Ivorian goalkeeper Alban Lafont set for Amedspor move
Ivory Coast international goalkeeper Alban Lafont is on the verge of leaving French side Nantes to begin a new chapter...
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Afcon 2027 expanded to record 28 teams as Caf reshapes tournament schedule
The Africa Cup of Nations will grow to 28 teams from 2027 in the biggest expansion in the tournament’s history,...
Jeff Bezos ‘approached over Liverpool minority stake’ in $6bn deal talks
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has held talks about joining an investor consortium seeking to buy a major minority stake in...
Ipswich Town confirm signing of Morocco defender Issa Diop on four-year deal
Moroccan international defender Issa Diop has completed a move to newly promoted Premier League side Ipswich Town, bringing an end...
The only confederation better than Africa is Europe – CAF president Motsepe
CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe has praised Africa’s remarkable showing at the FIFA World Cup, insisting the continent’s progress on...
Motsepe rules out third term as CAF President in 2029 despite being eligible
CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe has ruled out seeking a third term in office in 2029, despite being eligible to...
Africa did well at World Cup 2026 but we can do better – Patrice Motsepe
Africa’s impressive performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has strengthened CAF president Patrice Motsepe’s belief that the continent is...
CAF increases WAFCON prize money to $2 million ahead of tournament in Morocco
Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Dr Patrice Motsepe has announced a significant increase in the prize money for the...
Van Bommel set to take charge of Belgium after Garcia exit following World Cup run
Belgium are poised to appoint former Netherlands international Mark van Bommel as their new head coach, replacing Rudi Garcia after...
Messi dressing-room speech before 2026 World Cup final ‘purely tactical’, says Mac Allister’s father
Lionel Messi’s now-viral team talk before Argentina’s 2026 World Cup final defeat to Spain has been described as “purely tactical”...
Nigeria to host CAF Ordinary General Assembly in November
Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Dr Patrice Motsepe has confirmed that Nigeria will host the next CAF Ordinary General...
Guillermo Ochoa: Mexico World Cup goalkeeping icon retires after 22-year career
Guillermo Ochoa, one of Mexico’s greatest ever goalkeepers and a six-time World Cup squad member, has announced his retirement from...
Lisandro Martinez hits back at Argentina critics after World Cup final heartbreak
Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez has issued an emotional message to fans and a pointed rebuke to the national team’s critics,...
World Cup without Nigeria and Cameroon is incomplete – CAF President Motsepe
Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe has described the absence of Nigeria and Cameroon from the 2026 FIFA...
CAF president Motsepe assesses Africa’s overall performance at 2026 World Cup
Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe has hailed Morocco and Egypt as the continent’s standout performers at the...
Africa won’t rest until FIFA World Cup triumph – CAF president Patrice Motsepe
Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe has reaffirmed his unwavering belief that an African nation will one day...
Messi named World Cup 2026’s best player by IFFHS despite FIFA silver ball
Lionel Messi has been crowned the best player of the 2026 World Cup by the International Federation of Football History...
Neymar faces backlash in Brazil after poker appearances following World Cup exit
Brazil captain Neymar has sparked fresh controversy at home after being spotted playing high‐stakes poker in Las Vegas and at...
Real Madrid–Olise transfer: Bayern pact and Mbappe link complicate major move
Real Madrid’s pursuit of Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise has moved beyond mere transfer-window gossip – but a private non-aggression...
Spain crowned invincible as Unai Simon takes Golden Glove after record-breaking World Cup run
Spain’s World Cup triumph in 2026 has been underpinned by a defensive record of historic proportions, with goalkeeper Unai Simon...