South Africa drop from first to second in Group C after FIFA sanctions, boosting Benin, Nigeria, and Rwanda’s qualification hopes.

EXCERPT: The Super Eagles will face Venezuela on November 14 and Colombia on November 18 in US international friendlies.

Russian freediver Alexey Molchanov plunges 126m in single breath, breaking his record at Cyprus World Championships.

Atletico Madrid crushed Real 5-2 in a fiery derby, their first five-goal haul against city rivals since 1950.

Chelsea collapsed after Trevor Chalobah’s dismissal as Brighton struck three late goals to seal a stunning 3-1 win at Stamford Bridge.

Manchester City extended their dominance over Burnley with a 5-1 victory, featuring two Haaland goals and Esteve’s double own goals.

Manchester United’s struggles continue as Bruno Fernandes missed a penalty and Igor Thiago struck twice in Brentford’s 3-1 win.

Nuno Espirito Santo replaces Graham Potter as West Ham manager after poor results left the club in the relegation zone.

UEFA considers suspending Israel from international football as Gaza war intensifies, raising global pressure on sports bodies.

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have arrived in Talca ahead of their FIFA U20 World Cup Group F campaign

Chelsea handed £25,000 fine after six bookings and red card in 2-1 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford.

A Trinidad court has blocked the extradition of former FIFA Vice President Jack Warner to the US over corruption charges.

PSG forward Ousmane Dembélé has won the Ballon d’Or after firing 35 goals in a treble-winning season of triumphs.

Ronaldinho is expected to present the 2025 Ballon d’Or, with Ousmane Dembélé and Lamine Yamal leading the race for glory.

Pep Guardiola admitted he suffered as Arsenal dominated possession before Gabriel Martinelli’s stoppage-time strike denied Manchester City victory.

Flying Eagles draw 1-1 with Chile in U20 World Cup warm-up, as Falconets target goals against Rwanda in qualifiers.

Bruno Fernandes scored his 100th Manchester United goal as the Red Devils defeated Chelsea 2-1 in a chaotic Old Trafford encounter.

Ronaldinho will headline the Barça Legends squad in Abuja as they face Africa Legends in a high-profile October match.

Excerpt: South Africa’s qualification hopes faces jeopardy after FIFA opened disciplinary proceedings for fielding ineligible midfielder Teboho Mokoena.

Luca Zidane, son of football legend Zinedine Zidane, has switched his international allegiance from France to Algeria at 27.