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Lee Carsley has spoken out on Ben Whites England exile after he was left out of the latest squad. On ThursdayCarsley announced his first squad as Englandsinterim manager ahead of Nations League clashes with the Republic of Ireland and Finland next month. Carsley, who represented the Republic of Irel

Abubakar Bukola Saraki, ABS, in a move adjudged as the first in the country, unveiled 30 youthful soccer prodigies meant to embark on European youth talent tour. According the club, the players are final products of national wide talent scouting program targeted towards empowering youthful Nigerians

Antonio Rudiger has been omitted from Germany's latest squad announcement for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Hungary and the Netherlands. The decision marks the first time in several years that Germany will feature no Real Madrid players in their lineup. Head coach Julian Nagelsman

Newcastle United and England right-back Kieran Trippier has announced his retirement from international football. The 33-year-old has won 54 caps for England and recently helped the Three Lions reach the final of Euro 2024. He scored one goal for his country and it was an important one, it came agai

Chelsea could face possible exclusion from European competition over a loophole that UEFA has now confirmed to be banned, it has been reported. Chelsea will qualify for this seasons Europa Conference League if they progress through the play-off round. Enzo Marescas side beat Swiss outfit Servette 2-

Hansi Flick's Barcelona have got off to the perfect start to the new season despite the managerial change, alternation in tactics and financial struggles. The manager's novel 4-2-3-1 system brings a new direct and attack-oriented approach to the team with several players shining in the new setup. On

Manchester City could be heading for a never-seen-before feat as the summer transfer window approaches its conclusion. Pep Guardiolas side has sold 10 players so far with further departures still mooted ahead of Fridays deadline. Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Joao Cancelo, Tommy Doyle and Julian Alvarez ar

Hisense, a global leader in consumer electronics and home appliances, has announced a strategic partnership with Real Madrid, one of the world's most iconic football clubs, specifically targeting fans in Nigeria. In a statement by Hisense, it explained that the alliance not only deepens the connecti

Arsenal midfielder Fabio Vieira has completed a season-long loan move to Porto. The 24-year-old left the Portuguese giants for the Gunners two years ago for around £34.3million but has since struggled for consistent game time under Mikel Arteta. Vieira made 22 appearances in his debut season in nort