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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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France national team: Didier Deschamps’ squad list featuring Kylian Mbappé and Rayan Cherki.
The France national team head coach Didier Deschamps announced on Thursday his squad for the March gathering. Kylian Mbappé and Rayan Cherki are in the group. Didier Deschamps’ France squad for the March gathering has been announced. The France coach… -
March 2026 FIFA window: Morocco’s squad list with Senegalese-origin defender Issa Diop
Morocco unveiled this Thursday its list of players selected for the March 2026 gathering. Called up for the first time, Issa Diop is part of the squad. Like other African national teams, Morocco will play two matches during the March… -
World Cup 2026: Iran ready to boycott the United States without giving up on the competition.
Amid diplomatic tensions and logistical uncertainties, the Iranian national team is continuing its preparation for the 2026 World Cup, while at this stage refusing to play its matches on U.S. soil. The uncertainty surrounding Iran’s participation in the 2026 World… -
La Liga reacts to Cristiano Ronaldo’s acquisition of a Spanish club.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s 25% stake in UD Almería is already generating strong excitement, to the point of attracting La Liga president Javier Tebas. The arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo in the leadership circles of UD Almería has not gone unnoticed. The Portuguese… -
AFCON 2025: Senegal refuses to return the trophy after CAF’s decision.
Stripped of its title on a forfeit in favor of Morocco, Senegal strongly contests the decision of the Confederation of African Football and refuses to return the trophy. Tension has escalated around the AFCON 2025 final. While the Confederation of… -
Inter Miami: Lionel Messi reaches the 900-goal milestone in his career
By scoring against Nashville SC, Lionel Messi reached the symbolic 900-goal milestone in his career, joining Cristiano Ronaldo in a very exclusive circle. A new milestone for a living legend. Lionel Messi has once again written history by surpassing the… -
Champions League: top scorers ahead of the quarterfinals
With 13 goals to his name, Kylian Mbappé leads the Champions League 2025/26 top scorers as the quarterfinals approach, widening the gap over his pursuers and confirming his status as the offensive leader on the European stage. As the Champions… -
CAF withdraws AFCON 2025 from Senegal: Sadio Mané denounces an ‘unjust’ decision.
The Senegalese forward, Sadio Mané, reacted strongly after the title was withdrawn from Senegal in favor of Morocco, pointing to abuses that, in his view, threaten the integrity of African football. The Senegalese forward, Sadio Mané, spoke out after CAF’s… -
Ivory Coast: Emerse Faé’s list for the March rally
Less than three months before the 2026 World Cup, Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Faé has unveiled a list of 25 players to face South Korea and Scotland this month. Two friendly matches as part of the March international window.… -
FIFA Day March 2026: Nigeria’s squad for matches against Iran and Jordan.
The Nigeria head coach, Eric Chelle, has unveiled the list of players selected for the upcoming international break. The Super Eagles will face Iran and Jordan during this summer break. The Nigeria national team head coach, Éric Chelle, has unveiled… -
“You told me to stop crying after Rodri’s Ballon d’Or win,” Vinicius goes after Man City supporters
Having produced a decisive brace at the Etihad, Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior explained his provocative celebration, in response to the taunts he endured after the 2024 Ballon d’Or. Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior spoke about his notable celebration during… -
“They’ve got Osimhen; he wins matches on his own,” Steve Nicol warns Liverpool ahead of the clash with Galatasaray.
The former Reds legend, Steve Nicol, refuses to make his former club an obvious favorite against Galatasaray and highlights the potential impact of Victor Osimhen ahead of the decisive showdown at Anfield. Former Liverpool legend, Steve Nicol, tempers the optimism… -
Champions League: last four tickets up for grabs for the quarterfinals.
Between favorable positions and duels that are still undecided, several European heavyweights are vying for qualification this Wednesday evening to complete the Champions League quarterfinal lineup. The last four berths for the Champions League quarter-finals will be decided on Wednesday… -
AFCON 2025: Senegal files a case with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after losing its title, awarded to Morocco… by email
Challenging the loss of its title as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations champions on a ruling in Morocco’s favor, the Senegalese Football Federation has decided to take the matter to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The CAN 2025… -
CAN 2025: a dramatic twist as CAF cancels Senegal’s victory and crowns Morocco.
Initially defeated in the final of AFCON 2025, the Atlas Lions of Morocco reclaim the title following a decision by CAF’s Appeals Panel, which handed Senegal a defeat by forfeit. A complete reversal of the situation on the African stage.… -
Benin Cup 2026: exciting matchups from the first round, the full draw.
With the draw held this Tuesday, we now know the first-round draw of the Benin Cup 2026. Several big clashes are on the schedule. The Benin Football Federation kicked off the Benin Cup 2026. The national body held the draw… -
Real Madrid: a major clear-out planned for this summer.
Real Madrid is lining up a major overhaul of its squad, with several senior players set to depart and bold moves to kick off a new cycle. Real Madrid is gearing up for a busy summer. Behind the scenes, the… -
UCL, PSG: Ousmane Dembélé promises to unleash hell on Chelsea
A comfortable winner in the away leg, Paris Saint-Germain does not intend to sit back against Chelsea FC. Ousmane Dembélé promises an attacking approach to secure qualification for the Champions League. The Paris Saint-Germain forward, Ousmane Dembélé, sent a clear… -
Brazil: “I’m upset, sad,” Neymar reacts to not being called up
Not called up by Carlo Ancelotti for the friendlies against France and Croatia, Neymar expressed his sadness while signaling his determination to rejoin Brazil’s national team. The Santos FC forward Neymar expressed his disappointment after not being selected by Carlo… -
March 2026 FIFA windows: Benin’s squad for matches against Palestine and Guinea
The Benin national team coach, Gernot Rohr, has named 25 players for the March friendlies against Palestine and Guinea, with the aim of fine-tuning his squad. In the run-up to the March 2026 FIFA Day starting next week, Gernot Rohr… -
FIFA International Day March 2026: Endrick recalled, Neymar still absent, Brazil squad for matches against France and Croatia
Three months out from the FIFA World Cup 2026, Carlo Ancelotti has revealed his squad for the friendly matches against France and Croatia. The Brazil coach has notably recalled the young Endrick, while Neymar is still left out. As the… -
Premier League: ten million euro fine, recruitment ban, Chelsea sanctioned for infractions during the Abramovich era.
Chelsea has been fined a hefty sum by the Premier League and handed a suspended recruitment ban after regulatory breaches dating back to the Roman Abramovich era. Chelsea has been fined £10.75 million by the Premier League, along with a… -
“I don’t have a plan…”, Guardiola ahead of Manchester City – Real Madrid
Having been heavily beaten 3-0 in the away leg by Real Madrid, Pep Guardiola acknowledges that he doesn’t have a miracle plan ahead of the return at the Etihad. The Manchester City manager, however, assures that his players will do… -
Guinea’s squad for the March 2026 FIFA matchday to face Togo and Benin
À moins de deux semaines de ses matchs amicaux face au Togo et au Bénin, le sélectionneur national de la Guinée, Paulo Duarte, a dévoilé une liste de 25 joueurs. Serhou Guirassy, Ilaix Moriba ou encore Yakhouba Gnagna Barry figurent… -
Benin – Ligue 1: Coton FC takes the lead, Dadjè still at the bottom, recap of Matchday 20.
The 20th matchday of the Benin Ligue 1 delivered its verdict this weekend. Coton FC defeated Ayéma FC (2-0) and took the lead in the standings, while Buffles FC and ASVO FC stumbled, reigniting the title race and the battle… -
Real Madrid: Álvaro Arbeloa extols Fran García
For a solid showing in Real Madrid’s 4-1 win over Elche in La Liga, Fran García received strong praise from his coach Álvaro Arbeloa, who lauded the Madrid left-back’s professionalism and commitment. Real Madrid’s coach, Álvaro Arbeloa, did not spare… -
World Cup 2026 playoff: FIFA sanctions the Nigerian and DR Congo football federations.
After the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff matches held in November 2025, FIFA fined the Nigerian Football Federation and the Congolese Football Association for incidents related to spectators’ behavior in the stands. FIFA sanctioned the Nigerian Football Federation and the… -
Champions League: Bayern Munich takes the lead over Arsenal in the title race.
After Arsenal’s draw with Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the Round of 16, Bayern Munich now emerges as the main favorite to win the Champions League this season, according to the British tabloid The Sun. According to the British tabloid The… -
March 2026 FIFA Day: Togo’s provisional squad
The Togolese head coach Patrice Neveu has unveiled the provisional list of the Sparrowhawks of Togo, selected for the matches against Guinea and Niger, part of the March 2026 FIFA window. The Togolese national team has two fixtures this March.… -
Victor Osimhen ‘one of a kind’, Mario Lemina hails the Nigerian striker
Galatasaray midfielder Mario Lemina showered praise on his teammate Victor Osimhen, whom he regards as the best striker he has ever played with, hailing a “unique” player after their victory over Liverpool FC in the Champions League. Galatasaray midfielder Mario…
