Didier Drogba announced on Thursday that he plans to retire from international football after the 2014 World Cup. The upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in 2013 is expected to be his last appearance in the continental tournament. Drogba, who is currently playing for Shanghai Shenhua, expressed his intention to continue playing at the club level […]
Nigeria’s coach, Stephen Keshi, has included Shola Ameobi and Obafemi Martins in the squad for the friendly match against Venezuela on November 14. Shola Ameobi, who has made appearances in England’s youth teams, is being called up for the first time to represent Nigeria. Obafemi Martins is making a return to the national team after […]
As of now, it appears that Borussia Dortmund is actively pursuing the Senegalese international defender Cheikhou Kouyaté from Anderlecht during the upcoming winter transfer window. However, competition for Kouyaté’s signature is expected, with other German clubs like VfL Wolfsburg and VfB Stuttgart also expressing interest. English clubs are also rumored to be in the mix. […]
Farid Fouzari, the former assistant coach of Sedan, has taken on the role of the new coach for US Quevilly, a club struggling in the National league. The team is currently in last place with only four points. Fouzari expressed his happiness at getting back to coaching and acknowledged the challenging task ahead. He emphasized […]
Mohamed Aboutreika, the 34-year-old Al Ahly midfielder and Egyptian international, expressed his determination to continue his football career. He mentioned that being nominated for the country’s footballer of the year award is an encouraging factor for him. Aboutreika, who has already won the trophy, stated that he is not jaded and as long as he […]
Emmanuel Adebayor started for Tottenham in their Europa League match against Maribor. It was the first time Adebayor had been in the starting lineup for Spurs this season. He played alongside Jermaine Defoe, and it was notable as manager Andre Villas-Boas hadn’t been particularly inclined to field two strikers. The Togolese striker had the opportunity […]
Despite the recent passing of his mother, Asamoah Gyan showed strength on the field by scoring a double in Al Ain’s 3-2 victory over Al Shabab. The Ghanaian striker paid tribute to his mother with a gesture, raising both thumbs to the sky after each goal. Gyan has scored a total of 14 goals this […]
The disciplinary committee of the French Football Federation (FFF) has handed down sanctions against players involved in the night out incident. Wissam Ben Yedder, Antoine Griezmann, Chris Mavinga, and Mbaye Niang were suspended until December 2013 from any selection with the French national team. Yoann M’Vila’s suspension was extended until June 30, 2014. The sanctions […]
A teenager who made racist remarks towards Bolton player Marvin Sordell during an English second division match at Millwall’s stadium has been banned from accessing the stadium until he turns 18. The teenager, who admitted to the offense, also wrote a letter of apology. Millwall FC has implemented a special educational program for the teenager, […]
Sochaux secured a 2-1 victory against Evian-Thonon-Gaillard in a delayed match of the 10th day of Ligue 1. Sloan Privat scored in the 14th minute, followed by Ryad Boudebouz in the 43rd minute, giving Sochaux a comfortable lead. Although Evian-Thonon-Gaillard managed to score one goal through Youssef Adnane in the 56th minute, Sochaux held on […]
