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The Confederation of African Football has approved the increase in the number of players selected for AFCON 2025, giving teams greater flexibility to manage the physical demands and uncertainties of a month-long tournament. The Confederation of African Football officially announced…

Buoyed by a sensational four-goal display against Olympiacos, Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé now pulls well ahead of Victor Osimhen and widens the gap at the top of the standings. Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has taken sole possession of…

Heavily beaten by PSV and stuck in a bad run, Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he is not worried about his job despite a sporting situation that has become critical. Liverpool manager Arne Slot tried to be reassuring despite the…

CAF has confirmed the presence of two Beninese referees at AFCON 2025, a new recognition of the national refereeing corps’s growing expertise. The Confederation of African Football revealed the list of officials selected for the next Africa Cup of Nations,…

After Chelsea’s Champions League win, Enzo Maresca singled out two young prodigies he thinks are destined to follow in the footsteps of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Italian coach, however, is calling for patience, noting that both players are…

The Confederation of African Football has published the full list of officials selected for AFCON 2025, which will be held in Morocco. One woman appears in the group: the young Ugandan Shamirah Nabadda. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has…

Facing the prospect of a heavy sanction after being sent off against Ireland, Cristiano Ronaldo was ultimately cleared by FIFA. The Portuguese captain, 40, will therefore be able to play without hindrance in the opening match of the 2026 World…

Real Madrid is reportedly considering making a move for Victor Osimhen, impressive in Galatasaray colours. The arrival of the Nigerian striker would allow Kylian Mbappé to return to his natural position on the left flank, while Galatasaray could demand a…

FIFA has revealed the composition of the four pots for the 2026 World Cup draw. The host countries and the top nations in the FIFA rankings appear among the seeded teams, while the play-off teams will be placed in Pot…

CAF has formalized the possibility for each national team to call up up to 27 players for AFCON 2025. Good news for the teams qualified for AFCON 2025. They will be able to take an expanded delegation, increased to 27…

L’ex-international français, Frank Lebœuf, estime que la défense barcelonaise, fragilisée par l’approche très offensive de Hansi Flick, pourrait souffrir face à la vitesse des attaquants de Chelsea, alors que les deux équipes s’affrontent ce mardi soir en Ligue des champions.…

Xabi Alonso has unveiled the list of players selected for Real Madrid’s trip to Karaiskakis Stadium to face Olympiakos in the Champions League. Kylian Mbappé and Endrick are included in the squad. Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso has announced his…

Back in a final tournament for the first time since 2012, Botswana has announced an extended squad of 36 players to begin its preparation for AFCON 2025. Morena Ramoreboli is relying on a largely local core strengthened by a few…

The Chinese Professional Football League fined Chengdu Rongcheng FC $70,000 and ordered a partial closure of its stadium, after racist insults directed at Ghana international Frank Acheampong. Two supporters were also arrested and banned from stadiums for one year. The…

South Africa’s national team coach, Hugo Broos, has unveiled the preliminary list of players selected for AFCON 2025. The tournament will take place from December 21 to January 18, 2026 in Morocco. In just a few weeks, the football world…

Barça faces Chelsea this Tuesday as part of matchday 5 of the Champions League. The Blaugrana squad for this clash against the Blues has been announced. FC Barcelona released the list of players called up to face Chelsea on Tuesday…

A few weeks before the kick-off of AFCON 2025 in Morocco, Senegalese defender Moussa Niakhaté says the Teranga Lions must fully embrace their status as favorites and announces his desire to play a major role in the quest for another…

At 38, Lionel Messi delivered a masterful performance — a goal and three assists — to steer Inter Miami into its first Eastern Conference final. Inter Miami experienced a historic night in Cincinnati. Driven by a dazzling Lionel Messi, the…

Benin now knows its opponents for the UFOA B 2025 qualifiers, with two strong groups where its school teams will have to face the title holders. The draw for the fourth edition of the zonal phase of the African School…

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City have the resources to remain competitive in all four competitions this season, provided they keep a squad largely free of injuries. Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, was ambitious, saying his team is equipped to play…

British pundit Geoff Shreeves believes the Portuguese national team is more fluid and more mobile without Cristiano Ronaldo, and urges coach Roberto Martínez to rethink his starting eleven ahead of the 2026 World Cup. British pundit Geoff Shreeves thinks Roberto…

The Barça coach, Hansi Flick, said he has no certainty about a return by Lionel Messi, noting that his own contract would not influence a largely speculative decision. FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick admitted on Friday that he had no…

The president of Napoli, Aurelio De Laurentiis, will have to appear in 2026 to face suspicions of falsified accounts linked to the transfer of Victor Osimhen, whose value is alleged to have been artificially inflated. The president of Napoli, Aurelio…

The Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, admitted on Friday that Arsenal could become “very hard to catch” in the title race if the London club were to open up a gap at the top of the Premier League. The Citizens,…

After a domestic accident that left him with a fractured toe, Cole Palmer will miss several matches just as he was about to return to action. Chelsea’s attacking midfielder, Cole Palmer, will be out for several weeks after fracturing a…

A few months before the 2026 World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo was presented with a rare distinction by Donald Trump during an exceptional visit to the White House. A few months before the kick-off of the 2026 World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo…

The Senegalese forward reflected on the behind-the-scenes of his 2016 transfer, saying he turned down Louis van Gaal’s approach before joining the Reds, where he would enjoy one of the best periods of his career. Al Nassr forward Sadio Mané…

Back in Monaco’s squad, Paul Pogba could play again this weekend at Rennes, nearly a year and a half after his suspension, marking a major step in his bid to revive his career. Paul Pogba is indeed included in the…

FIFA has confirmed the matchups for the intercontinental playoffs, which will decide the final two tickets for the 2026 World Cup after high-stakes duels. FIFA officially confirmed on Thursday the draw for the intercontinental playoffs of the 2026 World Cup.…

According to a recently published biography, Robert Lewandowski reportedly received the astonishing instruction to stop scoring at the end of the 2022-2023 season in order to prevent FC Barcelona from having to pay a €2.5 million bonus to Bayern Munich…