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U20 Women’s World Cup 2026: ahead of the clash with Egypt, the Amazons take on Wydad in a friendly.
In the midst of preparing for the third round of the 2026 FIFA Women’s U20 World Cup qualifiers, the Beninese U20 team sent a strong signal by easily defeating Wydad Casablanca in a friendly match. During a training camp in… -
Official: Ademola Lookman joins Atlético Madrid
Atlético Madrid has just confirmed the signing of Ademola Lookman. The Nigerian striker arrived as reinforcement this winter to boost the Colchoneros’ attack and sustain their ambitions in La Liga. Atlético Madrid has confirmed the arrival of Ademola Lookman this… -
Transfer market: Cristiano Ronaldo’s boycott blocks several major transfers in the Saudi Pro League
Cristiano Ronaldo’s boycott of the Saudi Pro League would have triggered a freeze on several major transfers, revealing deep tensions around the league’s sporting balance and governance. The standoff Cristiano Ronaldo has waged with Al-Nassr would have repercussions far beyond… -
SPL: Without Cristiano Ronaldo, Al Nassr signs Al-Riyadh
On strike and absent for the match against Al Riyadh, Cristiano Ronaldo watched Al-Nassr win without him thanks to Sadio Mané and reclaim the top of the Saudi league. Cristiano Ronaldo drew attention with his absence on Monday in the… -
Man City: “We still have several matches left”, Antoine Semenyo isn’t giving up on the title race
Antoine Semenyo scored another goal against Tottenham and says Manchester City remains fully committed to the Premier League title race despite trailing Arsenal. Despite Sunday’s draw with Tottenham, Antoine Semenyo does not intend to give up the fight for the… -
Championship: Frank Lampard lucid after Coventry City’s setback
Still leading the Championship, Coventry City sees its lead melt away and is going through a delicate period, a lucid assessment made by their manager Frank Lampard after the defeat to QPR. A fragile leader of the Championship, Coventry City… -
SPL: Cristiano Ronaldo no longer wants to play for Al Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo threatens to strike and could miss Al-Nassr’s next match, unhappy with the lack of reinforcements and the club’s management by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF). Cristiano Ronaldo could miss Al-Nassr’s next match against Al Riyadh. Dissatisfied with… -
Galatasaray: Victor Osimhen ties Radamel Falcao’s record
Victor Osimhen continues to make history in Galatasaray’s jersey. The Nigerian striker has joined Radamel Falcao in the Istanbul club’s record books, the reigning champions of the Super Lig. Victor Osimhen shone on Sunday during Galatasaray’s comfortable 4-0 win over… -
FIFA Women’s Club World Cup: Arsenal win the inaugural edition.
Arsenal etched its name onto the honours list of FIFA’s very first Women’s Club World Cup by defeating Corinthians on Sunday in a spectacular final played at the Emirates Stadium. With suspense at its peak, the Gunners edged out the… -
Benin – Ligue 1: SOBEMAP remains at the top, ASPAC and Coton FC hot on their heels.
The 16th matchday of the Benin Ligue 1 delivered its share of lessons this weekend. If AS SOBEMAP retains the lead of the championship, the battle behind tightens, driven by the successes of Coton FC, ASPAC, and AS Cotonou. The… -
CAF Champions League: AS FAR – JS Kabylie, Petro Luanda – Stade Malien, the schedule for this Saturday.
Discover the matches on the schedule this Saturday across Africa, for the fourth matchday of the group stages. The CAF Champions League is back this Saturday with a decisive fourth matchday for several of the continent’s heavyweights. Coming on the… -
World Cup 2026: Agyemang-Badu urges caution for Ghana’s Black Stars
Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has also spoken about Ghana’s chances at the 2026 World Cup. And the former Black Stars midfielder has urged his younger brothers not to put unnecessary pressure on themselves. Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu favors prudence. The former Black Stars midfielder… -
Transfer market: Chelsea loan Kendry Páez to River Plate for the rest of the season.
Recalled from Strasbourg, the young attacking midfielder Kendry Páez has been loaned by Chelsea to River Plate in order to gain playing time and continue his development ahead of next season. Chelsea confirmed on Friday evening Kendry Páez’s loan departure.… -
Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 961st career goal.
Scoring in Al-Nassr’s wide victory over Al Kholood, Cristiano Ronaldo raised his career total to 961 goals and continues his march toward the symbolic milestone of 1,000 goals. Cristiano Ronaldo continues to write his legend. Al-Nassr’s captain scored his 961st… -
Champions League: Playoff Schedule Unveiled
The sixteen teams taking part in the Champions League playoffs now know their match dates and times, with a 100% Ligue 1 showdown between Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco scheduled for February 17 and 25. The Champions League playoff phase is… -
Not Cristiano Ronaldo, nor Messi, Nani designates the GOAT.
Asked by ESPN, the former Manchester United winger Nani dismissed Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to designate Ronaldinho as the greatest footballer of all time, a choice that is sure to provoke a reaction. Nani surprised everyone. The former Manchester… -
Senegal: Pape Thiaw on track for a contract extension and a salary increase after the continental title.
Crowned Africa’s champions at the 2025 AFCON, head coach Pape Thiaw is set to have his contract extended and his salary increased, a decision embraced by Senegal’s sports authorities in light of the objectives achieved. Senegal is about to secure… -
Galatasaray: Victor Osimhen pushes for the signings of Pape Gueye and Ademola Lookman
Alors que Galatasaray est annoncé sur les pistes d’Ademola Lookman et de Pape Gueye, Victor Osimhen a salué les qualités des deux joueurs, tout en restant évasif sur les intentions du club lors du mercato hivernal. Victor Osimhen n’a pas… -
Champions League: a Benfica–Real Madrid showdown in the playoff round, the full draw.
The draw for the Champions League playoff round has produced a marquee fixture between Benfica and Real Madrid, while several enticing clashes will spice up the race to the Round of 16. The draw for the Champions League playoff rounds… -
Raphinha: “I deserved to win the Ballon d’Or.”
Brilliant in FC Barcelona colors, Raphinha remains marked by his fifth place in the Ballon d’Or and believes, in light of his performances and statistics, that he deserves higher individual recognition. Raphinha has not lost any of his sparkle in… -
Champions League: Thomas Partey takes heat after Villarreal’s debacle.
After the heavy defeat to Bayer Leverkusen, the Villarreal coach did not mince his words about Thomas Partey, whose form is judged far from what he showed during his time at Arsenal. Marcelino García Toral did not mince his words.… -
Europa League: the list of the 12 clubs officially eliminated
At the end of the group stage, twelve teams saw their European campaign come to an end, with no possibility of being transferred to another competition. The list of teams eliminated from the Europa League is now known. At the… -
World Cup 2026: Portugal in talks for a friendly against Nigeria
In preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Portugal is considering facing the Super Eagles of Nigeria on June 6 in Lisbon, in a friendly match that is currently being finalised. Portugal could face Nigeria in a friendly ahead of… -
Samuel Chukwueze in mourning: the Super Eagles winger loses his mother
The Nigerian international Samuel Chukwueze is going through a painful period after the death of his mother, which occurred just a few days after another tragedy affecting Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi. The Nigerian international winger Samuel Chukwueze is in… -
Liverpool: Jürgen Klopp back at Anfield
Eighteen months after his departure, Jürgen Klopp will return to the Anfield dugout on March 28 to back Sir Kenny Dalglish in a legends match pitting Liverpool against Borussia Dortmund. Jürgen Klopp will return to Anfield this year. Liverpool has… -
Senegal’s Trophy Withdrawal Case: CAF Rejects Morocco’s Complaint
Brought by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), the continental body rejected the complaint seeking the removal of the trophy won by Senegal. The Senegalese team thus officially retains its title. According to the elements examined by the competent CAF… -
UCL: Mbappé leads the scoring charts, ahead of Harry Kane and Haaland.
With 13 goals in eight games, Kylian Mbappé tops the Champions League scoring chart, ahead of Harry Kane and Erling Haaland. Kylian Mbappé finishes the Champions League group stage on top of the scorers’ ranking. The Real Madrid forward has… -
Champions League: twelve clubs eliminated from the competition.
After the group stage of the Champions League, twelve teams, including Olympique de Marseille and Naples, have been definitively eliminated from the competition. The twelve clubs that have been definitively eliminated from the Champions League this season are now known,… -
Champions League: all teams qualified for the Round of 16, knockout playoff matches
The group stage of the Champions League ended on Wednesday evening with the direct qualification of eight teams for the Round of 16, while sixteen others will have to go through the play-offs to continue their European campaign. The group… -
CAN 2025: CAF strikes hard, heavy sanctions on Senegal and Morocco.
The CAF has unveiled a series of suspensions and fines targeting players, coaching staff, and federations of Senegal and Morocco, following the incidents that marred the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Confederation of African Football (CAF)…
