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August 19, (THEWILL) – Chelsea are close to finalising a deal to bring Joao Felix back to Stamford Bridge on a permanent basis. Talks with Atletico Madrid have reached the final stages, with only minor details left to resolve....

August 19, (THEWILL) – Swiss goalkeeper, Yann Sommer, has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 35, bringing an end to his 12-year career with the national team. Sommer made the announcement on Monday via an...

August 19, (THEWILL) – Matt Richardson is set to join the British cycling team following his impressive performance at the Paris Olympics, where he won three medals for Australia. Richardson took home the silver in the individual sprint and...

August 19, (THEWILL) – Leicester City have completed the signing of 23-year-old midfielder, Oliver Skipp, from Tottenham Hotspur. The newly-promoted English Premier League side announced the transfer on Monday, securing Skipp’s services on a five-year contract. While neither club...

August 19, (THEWILL) – Thierry Henry has officially stepped down as coach of the French Under-21 national football team. The French Football Federation (FFF) confirmed the news on Monday, shortly after Henry’s side fell to a 2-0 defeat against...

August 19, (THEWILL) – The growth of football in Africa has long been hampered by financial difficulties that have their roots in several deep-seated issues. These challenges have prevented clubs from reaching their full potential, leaving the continent’s football...

August 19, (THEWILL) – Bayelsa United have emerged champions of the Governor Douye Diri Pre-season Football Tournament. The Prosperity Boys beat Bendel Insurance 7-6 on penalties to clinch the trophy and prize money. The Yenagoa-based side defeated the Benin...

August 18, (THEWILL) – Napoli Manager, Antonio Conte, apologised to fans after his team's 3-0 defeat against Hellas Verona in Serie A on Sunday. The 55-year-old took full responsibility for the loss, which saw Napoli concede three goals in...

August 18, (THEWILL) – Aryna Sabalenka defeated world number 1 Iga Swiatek in straight sets at the WTA and ATP Cincinnati Open on Sunday. The Belarusian player won 6-3, 6-3, advancing to the final on her tenth match point. The...

August 18, (THEWILL) – The Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) has ceremoniously welcomed back team Nigeria wrestlers to the recently concluded Paris 2024 Olympics despite falling short of expectations. The Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, who...