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Sports News Today Headlines Saturday 17th October 2026

Sports News Today Headlines Saturday 17th October 2026

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target=_blank>I’d have left Real Madrid if I were Vinicius, says Mourinho

“If it were me in his place, probably I wouldn’t be here. In this last summer I would have forced an exit to a league, a country, to somewhere there are rival clubs and stadiums that respect him.”
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target=_blank>Everton vs Chelsea: All the talking points

Chelsea face their first away trip outside London this season when they travel to Merseyside to take on Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in Saturday’s 12:30 p.m. Premier League fixture.
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target=_blank>NFF Normalisation Committee: FIFA keeps Nigeria waiting 

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is still awaiting clarification from FIFA following Thursday’s FIFA Council meeting in Zurich, Switzerland, amid expectations that the country’s football leadership crisis would be on the front burner. The FIFA Council held its 37th meeting on October 15, 2026, with discussions covering football development funding, governance reforms and disciplinary procedures.
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target=_blank>Westerhof diagnosed with colon cancer, critical

Former Super Eagles coach Clemens Westerhof has been diagnosed with colon cancer and is in critical condition at a hospital in Arnhem, his hometown in the Netherlands. His wife, Lilian, disclosed this to Saturday Editor Onochie Anibeze on Friday night, saying the 86-year-old was receiving treatment at Rijnstate Hospital. “The doctor just told us he
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target=_blank>Red-hot Iheanacho reveals brand-new Turkish title

Super Eagles forward, Kelechi Iheanacho has broken his silence on social media, sending shocks through the football community by unveiling a stunning new identity to celebrate his historic, record-breaking performance in Turkey. The 29-year-old Bursaspor marksman took to his official Instagram page to react after delivering a spectacular masterclass on Thursday night, where he bagged
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target=_blank>Arsene Wenger run, football needs you

By Douglas Baye-Osagie  dbayeosagie@yahoo.com November 18 is almost here. That is the deadline for anyone who wants to challenge Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency to pick a nomination, and one name will not go away – Arsene Wenger. It is not a coincidence. For over a year football has been discussed in a very
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target=_blank>PGAN membership thrills NAF officer Agboola 

More than 40 golfers have qualified as members of the Professional Golfers’ Association of Nigeria, including Air Force officer, Sergeant Agboola Kolawole, who says he is determined to become one of the best golfers in Nigeria and Africa.
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target=_blank>Real Madrid demand La Liga chief’s resignation

Real Madrid have demanded the immediate resignation of La Liga president Javier Tebas after he compared the club’s criticism of referees and its use of Real Madrid TV to propaganda techniques associated with Nazi official Joseph Goebbels.
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target=_blank>Arsenal to retake team photo with Saliba after defender’s omission — Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that the club will take a new team photograph featuring William Saliba after the defender was surprisingly left out of the official 2026/27 picture published this week.
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target=_blank>Bellingham agrees new deal at Real Madrid

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has agreed a new five-year contract that would keep him at the club until 2031, Sky Sports reports, citing Spanish newspaper AS.
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target=_blank>2026 U-17 WWC: Poland coach eyes winning start against Flamingos

Poland U-17 women’s head coach, Paulina Kawalec is targeting a positive start against Nigeria’s Flamingos at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The Poles will open their campaign at the tournament against Akeem Busari’s side at the Mohammed V1 Football Complex Pitch 4, Rabat on Saturday (today). The Europeans will also face defending DPR
2026 U-17 WWC: Poland coach eyes winning start against Flamingos

target=_blank>LaLiga: I would have left Real Madrid if I was Vinicius Jr – Mourinho

Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho has claimed he would have forced a move away from the club if he was in Vinicius Junior’s shoes. Mourinho believes that Vinicius Jr is not being respected in LaLiga and would have been appreciated abroad. He said: “If I were in his position, I would probably not still be
LaLiga: I would have left Real Madrid if I was Vinicius Jr – Mourinho

target=_blank>EPL: Unbeaten Everton chase statement win vs Chelsea as Moyes plots revenge against Alonso

Everton will clash with Chelsea in the Premier League in an early kick-off at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Both teams are level on 10 points after six Premier League games. David Moyes’ side remain unbeaten this season after recording two wins and four draws as they sit in fifth position on the Premier
EPL: Unbeaten Everton chase statement win vs Chelsea as Moyes plots revenge against Alonso

target=_blank>Serie A: Lazio plan new contract for Dele-Bashiru

Lazio are working on a new deal for Nigeria midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, DAILY POST reports. Dele-Bashiru has established himself as an important figure since arriving at the Stadio Olimpico from Turkish club Hatayspor in 2024 despite his injury struggles. According to Italian outlet, Corriere dello Sport, Lazio are keen to keep the player for a
Serie A: Lazio plan new contract for Dele-Bashiru

target=_blank>EPL: Shearer predicts Everton vs Chelsea, Leeds vs Man Utd, Arsenal fixtures

Newcastle United legend, Alan Shearer, has given his predictions for some of the Premier League fixtures that will be played this weekend. The Game Week kicks off with Chelsea travelling to unbeaten Everton in Saturday’s early kick-off. It will be followed quickly by Manchester City hosting Ipswich Town, looking to maintain their perfect start to
EPL: Shearer predicts Everton vs Chelsea, Leeds vs Man Utd, Arsenal fixtures

target=_blank>Real Madrid demand resignation of LaLiga president

Real Madrid have called for the resignation of Javier Tebas as LaLiga president. This follows remarks made by Tebas, in which he compared Madrid’s methods with those used by Nazi propaganda chief Joseph Goebbels. Tebas also alleged that some journalists were the “official mouthpiece” of the club used to air opinions and grievances. “That method
Real Madrid demand resignation of LaLiga president

target=_blank>Super Falcons: PSG confirm Ajibade will undergo surgery after injury

Paris Saint-Germain Feminines have confirmed Rasheedat Ajibade will undergo surgery after she fractured her fibula on international duty, DAILY POST reports. Ajibade sustained the injury during the second leg of Nigeria’s 2028 Olympic Games second qualifying round tie against Comoros at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne. The 26-year-old was replaced by Folashade Ijamilusi
Super Falcons: PSG confirm Ajibade will undergo surgery after injury

target=_blank>UCL: Enzo Maresca reveals Guardiola’s private verdict after PSG beat Man City

Manchester City manager, Enzo Maresca, has revealed the club’s former coach, Pep Guardiola’s private verdict after Paris Saint-Germain defeated the Cityzens in the Champions League in mid-week. Guardiola was at the Etihad Stadium as PSG defeated Man City 4-2 in the Champions League. Speaking to the media, Maresca said Guardiola was very positive about the
UCL: Enzo Maresca reveals Guardiola’s private verdict after PSG beat Man City

target=_blank>Real Madrid told to sell Vinicius over an unsuccessful partnership with Mbappe

Former France international, Marcel Desailly has urged Real Madrid to sell Vinicius Jr. According to Desailly, Vinicius’ partnership with teammate, Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid has not been successful so far. Speaking on beIN Sports, the 58-year-old said, “I think Real Madrid should have let Vinicius leave. They need to look for other players. “Once
Real Madrid told to sell Vinicius over an unsuccessful partnership with Mbappe

target=_blank>Neymar hails Lamine Yamal as best in the world ahead of 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony

Santos forward, Neymar has hailed Barcelona winger, Lamine Yamal as the “best in the world” just less than 10 days before the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony. Yamal is one of the leading contenders for the 2026 Ballon d’Or award, after a brilliant campaign with club and country. The 19-year-old won the LaLiga title with Barcelona
Neymar hails Lamine Yamal as best in the world ahead of 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony

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