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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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Brazil: ‘Bring Neymar back,’ Rio Ferdinand begs Carlo Ancelotti.
Shocked by Neymar’s absence, Rio Ferdinand calls on Carlo Ancelotti to bring back Brazil’s star ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Former Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand urged Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti to recall Neymar ahead of the FIFA… -
Vinicius or Lamine Yamal: Romario has made his choice
Captivated by Lamine Yamal’s breakout, Romário put Lamine Yamal ahead of Vinícius Júnior, reigniting the debate between the two brightest stars in world football. The debate is already raging. The former Brazilian legend Romário has weighed in on two of… -
Argentina 2-1 Mauritania: Scaloni reprimands his players despite the victory
Despite the win over Mauritania (2-1), Lionel Scaloni didn’t mince his words, pointing to a disappointing Argentina performance, far from its usual standards. Despite the victory, the tone was far from triumphant. Argentina’s head coach Lionel Scaloni didn’t hide his… -
Barça: Raphinha out for several weeks
Injured while with the Brazil national team, Raphinha will be out for several weeks, leaving Barça bereft of a key asset ahead of decisive La Liga and UEFA Champions League fixtures. The blow is a tough one for FC Barcelona.… -
Friendly: Benin avoids the Liberian trap, Togo and Guinea are neck-and-neck.
Benin beat Liberia 1-0 this Friday in Turkey, as part of the March 2026 FIFA window. At the Moulay Hassan Stadium in Morocco, Togo and Guinea finished with a 2-2 draw. The March 2026 FIFA window continued this Friday with… -
FIFA Day March 2026: Nigeria foils Iran’s ‘ballistic missiles’.
Led by Moses Simon and Akor Adams, Nigeria’s Super Eagles defeated Iran (2-1) this Friday in Turkey (2-1) and are kicking off their international friendly tournament perfectly. Nigeria dominated Iran (2-1) this Friday afternoon in Antalya, Turkey, as part of… -
Batistuta: “Maradona died like a dog, I hope it doesn’t happen to Messi.”
Deeply affected by the passing of the Argentine legend Diego Maradona, Gabriel Batistuta lamented the abandonment that “El Pibe de Oro” would have suffered in his final years and warned of the dangers that loom over stars, citing Lionel Messi… -
Diego Maradona or Lionel Messi: Gabriel Batistuta has weighed in.
Questioned by Rio Ferdinand, the former Argentine striker Gabriel Batistuta highlighted Maradona’s charisma and influence to justify his choice in the eternal comparison with Messi. The former Argentine great Gabriel Batistuta weighed in on the eternal debate between Lionel Messi… -
Brazil – France: Vinicius promises hell to Mbappé’s Blues
Vinicius Junior is ready to assert himself as the Seleção’s attacking leader as the 2026 World Cup approaches, as Brazil faces France this Thursday evening at Gillette Stadium in a friendly. Impressive at club level this season, Vinícius Júnior approaches… -
Transfer market: Rodri opens the door to Real Madrid
Under contract with Manchester City, the Spanish midfielder Rodri does not rule out a departure to Real Madrid, while praising the Premier League’s demanding nature and the unique atmosphere of the Santiago Bernabéu. The Manchester City midfielder, Rodri, has not… -
World Cup 2026: Kylian Mbappé can’t imagine Brazil without Neymar.
Surprised by the absence of the Santos FC star on Carlo Ancelotti’s list, Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé remains convinced that Neymar will indeed be at the 2026 World Cup. Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé expressed his confusion at Neymar’s… -
Champions League: UEFA sanctions Benfica after racist incidents during the match against Real Madrid.
Following incidents during the play-off against Real Madrid, Benfica of Lisbon was hit with a heavy fine and a partial stadium closure with a suspended sentence, while UEFA tightens its stance against racism. UEFA has ruled. SL Benfica was sanctioned… -
FIFA Day March 2026: Iran ready to unleash its ‘ballistic missiles’ against Nigeria
As Iran takes on Nigeria this Friday in a friendly, Hossein Abarghouei is confident and says that Team Melli is ready to rival the Super Eagles, despite a shortened preparation. As the friendly clash with Nigeria approaches, Hossein Abarghouei lays… -
Transfer market: Liverpool target Michael Olise to replace Mohamed Salah
As Mohamed Salah’s departure has now been confirmed, Liverpool is already exploring several attacking options, with Michael Olise at the top of the list, despite Bayern Munich’s firm opposition. Liverpool is already preparing for life after Mohamed Salah. According to… -
Liverpool: Xabi Alonso tipped to succeed Arne Slot
Having a tough season despite clinching a title last year, Liverpool could be considering a change on its bench: Xabi Alonso appears as the favorite to succeed Arne Slot and embody the Reds’ renewal. Xabi Alonso’s name is circulating insistently… -
Carragher: «Salah has surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo in the Premier League»
As Mohamed Salah is about to leave Liverpool, Jamie Carragher reignites the debate by placing him ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo in the Premier League, arguing that only Thierry Henry remains superior to him among foreign attackers. The move is explosive.… -
Mohamed Salah announces his departure from Liverpool.
Shocking news from Anfield: Mohamed Salah has announced he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, bringing eight remarkable years to a close, marked by titles, records and an indelible mark in the Reds’ history. This is a… -
PSG: Achraf Hakimi closes the door on Real Madrid
While rumors were circulating about Achraf Hakimi’s return to Real Madrid, his agent quickly dismissed any intention to leave. The Moroccan international, tied to PSG until 2029, remains focused on the Champions League and his progress with the Paris-based club.… -
FIFA matchday in March 2026: Guinea vs Benin, Argentina vs Mauritania, Egypt vs Spain, the schedule for Africa’s national teams.
On the occasion of the March international break, African national teams are lining up matches around the world, with several high-profile fixtures against European, South American and Asian nations, From South America to Asia via Europe, African national teams are… -
Friendly: Gabriel Magalhaes ruled out for Brazil-France clash
Gabriel Magalhaes is ruled out of Thursday’s friendly clash between France and Brazil due to an injury sustained in the Carabao Cup this weekend. Gabriel Magalhaes will not take part in the friendly match between Brazil and France this Thursday… -
Atlético: Diego Simeone hails Lookman despite defeat to Real
Having scored against Real Madrid, Ademola Lookman has made his mark, as Atlético Madrid were beaten 3-2. In the mixed zone, his coach Diego Simeone praised his progression, while also pointing out areas for improvement. Despite the defeat in the… -
Atlético Madrid: Antoine Griezmann closes in on Orlando City
At 34, Antoine Griezmann is about to turn a major page in his career: the Atlético Madrid striker would have found an agreement with Orlando City SC and should join Major League Soccer in the summer of 2026, as a… -
Benin Ligue 1: Coton FC retains its throne, Buffles on the prowl, the 21st matchday roundup
Few goals, but plenty of suspense. The 21st matchday of Benin’s Ligue 1 for the 2025-2026 season confirmed the league’s intensity, with several draws and the gaps at the top of the standings still as tight. The 21st matchday of… -
“A world-class player,” Raúl García extols Lookman ahead of the Real Madrid–Atlético derby.
Having arrived this winter, Ademola Lookman has quickly established himself as a key figure at Atlético Madrid, to the point of winning Raúl García over, who sees in him a future world-class player. The former Spanish international Raúl García did… -
“Senegal beat us in regulation time and deserved their victory,” Hakimi refuses the 2025 AFCON trophy.
Morocco’s full-back, Achraf Hakimi, spoke out after the decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), publicly stating his refusal to be crowned Africa Cup of Nations champion. The controversy surrounding the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final continues to… -
March 2026 FIFA matchday: Benin will finally face Guinea and Liberia.
Benin revises its schedule for the March FIFA dates, with a new opponent and a notable absence in its ranks. Initially slated to face Palestine and Guinea, the Leopards will ultimately have to adjust their preparation. The Palestinian team, prevented… -
Cristiano Ronaldo has been left out of Portugal’s national team.
Suffering a hamstring injury, Cristiano Ronaldo will not participate in Portugal’s upcoming matches against Mexico and the United States. Portugal will have to do without its captain for the upcoming international break. Cristiano Ronaldo, in the process of recovering after… -
Europa League: the quarterfinals bracket
After the round of 16, the Europa League quarter-final fixtures are now set, with several promising ties in April. The knockout phase is getting into the thick of things. After the return legs played on Thursday, the eight teams qualified… -
Inter Miami: Is Messi too isolated? Herculez Gomez questions the management
After Inter Miami’s elimination from the CONCACAF Champions Cup, Herculez Gomez highlights the squad’s limitations and calls for stronger support around Lionel Messi. The disappointment is still fresh on the Inter Miami side. Held to a 1-1 draw by Nashville… -
Champions League: Ademola Lookman expects a ‘special’ clash against Barça.
Ahead of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal, Ademola Lookman is already looking ahead to a high-intensity duel against FC Barcelona. The tension is mounting as the quarterfinals approach. Having qualified after a spectacular two-legged tie against Tottenham, Atlético Madrid are…
