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February 25, 2026

Racism in Football: History of villains, victims amid Prestianni-Vinicius probe

Ahead of the game at the Bernabéu today, UEFA suspended Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni for alleged racial abuse. Here’s a history of villains and victims of racism in football.

Vinicius and Prestianni
February 25, 2026

AFCON 2025 Final: Senegal condemns Morocco’s imprisonment of 18 fans for hooliganism

“We express our profound dismay and distress following the verdict. This incomprehensibly harsh decision has provoked widespread outrage,” Mr Cisse said.

Chaos at AFCON final
February 25, 2026

Bodo/Glimt knock Inter out of Champions League; Newcastle, Leverkusen book last 16

Bodo/Glimt have defeated Manchester City, Atletico Madrid and now Inter twice in the competition this season.

Bodo/Glimt
February 24, 2026

UCL: Atletico Madrid knock out Club Brugge 4-1 as Sorloth nets hat-trick

This win marked Atletico’s first victory in their last three European matches.

UCL: Atletico Madrid knock out Club Brugge 4-1 as Sorloth nets hat-trick
February 24, 2026

Loyalty, welfare vital to Nigeria’s Olympic revival, says Onyali-Omagbemi

Ms Onyali-Omagbemi acknowledged longstanding welfare concerns, noting that inadequate support often fuels athletes’ decisions to change allegiance.

Mary Onyali
February 24, 2026

Manchester United beat Everton 1-0, climb to fourth place

Michael Carrick and Manchester United continue their unbeaten run, beating Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium for the first time.

Man U playing Everton
February 23, 2026

UEFA provisionally suspends Gianluca Prestianni over alleged racial abuse of Vinicius

Prestianni is currently in the news after Vinicius accused him of using racial slurs against him during the match against Benfica.

Vinicius facing Benfica player
February 22, 2026

Results of NPFL Matchday 27

Kano Pillars FC 3-0 El-Kanemi Warriors FC.

Nigeria Premier Football League logo
February 22, 2026

Navy seeks govt partnership to sustain command’s golf tournament

Mr Odey urged participants to promote the state as an investment.

Annual Eastern Naval Command (ENC) Golf Tournament
February 22, 2026

Super Eagles forward Arokodare suffers racial abuse following Wolves defeat

The club said, “No player should be subjected to such hatred simply for doing their job.”

Super Eagles forward Tolu Arokodare