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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Convicted of embezzlement and money laundering, Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas, president of the Congolese Football Federation, was sentenced on Tuesday to life imprisonment by the Congolese judiciary. The Congolese judiciary delivered a strong blow in a case that has shaken national…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Scheduled for this month in Amman, the friendly tournament in which the Nigerian national football team was set to participate could be relocated to Europe due to regional tensions, while Iran is already considering withdrawing from the competition. Geopolitical tensions…

Suffered a muscle injury during Al‑Nassr’s last match, the Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo will undergo a period of convalescence and travel to Spain to undergo treatment, as confirmed by his coach Jorge Jesus. Concerns are growing around Cristiano Ronaldo. On…

After Walid Regragui’s departure, rumors were circulating about the arrival of Andrés Iniesta as Morocco’s technical director, but transfer expert Fabrizio Romano says no deal has been signed yet. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has taken steps to clarify the rumors…

Former Welsh winger Gareth Bale revealed that, despite Manchester United making a bigger offer, his mind was already made up to join Real Madrid in 2013, also mentioning an informal agreement with Daniel Levy to prevent a transfer to a…

Welcomed to the White House with Inter Miami after winning the MLS title, Lionel Messi attended an unexpected address by Donald Trump, blending football career praises, comparisons with Pelé, and geopolitical digressions that surprised the audience. The ceremonial visit of…

Enticed by the performances of the Ecuadorian defender Piero Hincapié, on loan from Leverkusen, Arsenal would consider exercising its purchase option, estimated at £45 million, while preparing several departures to balance its books at the upcoming transfer window. Arsenal already…

The Nigerian striker Omorinsola Babajide strongly criticized the decision by the Confederation of African Football to postpone the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations to Morocco. The Super Falcons’ top scorer called the situation “shameful” as the teams were already…

Courted by Real Madrid and coveted on the transfer market, Vitinha has assured that he is not considering leaving Paris Saint-Germain, where he says he is fully thriving. As Real Madrid actively scans the transfer market to strengthen its midfield,…

By validating the final list of teams taking part in the playoff tournament, FIFA has definitively ended the hopes of the Super Eagles of Nigeria to participate in the FIFA World Cup 2026, in favor of DR Congo. FIFA has…