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Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest Portugal controversy has escalated from questions over his playing time to direct talks with coach Jorge Jesus, following his unused-substitute role against Norway and subsequent absence from team training.

Guardiola’s statement did not directly address the individual findings against Manchester City or explain his position on the alleged financial breaches.

Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualification campaign has suddenly taken an uncomfortable turn, following a damaging 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday.

Championship contenders talk about winning it all. Young stars speak about taking another step. New teammates discuss chemistry. Veterans insist they still have plenty left to give.

Nigeria suffered a major setback in their bid to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday after Guinea-Bissau handed the Super Eagles a 3-0 defeat in Bissau.

The Premier League's statement, released on Tuesday, September 29, confirmed reports that had emerged several days earlier, while providing further details about the commission's findings and the next steps in a case that began publicly in 2023.

The victory was confirmed on Monday at the grand finale of the festival held at the Uyo Township Stadium, where the Secretary to the Akwa Ibom State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, who represented Governor Umo Eno, presented the championship trophy to the Itu contingent.

The battle between FIFA and UEFA has intensified, with world football's governing body accusing its European counterpart of waging a misinformation campaign and attempting to influence the race for the FIFA presidency.

Boxing has produced some of the greatest rivalries in sporting history. From Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier to Sugar Ray Leonard and Thomas Hearns, the sport has repeatedly delivered fights that lived up to years of anticipation.

The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow offered two very different reminders of the challenges facing the sports. Nigeria's boxing team entered the competition with six fighters but finished without a medal, while wrestling was absent from the Games altogether after being left out of the final sporting programme.