For the first time in its history, the brainchild of French journalists Gabriel Hanot and Jacques Ferran at France Football magazine, the event moves from Paris to the London Palladium in England. The 30-man shortlist is drawn up by France Football, L’Equipe, one previous juror and UEFA ambassadors Luis Figo, Fabio Capello for the men and Nadine Kessler for the women.
Fulham FC will today travel to the Midlands to take on Coventry City at the Coventry Arena, all eyes will be on Nigeria international, Alex Iwobi, whose lone strike against Hull City gave The Cottagers maximum points. From Arsenal Prodigy to Premier League Mainstay Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Iwobi moved to England at a young age and joined the academy of Arsenal F.C. at just six years old.
The head of Asian football on Friday said the region supported Gianni Infantino’s bid for re-election as FIFA president, weeks after stinging criticism over his aborted World Cup selloff plan. The AFC in August had joined European body UEFA and CONCACAF, representing federations in North and Central America and the Caribbean, in condemning Infantino over his plan to open FIFA’s premium competitions such as the World Cup to private investors.
A former Tasmania football club coach has been charged with three counts of rape, and the club's president has resigned.
Port Adelaide AFL club will pay tribute to former Power forward Daniel Stewart at the first home game of 2027 after his sudden death at the age of 37.
AFC president Sheikh Salman praises and hugs Infantino It had stood with Uefa and Concacaf against him The Asian Football Confederation has endorsed Gianni Infantino for another term as Fifa’s president in a turnaround in its stance from two months ago when it criticised the head of football’s world governing body for a breach of trust.
Canada 31-22 England England beaten in Ottawa for third loss in past 74 matches History-makers, era-enders, giant-slayers. Last Friday’s breaking of England’s unbeaten run was a statement 31-22 win for Canada but backing it up to deal the Red Roses their first consecutive loss in a decade sends a formidable message to the rest of world rugby.
Former AFLW player and coach Lauren Arnell has criticised the standard of Collingwood, while emphasising the responsibility of coaches to "put on a show" to grow the game.
Team Nigeria’s young athletes have stepped up preparations in Abuja for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games, which will be held in Senegal.
FIRO Boxing Promotion is seeking to develop Nigerian youths through its ‘Beyond The Ropes Championship’, with the organisers presenting boxing as a route to empowerment, employment and a career. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the promotion, Tijani Taofeek Adedamola, made the call at a press conference and face-off at New Garage, Gbagada, Lagos,
FIFA has moved to restore order in Nigerian football by approving the formation of a normalisation committee to take charge of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) until a new executive leadership is elected. In a statement issued through its Communications Department, the NFF said the Bureau of the FIFA Council had approved the establishment of the committee, whose members will be appointed jointly by FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Nigerian champions Rangers International of Enugu crashed out of the CAF Champions League on Friday after losing 3-0 to Algeria’s MC Alger at the Ali La Pointe Stadium in Algiers. Enugu Rangers defender tries to stop MC Alger attacker in CAF Champions League game in Algiers on Friday, October 23, 2026.
Tonga and Samoa, once regarded as minnows of rugby league, are now top-drawer attractions at the Rugby League World Cup.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said on Friday he is “totally confident” he can arrest his side’s slump, as he refused to confirm whether Bruno Fernandes will remain as the club’s captain. Carrick labelled a 4-1 thrashing by Champions League debutants Como on Wednesday, which stretched United’s winless run to seven games, as “totally unacceptable”.
The Nigerian girls, coached by Akeem Busari, produced an outstanding performance to overcome the two-time defending champions
How long can Nottingham Forest’s dip sustain before their president, Evangelos Marinakis, takes his usual course of action. Ipswich’s Gary O’Neil should be the happier manager, Forest creating the cleaner opportunities, only for familiar failings to count against them.
Tonga's win over Lebanon kicked off what's expected to be a lopsided weekend in the Rugby League World Cup but there's still something to be gained amid the blow-outs.
Accra Hearts of Oak secured a 1-0 victory over Holy Stars at the University of Ghana Stadium on Friday. Before today’s game, Hearts were unbeaten in three, thanks to a draw with Dreams F.C., followed by consecutive victories over Vision F.C. and Port City.
The beleaguered Michael Carrick’s job is on the line, but there are steps he can take to revive the stricken club The big question as Bournemouth arrive for Sunday’s 2pm kick-off at Old Trafford is whether Michael Carrick will show his authority by stripping the captaincy from Bruno Fernandes and/or dropping Manchester United’s five-times player of the year.
Nigeria’s Flamingos Shock North Korea Ladies and gentlemen…your MVP Rodiat Yusuf Player of the match — NGSuper_Falcons (@NGSuper_Falcons) October 23, 2026 Despite the loss, North Korea finished top in the group due to scoring more goals.
Man City are the only team with a perfect Premier League record, but face a Villa side determined to climb the table.
Flamingos beat North Korea 3-1 to reach knockout stage. By Ayobami Okerinde Nigeria’s Flamingos have advanced to the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after defeating defending champions North Korea 3-1 in their final Group B match.
By Adegboyega Adeleye Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 982nd official career goal as Al Nassr defeated Al Faisaly 3-1 in the Saudi Pro League on Friday, moving the Portugal captain 18 goals away from reaching the historic 1,000-goal milestone. The victory was Al Nassr’s third consecutive win, following victories over Al-Diriyah and Neom, and kept them firmly in the Saudi Pro League title race.
⚽ Updates from the 8pm BST kick-off at Portman Road ⚽ Ten things to look out for | How they stand | Mail Scott Ipswich Town: Walton, Ouattara, O’Shea, Diop, Davis, Florentino, Palacios, Fatawu, Enciso, Philogene, Emersonn. Nottingham Forest: Sels, Williams, Murillo, Gibbs-White, Ndoye, Delap, Schlager, Cunha, McAtee, Munoz, Milenkovic.