Serena Williams banned from wearing 'Black Panther' catsuit at future French Opens, says tournament chief

 Serena Williams has been banned from wearing her “Wakanda-inspired catsuit” – a reference to the Marvel Comics film Black Panther – at future French Open tournaments.
Williams caught the eye at Roland Garros earlier this year after donning a black bodysuit for her return to grand slam action.

World Cup 2018 fixtures: full schedule, results and match dates

All times BST. Local times are BST +2 apart from games played in Kaliningrad (+1), Samara (+3) and Ekaterinburg (+4).

Group stages
Thursday 14 June
Russia 5 Saudi Arabia 0 - Cheryshev's double hands hosts a perfect start

Super Eagles’ Traditional Attire Rated As The Best In Russia.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been rated as “team with the best travelling uniform” in Russia by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), few days to the commencement of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The rating comes days after a world fashion magazine GQ rated Nigerian Super Eagles jersey as the best for the 2018 World Cup.

Fans SHOCKED after Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane’s announce resignation

MAURICIO POCHETTINO sent Tottenham fans into a frenzy yesterday by insisting “you have to listen” when Real Madrid come calling.

CHELSEA GIVEN THE CHANCE TO SIGN 39-GOAL WORLD CLASS STRIKER FOR FREE

This might sound crazy, but Chelsea ought to be exploring the possibility of signing former Manchester City and Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli in the summer.

Our recent track-record with signing strikers has not been good. The likes of Alexandre Pato and Radamel Falcao were obviously poor acquisitions, 

20-Year-Old Talented Nigerian Player Signs For New Premier League Club. Photo

West Ham have landed 20-year-old Nigerian forward Oladapo Afolayan from Solihull Moors. The player agreed a three-and-a-half-year contract.

“It’s a dream come true,” Afolayan told West Ham’s website. “I’ve worked hard to get here and I’m grateful for the opportunity. “I started out with Chelsea and was there until I was 15, then my family moved to Canada and I was part of the academy at Toronto FC.

See Photos As Argentina Coach Dragged Out In Public After Insulting A Police Officer

Argentina manager Jorge Sampaoli had to be dragged away by friends as he turned on police at a traffic stop. According to reports, the coach insulted one of the officers after the vehicle he was in was pulled over as he returned from his daughter Sabrina’s wedding.

Local reports said he lost his temper after being told some of the eight people in the Ford Focus had to get out because it was too full.

Full List: Salah, Mane and Aubameyang make shortlst of CAF African Player of the Year award

The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has announced its final shortlists for its 2018 awards. Liverpool duo of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane are joined by Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on the three-man list.

Egypt's Salah has already won the 2017 BBC African Footballer of the Year award, while Gabon's Aubameyang won the Caf award in 2015. Senegal's Mane has been included in the Caf Team of the Year for 2015 and 2016.

Brazilian Football Star Kaka Announces His Retirement

Former Brazilian World Cup champion Kaka announced his retirement as a player on Sunday (Dec 17), suggesting that a management career at his old club AC Milan could be on the cards.

"I am preparing to continue in football and to have a different role, but I will no longer be a professional player, an athlete," the 2007 Ballon d'Or winner told Globo television.

Thierry Henry Reveals The Nigerian Player Who Thought Him How To Dribble

Former Arsenal Football legend, Thierry Henry arrived Nigeria yesterday, on his arrival, he revealed how former Super Eagles star, Nwankwo Kanu thought him dribbling. According to him, they were (both of them) one time teammate at Arsenal FC, he described Kanu as the most technically gifted African player he ever played with.

Henry revealed this as he was unveil as Guinness Nigeria PLC ambassador for the ‘Made of Black’ campaign which took place at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Sunday.

The France legend and his Nigerian counterpart, Kanu joined Arsenal in 1999 and spent five years as teammates, winning two Premier League titles (2002 and 2004) and two FA Cups (2002 and 2003) together.

Henry said, “First of all, let me say Lauren (Etame Mayer, former Cameroon international) was very good and I love Lauren to bits. But if you go down to technique, I have to give it to Kanu.

“It’s just the truth. Kanu was an underrated player, so humble, nice guy, everything about him was positive.

“We all know that famous turn (Kanu’s dribbling style) that he had, even watching him on television, I was learning (Kanu’s dribbling style). He was always good and a good guy too. “Like I said, if we go down to technique, Kanu was very good. Kolo Toure was very tough, Lauren had good technique too until he was moved to right-back.”
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'This sport is tougher than I thought! Bloody hell!' - British boxer who defeated his opponent says as he shows off his horrific injuries (Photos)

The 21-year-old boxer, who is the son of former middleweight and super middleweight world champion boxer Nigel Benn, suffered a difficult fight last night. He got knocked down twice to the canvas in the opening round of the fight, but recovered to emerge victorious at the York Hall.

British boxer, Conor Benn, has shown the horrific facial injuries he suffered after beating his French opponent Cedrick Paynaud on Wednesday night.

PHOTOS: Olympic champion Usain Bolt and his beautiful girlfriend Kasi Bennett are in vacation in Thailand as he enjoying his retirement

Olympic champion and former sprinter, Usain Bolt, who has been enjoying his retirement, is currently on vacation in Thailand with his stunning model girlfriend, Kasi Bennett.

The pair have been updating fans with their romantic gateway by sharing photos of them chilling and enjoying boat ride together on a Thailand beach.

I am hoping that Super Eagle makes it to final in Moscow on 15th July, to play against Russia - Russian Ambassador

The Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Nigeria, His Excellency Nikolay Udovichenko says he is looking forward to Nigeria and Russia clashing in the final of the 2018 FIFA World Cup at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Sunday, 15th July 2018.

FIFA Sanctions Nigeria For Use Of Ineligible Player Against Algeria

World football –ruling body, FIFA, has rejected Nigeria’s defence on the use of an ineligible player during the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Algeria in Constantine on Friday, 10th November 2017, thus awarding the match to Algeria.

However, the sanction does not in any way hurt Nigeria’s qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals, as the Super Eagles had picked the ticket from Group B ahead of the clash in Constantine.

Real Madrid ‘agree deal’ to sign Neymar from PSG

Real Madrid have agreed a deal to sign Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain as soon as 2019.

Neymar only left Barcelona for the Ligue 1 champions last summer, for a world-record fee of £200million.

Real Madrid have agreed a deal to sign Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain as soon as 2019.

Neymar only left Barcelona for the Ligue 1 champions last summer, for a world-record fee of £200million.

But according to reports in Spain, the Brazil superstar has already come to an agreement with Real.

BBC named Egyptian Mohamed Salah African Footballer of the Year 2017

Egyptian footballer, Mohamed Salah has been voted BBC African Footballer of the Year for 2017.

Following a record number of votes, the Liverpool star won ahead of Gabon's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Guinean Naby Keita, Sadio Mane of Senegal and Nigeria's Victor Moses.

The 25-year-old told BBC Sport, "I am very happy to win this award. It's always a special feeling when you win something. I feel like I had a great year, so I'm very happy. I would also like to win it next year!".

Jose Mourinho ‘Hit On The Head With Water And Milk’ After Manchester United Defeat

Jose Mourinho was involved in a dressing-room clash with Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson after Manchester United’s derby defeat. The United boss is said to have had milk and water thrown at him as tempers flared following his side’s 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford, but this claim is refuted by City chiefs.

“I Have Found Love”; Cristiano Ronaldo’s Girlfriend Says After Birth Of First Child Together

Georgina Rodriguez, the girlfriend of football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has said they have become closer as a couple since welcoming their first child together. The model also told of her pride in her famous partner, with whom she said she has a “beautiful relationship”.

Rodriguez introduced her newborn daughter Alana Martina, who was born on November 12 in Madrid, in Hello! magazine and said: “It has definitely brought us closer. We’re happier together than ever.”

"I Am willing to win more" – Cristiano Ronaldo says after winning his fifth Ballon d’Or to equal Lionel Messi’s record

Madrid Star, Cristiano Ronaldo, who won his fifth Ballon d’Or ahead of Barcelona’s Lionel Messi and PSG’s Neymar at the Eiffel Tower in France, says he’s still willing to win more Ballon d’Or awards.

After being presented with the 2017 Ballon d’Or at the glitzy ceremony on Thursday, Ronaldo vowed to ‘let the fight continue’ between himself and Messi as they battle for future Ballon d’Ors.

See As Fans Trolls Lionel Messi After Critiano Ronaldo Wins 5th Ballon D’Or

Madrid Star, Cristiano Ronaldo, who won his fifth Ballon d’Or ahead of Barcelona’s Lionel Messi and PSG’s Neymar at the Eiffel Tower in France, says he’s still willing to win more Ballon d’Or awards.

After being presented with the 2017 Ballon d’Or at the glitzy ceremony on Thursday, Ronaldo vowed to ‘let the fight continue’ between himself and Messi as they battle for future Ballon d’Ors.