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Joshua Survives Early Knockdowns Before Stopping Prenga In Comeback Victory

NewsDeskNgJul 26, 2026July 26, 20260

Anthony Joshua recovers from two first-round knockdowns, to knock out Kristian Prenga in the second round of his return fight. Anthony Joshua made a successful return to the ring, with a dominant second-round knockout of Kristian Prenga at the Jeddah Superdome in Saudi Arabia, strengthening his case for a blockbuster...

LeBron James Joins Philadelphia 76ers On Two-Year Deal After Opting Against Retirement, Calls It His ‘Last Decision’

NewsDeskNgJul 24, 2026July 24, 20260

LeBron James joins the 76ers on a two-year deal, after deciding against retirement following his Lakers departure. LeBron James has announced he will join the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year contract after deciding against retirement, calling the move the “last decision” of his NBA career. The 41-year-old made the announcement...

FIFA Set To Investigate Behaviour Of Argentina After The Final Whistle At The World Cup Final

NewsDeskNgJul 20, 2026July 20, 20260

FIFA is set to investigate Argentina after the World Cup final brawl with Spain players, with players and football federation facing possible disciplinary action. Fifa has opened an investigation into the post-match brawl that followed Argentina’s World Cup final defeat to Spain, with players and the country’s football federation facing...

Spain Crowned World Champions As Ferran Torres Extra-Time Strike Downs Argentina

NewsDeskNgJul 20, 2026July 20, 20260

Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute, as Spain defeated ten-man Argentina 1–0 to win their second World Cup. Spain claimed the 2026 FIFA World Cup title after substitute, Ferran Torres struck in extra time to seal a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final at New York New...

Council Of Europe Questions World Cup Integrity, Urges FIFA To Reform For 2030 Tournament

NewsDeskNgJul 19, 2026July 19, 20260

Europe’s top human rights body urges FIFA to restore trust, after raising concerns over political influence, betting and transparency. Europe’s leading human rights body has publicly questioned the integrity of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, calling on FIFA to work towards a stronger governance and integrity framework before the 2030...

Solbakken Questions FIFA Ball Sensor After England Equaliser In Quarter-Final Win Over Norway

NewsDeskNgJul 13, 2026July 13, 20260

Norway boss, Stale Solbakken claims an overhead wire altered England’s equaliser despite FIFA insisting ball sensor data showed no contact. Norway manager, Stale Solbakken questioned FIFA’s ball sensor technology after claiming an overhead television cable altered the flight of the ball before England’s equaliser in Sunday’s 2-1 World Cup quarter-final...

UK MP Urges FIFA To Extend Suspension Relief Given To US Forward Balogun To England’s Quansah

NewsDeskNgJul 7, 2026July 7, 20260

A UK lawmaker asks FIFA to delay Jarrell Quansah’s suspension, citing equal treatment after Folarin Balogun’s disciplinary reprieve. A British Member of Parliament has called on FIFA to delay England defender Jarrell Quansah’s one-match suspension until after the FIFA World Cup, arguing that he should receive the same disciplinary relief...

Spain Edges Portugal 1-0 With Dramatic 91st-Minute Winner To Reach World Cup Quarterfinals

NewsDeskNgJul 7, 2026July 7, 20260

Substitute Mikel Merino scores a 91st-minute winner as Spain defeats Portugal 1-0 to reach the World Cup quarterfinals. A 91st-minute strike from substitute, Mikel Merino propelled Spain into the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals with a dramatic 1-0 victory over rivals Portugal at AT&T Stadium. The high-stakes Round of 16...

From Workshop to World Cup: Zeberced’s FIFA-Approved Academy to Scout and Train Young Nigerian Footballers

NewsDeskNgJul 7, 2026July 7, 20260

Zeberced Group says it will use football to fast-track youth development in Nigeria as part of a sweeping investment that combines technical training, industrial jobs and a FIFA‑approved children’s and youth football academy. The Managing Director Adil Aydin Kurt confirmed the group’s dual plan during a courtesy visit by the...

UEFA Says FIFA Allowing Suspended Balogun To Play Undermines World Cup Integrity

NewsDeskNgJul 6, 2026July 6, 20260

UEFA says FIFA’s decision to allow suspended Balogun play weakens World Cup credibility and sets a dangerous precedent. UEFA has condemned FIFA’s decision to allow United States striker, Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup last-16 clash against Belgium despite his automatic suspension, calling the move “unprecedented, incomprehensible and...