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The former Manchester City and Ivory Coast star achieved the feat with Slovakian club, Slovan Bratislava, who secured their place in the competition with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Celje after extra time on Wednesday.

NFF President Ibrahim Gusau and several board members have reportedly resigned amid mounting pressure over the state of Nigerian football. The development comes as security agencies scrutinise the federation’s handling of a ₦17 billion Federal Government intervention fund. ...

Heather Watson and Harriet Dart will meet in an all-British clash for a place in the US Open main draw after both players battled through their second-round qualifying matches in New York.

The 24-year-old Spaniard has signed for the Magpies after completing his medical on Wednesday and will wear the No. 6 shirt at St James’ Park.

The 18-year-old has put pen to paper on a five-year contract with the Premier League champions, with City paying £81.4m upfront and a further £4.2m available through add-ons. The move remains subject to standard international clearance before it becomes fully official.

Bruno Fernandes and Nico O'Reilly gave Manchester's two biggest clubs plenty to celebrate at the 2026 PFA Awards, with both players walking away as headline winners on a night that doubled as a showcase for the very best the Premier League has to offer.

Bunny Shaw and Olivia Smith took centre stage at the 2026 PFA Awards, with both players collecting the two biggest individual prizes in the women's game at a ceremony held at the Manchester Opera House.

Federer made a winning return to Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday as part of an exhibition event titled “An Icon Returns to New York.” He first defeated fellow former world number one Andy Roddick in singles before returning to the court with John McEnroe for a doubles victory over Roddick and Andre Agassi.

Alex Eala's serve remains the one piece of the puzzle standing between her and the very top of women's tennis, but according to those watching closely, it might not be the liability it first appears and it's far from the only tool in her arsenal that matters.

Jose Mourinho isn't backing down on his stance that Vinicius Junior is getting a raw deal from referees, and he made that clear again on Tuesday, days after his star winger was on the receiving end of a rough afternoon at Espanyol.