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Kylian Mbappe crowned France’s Player of the Year
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May 14, 2024
Kylian Mbappe was crowned France's player of the year on Monday at an awards ceremony in Paris, marking the end of his seven-season stint...
Minister unveils Finidi George as Super Eagles’ head coach
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May 13, 2024
The Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, has officially...
EPL: Burnley relegated after 1-2 loss to Tottenham Hotspurs
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May 12, 2024
Burnley Football Club were relegated from the Premier League...
Ex-Super Eagles star, Tijani Babaginda, wife hospitalized after car crash; brother dies, for burial today
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May 10, 2024
Former Super Eagles forward, Tijani Babangida was on Thursday...
PSV Eindhoven crowned Dutch Champions for record 25th time
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May 6, 2024
PSV Eindhoven were crowned Dutch champions for the 25th...
Real Madrid win 36th La Liga Champions trophy after Girona beat Barcelona
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May 5, 2024
Real Madrid won La Liga on Saturday after beating...
Euro 2024: UEFA to allow squads of 23 to 26 players at competition
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May 3, 2024
Indications emerged Friday that nations participating at Euro 2024...
Inter Milan trounce AC Milan, clinch 20th Serie A title
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April 23, 2024
Inter Milan sealed the Serie A title on Monday...
Atalanta knock Liverpool out of Europa League
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April 19, 2024
Liverpool were knocked out of the Europa League by...
Champions League: Real Madrid roast Manchester City; Bayern knock out Arsenal
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April 18, 2024
Manchester City's dream of winning another treble was dashed...
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FG suspends collection of Cybersecurity levy
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May 14, 2024
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President Bola Tinubu has called on state governors to...