It’s unfortunate to see additional players missing the upcoming CAN 2013 due to injuries and personal decisions. Alain Traoré, Razak Boukari, and Guy Demel will not be available for their respective national teams during the tournament. Injuries and players opting out are part of the challenges in football, and it certainly affects the dynamics of […]
Marouane Fellaini has been handed a three-match suspension after a headbutt incident with Ryan Shawcross during the match between Stoke City and Everton, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Fellaini apologized for his actions, expressing regret for letting his temper get the better of him. As a result of the suspension, he will miss Everton’s […]
Adil Rami and his Valencia team faced a challenging day during the 16th round of the Spanish championship. Valencia was defeated 1-0 at home against Rayo Vallecano, and in addition to the loss, the French international had to leave the game prematurely due to an injury to the back of his right thigh. As a […]
The president of the South African Football Association (SAFA), Kirsten Nematandani, and four other senior officials have been sanctioned following a FIFA report on match-fixing. They were involved in a scandal related to fixing four friendly matches played in South Africa before the 2010 World Cup. The matches against Thailand, Bulgaria, Colombia, and Guatemala were […]
Thierno Seydi, a player agent, has shared his thoughts on the candidates for the position of the national coach of Senegal. Among the five coaches shortlisted (Alain Giresse, Aliou Cissé, Hugo Broos, Jacques Santini, and Raymond Domenech), Seydi believes that Aliou Cissé is the most suitable candidate. According to Seydi, Cissé’s profile aligns well with […]
Despite the challenges and controversies affecting Togo’s preparations for the 29th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) in South Africa, Togo’s coach is determined to field a strong team for a competitive performance: “As a coach, my job is to build a good team, and that’s what I’ve been able to do by […]
André-Pierre Gignac played a crucial role in securing a victory for Marseille during the 18th day of the football championship against Toulouse. The former Toulouse striker scored a splendid goal, helping Marseille secure three points for the match. Following the game, Marseille midfielder Joey Barton compared Gignac to Zlatan Ibrahimovic, stating, “What a finish from […]
Lorient midfielder Alain Traoré is set to face a significant period on the sidelines after sustaining a serious ankle injury during the 18th day of play. Medical examinations revealed a serious ankle sprain, leading to the decision for Traoré to undergo ankle immobilization with resin for three weeks. As a result, the Burkinabe player is […]
As of now, there’s no confirmed news of Senegalese international striker Demba Ba transferring to Arsenal. The possibility was a subject of speculation, with Arsenal rumored to be interested in the Newcastle player, who has been in good form with 11 goals in 17 games during the season. Demba Ba, when questioned, did not provide […]
Newcastle United faces a setback as Hatem Ben Arfa will be sidelined for three to four weeks due to a hamstring injury. The injury has been troubling him for nearly a month, and the decision to keep him out aims to prevent a potential tear. Ben Arfa initially suffered the injury on November 22 in […]
