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FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the South African Football Association (SAFA) for fielding a suspended player in the 2-0 win over Lesotho on March 21 in Polokwane, in a 2026 World Cup qualifier. FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against…

The second matchday of the Champions League group stage produced its fair share of twists and turns on Wednesday night across European pitches. At Anfield, Liverpool had to wait until the final minutes to clinch a victory against Atlético Madrid…

Liverpool and Atlético Madrid face each other this Wednesday evening at Anfield in the Champions League. Discover the official lineups of both teams. The first matchday of the Champions League continues this Wednesday with a clash between Liverpool and Atlético…

PSG hosts Atalanta Bergame this Wednesday evening (8:00 PM, GMT+1) at the Parc des Princes, in the first round of the Champions League. The official lineups of both teams have been released. Official lineups : PSG : Chevalier – Hakimi,…

Former club legend Thierry Henry said that Mikel Arteta now has no excuses. The former Gunners striker believes that with the squad he has, Arsenal absolutely must win the Champions League this season. Thierry Henry did not mince his words…

Struggling at the start of the season, Ruben Amorim could leave Manchester United in the coming weeks. And several names are already being touted to replace him, including Argentine coach Mauricio Pochettino. Mauricio Pochettino, former coach of Tottenham and PSG,…

Thanks to his brace against Marseille (2-1) on Tuesday at the Bernabeu, Kylian Mbappé now has 57 goals in the Champions League. The Real Madrid forward thus equals Thomas Müller (Bayern Munich) in 6th place on the all-time scorers list.…

PSG hosts Atalanta Bergame this Wednesday evening in the Champions League. Several key players are missing. The Champions League is in the spotlight this Wednesday with a match between PSG and Atalanta Bergame. An important game for the Parisians, the…

Barça coach Hansi Flick revealed the list of players selected for Thursday’s Champions League match against Newcastle. Lamine Yamal is missing from the list. Barça kick off their Champions League campaign this Thursday. The Blaugrana face Newcastle tomorrow evening in…

Discover the matches scheduled for this Wednesday across Europe, counting for the first round of the Champions League. The Champions League continues this Wednesday with first-round matches. No fewer than 6 games are on the schedule across European pitches. At…

In the lead-up to the Zone West B qualifying tournament for the U17 Africa Cup of Nations, the sub-regional body published the list of officials selected to oversee the matches. Two Beninese are included in the group. The UFOA West…

Arsenal faced Athletic Bilbao on Tuesday in the opening matchday of the Champions League. And the Gunners won 2-0. A successful start for Arsenal in the Champions League. The Gunners picked up their first three points in the competition after…

Real Madrid faces OM this Tuesday evening in the Champions League. The official lineups for both teams have been released. Real Madrid hosts Olympique de Marseille this Tuesday evening at the Santiago Bernabeu, starting at 8:00 PM (GMT+1). A match…

Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti believes that Endrick hasn’t yet broken through at Real Madrid due to the presence of Vinicius and Rodrygo. Carlo Ancelotti says Endrick’s development at Real Madrid has been slowed by the strong competition up front, notably…

Injured on Tuesday during the 0-0 draw between Egypt and Burkina Faso in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Omar Marmoush will miss the clash with Manchester United in the Premier League next Sunday, Manchester City confirmed in a statement. Another…

Olympique de Marseille face Real Madrid this Tuesday in the Champions League. The Phocéens’ squad called up for this showdown has been announced. The Champions League kicks off this Tuesday with first matchday fixtures. At the Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid…

Launched after Lamine Yamal’s injury during the September international break, the war of words between Barça and the Spanish Football Federation shows no sign of abating, with both sides firing at each other. Barça is up in arms after the…

Lionel Messi has broken an unexpected record after his Panini card sold for €1.3M in an online auction. The sports memorabilia market has reached a new milestone with Lionel Messi. A Panini card depicting the Argentinian, issued during the 2004-2005…

FIFA has confirmed there will be no October international break in 2026, responding to clubs’ recurring complaints about too-frequent interruptions at the start of the season. It’s official! Starting in 2026, there will no longer be an October international break.…

Despite a worrying start to the season, Manchester United’s board of directors continues to place its trust in Ruben Amorim, reports the Manchester Evening News. On Sunday, the Red Devils suffered a heavy defeat (0-3) against Manchester City at the…

The Flying Eagles’ head coach, Aliyu Zubairu, has announced his final 21-player squad for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Ten players who took part in the last U-20 Africa Cup of Nations are included in the squad. Among them…

Goalscorer this weekend against Bologna on his debut for AC Milan (1-0), Luka Modric received praise from his coach Massimiliano Allegri. AC Milan can thank Luka Modric. Named in the lineup this weekend against Bologna for the third matchday of…

Still absent since the start of the season, Ademola Lookman will not play again for Atalanta as long as he doesn’t show more commitment. His coach, Ivan Juric, was very clear about that. The Nigerian international, who expressed his desire…

Present at the side of the pitch after Manchester United’s heavy defeat to City (0-3) on Sunday, Peter Schmeichel shared a tasty anecdote about Gianluigi Donnarumma, the Cityzens’ new goalkeeper. The Danish legend said he had tried, several times, to…

In a press conference before the trip to Real Sociedad in La Liga, Xabi Alonso praised the way his team has looked at the start of the season. And the coach of Real Madrid is considering reforming the Mbappé-Vini-Rodrygo trio…

Brazil’s head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has put pressure on Neymar ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The Italian reminded that the presence of the auriverde captain would depend solely on his ability to regain full fitness. Absent from the Seleção…

Former FC Barcelona forward Martin Braithwaite reflected on Lionel Messi’s departure in 2021, an episode that had upended the Catalan club’s recent history. The Danish international believes the Argentine, now 38 and a player for Inter Miami after a stint…

The Manchester United manager, Rúben Amorim, commented on the reasons that led to André Onana’s departure, loaned to Trabzonspor for the 2025-2026 season. Signed from Inter Milan in 2023 to succeed David De Gea, André Onana never managed to establish…

Speaking to the press this Friday, on the eve of the Manchester derby against Manchester United, Pep Guardiola commented on Liverpool’s new signing, Alexander Isak. And the Manchester City manager believes the Swedish giant is not as strong as Erling…

La Confédération africaine de football (CAF) a marqué, ce jeudi, l’étape symbolique des 100 jours précédant le début de la Coupe d’Afrique des nations 2025. Pour la première fois depuis 1988, le Maroc accueillera la plus prestigieuse compétition du football…