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The Chinese Professional Football League fined Chengdu Rongcheng FC $70,000 and ordered a partial closure of its stadium, after racist insults directed at Ghana international Frank Acheampong. Two supporters were also arrested and banned from stadiums for one year. The…

South Africa’s national team coach, Hugo Broos, has unveiled the preliminary list of players selected for AFCON 2025. The tournament will take place from December 21 to January 18, 2026 in Morocco. In just a few weeks, the football world…

Barça faces Chelsea this Tuesday as part of matchday 5 of the Champions League. The Blaugrana squad for this clash against the Blues has been announced. FC Barcelona released the list of players called up to face Chelsea on Tuesday…

A few weeks before the kick-off of AFCON 2025 in Morocco, Senegalese defender Moussa Niakhaté says the Teranga Lions must fully embrace their status as favorites and announces his desire to play a major role in the quest for another…

At 38, Lionel Messi delivered a masterful performance — a goal and three assists — to steer Inter Miami into its first Eastern Conference final. Inter Miami experienced a historic night in Cincinnati. Driven by a dazzling Lionel Messi, the…

Benin now knows its opponents for the UFOA B 2025 qualifiers, with two strong groups where its school teams will have to face the title holders. The draw for the fourth edition of the zonal phase of the African School…

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City have the resources to remain competitive in all four competitions this season, provided they keep a squad largely free of injuries. Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, was ambitious, saying his team is equipped to play…

British pundit Geoff Shreeves believes the Portuguese national team is more fluid and more mobile without Cristiano Ronaldo, and urges coach Roberto Martínez to rethink his starting eleven ahead of the 2026 World Cup. British pundit Geoff Shreeves thinks Roberto…

The Barça coach, Hansi Flick, said he has no certainty about a return by Lionel Messi, noting that his own contract would not influence a largely speculative decision. FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick admitted on Friday that he had no…

The president of Napoli, Aurelio De Laurentiis, will have to appear in 2026 to face suspicions of falsified accounts linked to the transfer of Victor Osimhen, whose value is alleged to have been artificially inflated. The president of Napoli, Aurelio…

The Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, admitted on Friday that Arsenal could become “very hard to catch” in the title race if the London club were to open up a gap at the top of the Premier League. The Citizens,…

After a domestic accident that left him with a fractured toe, Cole Palmer will miss several matches just as he was about to return to action. Chelsea’s attacking midfielder, Cole Palmer, will be out for several weeks after fracturing a…

A few months before the 2026 World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo was presented with a rare distinction by Donald Trump during an exceptional visit to the White House. A few months before the kick-off of the 2026 World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo…

The Senegalese forward reflected on the behind-the-scenes of his 2016 transfer, saying he turned down Louis van Gaal’s approach before joining the Reds, where he would enjoy one of the best periods of his career. Al Nassr forward Sadio Mané…

Back in Monaco’s squad, Paul Pogba could play again this weekend at Rennes, nearly a year and a half after his suspension, marking a major step in his bid to revive his career. Paul Pogba is indeed included in the…

FIFA has confirmed the matchups for the intercontinental playoffs, which will decide the final two tickets for the 2026 World Cup after high-stakes duels. FIFA officially confirmed on Thursday the draw for the intercontinental playoffs of the 2026 World Cup.…

According to a recently published biography, Robert Lewandowski reportedly received the astonishing instruction to stop scoring at the end of the 2022-2023 season in order to prevent FC Barcelona from having to pay a €2.5 million bonus to Bayern Munich…

The Confederation of African Football awards ceremony, held Monday evening in Rabat, largely went in favor of the host country. Achraf Hakimi and Ghizlane Chebbak were crowned players of the year, while Nigeria stood out on the women’s side with…

As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations approaches, scheduled for December in Morocco, former Ghana international Asamoah Gyan has revealed his favorites to succeed Ivory Coast. For him, three nations clearly stand out: Nigeria, Ivory Coast and the host country,…

Manchester City beat Villarreal 2-0 on Tuesday night in the Champions League, consolidating their European momentum. After the match, Pep Guardiola praised Nicolas Pépé’s performance, whom he still considers a “dangerous” player in the final third. At the end of…

At an official dinner at the White House, Donald Trump praised Cristiano Ronaldo and revealed that his son Barron was a fervent admirer of the Portuguese star. U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that his son, Barron Trump, was a fan…

Speaking to CAFonline, Gernot Rohr reflected on the crushing defeat suffered by the Cheetahs against Nigeria in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. And the Benin coach believes that the refereeing played a part in this heavy loss for his side.…

For Louis Saha, the former Manchester United striker, Cristiano Ronaldo outshines Lionel Messi, whom he considers less complete physically and tactically. Former French international Louis Saha has settled the debate that has split football fans for nearly two decades: between…

The FIFA ranking for November 2025 has been released. And Benin retained its 92nd place worldwide. The Cheetahs’ heavy defeat against Burkina Faso (0-3) last Tuesday had no impact on Benin’s position in the football nations table. Gernot Rohr’s men…

The November international break promises an air of prestige in Luanda. To mark the celebration of its Independence Day, Angola is set to host none other than world champions Argentina, led by Lionel Messi. According to several consistent sources, the…

Achraf Hakimi was crowned African Player of the Year at the 2025 CAF Awards in Rabat, following an exceptional season that establishes him as one of the most influential defenders of his generation. Twenty-seven years after Mustapha Hadji’s triumph, Morocco…

This Wednesday, November 19, 2025, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Morocco hosts the prestigious CAF Awards 2025 ceremony, an unmissable event to celebrate the players (men and women), coaches and national teams who marked the year. The show starts at…

Five-time Grammy Award winner and an indispensable figure of African culture, Angélique Kidjo will host the 2025 CAF Awards in Rabat. Between her passion for the continent, love of football and childhood memories, the Beninese artist reflects on a role…

On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, Université Polytechnique Mohammed VI will host the prestigious CAF Awards 2025 ceremony, an unmissable event to celebrate the players (men and women), coaches and national teams that marked the year. Broadcast live worldwide, the evening…

Galatasaray gave an update on Victor Osimhen, who suffered a hamstring issue during the World Cup playoff against DR Congo. And the Turkish club revealed that the Nigerian striker is suffering from a moderate muscle strain. Galatasaray, reigning Super Lig…