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Ten Hag also alleged that Ronaldo struggled to meet the club’s fitness requirements, claiming that the forward sometimes withdrew from training sessions and failed to achieve the required heart rate levels. The post ‘He let Manchester United down’ – Ten Hag recounts fallout with Ronaldo appeared first on Vanguard News.

“How are we not going to beat Uruguay? It was not in our heads, to be honest. We were like, As soon as we beat Uruguay, we’re going to face Holland,” he said. The post ‘Suarez killed Africa’s hope’ — Ghana’s Ayew revisits 2010 handball incident appeared first on Vanguard News.

The London-born Olise, who started in Arsenal’s junior system, is suspended after picking up two yellow cards inside a minute in Bayern’s 3-3 draw with Viking last week. The post Champions League: Bayern set for Arsenal test without red-hot Olise appeared first on Vanguard News.

James Maddison made a sensational return to Tottenham’s starting line-up after 17 months away on Monday as Spurs beat Coventry 3-1 to claim their long-awaited first Premier League win of the season. The post Maddison shines as Tottenham claim long-awaited first PL win of season appeared first on Vanguard News.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a 30-day suspension for leaving the Portuguese national team camp during the UEFA Nations League, the country’s football federation (FPF) announced on Monday. The post Ronaldo handed 30-day suspension after Portugal camp walkout appeared first on Vanguard News.

With the 70th France Football Ballon d’Or ceremony approaching, attention is turning to the criteria jurors use to select the best male and female footballers of the year. The post Ballon d’Or: Organisers unveil 3 criteria used to decide winner in 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina has announced her separation from her husband and fellow tennis star Gaël Monfils, saying the emotional toll of Russia’s war on Ukraine left her feeling she was “slowly losing” herself. The post Tennis star Svitolina separates from husband Monfils, blames Ukraine war appeared first on Vanguard News.

Thierry Henry and Kate Scott have been confirmed as hosts of the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony, which will take place at London’s Palladium on Monday, October 26. The post Thierry Henry, Kate Scott confirmed as hosts of 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London appeared first on Vanguard News.

“Any refusal to disclose information or documents should be justified individually, with a clear explanation of the specific grounds relied upon,” the letter added. The post UEFA gives Infantino deadline to release key FIFA documents appeared first on Vanguard News.

Manchester City defender Marc Guehi believes taking the knee before football matches may have lost some of its impact saying more can be done to tackle racism. The post Man City’s Guehi questions impact of taking the knee in fight against racism appeared first on Vanguard News.

Sporting Lagos head coach, Jeffrey Buter has credited his tactical switch for the club’s 3-2 away victory over Plateau United, DAILY POST reports. The Tech Boys continued their impressive away form with a battling performance at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday. The win against Plateau United was their third on the road in the NPFL: Buter reveals winning formula behind Sporting Lagos’ victory at Plateau United

Former England international, Alan Shearer has named Brighton boss, Fabian Hurzeler a good replacement for current Manchester United manager, Michael Carrick. Carrick is under pressure at Old Trafford, and his job is not one hundred per cent certain after the Red Devils’ poor start to the Premier League season. Man United sits in 13th place EPL: Alan Shearer names good replacement for Carrick at Man Utd

Chief Operating Officer of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Ayo Abdulrahman has charged Rangers players to be psychologically prepared for the second leg clash against MC Alger. The CAF Champions League second preliminary round clash will hold at the Stade Ali-Ammar, Douéra on Friday. Rangers will head into the contest with a 2-0 lead CAF Champions League: Abdulrahman charges Rangers to stay focused ahead of MC Alger rematch

Brazilian star, Richarlison has found himself in an unexpected crisis as his huge investment has turned into a dispute that threatens to cost him millions. The footballer has now called for police intervention in a case stirring widespread controversy in Brazil as his opponent is Brazilian presidential candidate, Flavio Bolsonaro. A substantial off-field investment has Brazilian star, Richarlison battles presidential candidate over private island

Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher is sticking with Arsenal to win the Premier League title this season. Carragher was analyzing last weekend’s matches on Monday Night Football. City held on to beat newly-promoted Ipswich Town 3-2 at the Etihad on Saturday. A day later, Arsenal needed a late goal from substitute Noni Madueke, to edge a EPL: Carragher makes fresh title prediction after Man City, Arsenal wins

Former Turkish striker, Ahmet Dursun, has hit out at Galatasaray attacker, Victor Osimhen, labelling the Nigerian so selfish. Dursun stated this while insisting that Beşiktaş’s Dušan Vlahović is the best striker in the Turkish Super Lig ahead of Osimhen. “In my opinion, Vlahović is by far the league’s best striker,” Dursun said as quoted by ‘Osimhen is so selfish’ – Dursun slams Galatasaray striker

Liverpool legend Graeme Souness has revealed that Arsenal’s Declan Rice won’t win the Ballon d’Or this year. The winner of the Ballon d’Or will be announced next Monday in London. Rice was among the 30 players shortlisted for the Ballon d’Or after his impressive display for both club and country last season. “Rodri did it Ballon d’Or 2026: ‘No chance’ – Graeme Souness names player that won’t win award

Enugu Rangers defeated MC Alger 2-0 in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second qualifying round on Sunday at the MKO Abiola Stadium. Two goals from Kenneth Igboke and James Emo gave Enugu Rangers the win against the North African side as both teams finished the match with 10 men. The outcome of Rangers vs MC Alger: CAF, NFF silence cast shadows on return leg amid damaged facilities

Former Beşiktaş assistant manager, Eren Şafak has warned Galatasaray over their striker, Victor Osimhen. Şafak insisted that Galatasaray will face bigger problems if they leave the entire burden on Osimhen. “Osimhen is a very important player for Galatasaray in terms of scoring goals and producing results,” Şafak said, as per HT Spor. “However, if you Turkey: You’ll eventually face bigger problems – Şafak warns Galatasaray over Osimhen

Manchester City could be set to spend the next two seasons in the Championship. According to the Daily Mail, the Premier League is preparing to throw the rule book at City. Enzo Maresca’s men currently sit top of the league table having won their first seven matches. However, their perfect start to the campaign is EPL: Man City facing double relegation

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