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Nigeria will miss the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time after South Africa defeated the Super Falcons 2-1 in a decisive qualification playoff in Casablanca.

Cameroon stunned hosts Morocco 3–1 on penalties after a 0–0 draw over 120 minutes to book their place in the WAFCON 2026 final.

Xavi Hernández is the new Netherlands head coach, signing through the 2030 World Cup as the KNVB backs his football philosophy to lead Oranje into a new cycle.

Aston Villa pushed Paris Saint-Germain hard in Salzburg, but Désiré Doué delivered the decisive moment as PSG won 2-1 to retain the UEFA Super Cup.

Nigeria’s WAFCON title defence is over, but the World Cup fight is not. The Super Falcons face South Africa in Casablanca with only the winner preserving a route towards Brazil 2027.

Memphis Depay has accused Corinthians of abandoning an agreement to extend his contract, while the club says financial sustainability drove its decision not to renew.

Lionel Messi has paid tribute to his late father Jorge Messi, remembering the man who shared almost every major stage of his extraordinary football career.

Nigeria will still have representation in the WAFCON semi-finals, with CAF Media naming Eunice Akintoye to referee Algeria against Malawi in Rabat.

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.