The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has criticised its Nigerian counterpart after its national side returned to West Africa before their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 qualifier in Benghazi.

The Super Eagles squad decided to boycott the match, scheduled to be played at 19:00 GMT on Tuesday, after being stranded at Al Abraq airport when their plane was diverted there on Sunday.

After being kept at the terminal building, in a location about 230km (143 miles) away from their intended destination, the Nigerian delegation flew back home and arrived in Kano on Monday afternoon.

However, Libya have trained and appear set to turn up at the Martyrs Stadium in Benina to fulfil the fixture, despite their opponents boycotting the qualifier.

A statement from the LFF said it “condemns” the steps taken by the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) in refusing to play the game, and said it would take “all necessary legal measures” to preserve the interests of the Mediterranean Knights.

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong defended the squad’s decision to boycott the match on social media.

“Football is about respect, and that starts by respecting ourselves,” he said in a post on X.

“Our goal of doing the best for Nigerian football won’t ever change. I look forward to continue our journey to Afcon 2025 next month in the right way.”

A Confederation of African Football (Caf) disciplinary board is investigating the circumstances after Nigeria were “stranded in disturbing conditions”.

There are several possible outcomes, with the potential for Libya to be awarded a 3-0 victory or Caf ordering the match to be played at a later date.

Appeals to the Court of Arbitration for Sport are also possible, and Nigeria are set to lodge an official complaint with Caf.

The LFF had earlier complained about the treatment of their players and officials on arrival in Nigeria for a qualifier in Uyo last week, which saw their flight land hours away from the match venue and the players endure long travel delays.

Nigeria won that match 1-0 to move on to seven points at the top of Group D, with Libya bottom on one point and on the brink of elimination.

Davante Adams has his new home.

The New York Jets have acquired the star receiver from the Las Vegas Raiders for a conditional third-round pick that can turn into a second-round pick, ESPN reported on Tuesday. Adams requested a trade from the Raiders earlier in October, signaling the end of his time in Las Vegas after two-plus seasons. 

With the deal, the Jets reunite Aaron Rodgers with the wide receiver he’s had the most success throwing to in his career. Rodgers and Adams formed one of the best quarterback-wide receiver duos in the league during their eight seasons together with the Green Bay Packers. 

Adams was named a Pro Bowler five times and earned two first-team All-Pro nods during his time with Rodgers, leading the league in touchdown receptions during the 2020 season. Meanwhile, Rodgers won the MVP in his final two seasons with Adams before Green Bay traded the receiver to Las Vegas in 2022.

When Adams requested a trade, it was reported that he had the Jets high on his wish list because of his relationship with Rodgers. The quarterback had also expressed a desire to play with Adams again, saying in July that he can’t wait to play with him “again” someday.

That day has arrived. Adams will join a wide receiver corps in New York with notable names, but a passing attack that has been underwhelming to open the season. Garrett Wilson has 41 receptions for just 399 yards and three touchdowns through the Jets’ first six games. Allen Lazard, another former Packer, has 26 receptions for 354 yards and five touchdowns to open the year.

Rodgers has completed 61.8% of his passes for only 1,387 yards, nine touchdowns and five interceptions through the first six contests. As Rodgers hasn’t been incredibly productive, New York ranks 22nd in total offense and 23rd in scoring through the first six weeks as it’s off to a 2-4 start following a loss to the AFC East rival Buffalo Bills on Monday night.

The Jets fired head coach Robert Saleh following their Week 5 loss as a result of their early-season struggles, and elevated quarterbacks coach Todd Downing to play-caller over offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett in an attempt to spark their offense.

Adams, who turns 32 in December, has missed the Raiders’ last two games due to a hamstring injury. It was previously reported that the injury was considered a week-to-week issue, possibly allowing Adams to play his first game with his new team this weekend. He had 18 receptions for 209 yards and a touchdown through the Raiders’ first three games. 

Adams still has two seasons left on the five-year, $140 million deal he signed with the Raiders upon his arrival in 2022. His deal has an out, though, following this season and has no remaining guaranteed money on his deal for the next two years.  

The Raiders acquired Adams for a first-round pick and second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft in March 2022. 

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With the 2024 NFL season under way, the 2025 NFL Draft Order is constantly on the move. Stay up to date with where each team sits after the week’s games:

2025 NFL Draft Order

1. New England Patriots (1-5)
2. Cleveland Browns (1-5)
3. Jacksonville Jaguars (1-5)
4. Carolina Panthers (1-5)
5. Los Angeles Rams (1-4)
6. Tennessee Titans (1-4)
7. New York Jets (2-4)
8. Cincinnati Bengals (2-4)
9. New Orleans Saints (2-4)
10. Arizona Cardinals (2-4)
11. Las Vegas Raiders (2-4)
12. New York Giants (2-4)
13. Miami Dolphins (2-3)
14. Seattle Seahawks (3-3)
15. Denver Broncos (3-3)
16. Dallas Cowboys (3-3)
17. Philadelphia Eagles (3-2)
18. Chicago Bears (4-2)
19. Indianapolis Colts (3-3)
20. San Francisco 49ers (3-3)
21. Los Angeles Chargers (3-2)
22. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-2)
23. Baltimore Ravens (4-2)
24. Green Bay Packers (4-2)
25. Buffalo Bills (4-2)
26. Washington Commanders (4-2)
27. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2)
28. Detroit Lions (4-1)
29. Atlanta Falcons (4-2)
30. Houston Texans (5-1)
31. Kansas City Chiefs (5-0)
32. Minnesota Vikings (5-0)

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When is the 2025 NFL Draft?

The NFL Draft will take place from Thursday, April 24, 2025, through Saturday, April 26, 2025. Here is a breakdown by round:

• Round 1: Thursday, April 24
• Rounds 2-3: Friday, April 25
• Rounds 4-7: Saturday, April 26

Where is the 2025 NFL Draft?

The 2025 NFL Draft will take place in Green Bay, Wisconsin – home of the Packers. The draft will be held around Lambeau Field and Titletown campus.

How is the NFL Draft order determined?

The selection order is dictated by the reverse order of finish in the previous season. Each round starts with the team that finished with the worst record and ends with the Super Bowl champions, unless any trades have occurred. Teams that didn’t make the playoffs are given draft slots 1-20.

In addition to this, up to a total of 32 compensatory picks are awarded to teams that lost significant free agents. These picks are made after the final 7th round selection.

Who are the top prospects for the 2025 NFL Draft?

Some of the top prospects in this year’s NFL Draft are Travis Hunter, Will Johnson, Shedeur Sanders and Ashton Jeanty. For more, check out our latest 2025 NFL Mock Draft.

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Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills overcame a Hail Mary touchdown throw by Aaron Rodgers as the first half ended to outlast the New York Jets 23-20 on Monday night and take control of the AFC East.

Allen threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score and Tyler Bass made up for an earlier miss by kicking a go-ahead 22-yard field goal with 3:43 left to help the Bills (4-2) snap a two-game skid. They have never lost three straight with Allen starting at quarterback.

The loss was the third in a row for the Jets (2-4), who capped a tumultuous week during which coach Robert Saleh was fired, defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich replaced him as the interim coach and offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett was demoted from play-calling duties in favor of Todd Downing.

Normally reliable kicker Greg Zuerlein missed two potential go-ahead field goals for the Jets, hitting the left upright on both.

The game was filled with yellow penalty flags all night — both teams had 11 penalties.

Allen finished 19-of-25 for 215 yards. Rookie Ray Davis, filling in for the injured James Cook, ran for 97 yards on 20 carries and caught three passes for 55 yards.

With the Jets trailing 23-20, Rodgers threw deep for Mike Williams but the pass was short and Taron Johnson — back after breaking his right forearm in the season opener — came up with the interception.

Allen and the Bills were able to then run out the clock and seal the win. They are the only team in the division with a winning record.

Rodgers was 23-of-35 for 294 yards with two touchdowns and the INT, and Breece Hall had 113 yards rushing and 56 receiving.

Rodgers’ deep throw on the final play of the opening half had the Jets, their fans — and social media — buzzing.

With the Jets at their own 48 and perhaps hoping to get into field goal range before halftime, Rodgers took a few steps back and danced around a bit before launching the ball toward the end zone. Allen Lazard reached up in front of two Bills defenders and fell on his back.

After a quick huddle, officials ruled it a touchdown.

The Jets got in an early rhythm on offense with Downing calling the plays as Rodgers got New York into the red zone. A drop by Hall on third down made the Jets settle for a 34-yard field goal by Zuerlein — New York’s first points on an opening drive this season.

Buffalo bounced back by running all over New York’s defense, gashing Ulbrich’s unit for 61 yards rushing — including 48 on six carries by Davis — and capping the Bills’ opening drive with a 1-yard keeper by Allen to make it 7-3.

Allen’s 56th career TD run put him one behind O.J. Simpson for second in franchise history.

Garrett Wilson gave the Jets back the lead on their next drive, capping things by catching a 5-yard pass from Rodgers in the back of the end zone and getting both feet down on a play that was initially ruled incomplete but reversed on video replay before Ulbrich needed to challenge.

Allen led the Bills on a 90-yard drive to give Buffalo back the lead, capped by an 8-yard TD pass to Mack Hollins. Quinnen Williams got his hand on Bass’ extra point try that sailed wide left.

Allen sparked the drive when he danced out of the end zone, scrambled to his right and threw across his body down the middle of the field where Davis got his hands on the ball, bobbled it and came down with it for a 42-yard catch.

Allen’s second touchdown pass was a 12-yard throw to Dawson Knox with 21 seconds remaining before halftime to put Buffalo up 20-10.

Bass missed another kick on Buffalo’s opening drive of the second half, pushing a 47-yarder wide right.

Zuerlein tied it at 20 with a 22-yarder midway through the third quarter.

The Jets appeared to take the lead late on their next possession when Braelon Allen ran up the middle from 4 yards out, but left tackle Tyron Smith was called for holding. Rodgers connected with Wilson in the back of the end zone on the next play, but the wide receiver couldn’t hold onto the ball after being walloped by Damar Hamlin and Taylor Rapp.

Zuerlein then hit the left upright on a 32-yard attempt to keep the game tied. He also missed a potential go-ahead 43-yarder with 9:44 left in the fourth quarter, hitting the upright again.

Injuries

Jets S Chuck Clark was ruled out in the second quarter with an ankle injury. … CB D.J. Reed left in the third quarter with an injured groin.

Up next

Bills: Host Tennessee on Sunday.

Jets: Play at Pittsburgh on Sunday night.

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In England, futsal is an amateur sport so players do not earn salaries for competing.

Across Europe, a futsal player’s earning potential varies greatly. In Spain and Portugal, clubs such as Barcelona, Sporting CP and Benfica are directly attached to their football counterparts and are able to pay lucrative salaries, with elite players thought to have had contracts upwards of £400,000 per year with Barcelona.

While not all clubs are professional, many other players in these leagues earn comfortable full-time salaries.

In England’s top flight, FA National Futsal Series Tier 1, only a couple of clubs have ever been professional – and for short periods. The current extent of financial support offered to players is through expenses.

Manchester Futsal Club covers costs such as travel, kit and overnight accommodation for its squad, but for the vast majority of players in England, futsal is a hobby and an expensive one.

Between kit, monthly subs and nationwide travel, players often look to commercial sponsorship for help covering the costs.