As often as the idea of a former player coming back to manage Chelsea is bandied about, it very rarely involves a certain Slaviša Jokanović, he of two years, 53 appearances, and zero goals i... Read more

It seems Nigeria’s 2018 World Cup kit is not only a hit among fans – opposition players are also lining up to get their hands on the jersey. The Super Eagles wore the new Nike ki... Read more

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian police say former Nigeria striker Nwankwo Kanu had $11,000 stolen from his luggage when he flew in for the World Cup. State news agency Tass reports that Kanu flew in f... Read more

• PSG forward comes on as a substitute in 2-0 win at Anfield  • Roberto Firmino also scores as Brazil tune up for World Cup Neymar marked his return from a foot injury in spectacular fashion... Read more

Nigeria’s World Cup preparation has largely been serene, with the Super Eagles camp – and supporters – filled with optimism ahead of their sixth appearance at the Mundial.... Read more

 If the upcoming French Open showdown between Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova provides any of the sort of animus and back-and-forth they manage to stir up away from the court, look out.... Read more

Alex Iwobi and Victor Moses are the big names in Nigeria’s final 23-man squad for the World Cup, with John Obi Mikel as captain. Iwobi, Moses and Kelechi Iheanacho offer coach Gernot R... Read more

Manuel Neuer played his first match since September as Germany was beaten 2-1 by Austria in its penultimate warmup game for the World Cup on Saturday. The Bayern Munich goalkeeper, who has r... Read more

Nigeria ‘still have a lot of work to do’ ahead of the World Cup, according to coach Gernot Rohr. The Super Eagles lost 2-1 to England in their penultimate friendly encounter befo... Read more