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Gary is set to leave Match of Match Of The Day after 25 years. Gary Lineker, who has hosted the BBC Premier League highlights show since 1999, will step down at the end of the cureent football season. The star is the highest paid on-air talent at the BBC and is under contract until the end of the football season. The 63-year-old also oversees a successful podcast business, which includes the popular The Rest Is Football, which he hosts alongside Match Of The Day pundits Alan Shearer and Micah Richards. The 63-year-old is one of the BBC’s best-known presenters and is one of its highest-paid stars, earning more than £1.3m a year. Lineker has also presented coverage of major sporting events like World Cups and European Championships and BBC Sports Personality of the Year events.

SUPER EAGLES AFCON qualifiers, the Disciplinary Committee of the Confederation of African Football has awarded the Nigeria football team Super Eagles three points and three goals in their abandoned matchday 4,2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya, which was scheduled to be held in Benina on 15 October. On this Saturday ruling, signed by chairman Ousmane Kane, the Disciplinary Board made it known that the Libya Football Federation was in breach of Article 31 of the African Cup of Nations Regulations and Articles 82 and 151 of the CAF Disciplinary Code. The Libya Football Federation has been fined and ordered to pay USD 50,000, with payment due within 60 days of notification of the present decision. The outcome of this decision means that Nigeria is close to qualifying for the 2025 African Cup Of Nations, with two matches to spare. The Super Eagles are now on 10 points from four matches, four points ahead of second-placed Benin Republic, while Rwanda has five points. A

A well deserved draw at St James Park. Josko Gvardiol gave City a 1-0 lead at half time before Anthony Gorden, playing up front in the absence of Alexander Isak, won and the converted a penalty to earn a point for Newcastle. Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon goes to ground after a foul by Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson resulting in a penalty

The olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died after been doused in petrol and set on fire by her ex boyfriend. The Ugandan athlete was been treated for burnt on 75% of her body after the attack on her home in Trans Nzoia County in western Kenya on Sunday, Sept. 1, . The distance runner Rebecca Cheptegei who is 33, competed in this Paris summer olympics and her attacker was also treated in the same hospital after burning himself in the process. On Thursday, Sept. 5, it was reported Cheptegei had died from her injuries. Dr. Owen Menach, who is the Director of Clinical Services and Surgery at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Eldoret, confirmed the sad news, announcing the athlete died at around 5 a.m. local time from "full organ failure. "Family member, Dr. Tony Sabila, also confirmed to Nation Sport that Cheptegei had died. "It is true that we lost our sister this morning although the doctors tried to save her life and I was there personally," S

The Nigeria international insists he is "very happy" to have joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan from his formal club Napoli. The premier league club were attempting to sign the striker late into Deadline Day but could not come to an agreement over his wages. Another clubs such Arsenal and Saudi Arabian side AI-Ahli had been linked to sign the Napoli striker. Speaking to the clubs official website about the move, Victor Osimhen said:"When I heard of the interest from Galatasaray, it was a very easy decision for me. "I knew how big Galatasaray was and how much like a family it was, and it had incredible fans. "Henry (Onyekuru) is my friend and he played for Galatasaray before and is still a fan. He told me how wonderful the people here are, so it was an easy decision for me." . Galatasaray Fan welcomes Victor Osimhen

The ex Napoli star Victor Osimhen has completed the loan transfer to Galatasaray and confirmed an option to extend his contract with Napoli until 2027. The Nigerian striker had been frozen out by the Partenopei after failing to complete a move on deadline day to either Al-Ittihad or Chelsea. The striker was not part of Antonio Conte’s plans and the club reiterated the Nigerian was the one who refused to play for them ever again. With the other markets closed, Turkey was the only real remaining alternative to sitting in the stands and he was allowed to join Galatasaray on a one-season loan for free, as long as they covered most of his €10m salary. The formal Napoli striker will wear the number 45 jersey.

The Brazilian star offered himself to formal club as Nico Williams alternative but gets turned down by manager Hansi Flick. Barcelona are on the lookout for new left winger after missing out signing Athletic Bilbao star Williams. This reportedly let the 32yr old Al Hilal star to offer hie service to the la liga team, but manager Flick team are not considering the Brazilian.

Sven-Goran Eriksson was the first foreing manager and the man who presided over the country's so-called 'Golden Generation'during his time as an England manager. At his peak, Eriksson was one of the game's finest coaches as he collected both domestic and European honours with regularity, something he was unable to replicate with England. In January , Eriksson said he had "at best" a year to live after being diagnosed with cancer. Eriksson managed 12 clubs, including Manchester City, Leicester, Roma and Lazio, winning 18 trophies. Eriksson's years as England manager were marked by stories about his private life, including newspapers revealing relationships with television presenter Ulrika Jonsson in 2002 and former Football Association secretary Faria Alam in 2004. Eriksson resigned as Lazio manager in January 2001 to succeed Kevin Keegan as England boss. David Beckham was England captain during Eriksson's time in charge of the Three Lions

France slightly win over Argentina in the quarter-finals of the mens football at the olympics was barred by a post-match disturbance. An early goal from Jean-Philippe Mateta was enough to send Thierry Henry's side through to the semi-finals after 11-and a half minutes of additional time. Players were seen pushing and shoving each other on the pitch as some attempted to restore the peace. The disorder continued towards the tunnel before the France team re-emerged some time later to celebrate with their home fans. There had been animosity between the two sides in the build-up to the match after some Argentina players were videoed singing a racist and homophobic chant directed at France after their recent Copa America win. France advance to the final-four where they will meet Egypt, who advanced themselves by beating Paraguay 5-4 on penalties.

The U.S. women's team- Simone Biles, Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, Sunisa Lee and Hezly Rivera on Tuesday reclaimed their Gold spot tilte of olympic champion after Simones Biles had finished her dangerously difficult floor routine. Simone Biles is feeling the love from the adoring crowd — taking time to wave in every direction — absorbing what she missed in Tokyo. It’s official. With 171.296 points, the United States wins gold, 5.802 points ahead of second-place Italy and 6.799 points ahead of third-place Brazil.

Coco Gauff's dream of an Olympic gold medal in womens single ended been upset and ended in tears as a long argument over a line call hastened her 7-6(7), 6-2 defeat to Donna Vekic at the Paris Olympics.A long arguments with Jaume Campistol over wether an overruled call interfered with her shot reduced the American to tears, hastening a straight-sets defeat to the recent Wimbledon semifinalist. The USA flag bearer who shared the duties with NBA legend LeBron James has enjoyed a dream start to her olympic debut, breezing theough her opening two matches wirh the combined loss of just two games. Arguing through tears, Gauff expressed dismay at feeling she had to “advocate for herself,” and claimed there have been multiple instances of officials apologizing to her for incorrect calls. Respectful throughout, Gauff was nonetheless dissatisfied by the ordeal and though she channeled that frustration into a 0-40 lead on Vekic’s serve, the Croat saved all three break chances and surged ove

A looping Alexia Putellas free-kick sent Spain into the women's quarter finals following a win 1-0 against Nigeria. Spain is leading Group C table with six points from two games played and now have qualified for the knockout stage before facing Brazil in their final group match. Nigeria are pointless and will need to beat Japan in their final match to have any chance of qualifying.

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The opening of the olympics ceremony has been rigorously criticized for a perfomance that seemed to satirise Leonardo da Vinci's iconic 'The Last Supper. This act included several drag artists, echoed the renowned depuction of Jesus Christ and his disciples during their last passover meal before Jesus betrayal and events leading to his crucifixion. This depict was heavily backlash from various christain figure,includingTesla CEO Elon Musk, who took to twitter to branded this act "Extremely disrespectful to christains" Professional boxer Ryan Gracia also went on instagram, calling for a boycott. You cants disrespect religion in front of millions. "This ain't right no one watch." Also America commentator Clint Russell voiced his astonishment on social media, saying "This is crazy. Opening your event by replacing Jesus and the disciples at the The Last Supper with men in drag. There are 2.4 billion Christians on earth and apparently the Olympi

it reduces the pressure on player's calf.It's certainly an unpleasant? tearing off their socks before the kick off must have a benefits. either real or pyschological for players. The cutting of holes in their socks reduces the pressure on their calf muscles, which are often limit the extent due to the garment's tightness.Anything too tight or constricting on a player's legs could be a nuisance, or even potentially cause painful muscle cramping in the calf or the Achilles tendon. So, to avoid a possible injury, players sometimes brought out the scissors and cut some holes in their socks, loosening them up a bit. Players with bulging leg muscles find socks particularly restrictive, causing effective blood flow and circulation becoming an issue, also breathability.

Arsenal are set to battle with Barcelona for the signing of Euro 2024 champion Nico Williams. Nico Williams, Though wants to remain in Spain,where there is strong interest from Barcelona. Barcelona going after the Athletic player has angered the Basque outfit, yet they will lack ability to stop the deal if the Blaugrana can find that figure Arsenal, though, continue to hold out hope they can land Williams, according to the Daily Express. Manager Mikel Arteta, meanwhile, has confirmed the Gunners will be active in the transfer market this summer and has spoken of areas of the team that need to be “upgraded”.

Laliga league to commence on 15th August 2024

Premier league clubs as follows this new season starting 14 August 2024.

The premier league season 2024/25 starts on 17 August 2024

Viewers have been casting vote on who they would like to take up England manager job.

Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal

ARSENAL AND CHELSEA ARE SET TO FIGHT FOR SPAIN STAR NICO WILLIAM!! Athletic Bilbao forward Nico Williams scored two and assisted one for his de la fuente's men at Euro 2024. The 22year old contributed in the opening goal Euro 2024 finals against England as Spain lifted the trophy with 2-1 win. According to the Athletic, signing the winger would require paying the laliga club his 49million release cluase up front. Nico Williams is at Mikel Arteta first list priority, this will make him to sell players to finance the deal. chelsea also remain keen on Williams having monitored him for some time. And also Barcelona appears to be the front-runners to sign Williams . Williams whose friend with Lamina Yamal who assisted with his goal in the finals, his keen for the Bailao man to join his club. Nico William right and Lamine Yamal

England Manager Gareth Southgate resigned two days after defeat by Spain in the Euro finals. England lost 2-1 in Berlin against Spain on Sunday.they were beaten on penalties by Italy at Wembley three years ago. This will be their second consecutive Euros final defeat. Gareth Southgate,53, has managed his country England for 102 games in eight years in charge and his contract was set to expire later this year. southgte said during his farewell speech "As a proud Englishman,it has been the honour of my life to play for England and to manage England" "It has meant everything to me, and i have given it my all". But its time for change,and for a new chapter"