
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has urged that Israel be excluded from global sports competitions, comparing its actions in Gaza to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. He argued Israel should not use international platforms “to whitewash its image.” The remarks drew sharp criticism from Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, who accused Sánchez of inciting pro-Palestinian…

Chairman of Nigeria’s National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, has dismissed claims that the sports kits provided to Nigerian athletes at the Tokyo 2025 World Championships were inferior. This follows criticism from athlete Tobi Amusan, who expressed concerns about the quality and presentation of the kits, alleging poor packaging and missing items like shoes. While the…

Nigeria international Ola Aina has signed a new three-year contract with Nottingham Forest, extending his stay until June 2028. The 28-year-old full-back, who joined Forest in July 2023 from Torino, made 37 appearances in the 2024–25 season, contributing to the club’s seventh-place league finish and FA Cup semi-finals run. The extension follows an earlier one-year…