World Rugby has confirmed the match officials for the Springboks’ three Nations Championship Tests against Italy, France and Ireland in November, with South Africa’s opponent for the Finals weekend still to be determined.
Scientists have named a newly identified plant species in Peru after Argentine footballer Lionel Messi, with researchers classifying the species as endangered.
Udinese manager Kosta Runjaic has criticised a costly defensive mix-up involving Nigeria goalkeeper Maduka Okoye and defender Nicolo Bertola after his side lost 2-1 to Torino in Serie A on Monday.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has explained that he kissed Rodrigo Bentancur in the dressing room after the midfielder was sent off during Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Manchester United, saying his team needed to show character and refuse to accept defeat.
Former England manager Glenn Hoddle has named Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice the Premier League’s most effective player following his contribution to Arsenal’s 2–1 comeback win over Leeds United.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will face Russia in an international friendly on Tuesday as coach Eric Chelle continues to assess his options following a mixed start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
Former Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal has criticised Portugal coach Jorge Jesus over the handling of Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from the national team camp.
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has urged Portugal to recognise Cristiano Ronaldo’s contribution to football amid the controversy surrounding the veteran forward’s departure from the national team camp.
Real Madrid defender Marc Cucurella has urged patience with manager Jose Mourinho, saying it is too early to assess his work at the club.
Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is planning to return to the Etihad Stadium to show support for the club, according to the UK Mirror.
Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal’s camp in Copenhagen ahead of Thursday’s Nations League clash with Denmark, after coach Jorge Jesus denied reports of a rift between the pair.
Former Nigeria international Victor Ikpeba has blamed the Super Eagles’ defensive shortcomings for their 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Xavi Hernandez secured his first victory as Netherlands coach on Sunday as his side defeated Serbia 2-1 in their Nations League clash in Belgrade.
Portugal captain Bruno Fernandes will miss Sunday’s Nations League meeting with Norway after suffering a fitness problem during the team’s 1-0 victory over Wales.
Nigeria’s Flamingos have won the 2026 WAFU-B U-17 Girls Cup after defeating Togo 4-0 in the final in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire.
