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Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has appealed to Nigerians after missing a goal-scoring opportunity against Zimbabwe in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier a few days ago. Ndidi faced criticism from fans after squandering a chance to double Nigeria’s lead during the match, which ended in a 1-1 draw at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium. Victor Osimhen had given Nigeria the lead in the 74th minute, and Ndidi was presented with a golden opportunity to seal the win for the Super Eagles. However, his failure to convert from close range proved costly, as Zimbabwe equalized in the 90th minute through substitute…

Manchester United has faced a significant number of injuries since the start of the season, which has undoubtedly affected their on-field performance. However, things have started to improve, as many players were given a two-week break following their international duties. This time off provided a valuable chance for various team members to recover and focus on regaining their fitness ahead of upcoming challenges. In positive news for the Red Devils’ supporters, five first-team players were seen training at the club’s Carrington training complex today. This is a hopeful sign for the team as they continue to navigate the season’s challenges.…

Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has praised Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, calling him one of the most successful coaches in the world. Ahead of Barcelona’s La Liga clash with Girona on Sunday, Flick expressed his respect for Ancelotti. “I respect Real Madrid and Ancelotti. He’s one of the most successful coaches in the world,” Flick said, as quoted by Fabrizio Romano. “I recently mentioned that Barça and Madrid are different, and that’s a positive thing. I never have negative thoughts about Madrid.” Ancelotti has won 15 major trophies, including two La Liga titles and three Champions League titles with Real…

Chelsea could face a UEFA investigation if they secure a spot in next season’s Champions League. The Blues will need to prove a clear separation from Strasbourg if both clubs qualify. Strasbourg’s 4-2 win over Lyon has put them just a point away from the Champions League spots. However, if Strasbourg also qualifies for UEFA’s top competition, Chelsea may face challenges if both teams secure places, due to complex multi-club ownership regulations. BlueCo, Chelsea’s parent company, took over Strasbourg last year. UEFA allows both teams to compete in the same competition, but only if they meet specific conditions. UEFA regulations…

Chelsea received a significant boost ahead of next week’s Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur, as Cole Palmer and Noni Madueke returned to first-team training on Friday. Palmer had missed Chelsea’s defeat to Arsenal before the March international break, and his absence raised concerns, especially since he had not been seen on the training pitches at Cobham by Thursday. Madueke, on the other hand, has been out for six weeks following a hamstring injury sustained against Brighton on Valentine’s Day. Additionally, Nicolas Jackson has returned to training in recent days after a two-month recovery from a muscular issue, providing another…

Leon captain James Rodriguez has criticized FIFA for their decision to exclude his team from the Club World Cup. Rodriguez called FIFA’s decision a serious injustice, claiming that the governing body has tarnished football. As a reminder, Leon was drawn into Group D alongside Chelsea, Brazil’s Flamengo, and Tunisia’s Esperance de Tunis when the tournament draw was made last December. However, FIFA recently removed Leon from the competition, which is set to begin in June. The decision to exclude Leon was based on a breach of FIFA’s regulations regarding multi-club ownership. Both Leon and Liga MX rivals CF Pachuca are…

Real Madrid could have two players return from injury for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal. Manager Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that he is hopeful of having Dani Ceballos and Ferland Mendy available for the match at the Emirates. “We’re in the process of recovering both Ferland Mendy and Dani Ceballos for the first leg against Arsenal,” Ancelotti said. “We are trying to get both of them back.” Ancelotti is also hoping that Kylian Mbappe, Antonio Rudiger, and Vinicius Jr. will avoid bans from UEFA. The trio has been accused of ‘indecent conduct’ during Real Madrid’s Champions…

Following the dismissal of Dorival Junior, Brazil has turned its attention to the Premier League in search of his successor. After parting ways with Dorival Junior, Brazil is on the lookout for a new head coach, and reports suggest they are targeting one of the biggest names in football. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is reportedly one of the top candidates to take charge of the five-time World Cup champions ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Guardiola on Brazil’s shortlist of three Dorival Junior’s tenure as Brazil’s head coach ended abruptly after a crushing 4-1 defeat to Argentina, which…

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti could face a four-year prison sentence after being accused of tax fraud. The Italian coach is set to stand trial on Wednesday over allegations that he defrauded the Spanish Treasury of €1 million. According to Mundo Deportivo, Ancelotti is accused of evading taxes totaling €1,062,079—€386,361 in 2014 and €675,718 in 2015. The Provincial Court of Madrid has scheduled the hearing, with prosecutors seeking a prison term of four years and nine months. Ancelotti’s total tax debt, including surcharges and interest, amounts to €1,217,958.24, which has been seized by the Tax Agency. The prosecution claims that…

Turkish journalist Cem Dizdar has raised concerns about Victor Osimhen’s future at Galatasaray, claiming that the player’s representatives are not being entirely transparent with the club. Osimhen, 26, is currently on loan from Napoli and is expected to make a permanent move in the summer. Galatasaray is eager to secure his services but will face competition from top European clubs such as Manchester United and Juventus, who are also interested in the striker. Dizdar noted that although Osimhen has expressed his love for Galatasaray, evident from his decision to turn down offers in the January transfer window, his representatives have…