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Giant Lionel Messi statue in India to be removed after safety concerns

Giant Lionel Messi statue in India to be removed after safety concerns

A giant statue of football icon Lionel Messi erected in eastern India is set to be removed after officials raised safety concerns, including reports that the...

Ex-Southampton forward Victor Udoh found dead in Abuja

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Ex-Southampton forward Victor Udoh found dead in Abuja

Former Southampton F.C. and Royal Antwerp F.C. forward Victor Udoh has died at the age of 21 in Nigeria, with early reports describing the...

2027 Presidency: "No Retreat, No Surrender" — Rotimi Amaechi declares

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Amaechi camp rejects ADC presidential primary in Imo, demands fresh election

Supporters of former Rivers State Governor and presidential aspirant, Rotimi Amaechi, in Imo State have rejected the outcome of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential...

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Manchester City confirm Enzo Maresca as new head coach

Manchester City have confirmed the appointment of Enzo Maresca as the club’s new head coach following the departure of Pep Guardiola. The Premier League champions...

AC Milan recall Samuel Chukwueze as Fulham decline buy option

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AC Milan recall Samuel Chukwueze as Fulham decline buy option

Premier League side Fulham F.C. have reportedly decided not to sign Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze on a permanent transfer following the expiration of his season-long loan...

Why I rejected €200m Saudi Arabia offer to stay at Manchester United-- Bruno Fernandes

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Why I rejected €200m Saudi Arabia offer to stay at Manchester United– Bruno Fernandes

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has opened up on his decision to reject a lucrative €200 million offer from Saudi Arabia last summer, insisting that money...

Messi sparks World Cup fears after early exit in Inter Miami thriller

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Messi sparks World Cup fears after early exit in Inter Miami thriller

Fresh concerns have emerged over the fitness of Argentine superstar Lionel Messi after he was substituted early during Inter Miami CF’s dramatic 6-4 victory...

Bayern Munich continued their amazing run of impressive performances by securing a convincing 3-0 victory against Augsburg. This win was made possible by a remarkable hat-trick from Harry Kane, which allowed Bayern to increase their lead in the Bundesliga to a solid eight points. Augsburg managed to hold their ground with a strong defensive display for most of the match. However, in the 61st minute, Kane found a way to break through when he converted a penalty kick, giving Bayern the much-needed lead. He then went on to score another penalty during stoppage time, showing his skill and confidence in front of the goal. Lastly, he completed his hat-trick by scoring with a precise header. With these three goals, Kane brought his total to an impressive 14 goals in just 11 games this season. After the match, Kane took a moment to reflect on the game and praised his teammates for their patience and determination. He noted how they understood the challenge Augsburg posed and emphasized the importance of staying calm and focused, which ultimately led them to secure the victory. Now, as they look ahead, Bayern Munich is preparing for a crucial upcoming match in the Champions League against PSG, where they will aim to maintain their winning streak and continue their strong performance in both domestic and international competitions.

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Kane leads historic scoring race as Europe’s top finishers

European football has entered a new era of prolific goal scoring, with the 2020s producing a fierce battle among some of the world’s most lethal forwards...

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Confirmed relegated team across Europe’s top five leagues as 2025–26 season ends

The curtain has officially fallen on the 2025–26 European football season, with 13 clubs across Europe’s top five leagues confirmed relegated after difficult domestic campaigns. While...

Premier League final day: Five fixtures that could produce major upsets

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Premier League final day: Five fixtures that could produce major upsets

The curtain will fall on the 2025/2026 Premier League season this Sunday with all 10 matches scheduled to kick off simultaneously, setting the stage for a...