Midfielder Yaya Touré, regrouping with the Ivory Coast national team in the United Arab Emirates, was admitted to a clinic in Abu Dhabi on Sunday night. The Manchester City player is experiencing a cough and fever, causing him to miss the first training session with his teammates on Sunday morning. Captain Didier Drogba was also […]
This Monday, Les Cahiers du Football revealed the results of the vote for the 2012 Lead Ball, with Tunisian striker Issam Jemaa emerging as the winner. Notably, he outpaced Rennais Yann M’Vila, who secured the third position. The vote for “non-attribution” took the second spot. Issam Jemaa faced scrutiny due to two relegations in three […]
Anges de Notsé emerged victorious in the national championship 2nd division football in Togo by defeating Gbikinti de Bassar at the Lomé Municipal Stadium this Sunday. The match, which ended 1-1 in regulation time, saw Anges de Notsé secure their victory in a penalty shootout with a score of 4-2. This triumph crowns the Notsè […]
Burkina Faso’s triumph over Ghana in the CAN 2013 semi-final marked a historic moment for the Stallions, who secured their first victory against the Black Stars in the final phase of the tournament. The 1-1 draw in regulation time led to a penalty shootout, which Burkina Faso won 3-2, earning them a spot in the […]
Niger’s coach, Gernot Rohr, has unveiled the list of players selected for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). Niger will face Mali on January 20, followed by matches against Ghana and DR Congo. The selected players are: Goalkeepers: Alzouma (National Guard) Kassaly (Chippa United) Saminou (Sahel SC) Defenders: 4. Alassane (Mangasport) Bachar (AS Douanes) […]
Cristiano Ronaldo expressed immense disappointment at not winning the Ballon d’Or in Zurich, despite Zinedine Zidane’s support. Lionel Messi claimed the award for the fourth consecutive year, leaving CR7 visibly disappointed. However, Ronaldo can find solace in his recent remarkable performances, such as a spectacular free-kick goal in the league with Real Madrid. The Ballon […]
Argentina’s Lionel Messi was crowned the Ballon d’Or 2012 on Monday evening in Zurich at the headquarters of the International Football Federation. This marks his fourth consecutive coronation after those in 2009, 2010, and 2011. He outshone Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) and the Spaniard Andres Iniesta (FC Barcelona). At 25 years old, Lionel Messi has […]
Lionel Messi won his fourth Ballon d’Or, a remarkable achievement. Here is a brief overview of his life and career: Biography: Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccitini, born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina. Son of Jorge Horacio Messi and Célia Maria Cuccitini, with two older brothers, Rodrigo and Matias, and a younger sister, Marisol. In […]
Vicente Del Bosque was named Coach of the Year in Zurich during the 2012 Ballon d’Or ceremony. The world and European champion coach surpassed José Mourinho, the Spanish champion with Real Madrid—who did not attend—and Pep Guardiola, the winner of the Copa del Rey with FC Barcelona. In his acceptance speech, Del Bosque expressed his […]
The Antelopes of Walya held the Eagles of Carthage to a draw. The two teams, in preparation for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, faced each other in Doha (Qatar) on Monday afternoon. Oussama Darragi opened the scoring in the fourth minute for Tunisia. However, Sami Trabelsi’s team was caught up shortly after the hour […]
