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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;…

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…

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,…

Former Gunners-turned Cityzens supporter, Emmanuel Adebayor does not believe for a second that Arsenal will win the title and says that Manchester City’s experience will make the difference in the race to be crowned English champions. In an interview given…

With the fitness of their Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen in doubt after a knee injury, Galatasaray holds its breath ahead of hosting Juventus for the Champions League return leg. On the eve of the Champions League return leg against Juventus,…

During the FIFA international window, the Benin Amazons will travel to Abidjan to face Ivory Coast in a prestigious friendly, a real test ahead of the upcoming continental fixtures. The February international window looks set to be productive for the…

Loaned by Chelsea to Bayern Munich, the Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson is making waves on social media with an unusual video, while his future in Bavaria already seems to be written in dotted lines. Quite an unexpected scene in Bavaria.…

After the frustrating draw with Wolverhampton, Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice said that the Gunners had a frank, internal explanation and that they would have to go after the title themselves in the final sprint. Arsenal FC midfielder Declan Rice spoke…

On the eve of the return leg of the Champions League play-offs, Kylian Mbappé strongly condemned the announced presence of Gianluca Prestianni at the Bernabéu, amid UEFA’s investigation into suspicions of racist insults toward Vinicius Jr. On the eve of…

Weakened by his failure at Marseille and locked in a contract stalemate with the Nigerian Football Federation, Éric Chelle now has a lot at stake at the helm of the Super Eagles. Éric Chelle is traversing a turbulent period at…

After its complaint against DR Congo for the alleged fielding of ineligible players, the Nigerian Football Federation now awaits FIFA’s decision, the ultimate hope for a return of the Super Eagles to the World Cup race. The fate of the…

With 197 appearances in UEFA club competitions, Cristiano Ronaldo tops the all-time list of the continent’s most-capped players. The captain of Al-Nassr continues to rack up records. At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo sits at the top of the ranking for players…

In the final stretch before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Ghana’s Black Stars have officially announced a high-profile fixture against Mexico, the tournament host. The Ghana Football Association confirmed the staging of an international friendly between the Black Stars and…

At 36, the Ghanaian international, André Ayew, isn’t thinking about hanging up his boots yet and intends to continue the adventure as long as his body allows. Free after the end of his contract with Le Havre, André Ayew has…

Decisive goalscorer against Benfica, Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior has become the second-best Brazilian goalscorer in Champions League history. Vinicius Junior continues to write his legend in Real Madrid’s jersey. On Tuesday night, at Benfica’s pitch, the Brazilian international scored…

UEFA has issued an official response after the tensions that arose during the Champions League play-off first leg between Benfica and Real Madrid, Tuesday night in Lisbon. In the wake of the tense encounter between Real Madrid and Benfica, UEFA…

The Beninese defender Tamimou Ouorou takes a step forward in his young career by joining Botev Vratsa, a club in the Bulgarian top flight. Tamimou Ouorou continues his ascent. After notable spells in Georgia, with FC Gagra, and then in…

The European clash between Real Madrid and Benfica tipped into controversy after accusations of racist remarks aimed at Vinicius Junior, publicly denounced by Kylian Mbappé. The European evening was marked by a heated controversy. Kylian Mbappé said he heard racist…

The draw for the CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinals and semifinals took place this Tuesday in Cairo, Egypt, yielding high-profile fixtures and several North African clashes. Among the shocks to watch, Olympique de Safi will host Wydad Casablanca in the first…

On the eve of a European clash with Galatasaray, Victor Osimhen spoke bluntly about the end of his Napoli adventure, denouncing a treatment he deems undignified. Victor Osimhen did not mince his words. Interviewed by La Gazzetta dello Sport, the…

Despite FC Barcelona’s defeat to Girona (2-1) on Monday night, Lamine Yamal made his mark by setting a new league record. The night was frustrating for Barça, beaten by their Catalan neighbor, but it will be symbolic for Lamine Yamal.…

The All-Star Game’s MVP, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, teased Cristiano Ronaldo a few days after the Portuguese legend claimed not to know him. The show was in full swing on Sunday at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. Anthony Edwards,…

The former Liverpool manager, now an executive within the Red Bull group, Jurgen Klopp, would have declined several prestigious approaches after leaving Anfield, according to his agent. Jürgen Klopp continues to attract interest. After leaving Liverpool in 2024 after nearly…

On the eve of the European clash between Benfica and Real Madrid, José Mourinho kept his future unclear, insisting that he would be able to turn down any potential approach from Florentino Pérez. The clash promises fireworks. This Tuesday, Benfica…

A clause in his contract with Benfica could pave the way for José Mourinho to Real Madrid, reviving speculation about a possible comeback in La Liga. José Mourinho has never really cut ties with Real Madrid. Barely arrived at Benfica…

Driven by their post-AFCON momentum, Steve Mounié and his teammates rejoin the national team in March for two friendlies against Guinea and Palestine. The Leopards’ return to action is approaching. After a successful AFCON that rekindled enthusiasm around the national…

Just a few months away from the start of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, Vinicius Júnior revealed his favorites for the competition. And the Brazilian international placed Argentina, France, Portugal, and Spain among the…

At 41 and still decisive, Cristiano Ronaldo has not set a retirement date, leaving it to him to decide when he believes he will no longer be able to help the national team. Portugal’s manager Roberto Martinez has opened the…

Portugal’s head coach, Roberto Martinez, opened up about his relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo and what the forward represents in the current balance of the national team. Appointed head coach of Portugal in January 2023, a few weeks after the FIFA…

FIFA will issue its decision on February 16 regarding Nigeria’s claim concerning the eligibility of several Congolese players, a ruling that could be crucial for the Super Eagles’ hopes in the race to the 2026 World Cup. The soap opera…