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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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Brazil: Mourinho reprimands Ancelotti after Neymar’s absence
The Portuguese coach José Mourinho did not mince his words regarding Carlo Ancelotti’s decision to exclude Neymar from the Brazilian squad, denouncing a “disrespectful” decision toward the Brazilian star. The Benfica manager, José Mourinho, strongly criticized Brazil’s coach, Carlo Ancelotti,… -
Friendly: Kenya rolls over Grenada.
Solides et efficaces, les Harambee Stars du Kenya se sont largement imposés (3-0) contre la Grenade en match amical ce lundi, affichant de belles promesses à un an de la CAN 2027. Le Kenya a dominé Grenade (3-0), ce lundi,… -
‘My job is still under threat,’ Otto Addo ahead of Ghana – Germany
Left reeling after Ghana’s heavy defeat to Austria, Otto Addo faces criticism but refuses to bow to pressure. The Black Stars coach already looks ahead to the expected bounce-back against Germany. The Black Stars coach, Otto Addo, acknowledged that his… -
UCL: “If anyone can beat them, it’s us,” Mbappé ahead of Real – Bayern
As the Champions League quarterfinal between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich approaches, Kylian Mbappé exudes confidence. After scoring a goal for France against Brazil, the Madrid striker confirms his monster season and warns: despite the Bavarians’ exceptional form, Real is… -
World Cup 2026: “We have Cristiano Ronaldo”, Cancelo sees Portugal winning the trophy.
Carried by Cristiano Ronaldo’s undiminished aura and a talented generation, Portugal is laying out its ambitions for 2026, even though their build-up is still getting underway. The FC Barcelona defender, João Cancelo, didn’t hesitate to lay out Portugal’s ambitions a… -
Benin – Ligue 1: Ayéma strikes hard, Coton FC still the leader, recap of matchday 22.
Marked by an attacking display from Ayéma and several tight matches at the top, the 22nd matchday of the Benin Ligue 1 tightens the title race once again, with Coton FC narrowly holding the lead ahead of Buffles and SOBEMAP.… -
CAN 2027: Lesotho and South Sudan qualify, total suspense over the last remaining spots.
Lesotho and South Sudan secured their qualification after the preliminary round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, while several fixtures remain undecided ahead of the final return legs. The first round of the qualifiers has delivered its verdict.… -
Brazil: ‘Bring Neymar back,’ Rio Ferdinand begs Carlo Ancelotti.
Shocked by Neymar’s absence, Rio Ferdinand calls on Carlo Ancelotti to bring back Brazil’s star ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Former Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand urged Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti to recall Neymar ahead of the FIFA… -
Vinicius or Lamine Yamal: Romario has made his choice
Captivated by Lamine Yamal’s breakout, Romário put Lamine Yamal ahead of Vinícius Júnior, reigniting the debate between the two brightest stars in world football. The debate is already raging. The former Brazilian legend Romário has weighed in on two of… -
Argentina 2-1 Mauritania: Scaloni reprimands his players despite the victory
Despite the win over Mauritania (2-1), Lionel Scaloni didn’t mince his words, pointing to a disappointing Argentina performance, far from its usual standards. Despite the victory, the tone was far from triumphant. Argentina’s head coach Lionel Scaloni didn’t hide his… -
Barça: Raphinha out for several weeks
Injured while with the Brazil national team, Raphinha will be out for several weeks, leaving Barça bereft of a key asset ahead of decisive La Liga and UEFA Champions League fixtures. The blow is a tough one for FC Barcelona.… -
Friendly: Benin avoids the Liberian trap, Togo and Guinea are neck-and-neck.
Benin beat Liberia 1-0 this Friday in Turkey, as part of the March 2026 FIFA window. At the Moulay Hassan Stadium in Morocco, Togo and Guinea finished with a 2-2 draw. The March 2026 FIFA window continued this Friday with… -
FIFA Day March 2026: Nigeria foils Iran’s ‘ballistic missiles’.
Led by Moses Simon and Akor Adams, Nigeria’s Super Eagles defeated Iran (2-1) this Friday in Turkey (2-1) and are kicking off their international friendly tournament perfectly. Nigeria dominated Iran (2-1) this Friday afternoon in Antalya, Turkey, as part of… -
Batistuta: “Maradona died like a dog, I hope it doesn’t happen to Messi.”
Deeply affected by the passing of the Argentine legend Diego Maradona, Gabriel Batistuta lamented the abandonment that “El Pibe de Oro” would have suffered in his final years and warned of the dangers that loom over stars, citing Lionel Messi… -
Diego Maradona or Lionel Messi: Gabriel Batistuta has weighed in.
Questioned by Rio Ferdinand, the former Argentine striker Gabriel Batistuta highlighted Maradona’s charisma and influence to justify his choice in the eternal comparison with Messi. The former Argentine great Gabriel Batistuta weighed in on the eternal debate between Lionel Messi… -
Brazil – France: Vinicius promises hell to Mbappé’s Blues
Vinicius Junior is ready to assert himself as the Seleção’s attacking leader as the 2026 World Cup approaches, as Brazil faces France this Thursday evening at Gillette Stadium in a friendly. Impressive at club level this season, Vinícius Júnior approaches… -
Transfer market: Rodri opens the door to Real Madrid
Under contract with Manchester City, the Spanish midfielder Rodri does not rule out a departure to Real Madrid, while praising the Premier League’s demanding nature and the unique atmosphere of the Santiago Bernabéu. The Manchester City midfielder, Rodri, has not… -
World Cup 2026: Kylian Mbappé can’t imagine Brazil without Neymar.
Surprised by the absence of the Santos FC star on Carlo Ancelotti’s list, Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé remains convinced that Neymar will indeed be at the 2026 World Cup. Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé expressed his confusion at Neymar’s… -
Champions League: UEFA sanctions Benfica after racist incidents during the match against Real Madrid.
Following incidents during the play-off against Real Madrid, Benfica of Lisbon was hit with a heavy fine and a partial stadium closure with a suspended sentence, while UEFA tightens its stance against racism. UEFA has ruled. SL Benfica was sanctioned… -
FIFA Day March 2026: Iran ready to unleash its ‘ballistic missiles’ against Nigeria
As Iran takes on Nigeria this Friday in a friendly, Hossein Abarghouei is confident and says that Team Melli is ready to rival the Super Eagles, despite a shortened preparation. As the friendly clash with Nigeria approaches, Hossein Abarghouei lays… -
Transfer market: Liverpool target Michael Olise to replace Mohamed Salah
As Mohamed Salah’s departure has now been confirmed, Liverpool is already exploring several attacking options, with Michael Olise at the top of the list, despite Bayern Munich’s firm opposition. Liverpool is already preparing for life after Mohamed Salah. According to… -
Liverpool: Xabi Alonso tipped to succeed Arne Slot
Having a tough season despite clinching a title last year, Liverpool could be considering a change on its bench: Xabi Alonso appears as the favorite to succeed Arne Slot and embody the Reds’ renewal. Xabi Alonso’s name is circulating insistently… -
Carragher: «Salah has surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo in the Premier League»
As Mohamed Salah is about to leave Liverpool, Jamie Carragher reignites the debate by placing him ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo in the Premier League, arguing that only Thierry Henry remains superior to him among foreign attackers. The move is explosive.… -
Mohamed Salah announces his departure from Liverpool.
Shocking news from Anfield: Mohamed Salah has announced he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, bringing eight remarkable years to a close, marked by titles, records and an indelible mark in the Reds’ history. This is a… -
PSG: Achraf Hakimi closes the door on Real Madrid
While rumors were circulating about Achraf Hakimi’s return to Real Madrid, his agent quickly dismissed any intention to leave. The Moroccan international, tied to PSG until 2029, remains focused on the Champions League and his progress with the Paris-based club.… -
FIFA matchday in March 2026: Guinea vs Benin, Argentina vs Mauritania, Egypt vs Spain, the schedule for Africa’s national teams.
On the occasion of the March international break, African national teams are lining up matches around the world, with several high-profile fixtures against European, South American and Asian nations, From South America to Asia via Europe, African national teams are… -
Friendly: Gabriel Magalhaes ruled out for Brazil-France clash
Gabriel Magalhaes is ruled out of Thursday’s friendly clash between France and Brazil due to an injury sustained in the Carabao Cup this weekend. Gabriel Magalhaes will not take part in the friendly match between Brazil and France this Thursday… -
Atlético: Diego Simeone hails Lookman despite defeat to Real
Having scored against Real Madrid, Ademola Lookman has made his mark, as Atlético Madrid were beaten 3-2. In the mixed zone, his coach Diego Simeone praised his progression, while also pointing out areas for improvement. Despite the defeat in the… -
Atlético Madrid: Antoine Griezmann closes in on Orlando City
At 34, Antoine Griezmann is about to turn a major page in his career: the Atlético Madrid striker would have found an agreement with Orlando City SC and should join Major League Soccer in the summer of 2026, as a… -
Benin Ligue 1: Coton FC retains its throne, Buffles on the prowl, the 21st matchday roundup
Few goals, but plenty of suspense. The 21st matchday of Benin’s Ligue 1 for the 2025-2026 season confirmed the league’s intensity, with several draws and the gaps at the top of the standings still as tight. The 21st matchday of…
