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‘Every time I go there, I feel the love’: Mbappe vows to dedicate Ballon d’Or win to Africa

Kylian Mbappe has declared his desire to dedicate the 2026 Ballon d’Or to Africa if he wins, while continuing his push for the award. “I have never lost the connection with my roots and my origins. Every time I go to Africa, I feel the love from the people,” Mbappe told RFI. “I’ve always felt very loved on the African continent. I hope I can … Continue reading ‘Every time I go there, I feel the love’: Mbappe vows to dedicate Ballon d’Or win to Africa

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Has Emiliano Martinez really been better than Robert Sanchez at Chelsea? Analysed

Questions are mounting over Chelsea’s late-window goalkeeping shake-up, with early statistics suggesting Emiliano Martinez has not provided the defensive rescue Xabi Alonso envisioned when replacing Robert Sanchez. The transition began swiftly after Sanchez started Chelsea’s 3-2 win over Fulham on August 24, making four saves but being faulted for an error leading to a goal. Alonso moved decisively, bringing in Martinez from Aston Villa for … Continue reading Has Emiliano Martinez really been better than Robert Sanchez at Chelsea? Analysed

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Messi set for Barcelona return as Laporta plans Camp Nou tribute

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed that the Catalan club is actively planning a massive tribute to honour football icon Lionel Messi. According to recent sports media reports, the Spanish giants intend to host the celebratory event to coincide with the grand unveiling of the fully renovated Spotify Camp Nou stadium. Messi, who currently plays in Major League Soccer for Inter Miami, spent nearly two … Continue reading Messi set for Barcelona return as Laporta plans Camp Nou tribute

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Barcelona’s form forces Mourinho to adopt drone and giant screen technology at Real Madrid training

Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho has implemented a major technological upgrade at the club’s training facilities to modernise how the first-team squad reviews performance. Mourinho has integrated live drone recording with a giant pitchside television screen to analyse tactical setups during active training sessions. A drone is deployed above the practice pitches to give Mourinho and his staff a clear aerial view of the … Continue reading Barcelona’s form forces Mourinho to adopt drone and giant screen technology at Real Madrid training

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Awoniyi graduates with Merit, joins top 10 most educated Nigerian footballers as he plans for life after football

Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has officially graduated with a Postgraduate Diploma in Global Football  sport Directorship. The Nigerian international, who plays for Coventry City, completed his executive postgraduate studies at the PFA Business School and passed with Merit. In earning the certification, Awoniyi has taken the steps needed to secure his future once his playing career no longer pays the bills, a smart, forward-thinking … Continue reading Awoniyi graduates with Merit, joins top 10 most educated Nigerian footballers as he plans for life after football

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FIFA imposes lifetime bans on two former federation presidents over financial misconduct

FIFA has officially banned two former football federation presidents and their finance officials from the sport following an independent ethics investigation into severe financial misconduct. According to a report by the Associated Press, the global governing body handed down lifetime bans to Vincent Cassell, former president of the Montserrat Football Association, and Bassam Adeel Jaleel, former president of the Football Association of Maldives. Adjudicators found … Continue reading FIFA imposes lifetime bans on two former federation presidents over financial misconduct

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