Erling Haaland urges Manchester City to stay united ahead of Liverpool trip
Erling Haaland says Manchester City must remain positive, united and keep smiling as they prepare to face Liverpool at Anfield. Haaland made the...
Liverpool reportedly make £37m bid for Mexico teenager Gilberto Mora
Liverpool have reportedly submitted a £37 million offer for Mexico international Gilberto Mora, according to the Liverpool Echo, although the...
Liverpool defender Giovanni Leoni says viral gym images were AI-generated
Liverpool defender Giovanni Leoni says social media images showing an exaggerated transformation of his physique were created using artificial...
Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns set for R10m MTN8 final
Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns will meet in the 2026 MTN8 final at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday, with R10 million in prize money at...
Aaron Mokoena escapes injury after car crash in Vanderbijlpark
Former Bafana Bafana captain Aaron Mokoena escaped unharmed after his car crashed into a wall in Vanderbijlpark in the Vaal last Sunday. Mokoena...
Makgalwa chose Simba SC over Kaizer Chiefs for fresh start
Keletso Makgalwa says Kaizer Chiefs were among the clubs to make him an offer before he chose to leave South Africa and join Simba SC in Tanzania....
Sundowns reportedly agree deal to sign Ecuador midfielder Jhegson Mendez
Mamelodi Sundowns have reportedly reached an agreement to sign Ecuador international Jhegson Mendez, according to media reports in Ecuador. The...
Moataz Gamal weighs Zamalek lineup choices ahead of Al Ahly clash
Zamalek coach Moataz Gamal is considering two midfield options as he prepares his side for Sunday’s Premier League derby against Al Ahly at Cairo...
Eric Tinkler reveals why leaving Asante Kotoko for Durban City was an easy decision
Former Asante Kotoko head coach Eric Tinkler has disclosed that ditching the Ghanaian giants to join Durban City FC was an easy decision. The 1996...
Zamalek warn players to avoid social media before Al Ahly derby
Zamalek have warned their first-team players to stay away from social media and concentrate fully on their preparations for Sunday’s Cairo derby...
Motsepe: African team must win the World Cup
CAF president Patrice Motsepe says an African team must win the World Cup, as he called on the continent to build on the progress made by its...
Saudi fans demand Donis stays after reports of Martinez agreement
Saudi Arabia supporters have reacted angrily to reports that Roberto Martinez could replace Georgios Donis as national team manager, less than 24...
Jose Mourinho: refereeing misfortune has followed me at key clubs
Jose Mourinho says he has endured “bad luck” with refereeing whenever he has taken charge of certain clubs, while reflecting on his time at Real...
Jamal Sellami appointed Al Fateh manager in Saudi Roshn League
Jamal Sellami has been confirmed as the new manager of Al Fateh, becoming the latest World Cup-qualified coach to take charge in the Saudi Roshn...
Jose Mourinho jokes Manchester City case may not be settled until he is 80
Jose Mourinho has mocked the length of Manchester City's financial case, saying he may be 80 by the time the club's final punishment is decided....
Jose Mourinho jokes he could be 80 before Manchester City verdict
Jose Mourinho has joked that he may have reached the age of 80 by the time Manchester City discover their final punishment in their long-running...
Hamza Abdelkarim returns to Barcelona training ahead of Getafe clash
Hamza Abdelkarim has returned to Barcelona training after completing his international commitments with Egypt, as Hansi Flick’s side prepare for...
Malik Pimpong ruled out of RB Leipzig clash
Eintracht Frankfurt will be without Malik Pimpong for Saturday's Bundesliga trip to RB Leipzig after the young forward returned from international...
Frenkie de Jong faces defining Barcelona season after injury return
Frenkie de Jong has returned to full training with Barcelona after recovering from a knee injury, but his place in Hansi Flick’s plans could depend...
Barcelona future uncertain as Frenkie de Jong returns from knee injury
Frenkie de Jong has taken an important step in his recovery from a torn ligament in his right knee by rejoining Barcelona training, but the...
CAS hearing in Morocco-Senegal case ends early as decision date remains unclear
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) hearing involving Morocco, Senegal and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) ended around 15 minutes...
Al Ahli return to Roshn Saudi League action against Al Fateh – kick-off time, channel and online coverage
Al Ahli resume their Roshn Saudi League 2026-2027 campaign away to Al Fateh on Friday, 9 October, looking to respond after losing to Mamelodi...
Morocco-Senegal Africa Cup of Nations case: CAS ruling not expected immediately
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) hearing into the dispute involving Morocco, Senegal and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) ended...
Al Fateh v Al Ahli: TV channel, kick-off time and how to watch the Roshn Saudi League match
Al Fateh host Al Ahli in the eighth round of the 2026-2027 Roshn Saudi League on Friday, 9 October 2026, with the visitors seeking a positive...
Al Nassr v Al-Diriyah: How to watch Roshn Saudi League match on TV and online
Al Nassr host Al-Diriyah at Al-Awwal Park on Friday, 9 October 2026, in the eighth round of the 2026-27 Roshn Saudi League season. The match will...
Al-Nassr v Al-Diriyah: TV channel, kick-off time and online details for Saudi Pro League match
Al-Nassr host Al-Diriyah at Al-Awwal Park on Friday, 9 October 2026, in the eighth round of the 2026-27 Saudi Pro League. The match is scheduled to...
Al-Nassr face defensive dilemma as Gulf Cup leaves Ange Postecoglou short of options
Al-Nassr could be without key defenders Abdulelah Al-Amri and Mohamed Simakan for Friday’s Riyadh derby against Al-Diriyah, creating a major...
Gulf Cup 27 leaves Ange Postecoglou with Al Nassr defensive dilemma before Riyadh derby
Al Nassr are facing a defensive selection problem ahead of Friday's Riyadh derby against Al-Diriyah in the Roshn Saudi League. The two sides meet...
CAS hears claim of second referee report in Morocco-Senegal Africa Cup of Nations case
The Moroccan defence produced a new development at Thursday’s Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) hearing in Lausanne, Switzerland, claiming that...
CAS hearing reveals disputed second referee's report in Morocco-Senegal final case
Reports from Senegal have revealed fresh details from Thursday's closed-door hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne,...
Barcelona roles reversed for Fermin Lopez and Dani Olmo under Flick and De la Fuente
Fermin Lopez has been the preferred playmaker for Barcelona this season, but Dani Olmo remains first choice for Spain under Luis de la Fuente. Both...
Saudi Arabia fans demand Georgios Donis stays after Roberto Martinez reports
Saudi Arabia supporters have reacted angrily to reports that Roberto Martinez has agreed to take charge of the national team for the 2027 AFC Asian...
Mourinho says refereeing problems have followed him at Real Madrid and in Turkey
Jose Mourinho says he has been “unlucky” with refereeing decisions at certain clubs and revealed that he experienced key stages of the Negreira...
Jamal Al-Salmi appointed Al Fateh head coach in Saudi Pro League
Jamal Al-Salmi has been appointed the new head coach of Al Fateh, taking charge of the Saudi Pro League club after the dismissal of Khaled Al-Atwi....
Mikel Arteta recalls arriving at Arsenal: ‘I dumped all my things on the floor’
Mikel Arteta has spoken about beginning his role as Arsenal head coach in December 2019, recalling how he arrived at the club and “dumped all my...
Fabrizio Romano comments on Erling Haaland’s Manchester City future
Fabrizio Romano has commented on the future of Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, amid renewed reports linking the Norway international with...
Joan Garcia faces late fitness test before Barcelona’s Getafe clash
Joan Garcia’s availability for Barcelona’s La Liga meeting with Getafe on Saturday remains uncertain, with a final decision expected after the...
Barcelona face late call on Joan Garcia for Getafe match
Barcelona will make a late decision on whether goalkeeper Joan Garcia is fit to face Getafe in La Liga on Saturday. The match is the eighth round...
Imam Ashour tops market values before Al-Ahly-Zamalek showdown
Al-Ahly’s squad is valued at almost three times the market value of Zamalek’s players ahead of Sunday’s 133rd Cairo derby, with Imam Ashour the...
AC Milan consider Mehdi Benatia for sporting director role
Mehdi Benatia has emerged as a candidate for a senior sporting role at AC Milan, just months after leaving Olympique de Marseille. The former...
Milan consider former Morocco defender Mehdi Benatia for sporting director role
AC Milan are considering Mehdi Benatia as a potential candidate for their sporting director position, just months after the former Morocco...
Salem Al-Dawsari included in Al Hilal squad for Al-Ittihad classic
Simone Inzaghi has included Salem Al-Dawsari in the Al Hilal squad for Saturday's Saudi Pro League meeting with Al-Ittihad, although the forward is...
Salem Al-Dawsari set to return for Al Hilal against Al Ittihad
Salem Al-Dawsari has been included in Al Hilal’s squad for Saturday’s Saudi Pro League Clasico against Al Ittihad after recovering from a knee...
Ibrahim Maza injury leaves Bayer Leverkusen sweating
Bayer Leverkusen are facing a late fitness concern over Ibrahim Maza ahead of Saturday's Bundesliga trip to Mainz 05 after the attacking midfielder...
Senegal ‘optimistic’ after CAS hearing over 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final
Senegal Football Federation secretary general Abdullah Sow said he was confident after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) heard arguments on...
Senegal ‘optimistic' after CAS hearing over 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final
Senegal Football Federation general secretary Abdallah Sow says he is confident after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) heard arguments from...
Durban City FC officially appoint former Kotoko coach Eric Tinkler as new head coach
South African outfit Durban City FC have confirmed the appointment of former Asante Kotoko head coach Eric Tinkler as their new head coach.The club...
Tunisia’s ranking slide continues as Qatar move ahead
Qatar have moved above Tunisia in the latest FIFA world rankings, with the Carthage Eagles falling four places to 61st while the Qatari side sit...
The 10 young stars who could define football’s post-Messi and Ronaldo era
Golden Boy nominees including Pau Cubarsi, Endrick and Lamine Yamal are among the leading candidates to shape football’s next generation after...
Manchester City ended Frenkie de Jong interest after Barcelona medical check
Manchester City explored a move for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong last summer but ultimately decided not to proceed with the transfer,...
Mikel Arteta says Champions League final defeat still ‘flows through my veins’
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the disappointment of last season’s Champions League final defeat remains with him, insisting: “The poison is...
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal have a ‘special aura’ after extending contract
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has described the club as having a “special aura” after committing his future to the Premier League side. Arsenal...
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta uses light bulb to explain the power of teamwork
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is known for using unconventional methods to communicate his ideas to players. One example came in the dressing room,...
Nikolas Nartey takes step toward Stuttgart return
Nikolas Nartey has made encouraging progress in his recovery from a thigh injury after returning to partial training with VfB Stuttgart. The...
Mounsef Bakar eyes historic Al-Ahly debut against Zamalek
Al-Ahly striker Mounsef Bakar could make his first appearance against Zamalek on Sunday and has the opportunity to create an Algerian scoring...
Senegal confident after CAS hearing over CAN 2025 final
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) opened its hearing in Lausanne on Thursday to examine the disputed CAN 2025 final, with Senegal saying it...
Senegal confident after Court of Arbitration for Sport hearing over CAN 2025 final
The Court of Arbitration for Sport opened its hearing in Lausanne on Thursday to examine the CAN 2025 final, with Senegal expressing confidence...
Worst kept secret is confirmed as Eric Tinkler moves to Betway Premiership club
The worst-kept secret in South African football is out in the open after Durban City unveiled Eric Tinkler as their new head coach.
Tour du Faso 2026: Etalons begin preparations with 20 riders selected
The Etalons have begun their preparations for the Tour du Faso 2026, with 20 riders provisionally selected for the national team under coach...
Benni McCarthy says Kenya are not ready to challenge Africa's leading nations at AFCON 2027
Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy says the Harambee Stars do not yet have the resources or squad strength to compete with Africa's leading nations at...
Benni McCarthy says Kenya lack the resources to win Africa Cup of Nations 2027
Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy says the Harambee Stars do not yet have the resources or squad strength to challenge Africa’s leading nations at...
Motsepe confirms Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda will host 2027 Africa Cup of Nations
Patrice Motsepe has reaffirmed that Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda remain the hosts of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, saying the tournament will go...
Motsepe reaffirms Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda as hosts of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations
CAF president Patrice Motsepe has confirmed that Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda will remain the hosts of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, despite recent...
African football unites behind Gianni Infantino for 2027 FIFA presidency
CAF president Patrice Motsepe has confirmed the “unanimous and unconditional” support of all 54 African member associations for Gianni Infantino’s...
CAF's 54 member associations unanimously back Gianni Infantino for 2027 FIFA presidency
Patrice Motsepe has confirmed that all 54 CAF member associations will support Gianni Infantino's bid to remain FIFA president at the 2027...
Villarreal coach Inigo Perez says fear must be banished before Real Madrid test
Villarreal coach Inigo Perez says his players must overcome their fear of Real Madrid and show their ability at the Bernabeu, where Buchanan will...
Romario backs Ronaldo after Portugal exit and says he would have reacted more strongly
Romario has supported Ronaldo’s decision to leave the Portugal national team training camp after his disagreement with coach Jorge Jesus, saying...
Materazzi says Benitez judged him because he was reminded of Mourinho
Marco Materazzi says Rafael Benitez formed a negative view of him because he reminded the former Internazionale manager of Jose Mourinho. Speaking...
Tchouameni expects French winner as Ballon d’Or shortlist is revealed
Aurelien Tchouameni believes the 2026 Ballon d’Or should be won by a French player, with Kylian Mbappe, Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembele among his...
Burkina Faso name 25-man squad for UFOA-B Under-17 tournament
Mamadou Zongo has named Burkina Faso’s 25-player squad for the UFOA-B Under-17 tournament, with the hosts aiming to secure a place at the next...
CAS decision on Morocco-Senegal CAN 2025 dispute will not come on Thursday
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will not announce its decision on the dispute between Senegal, Morocco and the Confederation of African...
Africa Cup of Nations 2025: Court of Arbitration for Sport verdict will not come on Thursday
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will hear the dispute involving Senegal, Morocco and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in...
Gernot Rohr says Argentina gave Benin ‘nothing’ after Lionel Messi meeting
Benin manager Gernot Rohr has criticised the restrictions placed on his team during Tuesday’s match against Argentina in Buenos Aires, saying the...
Benin boss Gernot Rohr criticises Argentina restrictions after Messi encounter
Benin manager Gernot Rohr says his team were given no access to Lionel Messi memorabilia or the stadium's players' corridor during Tuesday's match...
Tour du Faso 2026: Burkina Faso's Etalons begin training camp
Burkina Faso's Etalons have started preparations for the Tour du Faso 2026, with 20 riders involved in the initial selection under national coach...
Valverde set for Friday fitness test before Real Madrid face Villarreal
Federico Valverde is expected to return for Real Madrid’s game against Villarreal on Saturday after almost three weeks out with a grade three...
Guler named Real Madrid’s Player of the Month for September
Guler has been voted Real Madrid’s Player of the Month for September after featuring in all four of the club’s LaLiga matches during the month. The...
Burkina Faso name 25-player squad for UFOA-B Under-17 qualifying tournament
Burkina Faso Under-17 coach Mamadou Zongo, known as Bebeto, has announced a 25-player squad for the UFOA-B tournament, with qualification for the...
Morocco's Ludovic Batelli faces review despite U20 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
Ludovic Batelli's future as Morocco Under-20 manager is set to come under scrutiny despite the team securing qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup...
Mamelodi Sundowns refuse underdog tag ahead of MTN8 final against Orlando Pirates
Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Sphelele Mkhulise says his side will not accept being regarded as underdogs when they face Orlando Pirates in...
Eric Tinkler appointed Durban City head coach with top-eight target
Eric Tinkler has returned to South African football as the new head coach of Durban City, replacing Khalil Ben Youssef and targeting a top-eight...
CAF president Patrice Motsepe reaffirms Africaâs ambition to win the World Cup
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe has reiterated his ambition to see an African nation lift the FIFA World...
Yamal’s 281 minutes raise fresh concerns for Barcelona
Lamine Yamal played 281 minutes in four matches for Spain during the international break, exceeding coach Luis de la Fuente’s 270-minute limit and...
Guardian names six African talents among football's Next Generation 2026
The Guardian has included six young African prospects in its Next Generation 2026 selection, which identifies 60 of the most promising players in...
The Guardian’s 2026 Next Generation list highlights six African football talents
The Guardian has included six young players representing African football in its 2026 Next Generation selection, which features 60 of the most...
Ludovic Batelli’s Morocco future under review despite U20 Africa Cup qualification
Morocco’s qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations U20 may not be enough to secure Ludovic Batelli’s position as head coach of the...
Morocco v Senegal: CAS considering three outcomes in Africa Cup of Nations final dispute
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will decide the next step in the legal dispute between Senegal and Morocco over the 2025 Africa Cup of...
Al-Hilal demand guarantees from CAF ahead of Ethiopia trip
Al-Hilal are awaiting a response from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over security arrangements for their upcoming meeting with Sidama...
Court of Arbitration for Sport considers three possible outcomes in Senegal-Morocco 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final dispute
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS) will decide how the dispute between Senegal and Morocco over the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final should...
Lyon can go top of Ligue 1 as Lens seek home revival
Lyon can move to the top of Ligue 1 with victory at Lens on Friday, when the sides meet at Stade Bollaert-Delelis in the sixth round of the 2026-27...