Govt interference: Nigeria, Ghana to face FIFA’s wrath

FIFA on Tuesday threatened to suspend the Nigeria and Ghana football federations over government interference.

Mandzukic quits international football

Nearly a month after playing in the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ Final, Mario Mandzukic has announced his retirement from international football.

I’m no Neymar, insists Barca new boy Dembele

French wonderkid Ousmane Dembele shrugged off comparisons with Neymar and insisted he still has much to learn, despite becoming the second most expensive player in history as he was presented by Barcelona on Monday.

Barca still chasing Coutinho despite Dembele capture

Barcelona remain hopeful of securing a deal with Liverpool for Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutinho, Barca sporting director Robert Fernandez confirmed as the club presented 105 million euro ($125 million) capture Ousmane Dembele on Monday.

Five things we learned in the Premier League

Arsenal’s 4-0 thrashing by Liverpool thrust manager Arsene Wenger back into the firing line, while leaders Manchester United now own the last unbeaten record in the Premier League.

English Premier League table

English Premier League table after Sunday’s matches (played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points):

Burnley force Tottenham to 1-1 draw

Tottenham Hotspur's English midfielder Dele Alli (C) shoots to score the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Burnley at Wembley Stadium in London, on August 27, 2017.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Wembley woes continued as they conceded a last-gasp equaliser in a 1-1 Premier League draw with Burnley at their temporary home on Sunday.

Bayern open door for Sanches departure

Renato Sanches

Bayern Munich omitted out-of-favour midfielder Renato Sanches from their squad for Saturday’s Bundesliga clash at Werder Bremen at his own request after being linked to Liverpool and Chelsea.

Guardiola baffled by Sterling red card

Manchester City's English midfielder Raheem Sterling (R) gestures to English referee Mike Dean after he receives a second yellow card for going into the crowd in celebrating his goal during the English Premier League football match between Bournemouth and Manchester City at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, southern England on August 26, 2017. Manchester City won the game 2-1.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola questioned why Raheem Sterling had been sent off after scoring a 97th-minute winner to earn his side a 2-1 victory at Bournemouth on Saturday.

Lewandowski double as Bayern beat Werder 2-0

Late goals in quick succession by Robert Lewandowski gave defending Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich their second win in as many games this season, 2-0 at Werder Bremen on Saturday.

Neymar can take PSG to next level – Zlatan

Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes that in signing Neymar, his former club Paris Saint-Germain have acquired the only player capable of taking them to the “next level”.

Man City must find killer instinct – Sterling

Manchester City's English midfielder Raheem Sterling (2L) scores his team's first goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Everton at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on August 21, 2017

BREAKING: Mo Farah ends track career with Zurich 5,000m win

Great Britain's Mo Farah (R) crosses the finish line and wins ahead of second-placed US Paul Chelimo (2R), third-placed Ethiopia's Muktar Edris (2L) and fourth-placed Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha (L) in the men's 5000m event during the IAAF Diamond League Athletics Weltklasse meeting in Zurich.

 Britain’s four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah ended his track career in thrilling fashion on Thursday with victory in the 5,000m at the Diamond League final in Zurich.

Man City buy major stake in La Liga’s Girona

Manchester City’s parent company have bought a major share in promoted Spanish Liga side Girona, it was announced on Wednesday.

Mayweather takes jab at ‘heavy’ McGregor

Floyd Mayweather believes Conor McGregor is struggling to make the weight for their cross-combat showdown as the final countdown to the superfight cranked into overdrive on Tuesday.

Ronaldo cries injustice as last appeal rejected

Cristiano Ronaldo reiterated his anger at what he described as the “incomprehensible decision” to reject his final appeal against a five-match ban on Tuesday.

Neymar travels to Paris, agent confirms PSG will pay €222million release clause

Neymar’s representative, Wagner Ribeiro, has confirmed that Paris Saint-Germain will pay the player’s €222m release clause and expects a deal to be finalised this week.

The Decision To Join Man United Was Easy – Nemanja Matic

Newly signed Manchester United midfielder, Nemanja Matic has said it was ‘a very easy decision’ to join the Old Trafford outfit from Premier League rivals, Chelsea.

Beyonce Set To Buy Top Basketball Team

American music star, Beyonce is reportedly set to own a basketball team.

iheanacho nears 25m leicester move as man city overhaul

Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho is on the verge of joining Leicester City for a fee of £25 million, Goal understands.