Pépé and Adingra omitted as Zaha returns to Côte d’Ivoire AFCON squad
Côte d’Ivoire head coach Emerse Faé has announced his final 26-man squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations...
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Man United and Arsenal in race for French-Moroccan teen sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi
Manchester United have entered the race to sign Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, joining Arsenal in their pursuit of the highly...
2026 World Cup ‘Pride Match’ between Egypt and Iran sparks controversy over LGBTQ+ rights
A 2026 World Cup fixture designated as an LGBTQ+ ‘Pride Match’ will feature Egypt and Iran, two nations where homosexuality...
‘He’s gone about it all wrong’ – Rooney claims Mohamed Salah is damaging his Liverpool legacy
Former England striker Wayne Rooney has warned that Mohamed Salah is ‘destroying his legacy’ at Liverpool after the Egyptian forward...
Egyptian star Mohamed Salah to be left out of Liverpool squad for Inter showdown
Mohamed Salah’s place in Liverpool’s travelling squad remains uncertain despite his involvement in training on Monday ahead of the Champions...
Spanish-Moroccan prodigy Yamal backed to flourish as a no.10 at Barcelona
Lamine Yamal has been backed to thrive as a central attacking midfielder after delivering an outstanding performance in Barcelona’s 5-3...
Morocco draw Brazil and Scotland again as 2026 World Cup replicates iconic 1998 group
A remarkable alignment of football history awaits Morocco in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as the Atlas Lions have been...
Egypt star Mohamed Salah ready for Liverpool exit in January – Redknapp
Former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp believes Mohamed Salah could consider leaving the club in January following recent bench decisions. The...
AFCON 2025: UK’s Channel 4 secures historic free-to-air rights in landmark deal with CAF
The Confederation of African Football has reached a groundbreaking agreement with Channel 4 that will make the UK broadcaster the...
AFCON 2025: African anger as FIFA sets unprecedented rule-breaking concession to European clubs in release-date dispute
Several African countries are seething with anger as FIFA has broken its own rules by allowing European clubs to release...
FIFA sets new date for clubs to release players for AFCON 2025
FIFA has moved back the deadline for clubs to release players ahead of this winter’s Africa Cup of Nations, giving...
Man City to delay Omar Marmoush release to block Egypt pre-AFCON friendlies
Manchester City will hold off releasing forward Omar Marmoush to Egypt until just before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations,...
‘That’s a disrespectful question’ – Kylian Mbappe fires reporter over talk of Real Madrid dependence
Kylian Mbappe dismissed suggestions that Real Madrid rely too heavily on him after his four-goal performance in the dramatic 4-3...
Van Persie says his son Shaqueel’s debut was earned, not gifted
Robin van Persie insists his son Shaqueel fully earned his first-team debut after introducing him during Feyenoord’s Europa League defeat...
Spanish-Ghanaian winger Nico Williams jokes he is the ‘bigger talent’ than Lamine Yamal
Spanish-Ghanaian forward Nico Williams has playfully claimed he stands above Lamine Yamal in footballing ability, stressing the strong bond he...
‘We must protect the coach’ – Kylian Mbappé urges unity at Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappé insists Real Madrid must shield coach Xabi Alonso as the team continues to build momentum following Wednesday’s 4-3...
Spanish-Moroccan winger Lamine Yamal mocked by Robert Sanchez after Chelsea stun Barcelona
Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez has taken a swipe at Lamine Yamal following the Blues’ emphatic 3-0 Champions League victory over...
AFCON 2025: CAS rejects Guinea appeal against Tanzania
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has rejected an appeal by the Fédération Guinéenne de Football (FEGUIFOOT) challenging Tanzania’s...
Royal Air Maroc launches special AFCON 2025 fares to welcome fans to Morocco
Royal Air Maroc has announced promotional round-trip fares for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. As an...
Spanish-Moroccan Lamine Yamal in Maresca’s sights as Chelsea plan Cucurella strategy
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has revealed his plan to use Marc Cucurella to contain Barcelona star Lamine Yamal in...