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Transfer market: Naples’ president sent to trial in the Osimhen transfer case
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… -
Premier League: “Arsenal could win the title this season”, Guardiola
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,… -
Champions League: major blow for Chelsea ahead of the showdown with Arsenal and Barça
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… -
Donald Trump gives CR7 the keys to the White House
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… -
Sadio Mané reveals he turned down Manchester United before signing for Liverpool
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… -
Monaco : Paul Pogba on the verge of a major comeback
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… -
2026 World Cup: the intercontinental playoff matchups
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.… -
Barça–Lewandowski: the club reportedly asked him to stop scoring to avoid a bonus payment to Bayern
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… -
AFCON 2025: Asamoah Gyan names three favorite countries to win the trophy
As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations approaches, scheduled for December in Morocco, former Ghana international Asamoah Gyan has revealed his favorites to succeed Ivory Coast. For him, three nations clearly stand out: Nigeria, Ivory Coast and the host country,… -
Champions League: Guardiola hails Nicolas Pépé
Manchester City beat Villarreal 2-0 on Tuesday night in the Champions League, consolidating their European momentum. After the match, Pep Guardiola praised Nicolas Pépé’s performance, whom he still considers a “dangerous” player in the final third. At the end of… -
“My son is a big fan of yours,” Trump’s heartfelt tribute to CR7 at the White House
At an official dinner at the White House, Donald Trump praised Cristiano Ronaldo and revealed that his son Barron was a fervent admirer of the Portuguese star. U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that his son, Barron Trump, was a fan… -
“He’s tactically more complete,” Saha names the GOAT
For Louis Saha, the former Manchester United striker, Cristiano Ronaldo outshines Lionel Messi, whom he considers less complete physically and tactically. Former French international Louis Saha has settled the debate that has split football fans for nearly two decades: between… -
FIFA ranking November 2025: Benin stagnates, Morocco on the verge of the world top 10
The FIFA ranking for November 2025 has been released. And Benin retained its 92nd place worldwide. The Cheetahs’ heavy defeat against Burkina Faso (0-3) last Tuesday had no impact on Benin’s position in the football nations table. Gernot Rohr’s men… -
Angola paid a small fortune for its friendly against Messi’s Argentina.
The November international break promises an air of prestige in Luanda. To mark the celebration of its Independence Day, Angola is set to host none other than world champions Argentina, led by Lionel Messi. According to several consistent sources, the… -
Galatasaray: updates on Victor Osimhen’s injury
Galatasaray gave an update on Victor Osimhen, who suffered a hamstring issue during the World Cup playoff against DR Congo. And the Turkish club revealed that the Nigerian striker is suffering from a moderate muscle strain. Galatasaray, reigning Super Lig… -
U17 World Cup 2025: quarter-final schedule
The schedule for the U17 World Cup quarter-finals, currently taking place in Qatar, is now official. The announcement comes after the last Round of 16 matches played on Tuesday. Morocco and Austria secured their tickets to the next round by… -
2025 U17 World Cup: Burkina Faso and Morocco advance to the quarter-finals
The African continent will have two representatives among the eight best teams at the U17 World Cup in Qatar. Burkina Faso and Morocco secured their qualification on Tuesday, after the final round of 16 matches, joining Brazil, Switzerland, Italy and… -
World Cup 2026: 42 nations already qualified, only six spots left to distribute
Europe, Africa and Concacaf delivered their final verdicts on Tuesday night, bringing the number of qualified national teams to 42, while six spots are still up for grabs before the March play-offs. At least 42 nations are now guaranteed to… -
World Cup 2026: six nations qualified for the intercontinental playoffs
Bolivia, the DRC, Iraq, Jamaica, New Caledonia and Suriname will compete next March in Mexico for the final spots for the 2026 World Cup. The six teams set to contest the intercontinental playoffs for the 2026 World Cup are now… -
“I could score 100 goals and still not win it,” Harry Kane on the Ballon d’Or
The Bayern Munich striker, Harry Kane, believes that only the conquest of trophies like the Champions League or the World Cup will allow him — as Erling Haaland did — to genuinely target the Ballon d’Or. The Bayern Munich striker,… -
World Cup 2026: Trump and Infantino launch a “FIFA pass” to ease access to the tournament
A priority visa scheme has been announced to simplify travel for fans expected in the United States for the 2026 World Cup. U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino unveiled a new measure called the “FIFA Pass”, intended… -
Transfer market: Ghanaian ace Antoine Semenyo sends the Premier League into a frenzy
Courted by several English giants, Bournemouth’s striker could see his release clause activated in January, reigniting a battle already fiercely contested over his future. In January, Antoine Semenyo could shake up the winter market. Several Premier League heavyweights are ready… -
2026 World Cup: 34 countries already qualified for the tournament
At least 34 national teams have now secured their ticket to the 2026 World Cup. On Monday night, Germany and the Netherlands became the most recent teams to clinch qualification for next year’s World Cup. In Leipzig, the Mannschaft were… -
“Madrid is still my city,” Karim Benzema doesn’t rule out a return to Real Madrid
In an interview with the daily AS, Karim Benzema reignited the hopes of Madrid fans by mentioning the possibility of a return to Real Madrid. Al-Ittihad forward Karim Benzema left open the possibility of a return to Real Madrid. He… -
Firmino reveals why he turned down an offer from Real Madrid
Former Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino explained why he had previously turned down the opportunity to join Real Madrid. The Brazilian had been approached by the Madrid club before ultimately choosing to sign with Al-Ahli in the Saudi Pro League. Looking… -
2026 World Cup: 32 countries qualified for the tournament (complete list)
Thanks to a controlled victory over Italy (4-1) at San Siro, Norway became the 32nd and final nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The final lineup is now known, with the United States, Canada and Mexico automatically qualified… -
World Cup 2026 (Qualifiers): Ronaldo sent home from the squad ahead of Portugal vs Armenia
Cristiano Ronaldo, suspended after his sending-off against Ireland and sent home from the squad, leaves a Portugal under pressure ahead of a decisive match against Armenia to secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Portugal will have to do without… -
Friendly: Argentina cruises comfortably in Angola, Messi scores
With a goal and an assist from Lionel Messi, Argentina easily beat Angola (2-0) this Friday in a friendly in Luanda. Argentina faced Angola this Friday in Luanda as part of FIFA’s November international window. And the Albiceleste won 2-0.… -
Portugal: Roberto Martinez comes to Cristiano Ronaldo’s aid after his sending-off in Ireland
Portugal’s national team coach defended his captain, sent off for the first time in the national team after an elbow penalized by VAR during the defeat to Ireland. Roberto Martinez believes Cristiano Ronaldo simply tried to free himself from the… -
Messi welcomed as a hero in Luanda ahead of the Argentina vs Angola clash
Summoned with Argentina for the friendly against Angola this Friday, Lionel Messi landed in Luanda on Thursday. A first for the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, who was greeted like a hero as he stepped off the plane. Argentina faces Angola…