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Spain Outclass Austria to March Into World Cup Last 16

Spain cruised into the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a commanding 3-0 victory over Austria in Inglewood, California. The Spaniards produced a dominant display to underline their status as one of the favourites for the title. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring in the 36th minute after Spain had controlled much

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Portugal Edge Croatia to Reach World Cup Last 16

Portugal booked a place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia in Toronto. The win kept Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup hopes alive and ended Croatia’s campaign in heartbreaking fashion. Croatia struck first in the 53rd minute through Ivan Perisic, but Portugal responded in the

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UEFA Declines New Red Card Rule for Players Covering Mouths

UEFA has announced that players who cover their mouths during confrontations with opponents will not be shown red cards in its competitions. The European football body said it would not adopt the new rule in the UEFA Champions League, Europa League and Conference League next season. The law change, which makes the act punishable by

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Klopp Set to Replace Nagelsmann as Germany Coach

Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp is reportedly the leading candidate to replace Julian Nagelsmann as Germany coach following the team’s shock exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Reports in German media said Nagelsmann could be dismissed after Germany’s Round of 32 defeat to Paraguay, with a decision on his future expected soon. Klopp, who

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United States Defeat Bosnia and Herzegovina to Advance

The United States booked their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in a Round of 32 clash played in the early hours of Thursday. The Americans took the lead just before half time through Folarin Balogun, who finished calmly to put

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England Beat DR Congo to Book Round of 16 Spot

England secured their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after coming from behind to defeat DR Congo 2-1 in their Round of 32 clash on Wednesday in Atlanta. The Three Lions were stunned early in the contest when Brian Cipenga fired DR Congo ahead in the seventh minute, putting

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Galatasaray Receive €120m Saudi Offer for Osimhen

Turkish champions Galatasaray have reportedly received a €120 million offer from a Saudi Arabian club for Nigeria international Victor Osimhen. The offer is said to be one of the biggest ever tabled for the Super Eagles striker, whose future has remained the subject of intense transfer speculation in recent months. Osimhen, who enjoyed a prolific

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Atalanta Reject Brighton Bid for Honest Ahanor

Atalanta BC have rejected an initial bid from Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. for highly rated defender Honest Ahanor. Reports indicate that Brighton submitted an offer worth about €34 million (£30 million) for the 18-year-old defender, but Atalanta turned it down as they value the player significantly higher. The Serie A club are determined to

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Madugu Targets WAFCON Title Defence with Super Falcons

Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has declared that Nigeria’s primary objective at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) is to successfully defend its continental title and secure qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Madugu said the team remains determined to retain the championship despite the heightened expectations that come with

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Michael Emenalo Steps Down as Saudi Pro League Football Chief

Former Super Eagles defender and football executive Michael Emenalo has stepped down from his role as Chief Football Executive of the Saudi Pro League following the expiration of his three-year contract. Emenalo, who joined the league in 2023, played a key role in overseeing its football operations and player recruitment strategy, helping drive the Saudi

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