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Brazilian forward Neymar has vowed that he and his teammates will fight with their lives to bring the 2026 World Cup to his country.

Neymar spoke in a trending video posted on social media as he shared his thoughts after getting named in Brazil’s squad to compete in the World Cup.

His dream of competing in his fourth World Cup came true after Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti included his name in the squad earlier.

Reacting, Neymar said, “We will fight with our lives to bring the World Cup back to Brazil.

“It’s incredible what happened. Another World Cup. How can’t I be emotional?”

World Cup 2026: Brazil’s Neymar makes strong promise

Arsenal have been confirmed Premier League champions for the 2025/2026 season.

This follows Manchester City’s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth on Tuesday night.

Pep Guardiola’s men needed to beat the Cherries to keep the title race alive until the final day.

But this result means they can no longer catch Arsenal with one game to play each.

Kroupi Junior opened the scoring for Bournemouth with a superb curling effort past Gianluigi Donnarumma.

City struggled to convert the few chances they created.

David Brooks missed two chances to double the lead for the hosts, before Erling Haaland fired in a late equalizer.

Arsenal will now be presented with the trophy during Sunday’s game at Crystal Palace.

BREAKING: Arsenal win 2025/2026 Premier League season

Nasarawa United technical adviser, Mbwas Mangut, has praised his players’ discipline in the President Federation Cup Round of 64 win over Westgate FC.

The Solid Miners beat Westgate FC 3-1 at the Late Prince Abubakar Audu Sports Complex in Lokoja on Tuesday.

Mangut admitted that the encounter was tough against the non-league side.

“We stayed true to our structure, stayed patient, and took our chances when they came — that’s what Cup football demands; no room for complacency,” Mangut told Nasarawa United’s media team.

“The opponents today were quick and tough, but we were the better side.”

Mangut has now urged his players to shift their focus to the final game of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season.

Nasarawa United will lock horns with Barau FC at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano this weekend.

“We take each game as it comes. For now, our attention shifts to the league’s last game of the season in Kano.” 

 Mangut hails Nasarawa United’s President Federation Cup win over Westgate FC

Arsenal legend, Patrick Vieira, has picked his Premier League Player of the Season.

The 2025/26 Premier League season will end next weekend as Arsenal currently top the table ahead of Manchester City.

Speaking on Sky Sports, Vieira picked Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya as his Premier League Player of the Season ahead of the likes of Declan Rice and Bruno Fernandes.

According to the Frenchman, Raya won many points for Mikel Arteta’s side.

“I will go with one of the Arsenal players, and for me, David Raya has to be the player of the season,” Vieira said.

“I think he has been outstanding from the first game of the season and made some really important saves. He won so many points for Arsenal and for me.”

EPL: ‘He won many points for Arsenal’ – Patrick Vieira picks Player of the Season

Nigeria’s Falconets will begin their campaign at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup against Spain, DAILY POST reports.

The Group F encounter will hold at the Arena Sosnowiec on Monday, 7 September.

Moses Aduku’s side will take on China in their next game on the same ground three days later.

The Nigerian girls will round up their group stage campaign against debutants New Caledonia at the Stadion Miejski ŁKS Łódź on Sunday, 13 September.

The Falconets will be gunning for their first title in the tournament.

Poland will host the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup from from 5th to 27th September, 2026.

U-20 WWC: Falconets to kick-off campaign against Spain

Ibadan United have forfeited their 2026 Nationwide League One, NLO, match against Ilaji FC, DAILY POST reports.

The club were also fined ₦500,000 after players invaded the pitch and assaulted match officials during the game.

The NLO made the announcement in a statement on Monday.

DAILY POST recalls that the incident occurred during a live-streamed game at the Durbar Stadium, Oyo, and was witnessed by league officials.

The NLO described the incident as a “serious act of misconduct and unsportsmanlike behaviour” that disrupted play.

Three Ibadan United players were also suspended indefinitely from all football-related activities.

The players are: Ojedokun Basit, Lawal Hassan, and Aderibigbe Hammed.

Ibadan United must pay the fine before its next league fixture, as they are yet to accept or reject the sanction.

NLO sanctions Ibadan United over players, fans’ unruly conduct

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Madagascar, Tanzania, and Guinea-Bissau in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports.

The draw ceremony took place at the headquarters of the Egyptian Football Association, EFA, Cairo on Tuesday.

Éric Chelle’s side was among the seeded teams, along with some of the continent’s top guns.

Nigeria will be overwhelming favourites to finish in first position in the group.

The first two teams in the group will qualify for the AFCON 2027 finals.

The qualifiers will be played across three FIFA international windows between September 2026 and March 2027.

Match days one and two are scheduled for 21 September and 6th October 2026, while the third and fourth rounds of fixtures will take place from 9 to 17 November 2026.

 The final qualification matches are set for 22 to 30 March 2027.

Super Eagles drawn against Madagascar, Tanzania, Guinea- Bissau in AFCON 2027 qualifiers 

Ruben Amorim is set to replace Jose Benfica as Benfica manager this summer, according to Goal.

The 41-year-old has been out of a job since he was sacked by Manchester United in January.

Amorim will now seek to rebuild his reputation at the Portuguese club.

It is understood that despite his struggles in the Premier League, his stock remains high in his country, following a successful spell with Sporting CP.

With Mourinho set to leave the Estadio da Luz for Real Madrid, Amorim has emerged as the top candidate to replace him.

Mourinho finished in third place with Benfica this season, qualifying for the Europa League after going the entire campaign unbeaten.

Amorim’s next managerial role revealed

Former Belgium playmaker, Eden Hazard, has revealed that he never wanted to take Cristiano Ronaldo’s no.7 shirt when he joined Real Madrid.

Hazard left Chelsea to join the LaLiga giants in the summer of 2019 for a €100 million fee.

The midfielder arrived at the Santiago Bernabeu just a year after Ronaldo’s exit.

However, his four-year spell in Madrid was disrupted by injuries and fitness issues.

Speaking to Canal Plus, Hazard said: “I went there to play like Eden, not to replace Ronaldo.

“But, as often happens, things didn’t go well. I didn’t want number 7.

“I wanted Luka Modric’s number 10. I thought he was going to say, ‘okay, take it,’ but he didn’t give it to me.”

LaLiga: Why I never wanted Cristiano Ronaldo’s shirt at Real Madrid – Hazard

Tolu Arokodare could leave Wolverhampton Wanderers this summer following their relegation from the Premier League.

Arokodare only joined Wolves from Belgian Pro League outfit KRC Genk last summer for €24m.

The forward managed just three goals in 28 league appearances for the Old Gold.

According to talkSPORT, the Nigeria international is expected to leave the Molineux on loan this summer.

Wolves reckoned finding a suitor to buy Arokodare on a permanent basis may prove difficult given his output in England’s top flight.

The 25-year-old is currently valued around €18m.

EPL: Arokodare faces uncertain future at Wolves