Author: Cranse Sports

The Cincinnati Open begins main-draw action on August 13 with Aryna Sabalenka leading a deep field chasing hard-court momentum before the US Open.

Roberto Martínez remains in the conversation around the vacant Netherlands job, but his representative has denied that the former Portugal coach has held direct talks with the KNVB.

Cristiano Ronaldo has married long-term partner Georgina Rodríguez in Portugal, bringing their decade-long relationship into a new chapter.

Arsenal have added Bruno Guimarães to Mikel Arteta’s midfield, bringing Premier League experience, duel strength, creativity and another layer of tactical control.

Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of Côte d’Ivoire defender Ousmane Diomande from Sporting CP, adding an AFCON winner and Champions League-tested centre-back to their squad.

CAF is considering a new U17 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations from 2027, potentially creating another continental stage for Africa’s teenage female footballers.

Abdulmuiz Adeleke finished the WAFU B U-20 Championship as its recognised top scorer, providing an individual bright spot after Nigeria lost 4-1 to Burkina Faso in the final.

Nigeria’s Junior Yellow Greens bounced back from defeat to Uganda with a five-wicket win over Ghana, restoring momentum to their World Cup qualifying push.

David Okereke has completed a move to Benevento, signing through June 2028 as the Nigerian forward begins a new chapter in Italian football.

Three major football confederations have intensified their dispute with FIFA, accusing president Gianni Infantino of a breach of trust over the handling of the abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise plan.