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The president of Napoli, Aurelio De Laurentiis, will have to appear in 2026 to face suspicions of falsified accounts linked to the transfer of Victor Osimhen, whose value is alleged to have been artificially inflated. The president of Napoli, Aurelio De Laurentiis, will have to answer to the courts over his alleged involvement in the […]

The Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, admitted on Friday that Arsenal could become “very hard to catch” in the title race if the London club were to open up a gap at the top of the Premier League. The Citizens, however, have an immediate chance to close the gap: if they win at Newcastle on […]

After a domestic accident that left him with a fractured toe, Cole Palmer will miss several matches just as he was about to return to action. Chelsea’s attacking midfielder, Cole Palmer, will be out for several weeks after fracturing a toe in a domestic accident, Enzo Maresca announced Friday at a press conference. Just as […]

A few months before the 2026 World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo was presented with a rare distinction by Donald Trump during an exceptional visit to the White House. A few months before the kick-off of the 2026 World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo was received with great fanfare at the White House for a symbolic meeting with the […]

The Senegalese forward reflected on the behind-the-scenes of his 2016 transfer, saying he turned down Louis van Gaal’s approach before joining the Reds, where he would enjoy one of the best periods of his career. Al Nassr forward Sadio Mané revealed he turned down an offer from Manchester United before joining Liverpool in 2016. At […]

Back in Monaco’s squad, Paul Pogba could play again this weekend at Rennes, nearly a year and a half after his suspension, marking a major step in his bid to revive his career. Paul Pogba is indeed included in the Monaco squad named to face Rennes on Saturday, a sign of an imminent return to […]

FIFA has confirmed the matchups for the intercontinental playoffs, which will decide the final two tickets for the 2026 World Cup after high-stakes duels. FIFA officially confirmed on Thursday the draw for the intercontinental playoffs of the 2026 World Cup. Two separate paths will determine the last nations to qualify for the North American tournament. […]

According to a recently published biography, Robert Lewandowski reportedly received the astonishing instruction to stop scoring at the end of the 2022-2023 season in order to prevent FC Barcelona from having to pay a €2.5 million bonus to Bayern Munich tied to the 25-goal mark. According to revelations published in a recent biography, FC Barcelona […]

The Confederation of African Football awards ceremony, held Monday evening in Rabat, largely went in favor of the host country. Achraf Hakimi and Ghizlane Chebbak were crowned players of the year, while Nigeria stood out on the women’s side with a new trophy for Chiamaka Nnadozie. The CAF Awards 2025 ceremony took place Monday evening […]

As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations approaches, scheduled for December in Morocco, former Ghana international Asamoah Gyan has revealed his favorites to succeed Ivory Coast. For him, three nations clearly stand out: Nigeria, Ivory Coast and the host country, Morocco. Present Wednesday evening at the CAF Awards in Rabat, the former captain of the […]

Manchester City beat Villarreal 2-0 on Tuesday night in the Champions League, consolidating their European momentum. After the match, Pep Guardiola praised Nicolas Pépé’s performance, whom he still considers a “dangerous” player in the final third. At the end of Manchester City’s 2-0 win at Villarreal, Pep Guardiola was keen to praise Nicolas Pépé’s display, […]

At an official dinner at the White House, Donald Trump praised Cristiano Ronaldo and revealed that his son Barron was a fervent admirer of the Portuguese star. U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that his son, Barron Trump, was a fan of Cristiano Ronaldo. The anecdote was mentioned Tuesday evening at the White House, where the […]

Speaking to CAFonline, Gernot Rohr reflected on the crushing defeat suffered by the Cheetahs against Nigeria in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. And the Benin coach believes that the refereeing played a part in this heavy loss for his side. Benin’s coach, Gernot Rohr, is struggling to come to terms with the heavy 4-0 defeat […]

For Louis Saha, the former Manchester United striker, Cristiano Ronaldo outshines Lionel Messi, whom he considers less complete physically and tactically. Former French international Louis Saha has settled the debate that has split football fans for nearly two decades: between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, his choice is clear. The ex-Manchester United forward places the […]

The FIFA ranking for November 2025 has been released. And Benin retained its 92nd place worldwide. The Cheetahs’ heavy defeat against Burkina Faso (0-3) last Tuesday had no impact on Benin’s position in the football nations table. Gernot Rohr’s men kept their 92nd place in the November 2025 FIFA ranking, revealed this Wednesday. On the […]

The November international break promises an air of prestige in Luanda. To mark the celebration of its Independence Day, Angola is set to host none other than world champions Argentina, led by Lionel Messi. According to several consistent sources, the Angolan Football Federation has made a colossal financial effort to bring the Albiceleste to its […]

Achraf Hakimi was crowned African Player of the Year at the 2025 CAF Awards in Rabat, following an exceptional season that establishes him as one of the most influential defenders of his generation. Twenty-seven years after Mustapha Hadji’s triumph, Morocco has finally returned to the top of continental football. In Rabat, in front of an […]

This Wednesday, November 19, 2025, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Morocco hosts the prestigious CAF Awards 2025 ceremony, an unmissable event to celebrate the players (men and women), coaches and national teams who marked the year. The show starts at 18:00 GMT, i.e. 7:00 PM local time.

Five-time Grammy Award winner and an indispensable figure of African culture, Angélique Kidjo will host the 2025 CAF Awards in Rabat. Between her passion for the continent, love of football and childhood memories, the Beninese artist reflects on a role that resonates deeply with her journey. An emblematic figure of African music and an outspoken […]

On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, Université Polytechnique Mohammed VI will host the prestigious CAF Awards 2025 ceremony, an unmissable event to celebrate the players (men and women), coaches and national teams that marked the year. Broadcast live worldwide, the evening will be shown by the official partners of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), including […]

Galatasaray gave an update on Victor Osimhen, who suffered a hamstring issue during the World Cup playoff against DR Congo. And the Turkish club revealed that the Nigerian striker is suffering from a moderate muscle strain. Galatasaray, reigning Super Lig champion, issued a statement on Wednesday about Victor Osimhen’s condition, injured on Sunday during the […]

The schedule for the U17 World Cup quarter-finals, currently taking place in Qatar, is now official. The announcement comes after the last Round of 16 matches played on Tuesday. Morocco and Austria secured their tickets to the next round by defeating Mali and England, respectively. They will be joined by Portugal, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Switzerland, […]

The African continent will have two representatives among the eight best teams at the U17 World Cup in Qatar. Burkina Faso and Morocco secured their qualification on Tuesday, after the final round of 16 matches, joining Brazil, Switzerland, Italy and Austria in the next round. Two African nations will be in the quarter-finals of the […]

Europe, Africa and Concacaf delivered their final verdicts on Tuesday night, bringing the number of qualified national teams to 42, while six spots are still up for grabs before the March play-offs. At least 42 nations are now guaranteed to take part in the 2026 World Cup. On Tuesday night, several major teams booked their […]

Bolivia, the DRC, Iraq, Jamaica, New Caledonia and Suriname will compete next March in Mexico for the final spots for the 2026 World Cup. The six teams set to contest the intercontinental playoffs for the 2026 World Cup are now known. Bolivia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Jamaica, New Caledonia and Suriname will […]

With notably a quadruple from Sadio Mané, Senegal thrashed Kenya this Tuesday in a friendly match. Traveling to Rabat in Morocco, the Cheetahs of Benin were beaten by the Stallions of Burkina Faso. Benin faced Burkina Faso this Tuesday in Rabat, Morocco, as part of the November international break. An important match for the Cheetahs […]

The Beninese Football Federation (FBF) received on Friday at Canal Olympia in Cotonou a brand-new bus, donated by operator 1XBet. A gesture presented as concrete support for the Cheetahs and the Amazons ahead of upcoming international commitments. The Beninese Football Federation (FBF) received on Friday a brand-new 53-seat bus, donated by sports betting operator 1XBet, […]

The Bayern Munich striker, Harry Kane, believes that only the conquest of trophies like the Champions League or the World Cup will allow him — as Erling Haaland did — to genuinely target the Ballon d’Or. The Bayern Munich striker, Harry Kane, acknowledges that his pursuit of the Ballon d’Or will inevitably involve winning major […]