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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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Arsenal: a significant boost in the pursuit of Julián Álvarez
Arsenal continue to push for the signing of Julián Álvarez. According to AS, the Gunners have received a favourable signal in their pursuit of the Atlético Madrid forward, who has been targeted to strengthen Mikel Arteta’s attack. According to AS,… -
Barça: Hansi Flick opens the door to the arrival of a new striker
Following Barça’s emphatic 5-0 win over Elche, Hansi Flick confirmed he would discuss with Deco this week the possibility of signing a new striker. The Catalan club could therefore still make a move before the summer transfer window closes. FC… -
Arsenal: Gabriel Martinelli edges closer to a move to Al-Hilal
Arsenal are in talks with Al-Hilal over the transfer of Gabriel Martinelli. The Brazilian winger could join the Saudi Pro League for a fee in the region of £60 million, a deal that would see the Gunners break their sale… -
Manchester City: Erling Haaland’s new haircut draws reaction from Guardiola, Ibrahimović and Grealish
Erling Haaland surprised those around him by ditching his long hair for a new haircut during Manchester City’s win over Bournemouth (2-1). The change of look did not leave Pep Guardiola, Jack Grealish and Zlatan Ibrahimović indifferent. Former Paris Saint-Germain… -
Premier League: Arsenal begin title defence with 3-0 win over Coventry
Arsenal made the perfect start to their Premier League season, beating Coventry City 3-0 on Friday evening at the Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta’s side quickly served notice of their ambitions for the new campaign. The champions of England did not… -
Real Madrid: José Mourinho unveils his squad for the trip to Espanyol
Real Madrid open their La Liga season on Saturday away at Espanyol. For this first official outing, José Mourinho has called up a squad that includes Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham and new signing Yan Diomandé. José Mourinho has… -
Al-Nassr: Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to his stunning goal against Al-Riyadh
Back in action after an extended break, Cristiano Ronaldo returned to scoring form with Al-Nassr. Coming on in the second half against Al-Riyadh, the Portuguese forward contributed to his team’s emphatic win (4-0) on Friday in the Saudi Pro League.… -
Inter Miami: Lionel Messi sanctioned after slapping an opponent
MLS’s disciplinary committee has fined Lionel Messi over his gesture toward Quinn Sullivan during Inter Miami’s 2-2 draw with Philadelphia. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner avoids a suspension, however. Lionel Messi will have to pay a fine over the incident… -
FIFA – World Cup 2026: Leandro Paredes receives a ten-match suspension.
FIFA has unveiled sanctions against several Argentine players, staff members, and the Federation, more than a month after the incidents that occurred at the end of the 2026 World Cup final. Leandro Paredes receives the heaviest penalty, with a ten-match… -
Real Madrid: Valverde’s armband doesn’t guarantee him a starting spot.
Named the new captain of Real Madrid for José Mourinho’s return to the bench, Federico Valverde will nonetheless have to fight to keep a place in the starting eleven. The Uruguayan midfielder is notably facing competition from Aurélien Tchouameni. The… -
Real Madrid: José Mourinho faced with the Mbappé-Vinicius-Bellingham puzzle
Back on the bench at Real Madrid, José Mourinho will need to quickly solve one of the main tactical puzzles of his new tenure: pairing Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Junior, and Jude Bellingham. The Portuguese believes that the three stars can… -
Ballon d’Or 2026: Toni Kroos bets on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
As the main favorites for the 2026 Ballon d’Or gradually emerge, Toni Kroos has made a rather unexpected choice. The former Real Madrid midfielder places Khvicha Kvaratskhelia at the top of his hierarchy, ahead of several stars expected to be… -
Davido is considering taking a break from his music career.
At 33, Davido doesn’t rule out distancing himself from music in the coming years. The Nigerian Afrobeats star believes he could step away from studios and stages for a while while still maintaining a strong influence thanks to his impressive… -
Arsenal: Mikel Arteta acknowledges that some departures will be necessary.
On the eve of the Premier League season opening, Mikel Arteta acknowledged that Arsenal will have to make tough decisions regarding certain players. The Spanish coach wants to maintain a sufficiently large squad while ensuring everyone feels valued within the… -
Market: Ronaldinho comes out of retirement and joins Ravenna at 46 years old
Eleven years after playing his last official match, Ronaldinho is set to return to football. The Brazilian legend has signed with Ravenna, a club in the Italian Serie C, with a goal that is as symbolic as it is ambitious:… -
Real Madrid: José Mourinho pushes Raúl Asencio towards the exit
Unwanted in José Mourinho’s plans, Raúl Asencio could leave Real Madrid this summer. The Portuguese coach reportedly warned the Spanish defender that he would have little playing time under his command, prompting his entourage to look for a new destination… -
Women’s market: Ivorian Habibou Ouédraogo joins OM
Olympique de Marseille officially announced on August 11 the arrival of the Ivorian international forward Habibou Ouédraogo, coming from ASEC Mimosas. At 24 years old, she joins the women’s team led by Nicolas Chabot to experience the French championship. Born… -
Barça: all new signings should be available against Elche
As the first day of La Liga approaches, FC Barcelona is busy registering its new signings. The Catalan club is optimistic and hopes to have all its reinforcements available for the trip to Elche on Sunday. FC Barcelona is accelerating… -
Market: Lewandowski makes a surprise return to Barcelona
Several weeks after leaving FC Barcelona, Robert Lewandowski could already return to Catalonia. The blaugrana club is reportedly considering the possibility of temporarily bringing back the Polish striker, as their other offensive options struggle to materialize. FC Barcelona could try… -
Real Madrid: José Mourinho shuts the door on the arrival of Lamine Yamal
José Mourinho appreciates the talent of Lamine Yamal, but the Real Madrid coach has no plans to recruit the young prodigy from FC Barcelona. The Portuguese technician believes he already has a squad strong enough to achieve his goals. Lamine… -
Atlético Madrid: Julián Álvarez on strike to force his departure
The Julián Álvarez situation is taking a new turn at Atlético Madrid. Courted notably by FC Barcelona and Arsenal, the Argentine striker has reportedly decided to skip training in order to push his club to accept his departure. The situation… -
McManaman: “Real Madrid cannot go 3 years without winning anything.”
Back on the bench of Real Madrid, José Mourinho has a clear mission this season: to reclaim La Liga. For Steve McManaman, the Madrid club must decisively end FC Barcelona’s dominance after two title-less seasons in the league. Real Madrid… -
Market: Dodo Dokou returns to Egypt
After a complicated experience in Portugal, Dodo Dokou is set to return to the Egyptian Premier League. The Beninese international has officially signed with Arab Contractors FC, where he will try to relaunch his career. Dodo Dokou is changing scenery… -
Champions League knockouts: the matches this Wednesday
The first legs of the 2026-2027 Champions League qualifiers started on Tuesday with three goalless draws, leaving all three matchups completely uncertain ahead of the return legs. Four more matches are scheduled for this Wednesday, including Celtic-LASK and NEC-Bodø/Glimt. The… -
Tennis: after the Billie Jean King Cup, Benin continues with its national championship
Hardly had the success of the women’s team at the Billie Jean King Cup been celebrated when Beninese tennis continued its momentum. The Beninese Tennis Federation kicked off the national championship, with nearly 300 players engaged on the courts of… -
Real Madrid: Mourinho reveals why Rodri preferred Barça
While Rodri was announced as one of Real Madrid’s priorities, the Spanish midfielder ultimately chose to join FC Barcelona. José Mourinho revealed that he spoke with the player and believes that his hesitations contributed to the failure of his arrival… -
Real Madrid: José Mourinho impressed by Kylian Mbappé’s involvement
At the dawn of their first shared season at Real Madrid, José Mourinho is already taken by Kylian Mbappé’s mindset. The Portuguese coach particularly appreciated the initiative of the Blues captain, who returned to training earlier than expected after the… -
Market: Arsenal wants to make a final move for Julián Álvarez.
With just a few days left until the summer transfer window closes, Arsenal is looking to speed up efforts to sign Julián Álvarez. However, the Gunners are facing the firmness of Atlético de Madrid, while FC Barcelona is also keeping… -
Official: Rodri signs with Barça
Long rumored to join Real Madrid, Rodri has ultimately headed to Catalonia. FC Barcelona officially announced the arrival of the Spanish midfielder, the 2026 World Champion and named Best Player of the last World Cup, on Tuesday. FC Barcelona makes… -
Mourinho: “My return is more beautiful than the first time”
José Mourinho was officially presented as the new coach of Real Madrid this Tuesday in Valdebebas. A deliberately low-key ceremony, held behind closed doors, marked the return of the Portuguese coach to the Madrid bench. Real Madrid chose discretion to…
