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‘Cheating just to win’ - Iwobi on why Osimhen is world-class

Alex Iwobi has explained what makes Nigeria international team-mate Victor Osimhen special, with the Galatasaray striker so determined to be a world-class operator that he is “cheating just to win” in training. Speaking on the Beast Mode On Podcast, Fulham playmaker Iwobi has also revealed what it is like having legendary ex-Paris Saint-Germain, Bolton and Super Eagles star Jay-Jay Okocha as an uncle.

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🎥 | Iwobi on leaving Arsenal, facing Messi & more

Abebayo Akinfenwa is joined by Alex Iwobi on the Beast Mode On Podcast as the Fulham winger discusses his journey from the Arsenal academy to becoming a regular in the Premier League and making his mark on the international stage with Nigeria. The 29-year-old also talks about his duels with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as well as a host of other compelling topics.

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Egypt and Iran reveal alternative World Cup participation plan With the final whistle on their group stage fortunes blowing, both Egypt and Iran have unveiled a contingency bluepri

Doubts surround the Iranian national team ahead of the World Cup. As the final whistle approaches for football’s showpiece event, observers in Tehran and beyond sense a palpable unease about the team’s readiness. Concerns range from the squad’s defensive fragility to the lingering effects of domestic political pressures that have shadowed its preparations. Analysts point out that the side has struggled to find consistency in high-profile friendlies, and the coaching staff’s public silence only amplifies the uncertainty. Fans, who have seen their team qualify for a record sixth consecutive tournament, now wonder whether the squad can silence the sceptics when the first match kicks off.

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Biggest stars who failed to qualify for World Cup 2026

We are now just over two months out from the 2026 World Cup finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with all 48 teams now locked in following the culmination of the various play-offs during the March international break. All of the pre-tournament favourites made it safely through qualifying, including Spain, Brazil, England, France and defending champions Argentina.

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Mane, Salah & AFCON's biggest winners and losers

There are only three certainties in life: death, taxes and a dramatic Africa Cup of Nations. However, even by the tournament's extraordinary standards, the final of the 2025 edition was like nothing we've ever seen before - albeit not in a good way. In the 93rd minute of a tense but largely uneventful encounter in Rabat, Senegal had a goal from Ismaila Sarr very harshly disallowed for a perceived foul by Abdoulaye Seck on Achraf Hakimi beforehand. Just moments later, Morocco were awarded a penalty after an invention by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), who had spotted a minor tug on Brahim Diaz's shirt by El Hadji Malick Diouf.

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How Burna Boy is spotlighting African culture ahead of AFCON final

Nigerian singer-songwriter Burna Boy is shouldering the responsibility of championing African culture and heritage by launching a landmark new campaign ahead of Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco. The initiative comprises music, fashion, sport, film and storytelling, aiming to assert ownership of African narratives. To mark the occasion, Burna Boy has dropped a new music video featuring a host of influential figures from the football world.

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Liverpool star Mohamed Salah misses penalty in AFCON shootout

There was heartache for Mohamed Salah who missed his shootout penalty as Egypt finished fourth at the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday. The Egyptian icon’s spot kick was saved after his side drew 0-0 draw in the third-place play-off against Nigeria, which the Super Eagles won 4-2 on penalties. Salah was one of two Egyptian players to miss his penalty - alongside Omar Marmoush.

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Will self-destructive Osimhen ever achieve full potential?

Back in the summer of 2023, Victor Osimhen was the most in-demand striker in world football. He'd just spearheaded Napoli's run to their first Scudetto in 33 years, netting 26 goals in 32 games to become the first African player ever to finish as Serie A top scorer, and had pretty much every elite club in Europe knocking on his door. For a 24-year-old with talent and drive, it seemed like the start of something truly special.

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Mikel exclusive: BlueCo must 'take responsibility' at Chelsea

You will struggle to come across anyone in football more obsessed with Chelsea than their former midfielder and cult hero, John Obi Mikel. The Nigerian played 372 times for the club over an 11-year stint, helping them win 10 trophies, including their first ever Champions League in 2012. Though he retired in 2022, Mikel is still a prominent voice in the Chelsea sphere, regularly discussing their exploits on 'The Obi One Podcast'. Mikel sat down with GOAL to chat about the modern-day Blues, how they compare to his generation, new head coach Liam Rosenior, the club's BlueCo owners, his failed move to Manchester United and his recent transfer to Google Pixel.

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Investigation launched into 'unacceptable behaviour' in AFCON quarter-finals

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has formally opened disciplinary proceedings following a series of ugly incidents that marred the quarter-final stages of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Officials have confirmed that investigations are underway regarding "unacceptable behaviour" from players and staff during the high-profile clashes involving the hosts, Cameroon, Algeria and Nigeria.

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📽️ | Zidane's son at centre of wild AFCON brawl

Zinedine Zidane's son Luca was involved in a brawl at full-time after his Algeria side were defeated in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals on Saturday. The 27-year-old Granada goalkeeper clashed with Nigeria ace Fisayo Dele-Bashiru following a 2-0 victory for the Super Eagles, who will meet hosts Morocco in the last four. But the incident after the full-time whistle saw a sour end to proceedings as Zidane's side were eliminated.

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Der Football Club Internazionale Milano, besser bekannt als Inter, wurde im Jahr 1908 von einer Gruppe unzufriedener, international orientierter Mitglieder des damaligen Milan Cricket and Football Club (heute AC Milan) ins Leben gerufen.

Seit Mai 2024 gehört der Verein der amerikanischen Investmentgesellschaft Oaktree Capital Management.

Inter bestreitet seine Heimspiele im traditionsreichen Giuseppe‑Meazza-Stadion, das auch unter dem Namen San Siro bekannt ist. Das Stadion teilt man sich mit dem Stadtrivalen AC Milan: Während Milan überwiegend den Namen San Siro nutzt, bevorzugt Inter die offizielle Bezeichnung Giuseppe Meazza zu Ehren der Vereinslegende.

Das Giuseppe-Meazza-Stadion bietet Platz für beeindruckende 75.817 Zuschauer und zählt damit zu den größten Spielstätten Europas.

Mit insgesamt 44 Titeln gehört Inter Mailand zu den erfolgreichsten Klubs sowohl in Italien als auch in Europa. Besonders herausragend sind die drei Champions-League‑Triumphe aus den Jahren 1964, 1965 und 2010.

Seit seiner Gründung hat Inter Mailand beeindruckende 20 Scudettos gewonnen. Damit belegt man in der Rangliste den zweiten Platz hinter Juventus Turin, dem Rekordhalter mit 36 Titeln.

Der Argentinier Javier Zanetti ist mit 858 Pflichtspielen Inters Rekordspieler. Der ehemalige langjährige Kapitän erzielte dabei 21 Tore und lieferte 37 Assists.

Giuseppe Meazza erzielte 284 Treffer und hält damit den Rekord für die meisten Tore in der Vereinsgeschichte von Inter Mailand

Die Geschichte von Inter Mailand ist geprägt von zahlreichen herausragenden Spielern. Zu den Ikonen des Klubs zählen unter anderem Giuseppe Meazza, Sandro Mazzola, Javier Zanetti, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Wesley Sneijder und Samuel Eto'o.

Auch bei den Trainern ist die Geschichte von Inter Mailand reich an Legenden, darunter Helenio Herrera, Giovanni Trapattoni und Jose Mourinho.

Inter Mailand wird wegen seiner schwarz-blauen Vereinsfarben als Nerazzurri bezeichnet. Der Klub trägt zudem den ehrwürdigen Spitznamen La Beneamata ("die Geliebte") und wird gelegentlich auch I Nerazzurri del Biscione genannt - eine Anspielung auf die markante Schlange im Vereinswappen, das traditionelle Symbol Mailands.