Many expected the heavyweight fight between Tai Tuivasa and Tallison Teixeira to produce fireworks at UFC 325.
Teixeira had never fought in the second round, with all nine of his fights ending in the first. Tuivasa, for his part, is known for producing viral knockouts or getting knocked out himself.
The fight, however, turned into a bit of a bore after the first round. Teixeira dominated Tuivasa with a lot of wrestling and takedowns and didn’t allow the Australian much of a chance of standing up and fighting.
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While Tuivasa tried his best in the second and third rounds, both fighters looked terribly out of breath during the final two rounds.
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The pair struggled to make contact at times, punching at the air. There was also a moment where the fighters just stared at each other for a while and couldn’t really do much.
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In the end, it was Teixeira who picked up a unanimous decision and continued his winning streak in the UFC. The Brazilian is now 9-1 in his career and bounced back after a defeat to Derrick Lewis in his previous fight.
As for the home favorite, this was another tough loss to swallow. Tuivasa is now 14-9 in his career. The more concerning part is that he is now on a six-fight losing streak.
Many fans were not happy at the current situation of the UFC heavyweight division. There have been suggestions that there isn’t enough firepower in the weight class with Jon Jones not fighting and Tom Aspinall being out due to an injury.
Several fans slammed this fight, with some calling on Gable Steveson to join the UFC, while others wanted major changes in how heavyweights compete. Some even wanted the pair removed from the UFC.
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Check out some of their reactions below:
@ufc two cardioless bums heavy weight is a joke
@ufc That was four minutes of fighting and eleven minutes of competitive napping. And those are generous estimates.
@ufc this match provided me with a nice nap
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@ufc two dudes gassed after 10 mins in sloppy browl needed oxygen mask in 3rd round. cut them both. horrible look for UFC
@ufc Worst division in mma
@ufc Fights like this make the sport look bad. Cut both these bums
@ufc Terrible fight, fire those bums. Bum Bum Tuivasa and Tei-Zero hype are nota UFC level
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@ufc Obliterate the entire HW division
@ufc Gable Stevenson is going to do some serious damage to this division. Gonna be a title contender quickly
Deontay Wilder stormed out of an interview on Wednesday after taking issue with a line of questioning about Tyson Fury, one of his biggest rivals, ahead of a press conference with upcoming opponent Derek Chisora.
On 4 April, Wilder will box Chisora in a heavyweight main event at London’s O2 Arena, in what is expected to be Chisora’s final fight as a professional.
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At 42, Britain’s Chisora is a seasoned veteran, while former world champion Wilder is similarly experienced at 40. But while Chisora has been enjoying a resurgence recently, winning his last three bouts, Wilder is in must-win territory after going 2-4 in his last six contests.
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The American, seen as arguably the most-devastating puncher of his generation, was on a frightening run of unanswered victories until 2018, when he secured a controversial draw with Fury. In 2020, Fury stopped Wilder to take the WBC title from the “Bronze Bomber”, before replicating that result in a third clash in 2021. Since then, Wilder has stopped Robert Helenius and Tyrrell Anthony Herndon but lost to Zhilei Zhang and Joseph Parker.
But his past with Fury cropped up again this week, when Wilder accused the Briton of having cheated during their rivalry. This was put to Wilder before Wednesday’s press conference with Chisora, as the American was questioned by TalkSport host Simon Jordan.
“I don’t want to talk about him,” Wilder told Jordan, who replied. “No, you’re going to.”
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“We’re here about Derek Chisora,” Wilder pushed back. “We’re not gonna talk about him [Fury] at all. I’m not gonna talk about him at all. Understand that.”
“No, fair enough,” Jordan said, in a bid to cool an intensifying atmosphere, with Wilder responding: “Alright then, so let’s move on. It’s all about Derek Chisora, that’s it. I’m back, baby! You all understand that? 4 April, it’s going down at the O2, you better be there or you’ll be a square.”
Deontay Wilder (right) takes on Britain’s Derek Chisora on April 4th (Getty Images)
“I understand that, I understand that,” said Jordan. “Fabulous. The only reason I mentioned it is because it’s part of the shtick that goes with you, and I missed you the first time around, when you came in here three years ago – when you were in your pomp four years ago, doing ‘Bomb Squad!’ and all that sort of stuff.
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“And I have always wanted to have a conversation with you, because you’ve made observations about Fury. I have my views on Fury, and you’ve called him a cheat.”
“The biggest in boxing!” Wilder exclaimed, before making accusations against Fury, who is due to emerge from his fifth retirement when he boxes Arslanbek Makhmudov on 11 April. Fury has always denied any accusations against him.
“But it leads me to a conclusion,” Jordan followed up. “I want to put something to you about you, and Fury just happens to be the hook for it. You talked about being cheated in that fight, you talked about water being spiked.”
“Facts,” said Wilder, before Jordan added: “You talked about your [ring walk] outfit being too heavy for you.”
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Deontay Wilder accused Tyson Fury of cheating during their trilogy fights between 2018-2021 (Getty Images)
“I didn’t say that,” Wilder claimed. Jordan went on: “You talked about a long count [by the referee in the first fight with Fury].”
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After Wilder said “facts” once more, Jordan continued: “It sounds to me, given the character you are, that’s a little bit flaky. You lost those fights, and those fights were lost, and you saying someone like Fury cheated you in those fights is kind of disappointing to me.”
“Because I know the truth!” shouted Wilder. “I have the facts. Understand that […] Because when the documentary and everything starts to come out, I’m gonna show everything.” Earlier in the week, Wilder had similarly referenced a documentary he is apparently working on.
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“I’m not a Fury fan,” Jordan said, as Wilder stood up from his chair and walked towards the host, with security holding back the boxer.
“I don’t give a f*** about that!” Wilder shouted. “I don’t give a f*** about it! I said we didn’t want to bring him up in the first place. It ain’t got s*** to do with him!”
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Wilder’s last fight was his stoppage of Herndon in the seventh round in June, while Chisora’s was his decision win over Otto Wallin in February 2025.
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Chisora vs Wilder will mark each man’s 50th fight as a professional.
Tony Khan will present tonight’s episode of AEW Dynamite from Las Vegas this week. The show will take place at the Pearl Theater at Palms Casino Resort, and fans have high expectations for it. AEW has announced a stacked lineup of stars for the show, including some big-time matches featuring top AEW names.
As of now, Tony Khan has announced four big showdowns for the event. Hangman Page will take on Mark Davis in a singles clash. Apart from that, Andrade and Kenny Omega will also square off in a big matchup. Moreover, MJF will take on Brody King in an AEW World Title Eliminator Match. Additionally, Jack Perry and Ricochet will also clash over the AEW National Title. There are several other top stars like Kris Statlander and Jon Moxley expected to appear on the show.
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In this article, let’s take a look at 3 mistakes Tony Khan must avoid on this week’s AEW Dynamite:
#3. A clear decision for the Andrade and Kenny Omega match
Andrade will face Kenny Omega tonight on AEW Dynamite. It is a much-anticipated showdown between the two stars following El Idolo’s attack on The Cleaner on Dynamite’s 6th Anniversary last year. However, both stars are brimming with momentum as of late in the Jacksonville-based promotion. Besides, Andrade and Omega are top contenders for the AEW World Championship.
Therefore, Tony Khan can create a solid storyline involving the two stars down the line. However, a defeat to any one of them could destroy their momentum. Hence, instead of giving this match a clear closure, there should be a screwed ending for this showdown. It would help Khan to keep this feud open without affecting anyone’s credibility and momentum in the company.
#2. No follow-up on Megan Bayne & Penelope Ford’s title quest
Last week, on AEW Dynamite, Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford came down the aisle to give a staredown to the AEW Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander and the AEW World Women’s Tag Team Champions Willow Nightingale and Harley Cameron. That moment alone shone a massive spotlight on Bayne and Ford, sparking interest from a lot of fans in their work down the line.
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However, if Tony Khan did not give any follow-up to that intense staredown, it would make last week’s segment meaningless. Instead, the AEW President should book Bayne and Ford in some sort of confrontation with The Babes of Wrath and Kris Statlander. Besides, fans have been clamoring to see Megan chase the AEW Women’s World Title. Therefore, it sets up a golden opportunity for AEW to build Megan Bayne to the top.
#1. Another loss to Jack Perry on AEW Dynamite
Jack Perry will challenge the champion Ricochet for the AEW National Championship tonight on AEW Dynamite. It is a rematch between the two stars after their last title match on 31 December 2025, AEW Dynamite. Perry made his return to AEW last year following a prolonged hiatus. However, he has not achieved anything big since then in the company.
He has already faced a defeat against Ricochet on Dynamite, and another loss could heavily impact his credibility. Therefore, Tony Khan should crown Perry a new National Champion tonight. The Lightskin Kingpin has already managed to have a decent run with the title. The Scapegoat has the potential to heavily elevate the prestige of the championship down the line.
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Briton Lone’er Kavanagh has stepped in at less than a month’s notice to fight Brandon Moreno in Mexico on 28 February.
Earlier this week Asu Almabayev withdrew from the flyweight contest with Moreno because of injury.
Kavanagh, 26, had been booked to fight at UFC London on 20 March and will now face by far his toughest test to date against the former flyweight champion.
The Mexican will have the weight of a famously feverish home support behind him, but is at a crossroads in his career with three defeats in his past five appearances.
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Moreno, 32, was stopped by Tatsuro Taira in his last outing in December but remains ranked at number four in the division.
Kavanagh, ranked 15th, can boost his status considerably with a win on away soil.
The Londoner suffered the first defeat of his MMA career in his last bout in August, losing by stoppage to Charles Johnson.
Though Kavanagh is now off the UFC London card, there will still be plenty of British fighters in action.
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Featherweight Lerone Murphy headlines against Movsar Evloev, while Nathaniel Wood, Luke Riley, Michael ‘Venom’ Page, Christian Leroy Duncan and more are set to appear.
Another Canadian Olympic medallist has been suspended.
Pole vaulter Alysha Newman, who won bronze at the 2024 Summer Olympics, was provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit on Wednesday for whereabouts failures.
Canadian swimmer and seven-time Olympic medallist Penny Oleksiak was suspended two years for the same thing back in November.
To be suspended, an athlete has to miss three doping tests in a 12-month timeline.
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Newman, 31, has not vaulted since a Diamond League event last May.
At the Paris Games in 2024, Newman soared to an improbable bronze in her third Olympics.
The London, Ont., native set a personal best and national record with a vault of 4.85 metres to place third.
She also won gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and bronze at the 2019 Pan American Games.
January is a time for renewal — for mind, body, spirit, and of course, golf equipment.
And there’s no better indication of what’s resonating with gear-heads than a deep dive into the month’s best-sellers, which include all the latest new-for-2026 tech.
Topping the list so far is a pair of iron models from Mizuno, the Pro M-13 and Pro M-15. The Pro M-13 is designed to be used by a range of handicaps while the Pro M-15 is primarily for distance-seekers. But both models offer impressive launch, speed and spin.
Next up: Ping’s G440K driver, which is already in play with a number of top players on Tour. A new Dual Carbonfly Wrap crown and sole, a new acoustic rib structure and an adjustable backweight for the first time on this model makes it the manufacturer’s most forgiving driver ever.
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Another hot driver is TaylorMade’s Qi4D, which is designed for speed and distance, and incorporates a stock-shaft fit system to encourage straighter ballflight. Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood already have this one in the bag.
Finally, another iron making a splash is Cobra’s 3DP X, a game-improvement iron created from 3D-printing technology that uses single-piece construction rather than a face insert. The result: faster ball speeds and spin to keep the ball in the air.
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ITV will introduce in-play advertising to its Six Nations coverage this week, a first for UK live sports broadcasting, starting with Ireland’s trip to holders France on Thursday night.
The broadcaster will run two adverts in each half, shown during breaks in play before scrums. The promotions will appear in a picture-in-picture format, taking up roughly half the screen while the match continues.
Commercial deals have been agreed with Samsung and Virgin Atlantic. Samsung’s advert will promote its Galaxy Fold 27 phone, showing fans watching live rugby together on a mobile device and asking: “Can your phone make you feel this close?” Virgin Atlantic’s slot will focus on the airline’s global routes.
While ITV has stressed the ads will only appear during natural stoppages, the move has already prompted debate about the impact on rugby’s flow and viewing experience.
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Among the first to react was South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus who responded with a series of pointed social media posts.
Quoting the original report, Erasmus initially wrote “Rerig?”, a sarcastic reference to re-engineering rugby broadcasts to accommodate advertising.
He followed that up with a second post: “O shit Daan, wat nou?”
The tone was typical Erasmus: short, dry, and clearly sceptical of a direction that risks chipping away at the rhythm of the game.
For now, the experiment applies only to rugby. ITV would require separate approval to introduce similar in-play advertising during football broadcasts, including the World Cup.
8AM Golf — the Scottsdale, Ariz.-based holding company with more than a dozen golf-related brands in its portfolio, including GOLF.com, Miura and True Spec — announced Wednesday that it has taken a significant equity stake in ascendant performance-footwear brand PAYNTR Golf.
PAYNTR launched its first pair of shoes in 2021 and is among the game’s fastest-growing footwear brands. On the PGA Tour, PAYNTR shoes are worn by Jason Day (who is an equity parter), Min Woo Lee, Sam Burns and Isaiah Salinda. Justin Rose claimed his 13th PGA Tour win at the Farmers Insurance Open last week wearing PAYNTRs, and is among a contingent of PGA Tour, LPGA and PGA Tour Champions players who wear PAYNTRs by choice.
“PAYNTR Golf represents everything we look for in a modern golf brand, with its authentic innovation, clear performance benefit and an experienced leadership team deeply rooted in the science of the game,” 8AM Golf CEO and president Hoyt McGarity said in a release. “Their commitment to building products around the biomechanics of the golf swing, combined with their impressive traction at retail and on Tour, makes PAYNTR Golf a natural fit within the 8AM portfolio.
Each PAYNTR shoe features a cutting-edge propulsion plate to help golfers harness ground reaction forces to bring more speed and power to the ball during the downswing. The company was co-founded by Mike Forsey and Michael Glancy, who combined have more than 50 years of experience in the golf-shoe business, working at footwear powerhouses Nike, Reebok, Under Armour and FootJoy.
“At its core, PAYNTR Golf was founded to challenge convention by creating footwear that truly enhances how golfers move, generate force and perform on the course,” Forsey said in the release. “Partnering with 8AM Golf is a powerful validation of that mission. Their deep understanding of the golf ecosystem, from media and entertainment to equipment and fitting, makes them an ideal strategic partner as we continue to expand our footprint globally and invest in innovation.”
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Jason Day is among the PGA Tour pros who wear PAYNTR shoes.
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As a four-year member of Columbia’s inaugural class of female varsity golfers, Jessica can out-birdie everyone on the masthead. She can out-hustle them in the office, too, where she’s primarily responsible for producing both print and online features, and overseeing major special projects, such as GOLF’s inaugural Style Issue, which debuted in February 2018. Her original interview series, “A Round With,” debuted in November of 2015, and appeared in both in the magazine and in video form on GOLF.com.
Dec 14, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell before a game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images.
If, in the end, the new leadership group wants to go for it all, then landing an elite QB via trade could be the path forward (as difficult as that is to pull off). The Vikings’ most compelling offer may not get the job done, but it’s nevertheless something that’s worth exploring.
During the most recent regular season, Joe Burrow was in the headlines due to his public reflections on not enjoying football (who would over in Cincinnati?). Past iterations of quarterback speculation have involved Justin Herbert, Kyler Murray, and Lamar Jackson. Of that trio, only Jackson is elite and only Murray appears to be available. If, however, Burrow did become available, how formidable would the Vikings’ offer be?
The Vikings’ Most Compelling Trade Offer for Joe Burrow
Journeying into speculative rumors becomes easier when at least a portion of the discussion remains rooted in reality. As a result, consider an actual NFL trade for a franchise quarterback. Matthew Stafford is a nice comparable.
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The LA Rams Receive
The Detroit Lions Receive
QB Matthew Stafford
QB Jared Goff
3rd-Round Pick in 2021
1st-Round Pick in 2022
1st-Round Pick in 2023
Okay, some details to pry away from the chart. Landing Mr. Stafford — a high-end passer who was 32 at the time of the trade — cost a starting level passer, a pair of 1st-Round selections, and a 3rd. Not cheap, but a deal the Rams would do again without any hesitance. Worth noting, too, that the Lions didn’t do too poorly, either.
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Looking at the Stafford deals clarifies that the Vikings would need to begin any conversation with the Bengals with a pair of 1st-Round selections. The No. 18 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft alongside the top pick for 2027 (wherever it happens to land). Beginning to talk without that being the starting point means the phone line goes dead very quickly.
There would then need to be considerably more added into the mix.
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Presumably, J.J. McCarthy would be part of the offer. The Bengals could therefore look to build around a young passer alongside whatever draft picks get added to the haul. So, the tally would be sitting at Mr. McCarthy — the No. 10 selection from 2024 who does have a ton of ability — alongside a pair of 1sts.
There would then need to be more added. Think something within the range of some Day 2 selections — 2nd and/or 3rd Round — or possibly even another 1st. Star edge rusher Trey Hendrickson is soon to leave Cincinnati behind. Would the Bengals desire Dallas Turner to build around at edge rusher?
If Cincinnati demanded two 1st-Round selections, a 2nd, J.J. McCarthy, and Dallas Turner, the Vikings should agree to the trade to bring Joe Burrow to the Twin Cities.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow goes through his pregame routine, loosening up and throwing on the field as teammates filter out for warmups. The image was taken Dec 14, 2025, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, where anticipation built ahead of a divisional matchup with Baltimore under late-season stakes. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images.
Why would the Bengals make the move? Consider some reasons:
Joe Burrow has publicly opened the door to that possibility with his comments.
The past trio of seasons have involved finishing 9-8, 9-8, and 6-11. All three years involved missing the playoffs, suggesting the current plan isn’t working particularly well.
On a personal level, Burrow may welcome the move due to playing with Justin Jefferson and for ownership that isn’t stingy.
Building up a deep collection of young players and draft assets could actually be wise.
Offloading Burrow’s contract would save money and cap space long term.
Oh, and another thing. A pair of high-profile quarterbacks who have been traded recently — Deshaun Watson and Russell Wilson — involved the acquiring team — Cleveland and Denver — almost instantly regretting the swap.
Admittedly, Joe Burrow is better than both of those players, but the idea can nevertheless be made that sending over a ton for a quarterback isn’t guaranteed to succeed. The Texans and Seahawks are pleased to have moved on from their former top passers. Goodness, Seattle is back in the Super Bowl and Houston is a great team.
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In December, Joe Burrow will turn 30. He has suffered some bad injuries since turning pro in 2020. He has also established himself as being among the game’s top-five passers. Working under the tutelage of Kevin O’Connell would mean shredding the NFL.
Back in 2023, Burrow put pen to paper on a five-year extension that tips the scales at $275 million. Any trade would likely need to involve massaging the money no matter the acquiring team. As a result, Burrow’s desire to get traded to a specific location — such as Minnesota — would be vital since he would need to agree to a new deal, lowering his cap charge in the immediate.
Dec 28, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) calls signals during the second half against the Arizona Cardinals at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
In 2025, Joe Burrow had to work through an injury that kept him out for a good portion of the season. He went 5-3 in his starts, completing 66.8% of his passes for 1,809 yards, 17 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions.
Burrow and Jefferson won a National Championship while playing college ball at LSU.
Gamboa will now attempt to find success in a new discipline altogether, after it was announced that the 44-year-old from Cuba will make the switch to BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing, much to his delight.
“Bare knuckle boxing is the oldest form of boxing. After winning an Olympic gold medal, world championships in boxing, now I’m focused and excited to become BKB Bare Knuckle World Champion. I’m going to showcase my skills and show why I belong at the very top of this sport.”
BKB Bare Knuckle founder Mike Vasquez also commented on the signing of Gamboa.
“It’s an honour to welcome Yurorkis to bare knuckle, and I can’t wait to see his skills and pedigree on display in the trigon. We’ve got some incredible Cuban fighters on our roster, including our heavyweight world champion. This year we’re going to see more and more elite fighters join our global roster of over 200 fighters from over 30 countries.”
Gamboa’s debut in the promotion is expected to be announced soon.
Former Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick has explained why Arsenal attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze did not end up playing for the Super Eagles.
Eze, who came through the Queens Park Rangers academy, is now fully tied to England and was part of the Three Lions squad at the 2024 European Championship.
Nigeria first made a move for the talented midfielder in March 2017, when he was invited to train with the Super Eagles ahead of a friendly match against Burkina Faso. However, the game was later cancelled, denying Nigeria the chance to hand him a competitive appearance.
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During his time as NFF president, Pinnick actively pushed for the recruitment of players with dual nationality. His efforts helped convince players such as Alex Iwobi, Ola Aina, Joe Aribo, Semi Ajayi and Josh Maja to choose Nigeria over England.
Pinnick said his interest in Eze grew stronger ahead of Nigeria’s 2022 World Cup play-off against Ghana. He revealed that he held a private meeting with the Crystal Palace star at his home in London to discuss a possible switch.
According to Pinnick, Eze was close to committing his international future to Nigeria before changes within the football federation disrupted the process. He said talks had progressed well and involved detailed discussions with the player and his family.
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Pinnick explained that Eze, alongside his father and sister who manages his career, had agreed in principle, but asked for time as administrative changes and elections at the NFF took place. Soon after, Pinnick left office and the move did not progress further.
He added that Eze has a strong affection for Nigeria and was positive about representing the country.
Since making his senior debut for England in a European Championship qualifier against Malta, Eze has scored three goals in 16 appearances for the national team.
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