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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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โSo proud of youโ โ CR7 reacts to his sonโs debut with Portugal U15
Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo expressed his pride on Tuesday following his sonโs debut with Portugalโs U15 national team in Croatia. Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. made his first appearance for the Seleรงรฃo U15 during a match against Japan at the U15… -
Real Madrid: Toni Kroos full of praise for Barรงa after El Clรกsico thriller
The weekendโs El Clรกsico between Real Madrid and Barcelona continues to spark reactions onlineโand among the latest to weigh in is former Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos. Real Madrid suffered their fourth loss to Barรงa this season, falling 4โ3 in a… -
2025 U20 AFCON: “South Africa canโt stop us” โ Nigeria sets the tone ahead of semifinal clash
Nigeria is gearing up to face South Africa this Thursday in the semifinals of the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations, and the Flying Eagles are already showing confidence. Goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt believes his team is destined for the final.… -
Santos FC: good news for Neymar
After spending over a month on the sidelines with a muscle injury, Neymar is finally set to return to action, according to reports from local media on Wednesday. This comes as excellent news for Santos FC, who will soon be… -
Real Madrid: Rodrygo breaks silence on exit rumors
Rodrygo has addressed growing speculation about his future at Real Madrid, putting an end to the rumors with a pointed message on social media. Earlier this week, Spanish outlet Marca reported that the Brazilian winger was considering a departure at… -
Ballon d’Or 2025: David Villa backs Lamine Yamal to win
Former FC Barcelona striker David Villa has thrown his support behind Lamine Yamal as a strong contender for this yearโs Ballon dโOr. The Spanish legend believes the 17-year-old has done enough this season to deserve footballโs most prestigious individual honor.… -
La Liga: Real Madrid edge Mallorca to delay Barรงaโs title celebration
Real Madrid snatched a late 2-1 victory over Mallorca on Wednesday night, thanks to a stoppage-time goal from Jacobo Ramon. The win postpones Barcelonaโs anticipated title celebration. Despite a squad hit hard by injuriesโwith twelve players sidelinedโLos Blancos managed to… -
Nottingham Forest: Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi emerges from coma
Nigerian forward Taiwo Awoniyi of Nottingham Forest has emerged from a medically induced coma following emergency surgery, according to Mail Sport. The 27-year-old is now recovering after undergoing a life-threatening abdominal operation earlier this week. The striker was placed in… -
Real Madrid: Kylian Mbappรฉ breaks Alfredo Di Stefanoโs debut season record
Kylian Mbappรฉ continues to make history in his first season with Real Madrid. The French striker scored a stunning goal in Wednesday nightโs 2-1 victory over Mallorca, surpassing club legend Alfredo Di Stefanoโs long-standing record for most goals scored by… -
AFC Champions League: Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr eliminated from competition
Despite a stunning goal from Sadio Manรฉ, Al-Nassr was knocked out of the AFC Champions League on Wednesday night after a 3-2 semifinal loss to Japanโs Kawasaki Frontale. The defeat ends the Saudi clubโs continental ambitions for the season. Touted… -
“This kid is unbelievable” โ Erling Haaland praises Lamine Yamal
Lamine Yamalโs outstanding performance in Barcelonaโs 3-3 draw against Inter Milan on Wednesday night in the Champions League continues to spark reactions across the football world. The latest to weigh in: Manchester City striker Erling Haaland. A key figure in… -
Manchester City: Rodri returns to full team training
After being sidelined since September 22 with a torn ACL in his right knee, Manchester City playmaker Rodri has resumed full team training, Sky Sports reported on Wednesday. Good news for the reigning Premier League champions: Spanish midfielder Rodri could… -
UCL, Barรงa 3-3 Inter: Raphinha breaks Messi’s record and sets sights on Cristiano Ronaldo
Scoring in Barcelonaโs thrilling 3-3 draw with Inter Milan on Wednesday night, Brazilian winger Raphinha has shattered a record once held by club legend Lionel Messi. In a goal-filled first leg of the Champions League semifinal, Raphinha delivered a standout… -
Barรงa โ Inter (3-3): a legendary first leg in the Champions League semifinal
FC Barcelona and Inter Milan delivered a thrilling spectacle in the first leg of the 2024-2025 UEFA Champions League semifinal, ending in a dramatic 3-3 draw at the Lluรญs Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona. This high-octane encounter showcased the brilliance… -
UCL, Barรงa vs Inter: official lineups
Barcelona hosts Inter Milan this Wednesday evening (8 p.m. GMT+1) in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinals. The official starting lineups for both teams have been released. FC Barcelona: Szczesny โ Koundรฉ, Cubarsรญ, Iรฑigo Martรญnez, Martin โ… -
France: 14-year-old footballer dies after cardiac arrest on the field
Tragedy has struck French football. Fourteen-year-old Ousmane Diaby has died after suffering a cardiac arrest during a match, his club AS Jeunesse Aubervilliers announced on Wednesday. The young player collapsed on the pitch while representing his club in a game… -
Champions League: Inter Milan coach issues warning to Barรงa
Inter Milan head to Spain this Wednesday to face Barcelona in a high-stakes Champions League clash. Though the odds are stacked against the Italian side, head coach Simone Inzaghi made it clear his team has no intention of going down… -
Liverpool: la FA rรฉagit ร la cรฉlรฉbration “j’appartiens ร Jรฉsus” de Cody Gakpo
Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo will face no disciplinary action from the English Football Association (FA) after displaying a religious message during his goal celebration in the Reds’ 5โ1 victory over Tottenhamโa result that sealed their 2024/2025 Premier League title. The… -
2025 U-20 AFCON: Egypt, South Africa, Tanzania โ Wednesdayโs fixtures
The 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations continues this Wednesday in Egypt with two Group A fixtures on the schedule: Egypt vs Sierra Leone and South Africa vs Tanzania. The group stage action rolls on, and host nation Egyptโwho opened… -
Barรงa 3-2 Real Madrid: heavy ban for Rรผdiger, Bellingham escapes suspension
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rรผdiger has been handed a six-match suspension following his red card during his teamโs 3-2 loss to FC Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday. Jude Bellingham, who was also sent off, saw his… -
Arsenal 0-1 PSG: Mikel Arteta โdisappointedโ with final result
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admitted that his side struggled in the opening 15 minutes of their 1-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night, in the first leg of the Champions League semifinal. Ousmane Dembรฉlรฉ scored the only goal of… -
UCL: PSG’s Luis Enrique wary of Arsenal ahead of second leg
Speaking to the press on Tuesday night, PSG manager Luis Enrique celebrated his teamโs 1-0 win over Arsenal in the first leg of the Champions League semifinalโbut also warned of a โstressfulโ return leg in Paris. With an early goal… -
UCL: probable lineups for Barรงa vs Inter Milan
FC Barcelona and Inter Milan face off this Wednesday in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinals. What starting elevens can we expect from both teams? Barcelona will host Inter Milan on Wednesday (8 p.m. GMT+1) for a… -
Champions League: Dembรฉlรฉ strikes early as PSG edge Arsenal at the Emirates
PSG are in the driverโs seat! The Parisians grabbed a huge 1-0 win over Arsenal on Tuesday night in the first leg of the Champions League semifinals, thanks to an early strike from Ousmane Dembรฉlรฉ. It took just four minutes… -
Champions League: official lineups for Arsenal vs PSG
Arsenal hosts PSG this Tuesday night at the Emirates Stadium for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal. The official starting lineups for both teams have now been announced. For this crucial first leg, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta… -
“As long as Iโm winning, they canโt say anything,” Yamal teases Real Madrid again
During Tuesdayโs press conference, Lamine Yamal revisited Barcelonaโs recent Copa del Rey victory over Real Madridโand took the opportunity to poke fun at their rivals once again. “I told Araujo that it didnโt matter if they scored one or two… -
Lamine Yamal: ยซย Je ne me compare ร personne, et surtout pas ร Messi”
Lamine Yamal spoke at a press conference on Tuesday, ahead of Barcelonaโs UEFA Champions League semifinal first leg against Inter Milan. The Barรงa forward addressed comparisons being made between him and Lionel Messi. Barcelona will face Inter Milan this Wednesday… -
Benin Cycling Tour: Moroccoโs Sabbahi El Houcaine wins stage 2
The 20th edition of the Benin Cycling Tour continued on Tuesday with the second stage between Parakou and Savรจ. Moroccan rider Sabbahi El Houcaine was the first to cross the finish line. Sabbahi El Houcaine claimed victory in the Parakou-Savรจ… -
Real Madrid: Antonio Rรผdiger ruled out for the rest of the season
Antonio Rรผdiger has undergone successful surgery for a partial tear of the lateral meniscus in his left leg and will be sidelined for six to eight weeks, effectively ending his season. Itโs a rough end to the campaign for the… -
UCL: Arsenal vs PSG, predicted lineups
PSG will take on Arsenal this Tuesday in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal. Here’s a look at the expected lineups for both teams. Champions League action returns this Tuesday with a heavyweight clash between Arsenal and…
