Mario Balotelli begs Italy coach Genaro Gattuso for call up ahead of key World Cup playoff
Former Italy international Mario Balotelli has pleaded with head coach Genaro Gattuso to hand him a call up ahead of...
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AFCON 2025: Nantes duo Mostafa Mohamed and Chidozie Awaziem face late arrival after FIFA decision
French outfit Nantes will be able to count on African duo of Mostafa Mohamed and Chidozie Awaziem in their next...
Bayer Leverkusen coach Kasper Hjulmand praises rising star Ibrahim Maza
Kasper Hjulmand couldn’t hide his admiration for Ibrahim Maza after the young midfielder’s match-winning goal secured Bayer Leverkusen’s 1-0 DFB-Pokal...
Moroccan midfielder Ilyas Ben Sghir earns 2025 Globe Soccer Award nomination
Ilyas Ben Sghir secured a place among the finalists for the 2025 Globe Soccer Award for Best Young Player, as...
Monaco lose Spanish-Guinean attacker Ansu Fati for Brest test
French Ligue 1 outfit AS Monaco will have to negotiate for victory without influential attacker Ansu Fati this weekend due...
AFCON 2025: African anger as FIFA sets unprecedented rule-breaking concession to European clubs in release-date dispute
Several African countries are seething with anger as FIFA has broken its own rules by allowing European clubs to release...
Senegalese striker Ousmane Sow backed by Lukas Podolski after racist abuse in Polish Cup tie
Górnik Zabrze striker Ousmane Sow faced racist insults from sections of the Lechia Gdańsk crowd during Tuesday’s Polish Cup round-of-16...
Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi disappointed after Fulham’s narrow defeat to Manchester City
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has expressed his displeasure following Fulham’s narrow defeat to Manchester City on home turf. The Cottagers...
Kasper Hjulmand lauds Algerian talent Ibrahim Maza’s rapid rise at Leverkusen
Kasper Hjulmand praised Ibrahim Maza’s rapid adaptation at Bayer Leverkusen, highlighting the Algerian teenager’s maturity and drive only weeks after...
2025 AFCON: FIFA shifts player release date after intense pressure from European clubs
FIFA will adjust the release period for African internationals ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after sustained pressure...
Ismael Saibari’s market value soars after standout performances for PSV and Morocco
Moroccan midfielder Ismael Saibari continues to rise rapidly in the European transfer market after a strong run of performances for...
Strasbourg suspend Dutch-Nigerian forward Emmanuel Emegha ahead of Toulouse clash
Strasbourg have suspended Dutch international of Nigerian descent Emmanuel Emegha ahead of their French Ligue 1 clash against Toulouse. Having...
Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur in advanced talks to sign Ivory Coast striker Yan Diomande
Premier League duo of Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are pushing for the acquisition of Ivory Coast international Yan Diomande. The...
AFCON 2025: Olympique de Marseille aims to keep Nayef Aguerd for key matches ahead of tournament
Olympique de Marseille wants to retain central defender Nayef Aguerd until mid-December to feature in the crucial Ligue 1 clash...
Malaga moves to outpace Bastia in pursuit of Malian prospect Arouna Traoré
CF Malaga intensified its efforts to secure the signature of young Malian striker Arouna Traoré, who turned 18 recently and...
AFCON 2025: Oliver Glasner piles pressure on Ismaïla Sarr as injury threatens his participation
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner increased pressure on Senegal winger Ismaïla Sarr on Tuesday, warning that the forward must feature...
Burkinabe defender Rachid Ayindé makes senior debut for Gent in Belgian top flight
Rachid Ayindé stepped onto the pitch for Gent’s first team for the first time in the Belgian First Division, marking...
Tottenham willing to trigger Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo’s release clause as interest grows
Tottenham are prepared to activate Antoine Semenyo’s buyout clause in January as they intensify efforts to bring the Bournemouth forward...
Manchester City ready to break the bank to sign French-Ivorian forward Désiré Doué
Manchester City are gearing up for a blockbuster move as they set their sights on French-Ivorian winger Désiré Doué, who...
Chicago Fire coach Gregg Berhalter backs Mbekezeli Mbokazi to excel at club
Chicago Fire FC Director of Football and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter has expressed strong confidence in newly signed Orlando Pirates...