According to ESPN, the group stage draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been scheduled for December 5 and will take place in Las Vegas. FIFA selected the U.S. city after deciding against hosting the event in Mexico or Canada. The 2026 tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will feature 48 teams, an expansion from the previous 32-team format.
The Super Falcons and the whole technical team have been awarded the national honor of Officer of the Order of the Niger by President Bola Tinubu. Additionally, he gave the players and the technical staff at the Renewed Hope Estate three-bedroom apartments in Abuja. Additionally, the President ordered that each of the 24 players receive a monetary prize of $100,000, and each of the 11 members of the technical crew receive a financial award of $50,000. This occurred at a reception held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja in honor of the players and coaching staff.
After the Gunners has finalize a move for Sporting CF’s Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal striker, Gabriel Jesus, could leave the Premier League club this summer. According to Goal, Jesus is in a shock return and might consider returning to his native Brazil this summer. Although, Flamengo have spoken with Jesus about a loan move and are exploring a possible deal for the 28-year-old.
Real Madrid has concluded plan not to offer Vinicius the same salary as his team-mate Kylian Mbappe. SER Deportivos reported that the Los Blancos was offering the Brazilian international instead, a one year to improve his skills on the field of play and then come back to negotiate a new salary plan otherwise, the player will be sold.
To ginger the spirit of the Nigerian Super falcons, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved the full payment of all their match bonuses and allowances. The Super Falcons has been making preparations for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final against the Atlas Lionesses of Morocco.
Inter have set their sights on Ademola Lookman, but their pursuit is being hindered by Atalanta's steep valuation. As reported by Corriere dello Sport, Atalanta are standing firm on their €50 million (£43m/$58m) price tag for Lookman. Despite the forward having two years remaining on his contract and "expecting a move to Inter," the Bergamo-based club is unwilling to lower its demands. The Nerazzurri remain eager to bring him in as part of Christian Chivu's squad this summer. Atalanta, on their part, view the Nigerian's potential transfer as pivotal to their own market strategy and aim to "capitalise on the interest in him."
