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Jesus Navas, Sevilla Icon Set To Bid Farewell At Season’s End

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1 year ago

May 16, 2024

Sevilla FC announced on Thursday that their revered captain and veteran player, Jesus Navas, will be departing the club after the current season.

The 38-year-old full-back, boasting a remarkable career spanning 17 seasons with the La Liga side, will be concluding his illustrious journey with the team where it all began.

Navas, who has accumulated an impressive 688 appearances across all competitions for Sevilla, achieved a milestone by reaching his 500th La Liga appearance for the Andalucian side this week.

Throughout his tenure, Navas showcased his versatility, transitioning from a winger to a right-back, and contributed significantly with 39 goals and 119 assists for Sevilla.

His remarkable career has been adorned with eight trophies, including four Europa League titles, two Copa del Rey triumphs, the European Super Cup, and the Spanish Super Cup.

Despite a brief stint with Manchester City between 2013 and 2017, where he clinched the Premier League and two League Cups, Navas’s heart remained with Sevilla, as he returned to the club where he left an indelible mark.

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Serie A: Atalanta coach Juric confirms Lookman available to face Torino

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1 day ago

September 20, 2025

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Atalanta head coach Ivan Juric has confirmed Ademola Lookman is available for Sunday’s Serie A clash with Torino.

Juric however said the Nigeria international is not in his best physical condition.

Lookman trained with his Atalanta teammates for the first time on Thursday, since pushing to join Inter Milan during the transfer window.

The 27-year-old is yet to feature for the Bergamo club this season.

The winger however made two appearances for Nigeria two weeks ago.

Juric disclosed that Lookman was warmly received on his return to the squad.

“He’s spoken with me, the team and my staff. He was well received and from tomorrow, he will begin to be available to us,” Juric told a pre-match press conference on Saturday.

“He’s not in the best condition given that he’s been training alone up until now. He did very well in training (on Friday).”

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UCL: What Alonso said about Mourinho ahead of Benfica vs Real Madrid clash

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1 day ago

September 20, 2025

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Real Madrid manager, Xabi Alonso has insisted that it will be “special” for new Benfica manager, Jose Mourinho when both teams clash in the UEFA Champions League in the coming months.

Mourinho was recently appointed as Benfica’s new manager after he was sacked by Fenerbahce.

However, the 62-year-old is now set to face his former club, Real Madrid, in the league phase of the Champions League on January 28, 2026.

Speaking at his pre-match press conference ahead of Real Madrid’s LaLiga clash with Espanyol on Saturday, Alonso said of Mourinho (via Madrid Xtra on X): “Playing against Mourinho? I had the chance to face him when he was at Roma and I was at Leverkusen.

“It will be special for him. It was three very intense years, very important. He has a huge affection for this club.”

Mourinho has faced Alonso in the Europa League in the past during his time at AS Roma.

The Portuguese led Roma to beat Bayer Leverkusen under the guidance of Alonso in the past.

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2026 WCQ: South Africa confirm they are under FIFA investigation as Benin, Nigeria wait

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2 days ago

September 19, 2025

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Lydia Monyepao, the Chief Executive Officer of the South African Football Association, SAFA, has confirmed they have received communication from FIFA over an investigation into the Teboho Mokoena suspension saga.

The world football governing body has written to Bafana Bafana, demanding an explanation as to how Mokoena played against Lesotho in March this year.

The midfielder was ineligible to feature in the 2026 World Cup qualifier having picked up two yellow cards.

FIFA’s investigation could now overturn South Africa’s 2-0 win to a 3-0 defeat.

“We have received communication from FIFA about the investigation they have launched in terms of the Lesotho match that Teboho Mokoena was fielded, we received it yesterday,” Monyepao said via Idiski Times.

“So we’re preparing our response to the FIFA Disciplinary Committee which is ultimately required of us as an association…”

With two games left to play, Nigeria occupy third spot in Group C with 11 points, trailing South Africa, who have 17 points, and Benin Republic on 14 points.

Both Benin and Nigeria will be eagerly awaiting FIFA’s verdict on the matter.