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Nigeria's Super Falcons have named a 24-player squad for the 2024 WAFCON tournament in Morocco. Led by Rasheedat Ajibade and Asisat Oshoala, the team includes experienced stars and promising homegrown players, with preparations starting in Abuja.

A court in Italy has sentenced 16 ultra supporters of Inter Milan and AC Milan to 90 years in prison. The fans were found guilty of mafia-linked crimes, including murder, illegal ticket sales, and violent attacks. Club officials were not involved.

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in the longest-ever French Open final, saving three match points and winning in five dramatic sets. This marked his fifth Grand Slam title and cemented his place among the game’s youngest legends.

In a dramatic final at Munich’s Allianz Arena, Portugal overcame Spain 5–3 on penalties after a 2–2 draw to win their second UEFA Nations League. The match included Ronaldo’s 138th goal, Mendes’s heroics and intense shootout drama—this report dives into every key moment.

PSG’s Ousmane Dembele has been ruled out of the Club World Cup group stage due to a quadriceps strain sustained during international duty with France. The injury could hurt his Ballon d’Or chances as rival Lamine Yamal shines with season-long consistency.

Coco Gauff defeated Aryna Sabalenka to win her first French Open title in a dramatic final. She overcame a tough start, strong wind, and 70 unforced errors from Sabalenka to become the first American woman to win in Paris since Serena Williams in 2015.

IFAB has approved five key rule changes for the 2025/26 season. Major updates include an eight‑second goalkeeper possession limit, assistant referees on the penalty line, VAR communication flexibility, accidental contact rules, and referee body cameras debuting at the Club World Cup.

Lamine Yamal, Barcelona’s 17-year-old winger, has been named the most valuable footballer in the world for 2025. With a staggering valuation of £339 million and a €1 billion release clause, he tops a list filled with Premier League and La Liga stars.

Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham will face each other in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup on August 13 in Italy. Meanwhile, IFAB has updated football's penalty rule to clarify double-touch situations following a recent controversy involving Julián Álvarez.

Ahmed Musa, the Super Eagles winger, has quietly married his fourth wife, Asmau Moriki. The ceremony took place in Kano with only close relatives and friends present. Musa’s personal life has seen several marriages since 2013, each drawing public attention.

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has dropped Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman from the Unity Cup squad. He wants to test new players and tactics ahead of key qualifiers. NPFL stars and veteran Ahmed Musa will lead the reshaped team.

Barcelona have extended Lamine Yamal’s contract until 2031 after his record-setting season. At 17, he’s the youngest scorer in La Liga and a Euro 2024 winner. The deal follows his standout role in helping Barca win a domestic treble.