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The Argentine football icon says he is leaving the national team with “peace and pride” after 20 years, as he makes way for a new generation of players.

The Women’s Super League side confirmed the signing on Sunday, with the transfer subject to visa approval, as Aston Villa continue to strengthen their squad ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Djokovic, the 39-year-old former world No. 1, was beaten 7-6 (7-5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 in a gruelling contest that lasted four hours and 36 minutes at Flushing Meadows.

Bruno Fernandes produced the standout individual performance of Premier League Matchday 2, scoring a hat-trick and providing an assist as Manchester United came from behind to beat Ipswich Town 5-2 at Old Trafford.

Barcelona have reportedly reached an agreement with Arsenal to sign Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus in a surprise late-window move, with the striker poised to begin a new chapter in Spain.

Nigeria's football federation has been led by administrators who inherited the same enormous responsibility: managing a football-mad nation that expects the Super Eagles to win and qualify for every major tournament.

The move for the 33-year-old Argentina international comes after Chelsea became increasingly concerned about their goalkeeping situation, with Robert Sanchez coming under scrutiny following his performance in Monday's Premier League victory over Fulham.

Venus Williams will compete at the 2026 US Open after receiving another wildcard from the United States Tennis Association (USTA), extending a remarkable run of invitations for the five-time Wimbledon champion.

The proposed deal is reportedly worth around £120 million, which would make Barcola one of the most expensive players in Liverpool's history. The 23-year-old has emerged as one of Europe's most exciting young forwards after developing into an important player for PSG.

Former NFF President Amaju Pinnick says he has no interest in returning to lead Nigerian football through a proposed normalisation committee. His comments follow the resignation of NFF President Ibrahim Gusau and other senior officials amid mounting pressure...