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Sports News Today Headlines Thursday 29th October 2026

Sports News Today Headlines Thursday 29th October 2026

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target=_blank>Alleged assault: Ivan Toney to stand trial in June 2028

The 30-year-old, who plays for Saudi club Al-Ahli, is accused of headbutting and punching Saber Da Silva at a club in the Soho area of central London last December.
The post Alleged assault: Ivan Toney to stand trial in June 2028 appeared first on Vanguard News.

target=_blank>EPL: Man City braced for another tough test in Brighton repeat

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has warned his side to expect no let-up from Brighton this weekend when the teams meet again just days after a dramatic cup tie.
The post EPL: Man City braced for another tough test in Brighton repeat appeared first on Vanguard News.

target=_blank>NFF warned me against inviting Mikel, Enyeama, Emenike — Oliseh

“I regret not having listened to the NFF. Because when I took over the job, the first thing NFF told me was to stop inviting three of them (Mikel, Enyeama and Emenike) because they were chaotic to the NFF,” he said.
The post NFF warned me against inviting Mikel, Enyeama, Emenike — Oliseh appeared first on Vanguard News.

target=_blank>Mbappe, Real Madrid and La Liga face long road to redemption in China

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid and La Liga have apologised for the superstar striker’s comments about Mao Zedong, but the damage to their reputation in China won’t be easily or quickly repaired, experts say.
The post Mbappe, Real Madrid and La Liga face long road to redemption in China appeared first on Vanguard News.

target=_blank>Football fan jailed for threats over Di Maria return to Argentina

Di Maria was playing for Benfica at the time, in March 2024, but was considering a return to his boyhood club Rosario Central, a move he eventually completed in 2025.
The post Football fan jailed for threats over Di Maria return to Argentina appeared first on Vanguard News.

target=_blank>Liverpool beat Chelsea in League Cup shoot-out, Man City survive scare

Liverpool beat Chelsea in a dramatic penalty shoot-out to reach the League Cup quarter-finals, while holders Manchester City survived a scare against Brighton on Wednesday.
The post Liverpool beat Chelsea in League Cup shoot-out, Man City survive scare appeared first on Vanguard News.

target=_blank>Ballon d’Or winner Kane watches as Bayern cruise into German Cup last 16

Newly-crowned Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane was left on the bench as Bayern Munich sailed to a 6-1 win over second-tier Magdeburg in the German Cup last 32 on Wednesday.
The post Ballon d’Or winner Kane watches as Bayern cruise into German Cup last 16 appeared first on Vanguard News.

target=_blank>Inter leave it late again in Serie A as Bologna sink AC Milan

Inter Milan returned to the Serie A summit with a nervy 2-0 win at bottom side Venezia on Wednesday, while a Samuel Mbangula hat-trick sealed a 4-2 win for Bologna at San Siro to inflict a first league defeat of the season on AC Milan.
The post Inter leave it late again in Serie A as Bologna sink AC Milan appeared first on Vanguard News.

target=_blank>Full list: Ballon d’Or of All Time as Ronaldo emerges winner

Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2008 Ballon d’Or-winning campaign has been voted the best in the history of the prestigious individual football award in a public poll organised to celebrate its 70th anniversary.
The post Full list: Ballon d’Or of All Time as Ronaldo emerges winner appeared first on Vanguard News.

target=_blank>Ronaldo’s 2008 Ballon d’Or named best of all time in fan vote

Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2008 Ballon d’Or-winning campaign has been voted the best in the history of the prestigious individual football award in a public poll organised to celebrate its 70th anniversary.
The post Ronaldo’s 2008 Ballon d’Or named best of all time in fan vote appeared first on Vanguard News.

target=_blank>NPFL: Liberia hand maiden call-up to Niger Tornadoes goalkeeper Julu

Liberia has handed an invitation to Niger Tornadoes goalkeeper Derrick Daddy Julu for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Cape Verde. It’s the first time Julu has been invited to the Liberia national team. The shot stopper has kept three clean sheets in four appearances for Niger Tornadoes this month. The
NPFL: Liberia hand maiden call-up to Niger Tornadoes goalkeeper Julu

target=_blank>NPFL: Rangers unveil Player of the Month nominees for October

Rangers have unveiled eight nominees for the club’s Player of the Month award for October, DAILY POST reports. The nominees are Folarin Temitope, Godwin Obaje, Kenneth Igboke, James Emo, Ifeanyi Okechukwu, Iwundu Chidozie, Chidiebere Nwobodo and Abuchi Okeke. The Flying Antelopes fans will decide the winner of the individual award. Rangers are determined to boost
NPFL: Rangers unveil Player of the Month nominees for October

target=_blank>I can’t have beef with someone I don’t know – Oliseh on Osimhen

Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has dismissed suggestions that he dislikes Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, insisting that he has always supported the Nigerian international. Oliseh said his comments about the quality of the Turkish Super Lig were not intended to undermine Osimhen, explaining that some people had misinterpreted his position. The former Nigeria captain
I can’t have beef with someone I don’t know – Oliseh on Osimhen

target=_blank>Serie A: Zaniolo lauds Okoye’s impressive performance against Parma

Udinese forward, Nicolò Zaniolo has heaped plaudits on Maduka Okoye after the goalkeeper played a key role in the club’s 0-0 draw at Parma. The Zebras halted their six-game losing streak with an impressive performance at the Stadio Ennio Tardini on Wednesday night. Okoye played a crucial role for Udinese in the game, saving Adrian
Serie A: Zaniolo lauds Okoye’s impressive performance against Parma

target=_blank>FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Four countries qualify for quarter-final stage

Four countries have qualified for the quarter-final stage of the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. They are Ghana, Venezuela, Brazil and North Korea. This follows the conclusion of Wednesday’s Round of 16 fixtures where Ghana defeated Argentina via penalty shoot-out following a 1-1 draw. Venezuela also won 1-0 against Germany, while North
FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Four countries qualify for quarter-final stage

target=_blank>Carabao Cup is least important competition – Alonso reveals trophy Chelsea want

Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso has claimed that the Carabao Cup is the “least important” competition for the club this season. Alonso was speaking on Wednesday night after the Blues were dumped out in the fourth round at Liverpool. Morgan Rogers had opened the scoring from the spot at Anfield, but the hosts equalized with their
Carabao Cup is least important competition – Alonso reveals trophy Chelsea want

target=_blank>EPL: Man Utd suffer major injury setback ahead of Chelsea clash

Manchester United will be without striker Benjamin Sesko until the New Year. Sesko is expected to be out until at least January with a shin injury. The 23-year-old has not played for the Red Devils since their defeat by Brighton in the Carabao Cup on September 16. The Slovenian was substituted during that game in
EPL: Man Utd suffer major injury setback ahead of Chelsea clash

target=_blank>Carabao Cup 2026/2027: Quarter-final fixtures confirmed Full list

The draw for the quarter-final of this season’s Carabao Cup was conducted on Wednesday night. This followed the conclusion of the fourth round ties. Fleetwood Town who eliminated Arsenal will take on either Everton or Newcastle. Holders Manchester City host Bradford and there will be an all-Premier League tie between Liverpool and Bournemouth. Carabao Cup
Carabao Cup 2026/2027: Quarter-final fixtures confirmed Full list

target=_blank>Serie A: Okoye speaks after crucial penalty save against Parma

Maduka Okoye has reflected on his crucial penalty save in Udinese’s away draw against Parma, DAILY POST reports. The Zebras had lost their six previous league games before the visit to Parma but halted the run with an encouraging performance. Kosta Runjaic’s side had by far the most chances to win in the relegation dogfight.
Serie A: Okoye speaks after crucial penalty save against Parma

target=_blank>I ‘go’ buy CD – Sunday Oliseh recounts how he met his Moroccan wife

Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh, has recounted how he met his Moroccan wife and the first thing he said to her. Oliseh is married to Hafida Oliseh, a Moroccan woman, and they have been together since 1994. The couple has two children, Denzel and Shanice. Speaking in a recent interview with The Play Zone,
I ‘go’ buy CD – Sunday Oliseh recounts how he met his Moroccan wife

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