The Super Eagles of Nigeria, who had a sharp decline in their June ranking—from 30th to 38th—due to their unimpressive performances in World Cup qualifying matches—have now fallen one spot to 39th in the FIFA World Ranking as of July 1. The Nigerian team held onto its 1,498.93 points from June in the World Football regulatory body's ranking table.
The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL has increased the prize money for the 2024-2025 season by 200 million naira, a 33.3% increase from last season's winners, Enugu Rangers, who went home with ₦150 million naira. Chairman of the NPFL board, Gbenga Elegbeleye, announced the increment after the Annual General Meeting of the board and club owners on Tuesday in Abuja, where the clubs also agreed on the August 31 proposed kick-off date for the new season, as well as a 38-game format.
Gareth Southgate the England manager for Euros 2024 has made public his resignation as the head coach 2 days after losing the European Championship to Spain. This was revealed by Sports journalist Fabrizio Romano, via X on Tuesday. Southgate stated “As a proud Englishman, it has been the honor of my life to play for England and to manage England,” “It has meant everything to me, and I have given it my all.”' It’s time for change and for a new chapter. Sunday’s final in Berlin against Spain was my final game as England manager,” said the 53-year-old.
A goal deep into extra-time by Lautaro Martinez gave Argentina a 1-0 win over Colombia and a record-breaking 16th Copa America title.
Mikel Oyarzabal's 86th-minute strike was enough for Spain to clinch their fourth Euros title after defeating England 2-1 in the final. Spain took the lead early in the second half with a goal from Nico Williams, but England was able to level the game when substitute Cole Palmer scored for the Three Lions.
Manchester United has concluded plan on selling its midfielder, Christian Eriksen this summer, as the player is believed to be frustrated over his playing time under manager Erik ten Hag. As per Mirror (via GOAL), Eriksen has accepted his fate to exit the Old Trafford this summer after a meeting with Ten Hag over his game time.
