid backlash over a World Cup investment proposal.
Updated Ballon d'Or Rankings After PSG Super Cup Win
Paris Saint-Germain beat Aston Villa to win the UEFA Super Cup, shifting the Ballon d'Or rankings. Harry Kane leads, followed by Dembele, Yamal, Rodri, and Mbappe.
PSG Earn €5m After Beating Aston Villa in UEFA Super Cup
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Aston Villa 2-1 to win the 2026 UEFA Super Cup, earning €5 million. Aston Villa receive €4 million participation fee. Payments processed August 21.
Ronaldo offers support to Messi after father's death
Cristiano Ronaldo has publicly supported Lionel Messi after the death of his father Jorge, who passed away following a prolonged illness. Messi shared an emotional tribute.
Depay Accuses Corinthians of Breaking Contract Renewal Deal
Memphis Depay accuses Corinthians of breaching a renewal agreement, citing 'unacceptable behaviour'. Corinthians cite financial reasons for not extending his stay.
Falcons Coach Vows to Avoid Super Eagles' Playoff Failure
Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu apologizes after WAFCON exit, vows to succeed in World Cup playoffs unlike Super Eagles, who failed in the same route.
Yakubu Snubs Osimhen, Mikel in All-Time Super Eagles XI
Yakubu Aiyegbeni picked his all-time Super Eagles XI, excluding Victor Osimhen and Mikel Obi, naming himself and Kanu as strikers.
PSG Star Vitinha Names 2026 Ballon d'Or Favourites, Snubs Yamal
PSG midfielder Vitinha picks three teammates as 2026 Ballon d'Or favourites, excluding Lamine Yamal. He names Kvaratskhelia, Dembele, and Fabian Ruiz.
Nigerian footballer declared dead found moving in mortuary
Katsina United defender Chinedu Ozor, pronounced dead after collapsing in a pre-season match, was found moving in a mortuary and is now in intensive care.
Ucheibe apologises, says no excuse for Falcons' WAFCON exit
Super Falcons midfielder Christy Ucheibe apologises to Nigerians, admits no excuse for Nigeria's failure to secure automatic World Cup qualification after WAFCON quarter-final exit.
Somali Referee Omar Artan to Make History in UEFA Super Cup
Somali referee Omar Artan will become the first non-European to officiate the UEFA Super Cup between PSG and Aston Villa on August 11, 2026.
Sanwo-Olu Inspects Stadium Ahead of EKO 2026
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu inspects Teslim Balogun Stadium rehabilitation, confirms natural grass pitch complete, tartan track ongoing ahead of EKO 2026 National Intermediate Sports Festival.
Shehu Sani Backs Uba Sani as Kaduna Stadium Demolished
Kaduna Governor Uba Sani demolishes 60-year-old stadium; Shehu Sani praises move, citing youth sports potential.
NFF Denies Asking Infantino to Resign as FIFA President
The Nigerian Football Federation has denied reports that it asked FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign, calling them falsehood and urging Nigerians to disregard them.
FCC Chair Backs ABU's 2028 NUGA, Sports Centre
FCC Chair Ayo Omidiran pledges support for ABU's 2028 NUGA hosting and National Sports Centre, citing her alma mater's role in her leadership journey.
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