12.05.2026

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Joan Laporta Re-Elected Barcelona President Until 2031

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Joan Laporta has been re-elected as Barcelona president after defeating Victor Font in the club’s latest election. The 63-year-old secured a commanding majority of votes and will remain in charge until 2031. Laporta previously served as president from 2003 to 2010 and returned in 2021 during one of the club’s most difficult financial periods....

Wahid Oshodi Appointed to WTT Board as First African Director

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Wahid Oshodi has made history as the first African appointed to the board of World Table Tennis (WTT). The announcement, made at the ITTF Executive Board meeting in March 2026, underscores WTT’s commitment to modernizing and commercializing table tennis. Oshodi's appointment reflects his ongoing efforts in governance reform and athlete development across the continent....

Chelsea FC Fined £10.75 Million After Breaching Financial Regulations

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Chelsea FC has been fined £10.75 million and handed a suspended transfer ban after breaching financial regulations. The investigation focused on undisclosed payments related to transfers between 2011-2018. The club also faces a nine-month academy transfer ban and a one-year first-team transfer ban, suspended for two years....

Mbappe and Bellingham Named in Real Madrid Squad for Champions League Clash

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Real Madrid received a boost ahead of their second-leg Champions League tie against Manchester City with the return of Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham. Both players were sidelined by injuries but are now back in contention. Madrid heads to Manchester with a 3-0 first-leg advantage and a strengthened squad....

D’Tigress Fightback Falls Short Against France in FIBA Qualifiers

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D’Tigress fought back strongly in the second half but were edged 93–86 by host nation France in their FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament clash. Despite trailing at halftime, Nigeria mounted a determined comeback, led by Amy Okonkwo. The team faces Germany next, aiming for a strong finish to the tournament....

CAF to Review Dispute Over 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Final Between Morocco and Senegal

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will meet on March 17, 2026, to deliberate on the appeal filed by Morocco following the disciplinary ruling on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. The dispute, involving Morocco and Senegal, could have significant consequences for both nations as CAF reviews the matter....

Nigeria Government Awards D’Tigress with Houses and National Honors in France

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The Nigerian government has presented D’Tigress with official documents for houses and national honors as recognition for their exceptional contribution to Nigerian basketball. The presentation, which took place in Lyon, France, was conducted by the National Sports Commission (NSC) leadership and comes as a historic acknowledgment of their success in international tournaments....

Henry Nwosu Dies at 62: Nigeria Loses 1980 AFCON Hero

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Nigeria’s football community is mourning the death of former Super Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu, a member of the legendary 1980 Africa Cup of Nations–winning Green Eagles squad. Nwosu, widely remembered for his creativity and influence in Nigerian domestic football, died early Saturday at a Lagos hospital after several days in intensive care....

Sabalenka Reaches Indian Wells Semis After Overcoming Mboko 7-6 (0), 6-4

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World number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated 19-year-old Victoria Mboko 7-6 (0), 6-4 to reach the semi-finals of the Indian Wells Masters. The match saw Sabalenka outlast Mboko in a tough opening set before securing the win in the second. Sabalenka’s impressive performance keeps her on track for her first title here....

Iga Swiatek Knocked Out by Elina Svitolina in Indian Wells Quarter-Finals

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Iga Swiatek crashed out of the Indian Wells Masters 1000 after losing 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 to Elina Svitolina. Despite a rocky performance and eight double faults, Svitolina held her nerve to reach the semi-finals for the first time since 2019. Swiatek’s exit marks another quarter-final setback this season....

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