Mbappé rules out playing until 41 like Ronaldo, while praising the Portugal star’s remarkable physical and mental longevity
FIFA names Nigerian referee Abiola Kasimu Abdulsalam among 81 officials for the U-17 World Cup in Qatar, ending Nigeria’s 25-year wait
NFF plans to honour Moses Simon if the winger makes his 100th Super Eagles appearance against Madagascar in the 2027 AFCON qualifier
Xavi backs Lamine Yamal for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, calling the Barcelona winger special and different ahead of his Netherlands debut
Raphinha No.9 role has surprised Rodri, with the Manchester City midfielder praising the Barcelona forward’s transition from winger to striker
Zidane France captains: Zinédine Zidane names Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Adrien Rabiot and Jules Koundé as his leadership group
Barau FC NPFL campaign gathered pace as the Maliya Boys moved top with an impressive 2-0 win over Abia Warriors, while Rangers also secured victory
Lyon thrash Servette 8-0 as Marie-Antoinette Katoto scores a hat-trick, while Barcelona recover to beat Paris FC 5-2 in Europe
Manchester United posted a £43m annual loss despite £677.6m revenue, a seventh straight deficit, as broadcasting rose and costs stayed high
Carlo Ancelotti says Brazil will treat the historic India clash in Kolkata as no friendly. The sides meet on 3 October