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Results, analysis, interviews, and major sports events in Benin and around the world. This section covers all the latest sports news, from local fields to international arenas.
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Inter Miami: Messi hurt, uncertainty ahead of the restart and the Finalissima
Suffering a muscle strain, Lionel Messi could miss the start of the MLS season and his participation in the showdown against Spain in March is in doubt. A setback for Lionel Messi just days before the MLS season kickoff. Inter… -
Transfer market: Galatasaray sets the price for Victor Osimhen, courted by Barça
The Turkish club Galatasaray is believed to have set the release clause for Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen at €80 million, targeted by Barça to prepare for the post-Lewandowski. Galatasaray does not intend to undersell Victor Osimhen. According to several Turkish… -
Nigeria: Chukwuemeka closes in on Austria for his international future
Eligible for Nigeria and Austria, Borussia Dortmund midfielder Chukwuemeka would be in advanced talks with the Austrian Football Federation ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Carney Chukwuemeka could soon decide on his international future. The former Chelsea midfielder, now at… -
Fabio Capello: “Cristiano Ronaldo doesn’t have the genius of Messi, Maradona or Ronaldo Nazario”
The former Real Madrid coach, Fabio Capello, believes that, despite his outstanding effectiveness, Cristiano Ronaldo does not possess the natural talent of the three legends, Messi, Maradona, and Ronaldo Nazario, whom he places above the Portuguese. Fabio Capello has not… -
Tottenham: Mikel Arteta pays tribute to Thomas Frank after his dismissal
The Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, praised Thomas Frank’s work and his personal qualities, after he was thanked by Tottenham following a string of worrying results in the Premier League. Mikel Arteta sent a message of support to Thomas Frank, who… -
Copa del Rey: Barça deprived of several key players for the clash against Atlético Madrid
Barça face Atlético Madrid this Thursday in the Copa del Rey. Several Blaugrana regulars will be missing for this meeting. The Copa del Rey takes center stage this Thursday with the semi-final matches. The heavy favorite to win the trophy,… -
Super League: Real Madrid puts a definitive end to the standoff with UEFA.
After nearly five years of legal and political tensions, Real Madrid has reached an agreement with UEFA, effectively ending the highly controversial Super League project. Nearly five years after the announcement of a European Super League, the saga is coming… -
OM: Éric Chelle among the options to succeed De Zerbi
Under contract with Nigeria until 2027, the Super Eagles’ head coach Eric Chelle is on Marseille’s shortlist after the departure of Italian coach Roberto De Zerbi, who was fired this Wednesday. Eric Chelle, the current head coach of the Super… -
Tottenham sacks Thomas Frank after a run of poor results in the Premier League.
Beaten by Newcastle and stuck in 16th place on the table, Tottenham Hotspur have decided to part ways with their manager Thomas Franck, the club’s worst win percentage in the Premier League era. Tottenham have parted ways with Thomas Frank… -
Nigeria: the NFF secures Eric Chelle’s future
Despite the attention sparked by the Super Eagles’ run at AFCON 2025, the Nigerian Football Federation says that their coach, Eric Chelle, who is still under contract for another year, will not be leaving his post. The Nigerian Football Federation… -
CAF Champions League: Trézeguet leads, the battle for the Golden Boot reignited
On the eve of the final day of the group stage, Egyptian Mahmoud Hassan ‘Trézéguet’ tops the CAF Champions League’s top scorers standings, under direct threat from his pursuers. On the eve of the sixth and final day of the… -
La Liga: Real Madrid sets two new records.
Leading in set-piece attacks and dead-ball situations, the Merengues confirm their effectiveness after their success at Valencia and stay in touch with Barça. Real Madrid continues to display impressive efficiency in La Liga. According to data published by OptaJose, the… -
Mohamed Salah increasingly open to a move to Saudi Arabia.
Long courted, Liverpool winger Victor Osimhen is now in talks with Al Ittihad, who are ready to pull off a big coup to compensate for its recent high-profile departures. Saudi Arabia has never stopped watching Mohamed Salah. A major figure… -
“He wants to win everything,” Eric Chelle extols Victor Osimhen
The Nigeria coach, Eric Chelle, praised the impeccable mentality of his forward Victor Osimhen, the first to arrive at training and promoted to vice-captain of the Super Eagles. The Super Eagles coach, Éric Chelle, did not stint in praise for… -
Barça: Lamine Yamal’s revelations about his lifestyle
At just 18 years old, Barcelona’s prodigy Lamine Yamal shines on the pitch while insisting on an ordinary teenage life to keep his balance away from football. At just 18, Lamine Yamal is emerging as one of Barcelona’s breakout stars… -
An SMS from Benzema would have triggered Cristiano Ronaldo’s strike at Al-Nassr.
According to the English press, a message sent by Karim Benzema, while on his way to Al-Hilal, is said to have intensified Cristiano Ronaldo’s unease and fueled his standoff with Al-Nassr’s management. A simple private message would have lit the… -
Mikel Arteta names the greatest football coach of all time.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta hailed Pep Guardiola’s major influence, which he regards as the greatest coach in history for having revolutionized the modern game. Mikel Arteta did not hesitate to praise Pep Guardiola. The Arsenal manager designated his former mentor,… -
AFCON 2025: “Victor Osimhen played through the tournament while injured,” reveals Éric Chelle
Limited by a hamstring injury, Victor Osimhen nevertheless shone in Morocco, to the point of earning a place in the tournament’s Team of the Tournament, despite delicate fitness management, according to Nigeria coach Eric Chelle. The Super Eagles coach, Eric… -
Yaya Touré vs Didier Drogba: Wilfried Bony has made his choice
Asked about the best teammate of his career, the former Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony named Yaya Touré, praising the intelligence and power of the former Manchester City midfielder. Wilfried Bony has spoken. Asked about the best teammate of his… -
SPL: Toni Kroos defends Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo can count on the support of Toni Kroos in his showdown with the Saudi Pro League. The former teammate of CR7 at Real Madrid believes that the Saudi championship owes a large part of its current visibility to… -
Barça: Joan Laporta resigns to run for a new term
In accordance with the club’s Catalan statutes, Barça president Joan Laporta has stepped down to run in the presidential election scheduled for March 15, officially opening the electoral period. FC Barcelona officially enters the electoral period. In accordance with its… -
Rennes: Habib Beye sacked
After another defeat at Lens, Stade Rennais has decided to part ways with its coach Habib Beye. A dismissal that marks the failure of a transition and illustrates the deep sporting instability undermining the Breton club’s project, still in search… -
Al Nassr: Cristiano Ronaldo sets his terms to end his strike
Absent for the last two matches, Cristiano Ronaldo laid out a series of sporting and institutional demands to return to competition, revealing a deep malaise within Al Nassr. Cristiano Ronaldo’s demands to end his one-week strike at Al-Nassr leaked to… -
Real Madrid: “Change, you’re seriously penalizing the team,” Courtois’ warning to Bellingham
As Real Madrid struggles to be flamboyant this season despite the victories, Thibaut Courtois has issued a shocking ultimatum to Jude Bellingham; far from his usual standards since the start of the summer. “ The atmosphere at Real Madrid is… -
Benin – Ligue 1: SOBEMAP holds its own, Coton FC falters, round-up of matchday 17
Leading the championship, SOBEMAP slips but remains atop the Benin Ligue 1 standings, while Coton FC missed the chance to seize the throne after a defeat by Loto-Popo. The 17th matchday of the Benin championship delivered its verdict this weekend,… -
«You are a disappointment, without Saudi Arabia, you would never have visited the White House», CR7 slammed
La grève de protestation de Cristiano Ronaldo lui vaut une remontée cinglante d’un consultant saoudien, qui lui lance : « L’Arabie saoudite n’est pas à toi ! ». La grogne monte en Arabie Saoudite contre Cristiano Ronaldo. Le consultant sportif… -
The Saudi Super League has chosen two players to replace Cristiano Ronaldo
In light of Cristiano Ronaldo’s potential departure, the Saudi Pro League is already aiming very high for his succession. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) and Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) are the two dream ambassadors identified by the Saudi league. The winds are… -
“He brings us what others don’t have,” Diego Simeone swoons for Ademola Lookman
The Atlético Madrid coach, Diego Simeone, has unveiled Ademola Lookman’s “unique specificity” after the Nigerian’s feat in the Copa del Rey. After Atlético Madrid’s rout of Betis (5-0) in the Copa del Rey, Diego Simeone lifted the veil on the… -
Transfer market: Barça triggers the purchase option for Marcus Rashford, the shadow of Sergio Ramos looms over Real Madrid
According to the latest rumors from the Spanish press, Barça has activated the purchase option for Marcus Rashford, is targeting Romero, and is monitoring the possible return of Sergio Ramos to Real Madrid. This is a decision that leaves no… -
Raphinha: “Lamine Yamal is the biggest party animal, always asleep, always late.”
Raphinha has drawn an unfiltered portrait of Lamine Yamal. And the Barça winger described his teammate as a party animal, always glued to his smartphone. In FC Barcelona’s corridors, confidences between teammates sometimes end up crossing the locker room door.…
