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According to a report by Nigerian journalist Mike The Pundit, Eguavoen has been selected to lead the Super Falcons in their 2028 Olympic qualifying fixtures against Comoros in October, as the Nigeria Football Federation continues its search for a permanent head coach.

The result gave José Mourinho a winning start to his first Champions League campaign as Real Madrid manager, although Inter's second-half response exposed some of the problems the home side will need to address as the competition progresses.

Manchester City began their 2026/27 Champions League campaign with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Porto at the Estádio do Dragão, with Erling Haaland once again proving decisive in front of goal.

Barcelona's reputation for producing elite young footballers has received another boost, with two of their players included among the five nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or Women’s Young Talent of the Year award.

Barcelona's reputation for producing some of football's brightest young stars has been recognised once again, with Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí both named among the nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or Men’s Young Talent of the Year award.

The Inter Miami forward appears alongside Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal, Real Madrid stars Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior, Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and Bayern Munich's Harry Kane.

The 2026 Ballon d’Or goalkeeper race has produced a major surprise, with Cape Verde star, Vozinha, named alongside some of the biggest names in world football.

The shortlist brings together five clubs from different leagues and continents, with each nominee recognised for a standout 2025/26 campaign.

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, Spain boss, Luis de la Fuente, Aston Villa coach, Unai Emery, and Paris Saint-Germain manager, Luis Enrique, have all been recognised for outstanding achievements during the 2025/26 campaign and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Coco Gauff continued her pursuit of a second US Open title with a convincing straight-sets victory over fellow American Iva Jovic, overcoming the 18-year-old 6-1, 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals in New York.