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Spain emerged as Olympic football champions after beating hosts France in a thrilling final on Friday night. Spain, who won Euro 2024 after beating England in the final a few weeks ago, continued their dominance in international football. Spain also won the men’s Under-19 European title last month, while the women’s team lifted the World Cup last year. Also Read: …

Chukwueze celebrates a goal during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final match against FC Bayern Munich. (Photo by JOSE JORDAN/AFP via Getty Images) AC Milan coach Paulo Fonseca speaks to his players during a training session. (Photo by Giuseppe Cottini/AC Milan via Getty Images)

The Nigeria Cycling Federation (NCF) has clarified that Ese Ukpeseraye, the country’s sole cyclist at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympic Games, was not initially registered to compete in the track event. The report went viral after Ukpeseraye posted on his X account that he was participating in the keirin event using a bike borrowed from a German team. Responding to …

Just weeks after Chidozie Awaziem’s ​​transfer to MLS side FC Cincinnati from Portuguese club Boavista, another Nigeria senior international is close to a move to MLS. One player who caught everyone’s attention at the Africa Cup of Nations while playing for the Super Eagles was Alhassan Yusuf, who was called up at the last minute to replace the injured Wilfred …

Nigerian cyclist Ese Ukpeseraye showcased her talents on the world stage at the Paris 2024 Olympics but failed to advance in the women’s sprint qualifying event. Ukpeseraye finished 28th with a time of 11.652 seconds, with an average speed of 61.792 km/h. In a highly competitive field, the top 24 riders advanced to the next round, with Germany’s Lea Sophie …

AC Milan striker Alvaro Morata has vowed to give his best to the team ahead of the new Serie A season. In a chat with Italy footballThe Spanish striker said he cannot promise the club the title, but he will help the team achieve something positive. “I thank everyone for bringing me here. I had several opportunities to return to …

AC Milan striker Samuel Chukwueze has spoken about the driving force behind his outstanding performances during the club’s pre-season campaign. The Nigerian international has been one of the Rossoneri’s key players, impressing fans and critics alike in games against top-flight sides such as Manchester City, Real Madrid and Barcelona. Chukwueze, who joined AC Milan from Spanish club Villarreal last summer, …

Football has always been more than just a game, and it is a global phenomenon that is making its way into various forms of entertainment, including gaming. Every day, new technological changes impact this digital football playing field. From classic football video games like FIFA to football-themed casino games, its continuous evolution brought innovation to the fan experience of their …

Super Eagles striker Samuel Chukwueze has attributed his resurgence at AC Milan to a pivotal discussion with new coach Paulo Fonseca. Chukwueze, who joined Milan from Villarreal last summer after six years in Spain, had struggled to find consistency during his time with the Rossoneri. Read also: Protecting athletes: comprehensive strategies for malaria prevention, control and treatment There were flashes …

Manchester City star Josko Gvardiol has described team-mate Mateo Kovacic as his father because of the role he played in helping him adapt to life in England. Let us remember that they both know each other well, since they play for the same club and national team. Speaking ahead of Saturday’s Community Shield against Manchester United, Gvardiol in a chat …