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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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February 2026 FIFA window: the Amazones squad to face Ivory Coast and Kenya.
On the occasion of the February 2026 FIFA window, Benin’s Amazones are set to play two prestigious friendly matches in Abidjan against Ivory Coast and Kenya. The list of players called up for these fixtures has been released. The Benin… -
Champions League: Victor Osimhen dethrones Didier Drogba
The striker who scored against Juventus, Victor Osimhen, has brought his total to 16 goals in the Champions League, surpassing his idol Didier Drogba in the ranking of Africa’s top scorers in the competition. Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has now… -
Champions League: Chelsea vs PSG, Real Madrid vs Manchester City, Round of 16 fixtures
The Champions League Round of 16 draw already promises explosive clashes, including Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid vs Manchester City. The draw for the Champions League Round of 16 for the 2025-2026 season was held this Friday, already… -
FIFA Day, March 2026: Gernot Rohr justifies Guinea and Palestine’s selections
The Benin national team coach, Gernot Rohr, justified the choices of Guinea and Palestine for the Leopards’ friendlies during the March 2026 international break. Two opponents with opposite profiles aimed at best preparing for the upcoming official fixtures. As the… -
Lionel Messi knocked to the ground by a fan
In Puerto Rico, a friendly match between Inter Miami CF and Independiente del Valle turned chaotic when several fans rushed the pitch to get close to Lionel Messi, causing a spectacular fall of the Argentine star after a security guard’s… -
Manchester United: Ruben Amorim will pocket a small fortune after his dismissal
The dismissal of Ruben Amorim and his staff could amount to a total bill of nearly £27 million for Manchester United, according to financial documents filed with the New York Stock Exchange. The split between Manchester United and Ruben Amorim… -
Eric Chelle is aiming high with Nigeria.
After guiding Nigeria to third place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Eric Chelle now sets out his ambitions: to win the Africa Cup of Nations and, in the long term, aim for the World Cup with the Super… -
Champions League: a nerve-wracking draw for the Round of 16
The draw for the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, held this Friday at 11:00 a.m. (GMT), promises explosive fixtures between European heavyweights and playoff survivors, with the matches scheduled for March 10–11 and 17–18. The suspense is intensifying in… -
Champions League: Victor Osimhen sets a record
Despite the defeat against Juventus FC, Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has become the Istanbul club’s all-time top foreign goalscorer in European competitions. Victor Osimhen added another chapter to Galatasaray’s history on Wednesday evening, despite the defeat suffered on Juventus FC’s… -
Champions League: everything you need to know before the Round of 16 draw.
The Round of 16 draw, organized on Friday in Nyon, promises explosive fixtures between European heavyweights and ambitious outsiders. The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw will take place on Friday at 11:00, at the House of European Football… -
Champions League: Top scorers table ahead of the Round of 16
With 13 goals in eight matches, Real Madrid’s striker Kylian Mbappé is leading the UEFA Champions League top scorers’ list ahead of the Round of 16. Real Madrid’s striker, Kylian Mbappé, is currently topping the UEFA Champions League scorers’ list… -
UCL: the official lineups for Atalanta vs. Borussia Dortmund
Trailing 2-0 from the first leg, the Dea must overturn Borussia Dortmund this Wednesday in Bergamo to hope to continue their Champions League adventure. The lineups for both sides have been announced. Final whistle for the UEFA Champions League playoff… -
World Cup 2026: Ghana unveils its bold ambitions
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, the Black Stars’ assistant coach, John Paintsil, says that the experience gained and the rigorous preparation should allow Ghana to aim high this summer. Optimism is returning around the Black Stars. A few… -
Champions League: PSG’s squad without Ousmane Dembélé faces Monaco
The PSG squad for this 100% French showdown has been named. PSG host Monaco this Wednesday evening at the Parc des Princes. A match in the return leg of the Champions League play-offs. Having won 3-2 last week, the Parisians… -
Lionel Messi could have played for Spain
Despite an offer from the Spanish federation, Lionel Messi has always chosen to defend the colors of Argentina but confirmed that he could have played for Spain. Having arrived in Barcelona at the age of just 13, Lionel Messi shaped… -
Messi reveals one of his biggest regrets
Asked about his personal journey, the Argentine star of Inter Miami, Lionel Messi, admitted regretting not having learned English sooner despite a career crowned with all the successes. At 38, Lionel Messi boasts a dizzying résumé: World Cup champion, four-time… -
Courtois reprimands Mourinho after the Vinícius controversy.
Disappointed by José Mourinho’s remarks, Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois believes that no celebration can justify racist acts. Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois did not hide his discomfort after José Mourinho’s statements about the incident involving Vinícius Júnior and Gianluca… -
Pedri dreams of Mbappé joining Barça.
Asked to choose a Real Madrid player he would like to recruit, the Catalan midfielder Pedri named Kylian Mbappé, who has had a dazzling season with Real Madrid. FC Barcelona midfielder Pedri did not dodge the question. Invited to appear… -
Champions League: Victor Osimhen reassures ahead of Juventus – Galatasaray
Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray’s Nigerian striker, says he has recovered from a knee injury he suffered last weekend and is ready for the UEFA Champions League playoff return against Juventus. Victor Osimhen aims to reassure ahead of Galatasaray’s European clash with… -
Champions League: Four teams have qualified for the Round of 16.
The Champions League play-offs have delivered their first verdicts with the qualifications of Atlético, Newcastle, Bodø/Glimt and Leverkusen, while Inter Milan are already out of the competition. The four teams that qualified following the UEFA Champions League knockout play-offs are… -
Real Madrid closes the door on José Mourinho’s return.
Despite his expected presence for the clash against Benfica and the recent controversy surrounding his remarks about Vinícius Júnior, José Mourinho is not among the options being considered by Real Madrid’s management. Real Madrid does not envisage a return of… -
Real Madrid: Alvaro Arbeloa comes to Mbappé’s aid.
Critiqué pour son positionnement après deux matches sans but, l’attaquant du Real Madrid Kylian Mbappé a reçu le soutien appuyé d’Álvaro Arbeloa, qui loue son intelligence de jeu et son efficacité globale. Deux rencontres sans faire trembler les filets, et… -
Barça: Joan Laporta’s revelations about Lionel Messi’s aborted return
Joan Laporta revealed that he had sent a contract offer to Lionel Messi before his departure to Inter Miami, but the Argentine ultimately chose a new challenge in the United States. The story could have gone differently. When Lionel Messi… -
Premier League: Agüero sees Arsenal crowned champions
Former Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero believes Arsenal, buoyed by the maturity of their squad and Mikel Arteta’s work, now have the weapons to end their long title drought. The verdict is clear. Former Manchester City star Sergio Agüero believes… -
FIFA Day in February 2026: the Amazons will face Ivory Coast and Kenya.
The Benin women’s national team will face Ivory Coast and then Kenya in Abidjan at the end of February and the beginning of March as part of the February 2026 FIFA window. Two major tests to gear up for the… -
Barça rejected PSG’s €250 million offer for Lamine Yamal.
Joan Laporta revealed that he rejected a record bid from Paris Saint-Germain for Lamine Yamal, preferring to keep his prodigy despite the 250 million euros offered. The secret was well kept, it is now out in the open. The president… -
Racism: John Obi Mikel rebukes José Mourinho after the Vinícius controversy
The former captain of the Super Eagles, John Obi Mikel, deemed José Mourinho’s remarks about the Vinícius Júnior affair “ill-judged,” saying the Portuguese coach should have taken a stronger stance against racism. The former Nigeria captain, John Obi Mikel, did… -
Gianluca Prestianni suspended after accusations targeting Vinícius Júnior
Accused of making racist remarks towards Vinícius Júnior during the first leg in Lisbon, Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has received a provisional one-match ban handed down by UEFA, pending the final conclusion of the investigation. The decision had been anticipated;… -
Barça: Hansi Flick defends Lamine Yamal after his substitution against Levante.
Annoyed at leaving the pitch against Levante, FC Barcelona’s young prodigy Lamine Yamal has received support from his coach Hansi Flick, who praises his mentality while urging that his playing time be preserved. Barça coach Hansi Flick minimised the frustration… -
“He refused to greet me,” says Joan Laporta, describing tense relations with Messi.
Former Barça president Joan Laporta revealed that a chilly exchange at the Ballon d’Or ceremony confirmed that his relationship with Lionel Messi would never be the same since his departure in 2021. The former president of FC Barcelona, Joan Laporta,…
