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Southampton have been expelled from Saturday’s Championship play-off final.The Saints were due to face Hull City for a place in the Premier League.But they have been kicked out of the play-offs after they had spied on a Middlesbrough training session, before their semi-final.It means Boro will now play Hull at Wembley on Saturday with the winners securing a Premier League spot next season.The Saints have also been given a four-point deduction for the 2026-27 Championship campaign.“The EFL is now in discussion with all three clubs regarding the implications of today’s decision and will make a further announcement in due course. The commission’s full written reasons will also be published in due course,” an official statement read.Southampton have been thrown out ...

Tyson Fury has intensified the build-up to a potential heavyweight showdown with fellow Briton Anthony Joshua, confidently predicting he would knock out the former world champion if they finally face off in the ring.Following his dominant victory earlier this year, Fury has once again named Joshua as his preferred next opponent, increasing excitement around what many boxing fans consider the biggest heavyweight clash of this generation.Speaking to FurociTV, Fury expressed confidence in his chances against Joshua.“I’ll knock him out for sure,” Fury said.“He won’t survive against me. I’m quicker, a better boxer, and I believe he doesn’t have the chin to handle my punches,” he added.Fury also referenced Daniel Dubois’ recent opponents, noting that Joshua was the only fight...

A scene at the AFCON 2027 Qualifiers draw held in Egypt on Tuesday, May 19.The Super Eagles of Nigeria will take on Madagascar, Tanzania and Guinea-Bissau in the qualifying race for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027.The draw was conducted earlier today, May 19, at the headquarters of the Egyptian Football Association in Cairo.Head coach Éric Chelle saw his side placed among the seeded teams alongside some of the continent’s biggest names. Nigeria head into the group as strong favourites to finish top, with the first two teams guaranteed places at the finals.The qualifying campaign will run across three international windows set by FIFA between September 2026 and March 2027.Matchdays one and two are scheduled from 21 September to 6 October 2026. The third and fourth...

File photo of Portugal captain, Cristiano RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo will make history this summer after being included in Portugal’s squad for the 2026 World Cup, putting him on course to appear at the tournament for a sixth time.Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, already holds the men’s record for international caps and goals and now stands alone at the summit of World Cup longevity. Only five players have previously reached five editions, including his long-time rival Lionel Messi, who is also set for a sixth appearance after guiding Argentina to glory in Qatar four years ago.Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, has been playing club football with Al-Nassr since January 2023 and remains eligible for Portugal’s group matches after avoiding suspension following his red card in a qualifi...

Oluwabukola Pereira, a 30-year-old Nigerian athlete and graduate student, was shot d£ad in the United States just days before her scheduled MBA graduation. Pereira was k!lled on Friday May 8, during a robbery at Arise Auto Center in Lockland, Ohio, where she worked. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident, although authorities are yet to officially confirm a motive for the shooting. A worker at the auto shop, Don Simpson, told local television station Marcella Porter TV that Pereira tried to chase a suspect who allegedly fled with about $1,500 before she was shot. “She was loyal, good and brave,” Mr Simpson said. “She came to this country trying to build a good life.” Originally from Nigeria, Pereira was due to graduate from Xavier Univer...