Jeremy Doku tops Man City absentees as Guardiola faces selection headache before Leeds test
Manchester City will travel to Elland Road without several influential names, with Jeremy Doku headlining a four-man injury list ahead...
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Liam Rosenior insists Chelsea belong in Champions League ahead of Arsenal showdown
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has declared that his side must be competing among Europe’s elite as preparations intensify for a...
Mohamed Salah has set his own standards – Arne Slot
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has moved to shield Mohamed Salah from mounting criticism, insisting the forward’s recent struggles only underline...
John Noble hopeful of Super Eagles return after four-year absence
John Noble has signaled that his time with the Super Eagles may not be over, four years after his last...
Soweto Derby headlines thrilling weekend in South African Premiership
The South African Premiership returns this weekend with a packed schedule of fixtures that could reshape the top and bottom...
Jorge Vilda targets final as Morocco step up preparations for 2026 WAFCON at home
Morocco women’s national team coach Jorge Vilda Rodríguez has set an ambitious tone ahead of the upcoming 2026 Women’s Africa...
CAF disciplinary panel holds intense hearing over Al Ahly and AS FAR crowd trouble
An intense disciplinary hearing at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has brought fresh scrutiny to the chaotic scenes that...
Morocco strike balance between experience and youth in 2026 WAFCON preliminary squad
Morocco have underlined their growing ambitions in African women’s football by naming a preliminary national team squad that blends established...
Glasner hopeful French-Congolese Jean-Philippe Mateta’s season is not over
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner remains optimistic that striker Jean-Philippe Mateta will feature again this season, insisting the forward’s campaign...
Emery leaves door open for Watkins and Tammy Abraham partnership as Villa chase attacking spark
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has refused to dismiss the possibility of deploying both Ollie Watkins and Tammy Abraham in...
English-Ghanaian Callum Hudson-Odoi admits Forest ‘made it difficult’ against Fenerbahçe
Nottingham Forest winger Callum Hudson-Odoi acknowledged his side complicated matters for themselves during a tense Europa League playoff clash against...
Robert Pirès backs English-Nigerian Ethan Nwaneri to thrive amid Marseille upheaval
Former Arsenal star Robert Pirès believes teenage midfielder Ethan Nwaneri possesses the temperament required to succeed at Olympique de Marseille...
Napoli block Juventus path with €70m Victor Osimhen transfer safeguard clause
Napoli’s determination to prevent Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from strengthening a domestic rival has reportedly emerged as a decisive factor...
Orlando Pirates sailing close to glory but familiar flaws threaten title dream
Orlando Pirates have emerged as genuine contenders in the Betway Premiership this season, injecting rare suspense into a title race...
Casemiro credits Zinedine Zidane as lifelong inspiration behind decorated career
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has revealed that legendary French icon Zinedine Zidane remains the defining influence behind both his football...
Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko to get new board, ending interim management era
Ghanaian football powerhouse, Asante Kotoko, is on the brink of a major leadership reshuffle, with life patron His Royal Majesty...
‘We decided it was best to rest’ – Arbeloa explains why Kylian Mbappe sat out Madrid win
Álvaro Arbeloa has moved to calm speculation surrounding Kylian Mbappé after the forward was ruled out of Real Madrid’s UEFA...
‘He’s working hard’ – Umtiti calls for patience as Paul Pogba navigates difficult Monaco comeback
Former France defender Samuel Umtiti has appealed for understanding and patience from supporters as Paul Pogba attempts to rebuild his...
Benni McCarthy relishes FIFA Series test as Kenya step up AFCON 2027 preparations
Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy has expressed enthusiasm ahead of the 2026 FIFA Series, viewing the tournament as a critical...
Michael Ball: Thierno Barry must take charge if Everton are to improve
Everton’s 1‑0 home loss to Manchester United on Monday night has prompted a stark assessment from former Toffees fullback Michael...