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Morocco’s remarkable campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has delivered more than sporting success with the North African nation now guaranteed at least $31.5 million in prize money after reaching the tournament’s quarterfinals. The financial reward follows Morocco’s impressive progression through the knockout stage, making the Atlas Lions one of the tournament’s standout performers while significantly boosting earnings for the country’s football federation. The guaranteed payout reflects FIFA’s prize structure for the expanded 2026 World Cup, where financial rewards increase with every stage reached. By advancing to the last eight, Morocco has secured a minimum prize of $31.5 million,…

Disgraced former FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Monday he questioned the football governing body’s decision to suspend US striker Folarin Balogun’s red card ban. Sources told AFP US President Donald Trump had called FIFA’s current chief Gianni Infantino to ask FIFA to review Balogun’s automatic one-game suspension. The 25-year-old is now free to face Belgium in the last 16 of the World Cup later on Monday, with his ban suspended for a year with no explanation given from FIFA for the move. “Red cards are not overturned by political phone calls,” scandal-hit Blatter said on X. “They are overturned…

Brazilian legend, Ronaldo Nazario, has blamed head coach Carlo Ancelotti following the country’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament. Brazil was eliminated by Norway in the Round of 16 on Sunday following Erling Haaland’s brace. However, Ronaldo was not pleased with Ancelotti’s decision during the 2-1 defeat as he insisted that the former Real Madrid manager made too many mistakes.DPRead this in the Daily Post appFaster, cleaner, breaking-news alerts.Get the app “I think this elimination started with decisions made on the coaching bench,” Ronaldo said as quoted by Dario AS. “Ancelotti is one of the best coaches in football history,…

News » Premier League news » Chelsea newsJuly 5, 2026 21:42 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Chelsea summer 2026 transfer targets Chelsea set Disasi price Chelsea have set an asking price of £20 million for defender Axel Disasi, who is deemed surplus to requirements. The Frenchman has been out of favour with the Blues for some time, and he is expected to head for the exit door this summer.Chelsea have yet to receive any lucrative offers, but they are willing to sanction his sale for around £20 million.Disasi spent the back end of last season on loan with West Ham United. The centre-back was brilliant…

Following the shaky ceasefire in the US and Israeli war with Iran, commercial shipping through the strait quickly began to rebound in mid-June, but has slowed in recent days as Washington and Tehran have exchanged strikes in the region.Iran has reportedly rejected an effort by France and Oman to remove mines from the strait and safeguard international trade as well as a suggestion by the UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) to open a new shipping lane off the coast of Oman.While the report from the UN Trade and Development agency (UNCTAD) expects oil shipments to recover, it warns that freight…

Back in February, Uber announced ambitious plans to launch in seven new European markets in 2026 — but now the Financial Times reports that five of those launches are on hold. Country launches that have been paused include Austria, Norway, and Greece. Uber seemed to confirm the decision to the FT, saying that recent launches in Finland and Denmark had been a “huge success,” so now it wants to “focus on continuing the momentum” in existing markets. Another likely factor in the decision: Uber’s continuing efforts to acquire Delivery Hero, a European company that rejected Uber’s 10 billion euro takeover…

Primate Ayodele has unveiled prophecy book and released predictions on Tinubu, 2027 elections and global security.NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has unveiled the 32nd edition of his annual prophecy book, Warnings To The Nations, containing predictions and warnings for Nigeria and countries across the world.The 405-page publication was presented during a world press conference held on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the church’s headquarters in Lagos. According to Ayodele, the annual publication contains prophetic messages directed at presidents, governors, lawmakers, political leaders, corporate organisations and individuals across different sectors.Among the major predictions…

Investor appetite for African startups remained strong in the first half of 2026 with companies across the continent raising more than $1.5 billion despite persistent uncertainty in global venture capital markets. The funding performance reflects growing confidence in African entrepreneurs building scalable businesses across sectors such as financial technology, logistics, healthcare, clean energy and enterprise software. While venture capital activity has slowed in several developed markets due to higher interest rates and economic uncertainty, investors continue to identify Africa as a region offering long-term growth opportunities. Market participants say the latest funding trend demonstrates a shift in investment strategy rather…

Markets do not require perfect governments; they require credible institutions. The Presidency’s handling of allegations surrounding a so-called “ghost agency” – the Presidential Economic Advisory Council – and its self-styled Director-General, Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, now risks undermining that credibility. The matter is further complicated by the reported involvement of President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, a former Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives. Left unaddressed, the controversy risks becoming less about the substance of the allegations and more about a deeper governance problem: the erosion of institutional trust. This issue risks creating a governance problem larger than…

The Bauchi State Police Command has recovered a stolen Opel Vectra vehicle and arrested three suspects in connection with an alleged vehicle theft operation spanning Bauchi and Gombe states. Police spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, said the breakthrough followed a distress call received on June 29, 2026, from a good Samaritan who reported that unidentified persons had stolen a green Opel Vectra with registration number AH 232 AKK, belonging to Mr Muazu, a resident of Katsinawa Village along Jos Road in Bauchi. According to the statement, officers attached to the ‘E’ Division immediately launched an operation and intercepted the vehicle at…