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Superstar footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, is to undergo 'urgent tests' to discover the extent of the muscle injury he picked up during Al Nassr's 3-1 victory over Al-Fayha over the weekend. The 41-year-old, who missed a penalty during the match, was forced off with less than 10 minutes to go after signalling to the bench that he had picked up a problem. Ronaldo was struggling as he made his way off the pitch, and he was seen with an ice pack on his leg while sitting out the remainder of the game. The injury has left Portugal fans sweating over the fitness of their main man, with the World Cup now just three months away. Al-Nassr manager Jorge Jesus said: 'Ronaldo suffered muscle fatigue and the medical staff will urgently perform the necessary tests to determine his condition.' ...

The relaunched United States Basketball League has defended its decision to sign banned former NBA player Jontay Porter, saying it believes in “second chances” as the ex-big man attempts to revive his career. Porter, who was handed a lifetime ban by the National Basketball Association in 2024 following a gambling scandal, signed last week with the Seattle SuperHawks ahead of the league’s new season. Despite the controversy surrounding the 25-year-old, league officials say the USBL is standing by its decision. In a statement to TMZ Sports, officials said the league has “always stood for opportunity” and believes in supporting players committed to “learning from their past and rebuilding their future.” Porter is awaiting sentencing in connection with a federal gambling investigation af...

FIFA president, Gianni Infantino has called for players who cover their mouths in on-pitch confrontations to be sent off. Infantino's words come after Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior said he was racially abused by Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni in their Champions League playoff first leg, with Prestianni covering his mouth during the alleged incident. UEFA have since opened an investigation into the accusation, with Prestianni suspended for the second leg between the two sides and facing up to a 10-match ban should he be found guilty by European football's governing body. "If a player covers his mouth and says something, and this has a racist consequence, then he has to be sent off, obviously," Infantino told Sky News. "There must be a presumption that he has said something ...

Former Liverpool forward Rinsola Babajide has explained her decision to change her international allegiance from England to Nigeria, revealing that her ambition to feature at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations and reconnect with her heritage played a key role. Born in London, Babajide previously represented England at several youth levels before FIFA approved her switch of nationality. She was part of the Young Lionesses squad that secured bronze at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup and also featured for England’s U-18, U-19 and U-23 teams. In addition, she received invitations to two senior Lionesses training camps. Despite her progress with England’s youth sides, her senior breakthrough came with Nigeria when she debuted for the Super Falcons in an Olympic qualifier against Ethiopia i...

Iran has reportedly threatened to pull out of this summer's World Cup after US and Israeli airstrikes killed the country's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.   This comes after a joint military operation on Saturday targeted major Iranian cities, including the capital Tehran, following weeks of growing tension. In the wake of the conflict, Mehdi Taj, the president of the Iranian Football Federation, cast massive doubt over their participation in the upcoming summer tournament. Speaking on Iranian TV network 'Tehran', according to Marca, he said: 'With what happened today and with that attack by the United States, it is unlikely that we can look forward to the cup.' He added: 'But the sports chiefs are the ones who must decide on that.' Should they choose to partici...

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have received a timely boost ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash with Chelsea FC after being granted a postponement of a domestic league fixture. The French champions were originally scheduled to play FC Nantes in Ligue 1 between March 13 and 15, a date that fell between their Champions League round-of-16 matches against Chelsea on March 11 and March 17. However, the league encounter has now been rescheduled to the week commencing April 20. The adjustment gives PSG a five-day recovery period between the two European legs. Meanwhile, Chelsea are still set to face Newcastle United in the Premier League on Saturday, March 14, at 17:30 GMT — just three days before PSG travel to Stamford Bridge for the decisive second leg. Confirming the development,...

Large crowds gathered in Dakar on Saturday to demand the release of 18 Senegalese football supporters imprisoned in Rabat following disturbances at January’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. Protesters marched through the Senegalese capital waving national flags and holding placards with messages such as “Free the hostages,” according to AFP correspondents. The demonstration was organised in response to sentences handed down earlier this month by a Moroccan court. On February 19, the 18 fans were convicted of hooliganism and received prison terms ranging from three months to one year. The unrest occurred late in the final when Morocco were awarded a penalty. Some Senegal supporters reportedly clashed with security officials while attempting to access the pitch. Nine of thos...

The draw also featured several intriguing matchups for English sides: Aston Villa will meet Lille, a familiar French opponent while Nottingham Forest take on Danish outfit Midtjylland. The draw for the 2025/26 UEFA Europa League Round of 16, quarter-finals and semi-finals was completed on Friday, 27 February 2026 in Nyon, Switzerland, setting up the knockout roadmap for Europe’s secondary club competition Sixteen clubs remain in the hunt for continental glory after the draw revealed the following ties: Ferencváros vs Braga Panathinaikos vs Real Betis Genk vs Freiburg Celta Vigo vs Lyon Stuttgart vs Porto Nottingham Forest vs Midtjylland Bologna vs Roma Lille vs Aston Villa This stage will be played over two legs, with first legs schedule...

Super Eagles coach,  Eric Chelle, has defended his demand for an increase in salary, saying it's aimed at improving his working conditions, while dismissing claims that he is threatening to resign from his position. In a recently leaked document, Chelle presented his terms before the NFF, including an increase in his monthly salary from $50,000 to $130,000, which would also cover his assistants. It was also gathered that the Malian manager had been linked with French club Olympique Marseille following Nigeria’s third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. However, he did not get the Marseille job, while the NFF has stated that his 19 demands are subject to review and approval by its board. Speaking on the Histoires de Foot Podcast, Chelle maintained tha...

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Amas Obasogie has been handed a three-month suspension by Tanzanian side Singida Black Stars SC as the club investigates alleged match-fixing. The decision was announced on Friday in a statement from the club’s Disciplinary Committee, shared via its official X account. The suspension, according to the club, is intended to allow time for a thorough probe into the allegations.The statement also confirmed that midfielder Khalid Aucho received a three-month suspension for indiscipline and absenteeism. “The leadership of Singida Black Stars SC, through the Disciplinary Committee, has taken action against players Khalid Aucho and Amas Obasogie,” the statement read. “Amas Obasogie: Suspended for three months to allow investigation into match-fixing allegations. “Khalid...