Nigeria's silver medal-winning team at the Africa Cup of Nations have been rewarded with national honours and gifts by the country's president Bola Tinubu, prompting vice captain William Troost-Ekong to promise that the team will try to deliver the title at the next edition.

Jean-Louis Gasset has been confirmed as the next manager of Olympique de Marseille ahead of the club’s Europa League second leg against Shakhtar Donetsk.

Gasset replaces Gennaro Gattuso following the club’s loss in confidence in the ability of the Italian manager to secure their goals for the end of the season: progression in the Europa League and finishing within a European position.

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has agreed a contract extension through to the World Cup in 2026.
The previous deal for De la Fuente, 62, had been due to expire this summer — but this extension ensures he will continue coaching the men's national team beyond this summer's European Championship and through to the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Former Man City goalkeeper Joe Hart has announced that he will be retiring from football at the end of the season.

Celtic goalkeeper Joe Hart is to retire at the end of the season.

The former England and Manchester City player will be 37 when his three-year contract expires in the summer.

Hart made his first-team debut for Shrewsbury in April 2004 and won 75 caps for England.

Barcelona suffered a costly evening against Athletic Bilbao as they failed to make ground on leaders Real Madrid after a goalless draw that saw Frenkie de Jong and Pedri pick up injuries.