Reaching the Champions League semi-finals would be worth at least €15 million for Barcelona

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 13: Hansi Flick, head coach of FC Barcelona,
 is seen during the FC Barcelona Training Session
ahead of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26
 Quarter-Final Second Leg match
against Atletico de Madrid at
Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano on
 April 13, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.
(Photo by Alberto Gardin/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
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An extra incentive for the second leg against Atlético.

FC Barcelona are playing for pride, honor, and of course, money in their meeting against Atlético Madrid. Teams reaching the UEFA Champions League semifinals will get a 15 million euro prize, plus additional gate receipts, and the chance to win more prize money in advancing.

For Barça, that could be important as they continue their financial recovery, though the team reportedly see it as a bonus, not a requirement, as the annual budget pre-supposes they reach the quarterfinals and no further. Barcelona already have earned 100.34 million from the competition already, a figure surpassed only by Bayern Munich (112.32), Arsenal (109.74), Liverpool (109.47), and Real Madrid (102.62). Atlético have earned 89.22.

Full story at Barca Blaugranes

By Luis Mazariegos 

Super Eagles, Jamaica headline Unity Cup 2026 as 4-nation tournament returns to London

Nigeria, Jamaica, Zimbabwe, and India will compete in the 2026 Unity Cup at The Valley in London.

The 2026 Unity Cup is set to deliver a vibrant mix of football and culture as Super Eagles and Jamaica headline a four-nation tournament in London.

Scheduled to take place from May 26 to 30, the competition will return to The Valley, the historic home of Charlton Athletic.

Full story at Pulse NG.

By Hassan Abdulsalam

Book Sales - Birthday Commemoration (Olagunju Success Taiwo).

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From 6th April 2026 to 30th of April 2026 (3 weeks promotion), all interested candidates can go to Google Play Books to purchase any of the author's titles for half-prices as he celebrates his 45th birthday and 10 years of his journey into book writing and self-publication.

And on Amazon - the promotion will run from 6th April to 13th April 2026 (a week promotion).

And before the 21st of April 2026, which is the birthday of the author, a planned event to mark his birthday will be announced.

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By Unicorn Media & Communications.

Age nothing but a number as Hugo Broos hails Themba Zwane's Bafana Bafana return

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says Themba Zwane naturally commands respect and is almost “un-coachable”, insisting it would be difficult to leave him out when fully fit.

Broos recently named Zwane in his final squad for the two international friendlies against Panama this month, marking the veteran midfielder’s return to the national setup after sustaining an injury late in 2024.

Zwane’s recall has drawn mixed reactions. Some believe he remains a valuable addition to Bafana due to his talent and experience, while others argue he lacks sufficient game time, as he is carefully managed at Mamelodi Sundowns.

By Mihlali Baleka

Full story at IOL

Report: Nigeria vs Iran cancelled amid ongoing war in Middle East

The Super Eagles have reportedly pulled out of the mini-tournament in which they were scheduled to play Iran in Jordan.

The Super Eagles will no longer participate in the proposed four-nation tournament involving the Iranian, Jordanian, and Costa Rican national teams, which was initially scheduled for later this month, according to reports.

The NFF had announced that the Super Eagles would jet off to Amman, Jordan’s capital, for the tournament set to be held during the March international window. However, escalating tensions in the Middle East appear to have impacted the competition negatively.

By Faruq Ibrahim

Full story at Pulse NG

Inverclyde Cricket Club invites families to come along to free fun day in Gourock

Inverclyde Cricket Club is holding a family fun day at
St Columba's High School in Gourock on February 21.
(Image: Unsplash.com)

WITH the Twenty20 World Cup attracting huge TV audiences around the world, Inverclyde Cricket Club is looking to capitalise on the growing interest in the game by holding two family fun days.

The events are being held as part of Inverclyde Council's Warm Hand of Friendship initiative, with the first to take place this weekend.

The free event will be held at St Columba's High School in Gourock on Saturday, February 21 from 9.30am until 12.30pm.

By Craig Borland

Full story at Yahoo News

FIFA window March 2026: Nigeria to face Iran and Jordan (official)

Nigeria to compete in four-nation tournament in Jordanian capital Amman.

FIFA window March 2026: Nigeria to face Iran and Jordan (official)

As part of the FIFA international window for March 2026, the Nigerian Super Eagles have joined Costa Rica, Jordan, and Iran in a four-nation tournament. This mini-competition will take place in Amman.

Nigeria has been invited to participate in the Amman Four Nations Tournament during the March international break. The three-time African champions will kick off their campaign on Friday, March 27, taking on Iran at the Amman International Stadium, which seats 17,000 fans. On the same day, hosts Jordan will clash with Costa Rica at the King Abdullah II Sports City Stadium, a venue with a 62,000-seat capacity.

Full story at Yahoo News