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Angel Reese Becomes Youngest WNBA Player To Record 30 Points, 15 Rebounds In Finals

NewsDeskNgOct 20, 2026October 20, 20260

Angel Reese becomes the youngest player in WNBA history to record 30 points and 15 rebounds in a Finals game. Angel Reese has made WNBA history after becoming the youngest player to record at least 30 points and 15 rebounds in a Finals game. At 24 years and 166 days...

Ronaldo Handed 30-Day Suspension, €255 Fine For Walking Out On Portugal Camp

NewsDeskNgOct 20, 2026October 20, 20260

Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a 30-day suspension and fined €255 by the Portuguese Football Federation for walking out on Portugal’s camp. The federation, which provisionally suspended the forward, said on Monday that the punishment was “adequate and sufficient.” According to the federation, Ronaldo fully admitted the facts underlying the...

Ivory Coast Defeat Nigeria to Win Tel Aviv African Solidarity Cup

NewsDeskNgOct 18, 2026October 18, 20260

‎Ivory Coast have been crowned champions of the African National Teams Solidarity Tournament in Israel after defeating Nigeria 3-2 in a thrilling final.‎‎The final match, played on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Beit Danny Pitch in Hatikva neighbourhood of Tel Aviv, climaxed a month-long football fiesta that brought the...

Neto Double Gives Chelsea Win, Martinez Injured

NewsDeskNgOct 17, 2026October 17, 20260

Pedro Neto’s double condemned Everton to a first defeat of the season as Chelsea won 2-0 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium despite the loss of goalkeeper Emi Martinez to a head injury. Neto opened the scoring inside the first minute of the second half and secured the three points during...

Haaland Brace Helps Man City Beat Brentford

NewsDeskNgOct 17, 2026October 17, 20260

Erling Haaland starred with a double as Premier League leaders Manchester City beat Ipswich 3-2 on Saturday. City are in turmoil off the pitch after being found guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules. But on the grass, they have made a perfect start, with seven...

Man United Fines Martínez Over Criticism Of Club Hierarchy

NewsDeskNgOct 17, 2026October 17, 20260

Manchester United reportedly fine Lisandro Martínez after he questions the club’s recruitment strategy and backing for manager Michael Carrick. Manchester United have reportedly fined defender Lisandro Martínez after he publicly criticised the club’s hierarchy following their 2-0 defeat to Atlético Madrid in the UEFA Champions League. The Argentine centre-back expressed...

Infantino Apologises As Calls Grow For Him To Quit As FIFA President

NewsDeskNgOct 16, 2026October 16, 20260

FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces mounting calls to resign as German and English football chiefs reject his apology over his controversial World Cup sell-off plan. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has apologised over his controversial World Cup sell-off plan, as German and English football chiefs reject his apology and calls grow...

Lionel Messi Bids Emotional Farewell To Argentina With Goal And Two Assists In ‘Last Tango’

NewsDeskNgOct 7, 2026October 7, 20260

Lionel Messi scores and assists twice as Argentina defeat Benin, as the football icon makes his emotional international farewell. Lionel Messi Bids Emotional Farewell To Argentina With Goal And Two Assists In ‘Last Tango’ defeat Benin, as the football icon makes his emotional international farewell. Lionel Messi marked his final...

Club Restrictions, Injuries Weaken Super Eagles Ahead Of Russia Friendly

NewsDeskNgOct 5, 2026October 5, 20260

Nigeria’s Super Eagles face Russia with a depleted squad after clubs block players and injuries rule out several key names. The Nigeria Football Federation says the Super Eagles have been seriously weakened ahead of Tuesday’s international friendly against Russia after several clubs refused to release players for the fixture. The...