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Real Madrid winger, Vinicius Junior, has Spain among favourite to win the World Cup this year.

According to the Brazilian, Spain has won the Euros, and they also have Barcelona star player Lamine Yamal in their squad.

“Spain are among the favourites at the World Cup, they won the Euros, and they have Lamine Yamal,” Vinicius told Cazé TV.

“Lamine is one of the best in the world. Fans pay tickets for players like him,” he said.

Spain is in Group H at the World Cup and will face Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde and Uruguay.

The last time Spain won the World Cup was in 2010 in South Africa.

World Cup 2026: Vinicius names favourite to win trophy

Barcelona has secured Anthony Gordon’s signing from Newcastle United.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the England international will undergo his medical tests and also contract signing on Thursday.

This comes after the Newcastle board accepted Barcelona’s official bid for the 25-year-old 

Meanwhile, in another development, 

Arsenal is demanding up to £20m for striker Gabriel Jesus this summer.

According to The Athletic, inquiries from multiple clubs for the Brazilian have begun.

The former Manchester City star can go as a free agent when his contract expires in June 2027. 

This means Jesus will be leaving the Gunners as a Premier League champion.

Transfer: Barcelona secure Gordon’s as Arsenal set Jesus’ price tag

Jamaica will face Nigeria in the final of the 2026 Unity Cup following their 2-0 victory over India at the Valley on Wednesday night.

Courtney Clarke gave Jamaica the lead after the eight minute.

The Reggae Boys got their second of the game  through Kaheim Dixon 10 minutes from time.

Jamaica and Nigeria will meet in the final for the second consecutive edition after contesting last year’s title decider.

The Super Eagles won 5-4 on penalties after both teams settled for a 2-2 draw in regulation time.

The final will hold at the Valley, London on Saturday.

Unity Cup: Jamaica beat India to set up final clash with Super Eagles

The Nationwide League One, NLO, has sanctioned Campos FC chairman, Patrick Osuji, after he allegedly intimidated match officials and assaulted the Imo State Football Association secretary before a league match against OISA FC.

According to the NLO, Osuji ordered his players not to take part in the scheduled game because he wanted the match officials changed without reason. The encounter was later called off.

The league said the conduct violated the principles of sportsmanship and fair play expected at the grassroots level.

As punishment, the NLO awarded the match to OISA FC with three points and three goals in accordance with the rule book. Campos FC was also fined N500,000, to be paid before their next league game.

Campos FC officials, Osuji and Nnadozie, have also been suspended indefinitely from all NLO activities pending a final decision by the disciplinary committee.

The NLO said the sanctions take effect immediately from the date of communication.

NLO sanctions Campos FC Chairman over intimidation of match officials

Wikki Tourists chairman Alhaji Salmanu Abubakar, has assured supporters that the club will bounce back stronger following their relegation at the end of the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season.

The Bauchi Elephants finished at the bottom of the NPFL table with 40 points from 38 matches.

Abubakar described the campaign as one of the toughest in the club’s history.

“Wikki Tourists is bigger than one season. The elephant may stumble, but it never forgets how to rise,” Abubakar stated at the end of the NPFL season.

Wikki Tourists alongside Remo Stars, Bayelsa United and El-Kanemi Warriors were relegated to the Nigeria National League, NNL.

Rangers were crowned the champions at the end of the NPFL season.

NPFL: Wikki Tourists chairman vows swift comeback after relegation 

West Ham midfielder, Mateus Fernandes, has made Manchester United his priority destination ahead of other clubs in the summer transfer window.

Fernandes is expected to leave West Ham after the Hammers were relegated from the Premier League.

He impressed for West Ham this season after joining the club from Southampton.

The 21-year-old has attracted interest from several clubs across Europe, including United, Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid.

However, according to the i Paper via Metro UK, Fernandes has made the Red Devils his ‘first pick’ for the summer window.

The report added that a move for the player will be made ‘in the coming weeks’.

Transfer: Mateus Fernandes chooses Man Utd over Arsenal, PSG

Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappe, has won the club’s Mahou Five Star Player of the Season.

The France captain has now won the award for the second consecutive time.

He scored 42 goals across all competitions for the Los Blancos this season.

Mbappe was recognized after finishing as the top scorer in LaLiga with 25 goals and winning the Pichichi Trophy.

He was also the top scorer in the Champions League with 15 goals.

In total, the former Paris Saint-Germain star scored 42 goals in 44 matches.

Mbappe joined Real Madrid from PSG in 2024 and has been impressive for the club so far.

LaLiga: Again, Mbappe wins Real Madrid’s Player of the Season

Atalanta midfielder, Ederson, has agreed personal terms with Manchester United ahead of a proposed summer move.

According to football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, Ederson has paused negotiations with other clubs.

The player is likely to cost United around €45m in total.

Romano wrote on X: “Éderson has agreed personal terms with Manchester United and paused all talks with other clubs since last week.

“Atalanta and Man United have been in talks over €45m package deal for weeks.

“It’s up to Man United whether they want to proceed with the deal or not, and when.”

EPL: Ederson agrees deal with Man Utd as €45m transfer edges close

Former England midfielder, Paul Merson, has claimed that set plays are the secret weapon that Arsenal must use against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final.

The Gunners are hoping to lift their first European title in Budapest on Saturday.

Speaking on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast, Merson said their advantage against the Ligue 1 champions will be their physicality.

According to him, PSG will struggle to defend corners and free-kicks.

“I think they’ve got a chance, especially with the way they do set-plays,” Merson said.

“Anytime they get a set-piece will be like a penalty because PSG are a small team, they’re a good team but they’re a small team.

“I think PSG will struggle with that. You’re talking about one of the best forward lines against one of the best defences.”

UCL final: Merson reveals Arsenal’s secret weapon against PSG

Legendary Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has said he would “bet” on his former club winning the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.

The Gunners will be hoping to win the trophy for the first time in their history this weekend.

Wenger came close in 2006, and according to him, that team was “13 minutes away” from achieving it.

He is now backing Mikel Arteta’s men to bring the trophy back to the Emirates.

“I want this trophy to go to the Emirates because it’s missing there,” Wenger told the UK Mirror.

“We touched it before — we were thirteen minutes away from winning it — so you want it to happen this time.

“Overall, I believe this is a stage where we can grab it. I still believe it’s fifty-fifty in the final, and if I had to bet, I would bet on Arsenal more than on Paris Saint-Germain.”

UCL final: I would bet on them – Wenger predicts Arsenal vs PSG clash