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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...

The President said the reform must address the structural weaknesses that have continued to undermine Nigerian football despite the country’s abundant talent, huge public following and significant investment in the sport.

The draw was conducted under the Champions League's expanded format, with each of the 36 teams set to play eight different opponents — four at home and four away. The exact dates and kick-off times for the individual matches will be announced by UEFA on Saturday, August 29.

The dispute has escalated after leaked legal documents reportedly revealed that UEFA is preparing to pursue criminal claims against Infantino and potentially other FIFA officials and advisers over the abandoned proposal.

Gusau's resignation on Thursday, August 27, comes after a difficult period for Nigerian football, during which the country's national teams have suffered a number of setbacks.