THE world football governing body, FIFA, have signed a partnership agreement with the Homeless World Cup Foundation (HWCF), a global networking organisation. The foundation brings together nearly 70 grassroot organisations that use football to address homelessness and social isolation around the world. According to a statement by Yomi Kuku, the …
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Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna is a shock contender for the England job, according to reports. The position became vacant following the resignation of Gareth Southgate as England head coach on July 16, 2024. Southgate announced his resignation two days after England’s Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain. The 53-year-old …
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NAPOLI are open to including Romelu Lukaku in discussions with Chelsea over Victor Osimhen, with the Serie A side keen to wrap up a move for the Belgium striker. Julian Alvarez has admitted he is not happy being left out of the biggest Manchester City games. City manager Pep Guardiola …
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PREMIER League club Arsenal have completed the signing of defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna in a deal worth £42 million. 22-year-old Calafiori, who can play at centre-back or left-back, signed a five-year contract with Arsenal until 2029 and he further strengthens a defensive unit that conceded only 29 goals and …
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CHELSEA are ready to let up to 12 more players leave this summer after Malang Sarr’s £100k-a-week contract was ripped up. Reece James says Enzo Fernandez’s return to the Chelsea squad on Monday could cause a “problem”. Chelsea icon Dennis Wise has left Serie A side Como 1907 and appeared …
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Nigeria’s Super Falcons opened their campaign at the 2024 Olympic Games with a 1-0 defeat against Brazil. The Super Falcons carved out three good chances in the first 25 minutes. Chiwendu Ihezuo close range effort was saved by Brazil goalkeeper Lorena. Lorena also produced a superb save to deny midfielder …
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PATRICK Vieira stood down as manager Strasbourg, the Ligue 1 club confirmed on Thursday, as his name was linked to the vacant United States men’s team coaching job. Vieira, a 1998 World Cup winner with France, joined Strasbourg last season and is leaving “by mutual agreement”, the French club said. …
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NIGERIA’s Super Eagles have dropped again by one spot in the FIFA World Ranking to place world 39th in the July ranking. In the ranking table by the world football governing body, the Nigerian team still maintained the 1,498.93 it had in June. Newsextra24 recalls that the team suffered a …
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Chelsea Football Club on Monday revealed their new home kit for the 2024-25 Premier League season, featuring a bold design that has already sparked debate among fans. Manufactured by Nike, the kit showcases a striking ‘blue flame’ theme that covers both the shirt and shorts. The design is centred around …
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ARGENTINA won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi’s second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 Sunday night on Lautaro Martínez’s 112th-minute goal. Messi appeared to sustain a non-contact injury while running and falling in the 64th minute and covered his face with his hands as he sat …
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