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*Takes Place 18-19 Nov, 2026 *No Reason To Fail, says Comrade Shaibu By Tony Ezimakor, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has endorsed the convening of a national grassroots sports summit for Abuja as the administration moves to boost talent discovery, youth development and enhanced podium performance in both continental and global sports competitions. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sports Development, Adeyinka Anthony Adegboye, made the disclosure at a press conference on Thursday, noting that the country's return to sustained performance requires a comprehensive national strategy to discover, nurture and support sporting talents across Nigeria. The presidential aide observed that…

By Guillem Balague Cristiano Ronaldo's old rival Leo Messi left Argentina less than a month ago with a nation applauding him. The Portugal legend has gone another way, and it was always going to be the case. The 41-year-old announced his international retirement today after 23 years but also after a fallout with coach Jorge Jesus which was resolved with a sanction of 30 days, that had already been served, and a fine of 255 euros. It was the punishment imposed on the Portuguese striker for leaving the team's training camp without permission. Jesus kept him on the bench for…

*Betis' 100% Winning Record Ends *Porto Hammer Napoli Como produced a stunning away performance as they put nine goals past a hapless Lens side to match the record for most scored by a team in a Champions League game. The Italian side equalled Bayern Munich's tally against Dinamo Zagreb in 2024 as a remarkable debut European campaign for Cesc Fabregas' team continued in France. While the Italians have a share of the record for most goals in the Champions League era, Feyenoord hold the European Cup mark having beaten Icelandic side KR 12-2 in September 1969. Having thumped RB Leipzig…

Champions League Newcomers Fabregas' Como Destroy Lens Away In Nine-Goal Rout, Liverpool Fall, Arsenal Survive But Win, Madrid, Man City Scrape Victories (FIND BELOW RESULTS OF UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MATCHES PLAYED ON WEDNESDAY, 4 NOVEMBER) *Betis' 100% Winning Record Ends *Porto Hammer Napoli Como produced a stunning away performance as they put nine goals past a hapless Lens side to match the record for most scored by a team in a Champions League game. The Italian side equalled Bayern Munich's tally against Dinamo Zagreb in 2024 as a remarkable debut European campaign for Cesc Fabregas' team continued in France. While…