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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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La Liga: Barça’s squad faces Atlético Madrid
La Liga leader, FC Barcelona hosts Atlético Madrid with the ambition to strike hard, despite several absences, in a decisive top-of-the-table clash. The Blaugrana’s squad for this top-of-the-table showdown has been announced. The top clash of the 30th matchday in… -
Manchester City: Guardiola opens the door to Rodri’s departure
Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, has stated that he would not keep any unhappy player, reacting to Rodri’s recent comments about a possible future at Real Madrid. Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, has taken a clear position on Rodri’s future.… -
Al Nassr: “It’s good to be back,” CR7 after his brace against Al Najma
Cristiano Ronaldo’s brace against Al-Najma marked a notable return, allowing Al-Nassr to consolidate their lead at the top of the Saudi Pro League. The captain of Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo, expressed satisfaction after his team’s comfortable 5-2 victory over Al-Najma on… -
Chelsea: severe sanction for Enzo Fernandez after his remarks about Real Madrid
The Argentine midfielder, Enzo Fernandez, is sidelined for two matches by Liam Rosenior, who did not appreciate his remarks about a possible departure, notably to Real Madrid. Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior announced that Enzo Fernández would not be selected for… -
Turkey: Victor Osimhen named Player of the Year
A standout performer with Galatasaray, Victor Osimhen was honored at the Milliyet Sports Awards, confirming his status as a leading attacking figure. Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen was named footballer of the year at the 72nd Milliyet Sports Awards, according to… -
«The best Arsenal player», Gabriel Jesus extols Martinelli
The Brazilian forward, Gabriel Jesus, did not hesitate to name his compatriot Gabriel Martinelli as the standout player for the Gunners, praising the talent he had already spotted from his early days. The Arsenal forward, Gabriel Jesus, did not hesitate… -
Manchester City: Enzo Maresca tipped to replace Pep Guardiola
As Pep Guardiola’s future remains uncertain, Manchester City has already identified Enzo Maresca as its preferred successor to take the reins of the team. Manchester City is already preparing for life after Pep Guardiola. The Manchester club would consider entrusting… -
CAFS U15 2026: The School Cheetahs inherit a tough group, full draw revealed
Placed alongside Tanzania, Senegal and Zambia, the School Cheetahs will have to rise to a major challenge to reach the semi-finals of the African school football championship in Zimbabwe. The stage is set for Africa’s young talents. The draw for… -
Friendly: Nigeria will face Poland and Portugal in June.
The Nigerian national team will face two European opponents in June, before taking part in the Unity Cup, with a view to refining its preparation for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Nigerian national team will play two… -
Liverpool: Steven Gerrard Predicts Mo Salah’s Next Destination
Steven Gerrard has ruled out a transfer of Mohamed Salah to a Premier League rival and is favoring a destination in the Saudi Pro League, while the Egyptian has already confirmed his departure from Liverpool. Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard believes… -
Earthquake in Italy: the federation president, Gabriele Gravina, resigns after the 2026 World Cup fiasco
The day after the national team’s failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, the president of the Italian Football Federation, Gabriele Gravina, stepped down, opening a period of uncertainty at the helm of Italian football. A thunderclap in Italian… -
World Cup 2026: after Italy’s elimination, Gattuso flees to Spain.
Stung by the Nazionale’s elimination, Gennaro Gattuso endured difficult hours, torn between emotion in the locker room and a withdrawal abroad, while his future at the helm of the Italian national team seems compromised. The failure left deep marks. After… -
Chelsea: Enzo Fernandez flirts with Real Madrid
The Chelsea midfielder, Enzo Fernandez, has expressed his attachment to the Spanish capital, which he compares to Buenos Aires, fueling speculation about a possible interest from Real Madrid. The Chelsea midfielder, Enzo Fernández, spoke of his particular attachment to Real… -
Nigeria: Atlético Madrid annoyed by the way Ademola Lookman is being used in the national team
After the international break, Atlético Madrid pointed to what it called excessive use of Ademola Lookman with Nigeria, fearing an impact on his physical freshness at this stage of the season. Atlético Madrid did not hide its displeasure with Ademola… -
FIFA rankings March 2026 – Africa Zone: Morocco holding steady, Senegal slips, Benin gains two places
Between uneven performances and AFCON 2025-related decisions, the latest FIFA ranking shakes things up in Africa: Morocco confirms its status, while Senegal loses ground. The release of FIFA’s new rankings on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, confirmed the first trends observed… -
Ghana: more than 600 candidates in the running to become the new national team coach.
After Otto Addo’s departure, the Ghana Football Association is awash with applications and is set to make a quick decision to relaunch the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The Ghana Football Association has seen a massive influx… -
Argentina: Scaloni sees Lionel Messi reach 1,000 career goals
After Argentina’s display of strength against Zambia (5-0) in a friendly on Tuesday, Lionel Scaloni expressed optimism about Lionel Messi’s ability to reach the symbolic 1,000-goal milestone, praising his captain’s longevity and unwavering motivation. Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni expressed… -
“His injury won’t jeopardize his World Cup participation,” Martinez provides an update on Cristiano Ronaldo.
Absent during the international break, Cristiano Ronaldo is recovering well from his injury according to Roberto Martínez, who dismisses any concern about his participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Portugal’s coach, Roberto Martínez, has given reassuring news about his… -
«More talent than Messi and Ronaldo», Zico extols Neymar
While paying tribute to Neymar’s exceptional talent, Brazilian legend Zico believes that Neymar has not managed to reach the level of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, notably pointing to a lack of consistency and recurring injuries. Brazilian legend Zico recently… -
Al Nassr: Ronaldo “tries to convince Casemiro” not to join Messi at Inter Miami
Seeking to strengthen his squad, Cristiano Ronaldo is trying to convince Casemiro to join Saudi Arabia, while the Brazilian is being courted by Inter Miami to play alongside Lionel Messi. Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo is working behind the scenes to… -
Friendly: Jordan draw with Nigeria, Japan upends England at Wembley
Stymied by Jordan despite a half-time lead, Nigeria had a frustrating evening, while Japan achieved a historic feat by beating England on Wembley’s pitch. The Nigerians were held by Jordan (2-2), Tuesday evening in Antalya, Turkey, at the end of… -
World Cup 2026: 48 teams known; now it’s time for the groups.
After the decisive play-offs, the six final nations have secured their qualification, completing the lineup for the 2026 World Cup. The list of the 48 qualified nations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 is now complete. This outcome follows the… -
World Cup 2026: “I’ve had enough,” Gattuso reacts to Italy’s elimination.
Beaten by Bosnia and Herzegovina in the playoffs, Italy will not go to the 2026 World Cup. A crushing setback that leaves Gennaro Gattuso and his players deeply affected. Italy’s head coach, Gennaro Gattuso, delivered a reaction tinged with bitterness… -
DRC back in the World Cup, 52 years later: a feat hailed by FIFA and CAF
Beating Jamaica in the playoff, the DRC clinches its qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a historic return to the global stage more than half a century after 1974. A return to the world’s biggest competition, hailed by… -
Napoli takes a tougher stance against Lukaku after his absence from training.
The SSC Napoli is considering sanctions, even legal action, against Romelu Lukaku, who was absent at the resumption. A new episode that heightens tensions between the Belgian forward and the Italian club. The Napoli forward Romelu Lukaku is facing disciplinary… -
“CR7 is better than Messi”, Fashion Sakala ahead of Zambia – Argentine
À la veille du choc amical face à l’Argentine, le capitaine zambien Fashion Sakala a livré son verdict sur l’éternelle rivalité entre Lionel Messi et Cristiano Ronaldo, affichant une préférence assumée pour la star portugaise. Le capitaine de la Zambie,… -
Real Madrid: 10 players on the way out
Under pressure to deliver results, Florentino Pérez is preparing a sweeping overhaul of the Madrid squad, with several senior players set to depart and strong decisions expected during the summer transfer window. On the eve of a summer that is… -
Germany: Julian Nagelsmann highlights the flaws despite the win over Ghana
Malgré le succès arraché contre le Ghana, Julian Nagelsmann a regretté le manque de maîtrise de son équipe, trop précipitée et exposée aux contres, à quelques mois de la Coupe du monde 2026. Le sélectionneur de l’Allemagne, Julian Nagelsmann, a… -
Coupe du monde 2026: Ancelotti fixe la recette du Brésil pour le sacre mondial
À la veille d’un match amical face à la Croatie, Carlo Ancelotti a insisté sur la nécessité pour le Brésil d’allier talent et solidité défensive afin de viser un nouveau titre lors de la Coupe du monde 2026. Le sélectionneur… -
Mondial 2026: six billets encore en jeu avant le verdict des barrages
As the outcome approaches, the European and intercontinental playoffs will deliver their verdicts this Tuesday, with several historic nations and outsiders vying for the final spots for the 2026 World Cup. There are six spots left to claim for the…
