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No FIFA plans to replace Iran with Italy at World Cup

FIFA has no plans to replace Iran with Italy at this summer’s World Cup despite a proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Paolo Zampolli.​ Speculation over Iran’s participation had grown because of the ongoing war involving the U.S., Israel and Iran, but world football’s governing body has reaffirmed that Iran will take part as scheduled. Zampolli, an Italian‑American and long‑time Trump ally, told the Financial Times he had suggested to both Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino that four‑time champions Italy be invited to take Iran’s place at the U.S.‑hosted tournament.​ “I confirm I have suggested to Trump and Infantino that Italy replace Iran at the World Cup,” Zampolli said, describing it as a “dream” to see the Azzurri at a World Cup staged in the United States. Italy failed to qualify for a third straight World Cup […]

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EPL: Chelsea’s slump deepens with 3–0 loss to Brighton

Chelsea’s miserable season hit a new low on Tuesday as they slumped to a 3–0 defeat away to Brighton, further damaging their hopes of qualifying for next season’s UEFA Champions League. Goals from Ferdi Kadioglu, Jack Hinshelwood and Danny Welbeck condemned Liam Rosenior’s side to a fifth straight Premier League loss without scoring, the first time Chelsea have suffered such a run since 1912. The result means the Blues have now lost seven of their last eight games in all competitions and won just one of their past nine league matches. Chelsea sit seventh on the table, seven points adrift of fifth placed Liverpool, with only the top five guaranteed Champions League football under the league’s current allocation. Unless they can quickly arrest their slide, Rosenior’s men risk missing out on European competition altogether. The pressure on the manager is […]

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Falcons remain Africa’s best as Nigeria lasses rise to 36th in FIFA rankings

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have climbed to 36th place in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings, tightening their grip as Africa’s top ranked women’s national team. The Justine Madugu led side moved up one spot from 37th after a 3 1 victory over Cameroon in a friendly match last month. Despite limited fixtures, the result was enough to boost their global standing. The ten time African champions continue to lead the continent comfortably. South Africa’s Banyana Banyana are second in Africa and 58th in the world, followed by Ghana’s Black Queens in 59th, Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses in 62nd and Zambia in 64th to complete Africa’s top five. Nigeria’s rise comes in spite of recent inactivity caused by the late cancellation of planned friendlies against Cape Verde. Before that setback, the Falcons had split results in a two match friendly series against […]

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Turkish Cup: Osimhen cleared for Gala comeback as Madrid join race for ace striker

Victor Osimhen is set to make his comeback tonight as Galatasaray host Gençlerbirliği in the Turkish Cup quarter final at Rams Park, in a return that coincides with reports that Real Madrid have joined Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in the battle for the Super Eagles striker. Osimhen only returned to full training last week after recovering from an arm injury sustained in the Champions League round of 16 clash against Liverpool, which sidelined him for four consecutive league matches. According to Turkish outlet Sabah, he is expected to feature for about 15 to 20 minutes against Gençlerbirliği as coach Okan Buruk carefully manages his workload ahead of Sunday’s high stakes Intercontinental Derby against Fenerbahçe. Galatasaray sit four points clear at the top of the Turkish Süper Lig after a 2 1 away win over Gençlerbirliği at the weekend, a game […]

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Kompany turns down World Cup pundit job to prioritise family

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has revealed that he rejected several offers to work as a television pundit during the upcoming World Cup, saying he wants to use the break to rest and spend time with his family. Broadcasters in England reportedly approached the Belgian coach ahead of the tournament, which will be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico, but he made it clear he had no intention of taking on extra work. “No chance, no chance,” Kompany replied, cutting in before a reporter could even finish a question about the offers. “What am I supposed to do, work as a TV pundit on holiday? I won’t have a family left in Munich next year,” he joked at a press conference before Wednesday’s DFB Pokal semi final against Bayer Leverkusen. He doubled down in a lighter tone, repeating […]

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O’Neill hails Iheanacho’s extra time double in Celtic’s Scottish Cup rout

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has praised Kelechi Iheanacho after the Nigerian striker came off the bench to score twice in extra time and fire the Hoops into the Scottish Cup final with a 6 2 victory over St Mirren at Hampden. Celtic had led 2 0 at half time through goals from Daizen Maeda and Anthony Ralston, but St Mirren fought back after the break to level the tie and force extra time. Iheanacho’s introduction then proved decisive, as the former Leicester City forward struck a quick fire brace in the first period of extra time, with Luke McCowan and Benjamin Nygren also on target to complete a dominant scoreline and set up a final against Dunfermline Athletic next month. O’Neill was effusive in his assessment of Iheanacho’s impact, saying the “Senior Man” had reminded everyone of his quality. “Everyone […]

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Champions League: Atletico sweat on Lookman ahead of Arsenal showdown

Atletico Madrid are facing an anxious wait over the fitness of Ademola Lookman ahead of their UEFA Champions League semi final first leg against Arsenal after the Super Eagles forward was ruled out of Wednesday’s La Liga clash with Elche. The club’s medical department confirmed that Lookman and strike partner Alexander Sorloth finished Saturday’s Copa del Rey final defeat to Real Sociedad with discomfort and have now been placed on individual training programmes away from the main squad. Atletico said tests carried out by their medical staff advised “maximum caution” to avoid aggravating the players’ conditions. “As a precaution, they will follow an individualised plan in the coming days, working outside the group,” the club statement noted, according to reports in Football Espana. The decision effectively rules both players out of the midweek league fixture, with Atletico prioritising their availability […]

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Real Madrid coach Arbeloa strongly defends Mbappe

Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa has launched a strong defence of Kylian Mbappe after the French forward was criticised for supposedly neglecting his defensive duties in the Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich.​ Some pundits and fans claimed Mbappe did not work hard enough off the ball as Real Madrid lost 4–3 in the second leg of their quarter final, going out 6–4 on aggregate. The Spanish side finished the match with 10 men after Eduardo Camavinga was sent off in the 86th minute.​ Arbeloa rejected the criticism at his pre match press conference ahead of Real’s La Liga game against Alaves. He insisted he had nothing to reproach Mbappe for, stressing that the 25 year old star was at the top of his game, scored in both legs and worked hard in defence as well as attack.​ The coach […]

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Super sub Iheanacho fires Celtic into Scottish Cup final

Kelechi Iheanacho came off the bench to score twice in extra time as Celtic thrashed St Mirren 6–2 to reach the Scottish Cup final.​ The Super Eagles striker was introduced in the 83rd minute with the semi final finely balanced at 2–2. He needed only 13 minutes to make his mark, restoring Celtic’s lead in the 96th minute before adding a second five minutes later to break St Mirren’s resistance.​ Celtic had made a flying start in regulation time. Daizen Maeda scored within seconds of kick off and Anthony Ralston doubled the advantage just before half time. But St Mirren fought back through Mikael Mandron, who pulled one back in the 53rd minute and then struck again in stoppage time to force extra time.​ Their comeback was short lived once Iheanacho took over. After his first goal made it 3–2, […]

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Osimhen expected to be ready for Fenerbahce derby says Buruk

Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk says Victor Osimhen should be fit in time for this weekend’s high stakes Istanbul derby against Fenerbahce.​ Osimhen travelled with the squad for Saturday’s Super Lig match away to Genclerbirligi in Ankara but was left out of the matchday squad. The 27 year old Nigerian has been sidelined since he suffered an arm injury in last month’s UEFA Champions League clash with Liverpool and later underwent successful surgery at Maslak Acibadem Hospital in Istanbul.​ Buruk explained that although Osimhen has rejoined training, the striker still felt some physical fatigue. After discussions with the medical team and the player, the club decided not to rush him back and chose to manage his workload carefully to avoid any setback.​ He told Turkish outlet Sporx that Osimhen only took part in parts of the training sessions during the […]

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