The Stade du 5 Juillet in Algiers, with a seating capacity of 110,000, is set to undergo renovation and receive a new lawn. The closure of the stadium will commence after the final of the Algerian football cup in the 2012/2013 season. The Minister of Youth and Sport, Mohamed Tahmi, announced that the new lawn […]
The two major Sudanese football clubs, Al Hilal and Al Merreikh, are participating in the semi-finals of the 2012 Confederation Cup. Al Hilal is facing Djoliba from Bamako, while Al Merreikh is playing against AC Léopards Dolisie in Congo. The two Sudanese teams aim to meet in the final, setting the stage for a fierce […]
Sir Alex Ferguson expressed disbelief that referee Mark Clattenburg could have made racist remarks towards John Obi Mikel. The Manchester United manager stated that he does not want to believe such allegations and expressed confidence that a referee would not engage in such behavior. Chelsea had filed a complaint accusing Clattenburg of using “inappropriate language” […]
Pape Souaré, the Senegalese full-back playing for Reims, is facing the possibility of missing the upcoming league match against Rennes due to a calf injury. Souaré provided an update on his condition via Twitter, mentioning that he is currently undergoing treatment for the calf issue. Souaré is on loan to Reims for the season from […]
Lionel Messi’s partner, Antonella Rocuzzo, has given birth to a baby boy named Thiago. Messi expressed his joy on Twitter, stating that he is the happiest man in the world and thanking God for the gift. Messi, who is 25 years old, is looking forward to scoring a goal in the upcoming match against Celta […]
South African rugby player Bryan Habana was named the best South African player of the year 2012, adding to his previous awards in 2005 and 2007. Habana, the all-time leading try-scorer for the Springboks, attributed his success to his teammates and coaches. In addition to being named the best player, he also received the trophy […]
Olympique de Marseille faces the possibility of a challenging transfer window as several top European clubs, including FC Barcelona, Arsenal, Chelsea, and AC Milan, express interest in signing Cameroonian international defender Nicola Nkoulou. The bidding war is expected to escalate, and Nkoulou’s current estimated transfer value is 9 million euros, with the potential for it […]
Marseille is considering recruiting a versatile offensive player during the winter transfer window to compensate for the absence of André Ayew, who will be participating in the African Cup of Nations. Several profiles are under consideration, and the club aims to remain discreet about its plans. The potential targets include Valencia striker Foued Kadir, Toulouse’s […]
Standard Liège’s new coach, Mircea Rednic, is hoping to bring in players he coached at Petrolul Ploiesti, including Franco-Algerian midfielder Damien Boudjemaa. Rednic expressed his desire to sign Boudjemaa, along with Marinescu and Grozav, stating that they fit perfectly into the system he wants to implement at Standard. However, he acknowledges that it won’t be […]
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, initially thought to be ruled out against Paris Saint-Germain, is fit for Saint-Etienne’s trip to the capital. The Gabonese striker, who had been suffering from thigh pain, is now available for the match. Aubameyang has been in good form, scoring 6 goals in 10 matches and ranking as the 3rd top scorer behind […]
