Sports

Chelsea Hit With Record EPL Fine Over Abramovich-Era Financial Misconduct

March 16, (THEWILL) — Chelsea have been handed the largest fine in English Premier League history, totalling $13.7 million, following an investigation into financial misconduct during Roman Abramovich's tenure at the club. The irregularities were identified by the incoming ownership...

Nigeria’s Petition Pending as FIFA Fines NFF, DR Congo Over Crowd Misconduct in World Cup Qualifier

March 16, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s petition challenging the eligibility of some DR Congo players remains pending as the world football governing body, FIFA, has fined the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Congolese Football Association over crowd misconduct recorded...

W’Cup Qualifiers: Balogun’s 18 Points Not Enough in D’Tigress’ Narrow Defeat to France

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March 15, (THEWILL) — Nigeria's D'Tigress were beaten 93-86 by host nation France at the Astroballe Arena in Villeurbanne on Sunday, suffering their second defeat at the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament. France, the world's third-ranked...

Raphinha Hat-Trick Fires Barcelona to Comfortable 5-2 Win Over Sevilla

March 15, (THEWILL) — Barcelona returned to a four-point lead at the top of LaLiga on Sunday after defeating Sevilla 5-2 at Camp Nou, with Raphinha's hat-trick the centrepiece of a dominant home performance. Hansi Flick's side had seen Real...

Casemiro, Cunha, Sesko Fire Man Utd to Victory Over Villa

March 15, (THEWILL) — Manchester United moved three points clear of Aston Villa in the English Premier League table with a 3-1 win at Old Trafford, giving their top-four campaign a timely lift. The hosts were the dominant side in...

Argentina-Spain Finalissima 2026 Cancelled Due To Middle East Conflict

March 15, (THEWILL) — This month's Finalissima between European champions Spain and Copa America holders Argentina has been called off due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The fixture had been scheduled for March 27 at Lusail Stadium...

NDLEA Nabs 74-Year-Old UK-Bound Passenger with 11kg Cocaine at Abuja Airport

March 15, (THEWILL) — Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 74-year-old man, Ikwuakalom Nwakoro Emeka, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, after discovering a large consignment of cocaine concealed in...

Nigeria’s D’Tigress Face Global Test in Lyon Tournament

March 15, (THEWILL) — Three days into a qualifying window that doubles as a dry run for global ambition, Nigeria's D'Tigress find themselves with one result that flatters and another that instructs. The senior women's basketball team arrived in...

West Ham Dent Man City’s Title Race In 1-1 Draw, Climb Out Of Relegation Zone

March 15, (THEWILL) — West Ham United and Manchester City shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw at London Stadium on Saturday, a result that dealt a significant blow to City's hopes of catching Arsenal at the top...

Juventus Beat Udinese 1-0 As Spalletti Closes In On Historic Milestone

March 15, (THEWILL) — Juventus defeated Udinese 1-0 in Serie A, moving coach Luciano Spalletti to within one victory of 300 wins in Italy's top flight. Jeremie Boga put the hosts ahead just before half-time, tucking home from close...