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		<title>Ballon d’Or: Ronaldo, Messi, Maldini Lead All Time Nominations</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:39:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[France Football, organisers of the Ballon d’Or award, has revealed the three players with the highest number of nominations in the history of the prestigious individual honour. The list was published on the organisation’s social media platforms on Wednesday as part of activities leading to the announcement of nominees for this year’s award. Portugal captain [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>It would be ‘terrible mistake’ to replace embattled Infantino – Trump</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:29:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump said on Monday it would be “a terrible mistake” to replace Gianni Infantino, the embattled FIFA president who tried, and failed, to sell off part of the World Cup to private investors. Infantino came under renewed fire in an open letter signed by three confederations — Europe’s UEFA, North and Central [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opta Supercomputer Predicts Barcelona to Retain LaLiga Title</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:42:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Opta’s supercomputer has predicted Barcelona to successfully defend their LaLiga title during the 2026/27 season. The new LaLiga campaign is scheduled to begin on Saturday, August 15, 2026, with Deportivo Alaves hosting Getafe CF in the opening fixture at 7:30 pm local time. According to the supercomputer’s projections, Barcelona are the favourites to win the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Terry Reveals How Mourinho Obtained Bolton Training Footage</title>
		<link>https://puoreports.ng/2026/08/10/terry-reveals-how-mourinho-obtained-bolton-training-footage/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:27:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Chelsea legend John Terry has revealed how former manager Jose Mourinho once obtained footage of Bolton’s training session to gain a tactical advantage over the Premier League side. Terry said the incident happened in 2005 when Mourinho was managing Chelsea and Bolton were coached by Sam Allardyce. According to the former England defender, Chelsea players [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Arsenal Urged to Choose Alvarez Over Vinicius Jr</title>
		<link>https://puoreports.ng/2026/08/05/arsenal-urged-to-choose-alvarez-over-vinicius-jr/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:48:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Toby Alderweireld has advised Arsenal to prioritise a move for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez instead of Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior. Alderweireld argued that while Vinicius has the quality to succeed in England, the Brazilian would need to adjust his attitude and behaviour to cope with the demands of the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>EPL: Carragher Tips Manchester City for Premier League Glory</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:43:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has backed Manchester City to win the Premier League title this season despite the departure of long serving manager Pep Guardiola. Arsenal claimed the Premier League crown last season, finishing ahead of Manchester City and Manchester United. However, Carragher believes the Gunners will fall short in their bid to successfully defend [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Eyüpspor Complete Signing of Nigerian Striker Abdullahi</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:56:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Turkish Super Lig club Eyüpspor have completed the signing of Nigerian forward Ahmed Abdullahi on a two year contract. The former Flying Eagles striker joined the Turkish side from Premier League club Sunderland. As part of the agreement, the 22 year old signed a two year deal with an option to extend his stay by [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Wenger Distances Himself From Infantino’s FIFA World Cup Investment Plan</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:51:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has clarified that he had no involvement in FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell stakes in the FIFA World Cup tournament. Wenger stressed that his role at FIFA is focused solely on football development and does not extend to the organisation’s strategic business decisions. Speaking to the press, according [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Injury Concerns Behind Clubs’ Caution Over Osimhen Fee</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:40:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Turkish journalist Mehmet Özcan has claimed that concerns over Victor Osimhen’s availability last season are among the reasons Europe’s biggest clubs are reluctant to commit to a three digit transfer fee for the Galatasaray striker. His comments come after Galatasaray reportedly rejected a €60 million bid from Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur for the Nigeria [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Real Madrid hails FIFA’s reversal on World Cup investment plan</title>
		<link>https://puoreports.ng/2026/08/03/real-madrid-hails-fifas-reversal-on-world-cup-investment-plan/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:51:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Spanish giants Real Madrid on Sunday welcomed FIFA’s decision to scrap their controversial plan to allow private investment in the World Cup. FIFA chief Gianni Infantino was forced into a humiliating climbdown on Friday after strong backlash against the idea from European football governing body UEFA and several other confederations. “Our club believes this is [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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