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Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham said that Lionel Messi is considering settling near the Camp Nou once his career is over, despite his attachment to Miami. David Beckham, Inter Miami co-owner, shared the end-of-career plans mentioned by Lionel Messi. While…

Before the Champions League showdown against Real Madrid, Pep Guardiola reminded everyone how difficult it is to play at the Santiago-Bernabéu, despite Manchester City’s good momentum. The Catalan coach warned his players: the trip to Spain looks like it will…

Reportedly set to leave for Saudi Arabia, the Brazilian winger denounced « absurdités » and « false information ». Raphinha says he has no intention of leaving Barça despite speculation linked to the club’s financial situation. FC Barcelona winger Raphinha…

Beaten 2-0 by Celta Vigo at the Bernabéu, the Madrid coach faces fresh speculation over his future. Xabi Alonso nonetheless says he remains fully focused on the Champions League and insists the dressing room remains united. Real Madrid manager Xabi…

The former Liverpool striker, now a pundit, did not mince his words about Mohamed Salah, who has been relegated to the bench for several matches. For Stan Collymore, the Egyptian was wrong to think he belonged to the caste of…

Before every kick-off, Victor Osimhen isolates himself with the sounds of Olamide, Nas and Damian Marley to get fully focused. The Galatasaray striker explained how those tracks help him prepare mentally and approach each match with determination. Galatasaray striker Victor…

As Brazil learns its group for the 2026 World Cup, Carlo Ancelotti reminded that Neymar’s participation is by no means guaranteed. The Italian coach demands that the Santos star show impeccable form to hope to play in his fourth World…

FIFA held the draw for the 2026 World Cup this Friday in Washington. A draw that is not very kind to African teams. Highly anticipated, the 2026 World Cup draw was conducted this Friday in Washington in the United States.…

Melvyn Lorenzen and Timothy Awany were reportedly warned by their clubs that they risked contract termination if they answered the call-up to the Ugandan national team for AFCON 2025, a situation that has sparked outrage as FIFA demands the release…

The Istanbul prosecutor’s office launched a major anti-corruption operation that led to the arrest of 46 people, while the Turkish federation faces an unprecedented scandal that is shaking the integrity of its competitions. The Istanbul prosecutor’s office ordered the arrest…

Morocco, favorite for AFCON 2025? Analysis of the stars (Hakimi, Ziyech, Bounou), the chances of winning and the Lions of the Atlas’s strengths on their home soil. Prediction included. Morocco is about to step into AFCON 2025 in a rare…

Le Cameroun débute la CAN 2025 sans André Onana : cotes, prédictions, analyse de l’effectif et aperçu du match d’ouverture contre le Gabon le 24 décembre. Le plus grand choc juste avant la Coupe d’Afrique des Nations 2025 est arrivé…

CAF praised the exemplary career of the former Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, who has brought an end to ten years of service in the Nigeria jersey. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) praised William Troost-Ekong’s international career following the…

The former DR Congo coach, Florent Ibengue, calls Éric Chelle’s remarks « absurd », after Chelle accused the Leopards of resorting to voodoo magic during the playoff they won against Nigeria for qualification to the 2026 World Cup. The former…

Former Bafana Bafana striker Benni McCarthy praised Nigeria for their crushing victory over Benin. A decisive win that allowed South Africa to secure its ticket for the 2026 World Cup. Former South African international Benni McCarthy hailed the Super Eagles’…

Benin returns to AFCON 2025 with ambition: Steve Mounié as leader, a strong group and genuine chances to cause an upset. Full analysis. In Cotonou, in cafés as in hair salons, the same question comes up: what can Benin hope…

The Benin School Cheetahs beat Niger this Thursday in the final of UFOA-B 2025. The victory gives the Benin team their third title in four appearances and qualifies them for School AFCON 2026. Benin’s national schoolboys’ team won on Thursday…

After suffering a quadriceps injury against Athletic Club, English defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to be sidelined for nearly two months and will miss the trip to Vigo. Real Madrid must face another blow ahead of its Sunday visit to…

A few weeks before AFCON 2025, William Troost-Ekong announced his international retirement, praising a Nigerian jersey he calls “the greatest privilege” of his career. The captain of the Super Eagles, William Troost-Ekong, announced this Thursday his international retirement, just weeks…

A few months before the 2026 World Cup, Lionel Messi says that Argentina will fight to retain its title, four years after its triumph in Qatar. Argentina’s captain, Lionel Messi, reaffirmed the Albiceleste’s determination to defend their title at the…

In top form in the Inter Miami shirt, Lionel Messi paid a moving tribute to Pep Guardiola, his former mentor at FC Barcelona. The Argentine praises the revolutionary influence of the Spanish coach, whom he regards as the most accomplished…

FIFA has finally yielded to pressure from European clubs by postponing by one week the provision of African internationals for CAN 2025. A situation that is already disrupting the preparations of several national teams as the tournament approaches. The saga…

For Emmanuel Petit, FC Barcelona has neither the defensive solidity nor the collective resources needed to aim for the Champions League this season, especially since the club relies too much on its prodigy Lamine Yamal. Former France international Emmanuel Petit…

The coach of Angola has unveiled the list of players selected for AFCON 2025 in Morocco. And Patrice Beaumelle has called up a 28-man Palancas Negras squad. Angola’s squad for the AFCON 2025 finals has been announced. Coach Patrice Beaumelle…

Tanzania coach Miguel Gamondi has named 53 players to begin preparations for AFCON 2025, with a strong presence from the domestic league and several key foreign-based players, ahead of a first showdown against Nigeria. Tanzania coach Miguel Gamondi published an…

FC Barcelona sporting director Deco dismissed the possibility of a loan for Lionel Messi, saying the Inter Miami captain remains tied to his club and that such a scenario was never considered internally. FC Barcelona sporting director Deco cooled speculation…

The semifinals of the UFOA-B school tournament, a qualifier for CAN Scolaire 2026, concluded on Wednesday, with mixed fortunes for the Beninese teams. In the boys’ competition, the U15 Cheetahs delivered a solid performance to secure their place in the…

FIFA finally gave in to pressure from European clubs by postponing by one week the release of African internationals for the CAN 2025, disrupting the preparation of several national teams as the tournament approaches. The saga over the release of…

A little over two weeks before the kickoff of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Benin’s head coach, Gernot Rohr, revealed the first list of players selected for the final tournament in Morocco. Head coach Gernot Rohr has selected a…

Deprived of five starters, suspended for its opener against the DRC, Benin will have to field a deeply reshuffled squad to begin AFCON 2025 in Morocco. A situation that does not, however, worry coach Gernot Rohr. For its fifth participation…