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Nigeria using WC 'pain' as motivation at AFCON, Oshimhen says Nigeria using WC 'pain' as motivation at AFCON, Oshimhen says

Stung by their failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Victor Osimhen said Nigeria are determined to use the Africa Cup of Nations to channel their disappointment into tournament success in Morocco.

Hunter's midseason LaLiga verdicts: Barca, Real Madrid, Yamal, more Hunter's midseason LaLiga verdicts: Barca, Real Madrid, Yamal, more

Some things changed in the first half of LaLiga's 2025-26 season (Espanyol a contender?) and some things, like Lamine Yamal's brilliance, have stayed the same. Here's what Graham Hunter made of things before we hit 2026.

Serie A abandons plans for AC Milan-Como match in Australia Serie A abandons plans for AC Milan-Como match in Australia

Plans to play a Serie A match between AC Milan and Como in Australia next month have been abandoned.

FIFA Men's Top 50 World Rankings: Late December 2025 FIFA Men's Top 50 World Rankings: Late December 2025

As of late December, Spain, Argentina and France are leading the FIFA men's world rankings. Check out the rest of the top 50 breakdown now.

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool eye Semenyo after Isak injury Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool eye Semenyo after Isak injury

Liverpool could activate Antoine Semenyo's £65 million release clause in January following Alexander Isak's injury setback. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

Eric Chelle & Wilfred Ndidi preview Nigeria's AFCON opener vs. Tanzania Eric Chelle & Wilfred Ndidi preview Nigeria's AFCON opener vs. Tanzania

Eric Chelle and Wilfred Ndidi speak ahead of Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations clash against Tanzania.