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March 2026 FIFA Day: Togo’s provisional squad
The Togolese head coach Patrice Neveu has unveiled the provisional list of the Sparrowhawks of Togo, selected for the matches against Guinea and Niger, part of the March 2026 FIFA window. The Togolese national team has two fixtures this March.… -
Victor Osimhen ‘one of a kind’, Mario Lemina hails the Nigerian striker
Galatasaray midfielder Mario Lemina showered praise on his teammate Victor Osimhen, whom he regards as the best striker he has ever played with, hailing a “unique” player after their victory over Liverpool FC in the Champions League. Galatasaray midfielder Mario… -
Real Madrid: Kylian Mbappé back in training
Out with a knee injury for several weeks, Real Madrid’s French forward Kylian Mbappé has resumed training at Valdebebas. Images posted on his social media hint at an imminent return. Real Madrid fans can see the light at the end… -
Real Madrid: Ferland Mendy suffers a new injury
Struck on the thigh during the collision with Manchester City, Real Madrid’s French left-back Ferland Mendy is suffering a muscle injury to his right leg. The Madrid club has remained tight-lipped about how long he will be out. Bad luck… -
World Cup 2026: tensions rise between the United States and Iran over Team Melli’s participation.
Qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026, Iran’s team finds itself at the heart of a political standoff with the United States. Between threats of a boycott and hard-hitting statements, uncertainty hangs over the Iran national team’s participation in the… -
World Cup 2026: FIFA is studying options after Iran’s team withdrawal.
Forced to withdraw from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in a tense geopolitical climate, Iran leaves a vacancy that FIFA is now looking to fill, with several possible scenarios involving, notably, the United Arab Emirates and Iraq. FIFA would already… -
Galatasaray: Didier Drogba salutes the supporters’ tribute to Victor Osimhen
Ahead of the Champions League clash against Liverpool FC, Galatasaray fans unfurled an emotional tifo in tribute to Victor Osimhen’s late mother, a gesture praised by the club’s former legend, Didier Drogba. The former Chelsea FC striker, Didier Drogba, made… -
Real Madrid: Several players, including Brahim Diaz, on their way out.
As the summer transfer window approaches, Real Madrid is weighing a major reshuffle of its squad to generate several hundred million euros. Among the players potentially leaving is Brahim Díaz. As the season enters its final stretch, Real Madrid is… -
Real Madrid: concern over Ferland Mendy despite the display against Manchester City
Real Madrid, the big winner over Manchester City (3-0) in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16, savor their victory. But Ferland Mendy’s injury exit casts a shadow ahead of the decisive trip to England. Following a… -
UCL: Guardiola sets a sad record after Man City’s heavy defeat to Real Madrid
Thoroughly beaten 3-0 by Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, Pep Guardiola records one of the heaviest defeats of his career in a Champions League knockout-stage first leg. Manchester City’s coach, Pep Guardiola, had a particularly difficult evening Wednesday in… -
Bayer Leverkusen – Arsenal: the official lineups
Bayer Leverkusen host Arsenal this Wednesday (6:45 PM, GMT+1) in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16. A perilous mission for the German club, which will have to unleash heavy artillery to get the better of the… -
World Cup 2026: Iran withdraws from the competition
Amid escalating geopolitical tension with the United States, Iran’s Minister of Sports Ahmad Doyanmali confirmed that Iran will not participate in the 2026 World Cup, a radical decision that could trigger FIFA sanctions. The shadow of geopolitics already hangs over… -
UCL: Thierry Henry sees Bayern Munich and Arsenal win the trophy
The former Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry, believes that Bayern Munich and Arsenal currently have more balance than Barça in the race to win the Champions League. The former Arsenal FC star, Thierry Henry, has shared his analysis of the contenders… -
Transfer market: Bayern Munich would be targeting Victor Osimhen to replace Harry Kane
According to former Turkish international Sinan Engin, Bayern Munich are preparing for life after Harry Kane and have already submitted an estimated €115 million offer to Galatasaray to sign Victor Osimhen. Bayern Munich would consider recruiting Victor Osimhen to take… -
Galatasaray: Victor Osimhen warns Liverpool ahead of Anfield clash
After Galatasaray’s away win, Victor Osimhen says his team will not travel to Anfield as victims against Liverpool FC in the Champions League Round of 16 second leg. The Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen issued a warning to Liverpool ahead of… -
UCL: Guti expects a ‘very difficult’ clash between Real Madrid and Manchester City
Ahead of the Champions League round of 16 clash, former Real Madrid midfielder Guti anticipates an intense showdown with Manchester City, while betting on the magic of the Santiago Bernabéu to make the difference. Former Real Madrid midfielder Guti expects… -
War in the Middle East: Iraq calls for postponement of World Cup playoff matches
Due to regional tensions and travel difficulties linked to the closure of Iraqi airspace, Iraq’s head coach Graham Arnold has asked FIFA to postpone Iraq’s World Cup qualifying playoff. The current geopolitical tensions could have direct repercussions on the Iraqi… -
Real Madrid: Rodrygo gives an update after his serious injury
After suffering a serious knee injury against Getafe CF, Real Madrid forward Rodrygo will be sidelined for nearly ten months and will miss, in particular, the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Brazil. On social media, the Brazilian star has shared… -
UCL: Ahead of Galatasaray – Liverpool, Arne Slot extols Victor Osimhen
The Reds’ coach Arne Slot is particularly wary of Victor Osimhen, whom he regards as one of the main attacking threats of the Turkish club, as Liverpool face Galatasaray this Tuesday in the first leg of the Champions League Round… -
Kane, Mbappé, Yamal… the early frontrunners for the 2026 Ballon d’Or.
Several world football stars are already standing out in the race for the Ballon d’Or 2026, which is currently led by Harry Kane, ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal. The race for the Ballon d’Or 2026 is already starting… -
Nigeria: death of Adegboye Onigbinde, former Super Eagles coach
Former head coach of the Super Eagles and a major figure in African football, Adegboye Onigbinde died at 88, leaving behind the legacy of a coach who shaped several generations of coaches in Nigeria. Nigerian football is in mourning. Adegboye… -
Messi’s return to Barça: Javier Tebas sets the record straight.
The president of La Liga, Javier Tebas, says that the Spanish governing body never gave its green light for a Lionel Messi return to FC Barcelona in 2023, contradicting some interpretations that emerged after Xavi Hernández’s statements. The president of… -
Real Madrid: Kylian Mbappé ruled out for the clash against Manchester City
Physically affected, Kylian Mbappé will not take part in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League between Real Madrid and Manchester City on Wednesday at the Santiago Bernabéu, but a return is hoped for in the second leg. Real… -
The Nigerian federation denies that Éric Chelle is leaving for Wydad Casablanca.
Announced as close to Wydad Casablanca by a Moroccan channel, the Super Eagles’ head coach Éric Chelle will not be leaving his post, according to Promise Efoghe, the Nigerian national team’s media manager. The Super Eagles’ head of media relations,… -
Champions League: Victor Osimhen facing a suspension ahead of the Liverpool–Galatasaray clash.
The cornerstone of the Istanbul club, Victor Osimhen, will have to avoid another yellow card during the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 between Galatasaray and Liverpool FC, on pain of missing the return match at… -
Premier League: “The title is not in Manchester City’s hands,” Guardiola
After Manchester City’s frustrating draw with Nottingham Forest, Pep Guardiola acknowledges that the Premier League title race is partly slipping away from his team, while urging his players to focus on the UEFA Champions League showdown against Real Madrid. As… -
Barça: Joan Laporta harshly reprimands Xavi
As the FC Barcelona presidential election approaches, the debate between Joan Laporta and Víctor Font has turned into a clash, with Xavi Hernández and Lionel Messi at the center of the tensions. The campaign for the presidency of FC Barcelona… -
Xavi: “Lionel Messi will never return to Barça”
Former FC Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández says that president Joan Laporta does not want Lionel Messi to return to Camp Nou, ending speculation about a possible comeback by the Argentine legend. The former FC Barcelona coach, Xavi Hernández, has closed… -
Benin – Ligue 1: the Buffles keep the lead, Coton FC stay in the hunt, the update after the 19th matchday.
After the 19th matchday of the Benin Football Championship, Buffles FC remain at the top of the table following their away win, but Coton FC stay in touch in a title race tighter than ever. The 19th matchday of the… -
Galatasaray: Updates on Victor Osimhen ahead of the clash against Liverpool
Rested in the Turkish Cup, Victor Osimhen approaches with maximum motivation the derby against Beşiktaş and the European showdown against Liverpool FC. The Galatasaray striker is already galvanizing his teammates in training ahead of this decisive week. A few days…