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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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2026 World Cup (Q): Guinea’s squad to face Mozambique, with Guirassy
Guinea’s national team coach, Paulo Duarte, revealed the list of players selected for the October international break, counting toward the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Serhou Guirassy is included. Guinea returns to action next October. The Syli National will take on… -
Inter Miami: Sergio Busquets announces his retirement from the sport
Spanish midfielder for Inter Miami, 2010 World Cup winner, Sergio Busquets, announced his retirement at the end of the 2025 MLS season. Spanish midfielder for Inter Miami, Sergio Busquets, announced he would hang up his boots at the end of… -
CAF Cup: Coton FC vs Black Man Warrior, Royal Leopards vs Young African — this Friday’s schedule
Discover the matches scheduled this Friday across Africa, for the second leg of the preliminary first round of the CAF Confederation Cup. Seven matches are on the schedule this Friday across Africa, for the return leg of the preliminary first… -
The Ballon d’Or Isn’t Made of Gold: The Manufacturing Secrets of the Highly Coveted Trophy
Neither solid gold nor a simple trophy, the most prestigious prize in football is the result of a craftsman’s work of about a hundred hours. Contrary to what its name might suggest, the Ballon d’Or is not made of solid… -
UFOA B U17 Tournament 2025: Nigeria already sends a warning to Burkina Faso
After the convincing win by the Golden Eaglets against Benin (4-1), Nigerian coach Manu Garba said his team would step up as they head into their next match against Burkina Faso on Saturday in Yamoussoukro. The Golden Eaglets made a… -
MMA : McGregor ready to return for a historic fight… at the White House
Irishman Conor McGregor revealed he had accepted a $100 million offer to take part in a special UFC event planned on the South Lawn of the White House in 2026, on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the United… -
U-17 Women’s World Cup: Morocco vs. Brazil, Ivory Coast vs. Spain, the full draw
The group-stage draw for the U17 Women’s World Cup has been carried out by FIFA. A draw that was not kind to the African teams. The African teams participating in the final tournament of the 2025 U17 Women’s World Cup… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): several key Super Eagles players uncertain for Nigeria-Benin clash
Nigeria could be without Raphael Onyedika and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, both injured, for its upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying matches. Nigeria may have to do without two of its key midfielders for the next 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Raphael Onyedika and… -
“An incredible striker, but not authoritative enough,” Rooney on Haaland
Wayne Rooney, a Manchester United legend, expressed his reservations about Erling Haaland’s game. Admirative of the Norwegian’s efficiency, he nonetheless regrets a lack of authority and urges him to make greater use of his physical power and to take on… -
Rooney praises Cristiano Ronaldo’s extraordinary mentality
Rooney paid tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo, saying the Portuguese’s mentality and determination are unmatched in football. Wayne Rooney, a Manchester United legend, praised the exceptional mindset of his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, whom he considers unique in the world of… -
Rooney: “Cristiano Ronaldo is a killer, but I love Messi”
Wayne Rooney says he feels no animosity toward Cristiano Ronaldo, while reaffirming his admiration for Lionel Messi’s talent. Wayne Rooney sought to clarify his position regarding Cristiano Ronaldo. The former Manchester United striker said he harbored no animosity toward the… -
WAFU Zone B U17 Cup 2025: Benin thrashed by Nigeria and knocked out of the tournament
Benin suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Nigeria this Wednesday in the group stage of the 2025 UFOA B U17 Cup. This loss seals the elimination of the cadet Cheetahs, who leave the competition after the first round. Benin won’t… -
WAFU B U17 Cup: follow Benin vs Nigeria live here
Benin faces Nigeria this Wednesday in the group stage of the UFOA B U17 tournament. A decisive match for the Cadet Cheetahs who must secure a win to get back on track. Follow the match live here. -
Ballon d’Or 2025 : Yamal was left out because of his age, according to Javier Tebas
The president of La Liga, Javier Tebas, believes that Lamine Yamal was denied the 2025 Ballon d’Or because of his age, despite his outstanding season with FC Barcelona. La Liga president Javier Tebas believes Lamine Yamal did not win the… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): South Africa’s preliminary list for October
South Africa’s national team coach, Hugo Broos, has revealed the provisional list of players selected for the October camp. The Belgian coach has called up an expanded squad of 45 Bafana Bafana. South Africa returns to the pitch next October.… -
U-20 Women’s World Cup (Q): Benin 5-1 Guinea, Niger 0-9 Cameroon — first-leg results of the second round
Check out the full results of the first-leg matches of the second round of U20 Women’s World Cup qualifying. The first leg of the 2nd round of U20 Women’s World Cup qualifying was prolific, with several countries taking a strong… -
Ballon d’Or 2025: upstaged by Dembélé, Lamine Yamal comforted by his 25-year-old girlfriend
Having failed to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or, claimed by Ousmane Dembélé, Lamine Yamal can console himself in the arms of his girlfriend, singer Nicki Nicole, who sent him a sweet message. A heavy favorite for the title, Lamine Yamal… -
U-20 World Cup 2025: Morocco’s squad for the final tournament
Head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has unveiled Morocco’s squad for the 2026 U-20 World Cup. The tournament will take place in Chile from September 27 to October 19. In just a few days the football world will be buzzing with the… -
Ballon d’Or 2025 : France joins Argentina at the top of the all-time winners list
With Ousmane Dembélé’s coronation, France joins Argentina at the top of the list of nations with the most Ballon d’Or titles (8 trophies each). Ousmane Dembélé’s triumph, crowned Monday night at the Théâtre du Châtelet in front of Lamine Yamal… -
Ballon d’Or 2025: Neymar outraged by Raphinha’s 5th-place finish
In a social media post, Neymar criticized the overall Ballon d’Or 2025 ranking, with Raphinha landing in 5th place. And the winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or is Ousmane Dembélé. A heavy favorite for the prestigious individual award, the French… -
Ballon d’Or 2025: Lionel Messi savors Ousmane Dembélé’s triumph
Lionel Messi also reacted to Ousmane Dembélé’s triumph, the winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or. The Inter Miami captain congratulated his former PSG teammate on this well-deserved title. The 2025 Ballon d’Or winner was announced this Monday at the Théâtre… -
Ballon d’Or 2025: Mbappé 7th, Salah 4th, the overall standings
Discover the overall ranking of the 2025 Ballon d’Or. The title went to Ousmane Dembélé, who lifted the trophy ahead of Yamal and Vitinha. The winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or was announced this Monday at the Théâtre du Châtelet… -
Ballon d’Or 2025: Kylian Mbappé reacts to Ousmane Dembélé’s win
Kylian Mbappé also reacted to Ousmane Dembélé’s triumph, the winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or. And the Real Madrid forward congratulated his fellow Frenchman. The winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or was announced on Monday at the Théâtre du Châtelet… -
Ousmane Dembélé wins the 2025 Ballon d’Or, Aitana Bonmati takes the women’s Ballon d’Or
Having scored a hat-trick for PSG, Ousmane Dembélé won the 2025 Ballon d’Or. In the women’s category, the trophy went to Bonmati Aitana, who claimed the prize for the third consecutive year. -
Ballon d’Or 2025 : Iniesta won’t choose between Dembélé and Yamal
Andrés Iniesta refused to name a favorite between Ousmane Dembélé and Lamine Yamal, both in contention for the Ballon d’Or 2025. Former Barça great Andrés Iniesta shared his view on the Ballon d’Or 2025 race. Asked by El Chiringuito TV… -
Ballon d’Or 2025: only only two African players in the top 10
Only two African players appear in this year’s Ballon d’Or top 10. African football will be represented this year by two of its biggest figures in the final Ballon d’Or ranking. Moroccan Achraf Hakimi and Egyptian Mohamed Salah are the… -
Ballon d’Or 2025: Luis Enrique voted coach of the year, Donnarumma best goalkeeper
Winner of the Champions League with PSG, Luis Enrique was voted Coach of the Year at the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony taking place in Paris. Gianluigi Donnarumma was voted Goalkeeper of the Year. The 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony is taking… -
Ballon d’Or 2025: Lamine Yamal retains the Kopa Trophy
The Ballon d’Or 2025 ceremony is taking place at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France. In contention for the crown, Lamine Yamal has just won the Kopa Trophy for the best young player of the year. This year’s Kopa… -
Barça: Rashford sanctioned for being two minutes late to training
Author of an assist in Barça’s 3-0 win against Getafe in the Liga last week, Marcus Rashford was sanctioned by his coach Hansi Flick for being two minutes late to the pre-match training session. Marcus Rashford paid dearly for a… -
Ballon d’Or 2025 : follow the ceremony live here
The 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony will take place this Monday, September 22, 2025, starting at 8:00 PM (GMT+1) at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. Follow the ceremony live here. The Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris will host the 2025…
