Tinubu Orders Sports Funding Reset From 2026 Fiscal Year
- SPORTS
- February 10, 2026

Aston Villa sealed qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League with a 4-2 victory over Liverpool at Villa Park, piling pressure on the visitors’ hopes of securing a place in Europe’s elite competition. A second-half brace from Ollie Watkins, along with goals from Morgan Rogers and John McGinn, ensured fourth-placed Villa claimed one of the
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The North Korean women’s national football team will travel to South Korea later this month for their first visit in eight years. Naegohyang Women’s FC is scheduled to face Suwon FC Women on May 20 in the semi-final of the Asian Women’s Champions League, according to South Korea’s Unification Ministry. A delegation of 27 players
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The trial surrounding the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona intensified on Thursday as a psychologist testified that the late star suffered from bipolar disorder, narcissistic traits, and required strict avoidance of alcohol. Carlos Diaz, one of seven medical professionals currently facing manslaughter charges with reckless intent, appeared before a court in Buenos Aires,
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Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that Xavi Simons will miss the World Cup after suffering an ACL injury that requires surgery. The midfielder picked up the injury during a 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers and was forced off in the second half. The club said Simons will undergo surgery soon before beginning rehabilitation, bringing his season
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Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique has expressed uncertainty over whether midfielder Vitinha will be fit for their Champions League semi-final clash against Bayern Munich. The Portuguese midfielder is set to miss PSG’s Ligue 1 match against FC Nantes on Wednesday due to a heel inflammation. Luis Enrique said the club would take a cautious approach
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British boxer Lawrence Okolie has recorded an adverse finding in an anti-doping test just days before his planned bout, according to his promoter, Queensberry Promotions. The 33-year-old former cruiserweight world champion was due to face Tony Yoka, France’s 2016 Olympic super heavyweight champion, in Paris on Saturday. In a statement, Queensberry said the Voluntary Anti-Doping
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