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Nuno Tells Adama Traoré To Avoid West Ham Gym Sessions

3Mar

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Nuno Tells Adama Traoré To Avoid West Ham Gym Sessions

West Ham manager Nuno Espírito Santo has instructed Adama Traoré to stay away from weightlifting sessions at the club’s training ground, insisting the winger already possesses more than enough muscle mass. While describing Traoré’s build as “incredible,” Nuno stressed that he does not want the 30-year-old adding further bulk. The discussion emerged after teammate Crysencio Summerville posted a video online of Traoré bench-pressing 145kg at Rush Green last week — a revelation that surprised many, especially as the Spaniard had previously suggested he does not engage in weight training. Speaking ahead of Wednesday’s Premier League clash against Fulham F.C., Nuno said: “It’s incredible [his physique], it’s genetics. But his genetics have been like this for some time and he should avo...

FIFA Launches 100-Day Countdown To 2026 World Cup, Keeps Mum On Nigeria’s Protest

3Mar

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FIFA Launches 100-Day Countdown To 2026 World Cup, Keeps Mum On Nigeria’s Protest

World football governing body, FIFA, has officially begun the final 100-day countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup but has remained silent on the pending disciplinary case involving Nigeria and DR Congo. In a post shared on its official 𝕏 account on Tuesday, FIFA announced: “The biggest-ever @FIFAWorldCup is just 100 days away! 48 teams. 104 games. 11 June to 19 July.” The organisation added that June 11, 2026, will signal “the opening scene to the greatest show in the world,” with Mexico scheduled to take on South Africa in the tournament’s opening match. However, despite the celebratory tone, there was no reference to Nigeria’s protest following its controversial elimination from the qualifiers. The controversy dates back to November 2025 when Nigeria’s Super Eagles were defeat...

BREAKING : Ronaldo leaves Saudi Arabia for Madrid following strikes

3Mar

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BREAKING : Ronaldo leaves Saudi Arabia for Madrid following strikes

Captain and forward for Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo, has left Saudi Arabia for Madrid, Spain, following escalating tensions in the Middle East after US-Israeli strikes in Iran. According to the Daily Mail on Tuesday, the 41-year-old departed Riyadh late at night aboard his £61 million ($81 million) Bombardier Global Express 6500 private jet. His reported departure follows regional strikes. The US embassy in Riyadh was hit by two drones overnight, and Iranian state media reported that a command and staff building in Bahrain had also been destroyed. Cristiano Ronaldo’s jet. Photo credit: Daily Mail “Riyadh, where Ronaldo lives with his partner Georgina Rodriguez and their five children, has been affected by attacks linked to the regional conflict,” the report said. F...

Middle East Crisis Disrupts Football As Nigerian Players Face Uncertainty

3Mar

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Middle East Crisis Disrupts Football As Nigerian Players Face Uncertainty

Football activities across parts of the Middle East have been thrown into disarray following escalating hostilities involving the United States, Israel and Iran, leaving several Nigerian players uncertain about their immediate future. The Qatar Football Association confirmed the suspension of all domestic fixtures from Sunday, while Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League and the Israeli Premier League have also paused matches amid growing regional tensions. The Asian Football Confederation has equally postponed club championship play-offs scheduled in affected zones. Elite Round of 16 fixtures in the continental Champions League have been rescheduled, and the Finalissima — billed for March 27 in Doha between European champions Spain and Copa America winners Argentina — now hangs in the balan...

UEFA Fines Tottenham, Suspends Away Ticket Ban Over Nazi Salute Incident

2Mar

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UEFA Fines Tottenham, Suspends Away Ticket Ban Over Nazi Salute Incident

UEFA has fined Tottenham Hotspur and imposed a suspended ban on the club’s sale of away tickets after three supporters were found to have made Nazi salutes toward Eintracht Frankfurt fans. The incident occurred during a Champions League fixture at Deutsche Bank Park on January 28, a match Spurs won 2-0. European football’s governing body said the sanctions were issued due to “racist and/or discriminatory behaviour” by Tottenham supporters. The away ticket ban will remain suspended for a one-year probationary period. Tottenham were fined £26,000 (€30,000), with an additional £1,966 (€2,250) penalty imposed for objects thrown by fans. The club swiftly condemned the actions of those involved, describing the behaviour as “utterly abhorrent.” Tottenham confirmed that the three indiv...

Cristiano Ronaldo to undergo ‘urgent tests’ after picking up injury ahead of World Cup

2Mar

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Cristiano Ronaldo to undergo ‘urgent tests’ after picking up injury ahead of World Cup

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.' ...

USBL defends signing banned NBA player Jontay Porter

2Mar

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USBL defends signing banned NBA player Jontay Porter

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 calls for footballers who cover their mouths during confrontations to be sent off after Vinicius Jr racism row

2Mar

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FIFA president calls for footballers who cover their mouths during confrontations to be sent off after Vinicius Jr racism row

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 ...

Why I Switched From England to Nigeria – Ex-Liverpool Star Rinsola Babajide

1Mar

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Why I Switched From England to Nigeria – Ex-Liverpool Star Rinsola Babajide

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...

Reaction as Iran threaten to withdraw from World Cup after US airstrikes

1Mar

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Reaction as Iran threaten to withdraw from World Cup after US airstrikes

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...