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Ahead of the clash with Liverpool, Pep Guardiola called for calm, saying that despite Manchester City’s deficit to Arsenal, « nobody wins the title in November ». Pep Guardiola refuses to panic. On the eve of the clash between Manchester City and Liverpool, scheduled for Sunday for the Super Sunday, the Spanish coach stressed that […]

With just days to go until the Nigeria vs Gabon showdown, part of the African playoffs for the 2026 World Cup, Benin’s coach, Gernot Rohr, voiced his support for the Super Eagles, convinced they have what it takes to clinch qualification. Ahead of the African playoffs for the 2026 World Cup, the former Super Eagles […]

Al-Nassr’s Portuguese star, Cristiano Ronaldo, praised the level of the Saudi league, which he considers superior to Ligue 1 and the Portuguese league, while defending his performances against critics. Cristiano Ronaldo believes that the Saudi league has now overtaken French Ligue 1 and the Portuguese league. In an interview with Piers Morgan, Al Nassr’s captain […]

By scoring against his former club, Erling Haaland became the first player in history to score in five consecutive Champions League matches with three different clubs. Manchester City striker Erling Haaland once again blew the stats through the roof on Wednesday night during the Citizens’ big win over his former club, Borussia Dortmund (4-1), at […]

CAF has formalized the expansion of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations to 16 teams starting with the 2026 edition in Morocco, marking a new milestone in the growth of women’s football across the continent. The Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) approved a major decision for the development of women’s football […]

The Serbian championship was struck by tragedy this weekend: Radnicki 1923 coach Mladen Zizovic died during a match after suffering a medical emergency on the sideline. Serbian football is in mourning. Mladen Zizovic, coach of FK Radnicki 1923, collapsed on the sideline before succumbing to an apparent heart attack during the league match against Mladost […]

Former Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale strongly criticized the performances he considered disappointing from the attacking duo, who were unable to make an impact in the defeat to Liverpool in the Champions League. Former Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale did not mince his words after the Merengues’ 1-0 defeat to Liverpool on Tuesday night at […]

Carlo Ancelotti admitted he had reprimanded Vinicius after his outburst during the Clasico against FC Barcelona, saying the Madrid forward had « understood his mistake ». Brazil’s head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, commented on the incident between Vinicius and Xabi Alonso during the Clasico, saying the Real Madrid winger had « committed an error ». The […]

Short on playing time at Real Madrid, the young Brazilian prodigy Endrick could join Olympique Lyonnais as early as the winter transfer window. Real Madrid’s young Brazilian forward Endrick is reportedly considering leaving the club as early as the winter transfer window to join Olympique Lyonnais on loan. According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, discussions […]

Real Madrid will have to do without young Argentine Franco Mastantuono, sidelined by pubalgia, ahead of their trip to Anfield to face Liverpool in the Champions League. On the eve of their trip to Anfield to face Liverpool in the Champions League, Real Madrid must deal with a new injury. The merengue club announced on […]

The coach of Benin’s Cheetahs, Gernot Rohr, will publish, on 6 November, his list of players called up for the match against Burkina Faso, part of the November international break. Like other African countries, Benin will return to the pitches next November. The Cheetahs will face Burkina Faso as part of the year’s final FIFA […]

Thanks to his goal against Aston Villa, Mohamed Salah has joined Frank Lampard in third place among the most decisive players in Premier League history, with 279 goal contributions. Mohamed Salah continues to write his legend in England. Liverpool’s Egyptian winger matched the record of former Chelsea icon Frank Lampard with 279 goal contributions (goals […]

After the 6th matchday of the Beninese championship, SOBEMAP FC and Buffles FC have taken the lead in the standings, while several top teams have slipped. The Ligue 1 weekend delivered on all fronts across Benin’s pitches. On Saturday, Coton FC narrowly beat Hodio (2-1), while the Buffles of Parakou dominated Loto-Popo (1-0) to confirm […]

Fulham attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi says he is convinced that Nigeria’s Super Eagles will clinch their ticket to the 2026 World Cup, despite a qualifying campaign littered with obstacles. After a difficult start to the campaign, Nigeria managed to secure a spot in the African zone play-offs, finishing second in Group C, just behind South […]

For Michael Owen, age and the departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold would be the main causes of Mohamed Salah’s current decline at Liverpool. Having scored only three goals and provided two assists in nine Premier League matches, Mohamed Salah is experiencing a mixed start to the season with Liverpool. An unusual situation for the Egyptian winger, […]

For Wayne Rooney, his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo won’t hang up his boots before reaching the mythical milestone of 1,000 career goals. A Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney is convinced that his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo won’t consider retirement before reaching a historic target: 1,000 career goals. At 40, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner keeps […]

Angola’s new head coach, Patrice Beaumelle, commented on the Palancas Negras’ participation in AFCON 2025. And the French coach has big ambitions for his team. As Angola’s new head coach, Patrice Beaumelle wants to restore the Palancas Negras’ luster. The French coach, a two-time winner of the Africa Cup of Nations (with Zambia in 2012 […]

Disappointed by Nigeria’s performances in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, former international Sunday Mba sharply criticized the Super Eagles’ level, saying the team is no longer up to its continental prestige. Former Nigerian international Sunday Mba did not mince his words after the Super Eagles’ disappointing displays in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Nigeria, unable […]

The young Swedish-Beninese forward Adam Akimey, developed at Hammarby and coming off a fine season in Sweden, has chosen to represent Benin, convinced by coach Gernot Rohr. Benin has added a new attacking recruit. According to Africatopsports, the 21-year-old Swedish-Beninese forward Adam Akimey has officially announced his decision to wear the Cheetahs’ colors, thus turning […]

In search of a successor to Robert Lewandowski, Barça is reportedly considering making a big splash in the transfer market, with Victor Osimhen and Erling Haaland among the names mentioned to bolster its attack. Barça is already planning the future of its attack. According to Turkish sports commentator Erbatur Ergenekon, the Catalan club’s leaders have […]

A few months before the World Cup 2026, former Black Stars official Ernest Thompson shows unchanged confidence. According to him, Ghana has the tools to compete with the world’s top football nations, provided they show discipline and tactical rigor. Former member of the Black Stars’ governing committee, Ernest Thompson, expressed optimism about Ghana’s chances at […]

Uganda coach Paul Put sounded confident ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, saying his players will be ready to compete with Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Drawn into Group C, the Cranes will face Nigeria (three-time African champions), Tunisia — winners of the 2004 edition — and their neighbours Tanzania. A tough draw, but one […]

The eight best teams in the U17 Women’s World Cup, held in Morocco, are now known. While France secured its ticket after a gripping showdown against Spain, no African country will take part in the quarterfinals. The quarterfinal bracket of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, currently taking place in Morocco, is now complete following […]

As the second edition of the UFOA-B Women’s U20 Cup approaches, scheduled from November 7 to 17 in Porto-Novo, coach Abdoulaye Ouzérou has published the list of 24 players called up to represent Benin at the regional competition. The Benin Football Federation (FBF) released on Wednesday evening the list of 24 players selected for the […]

A few months before the 2026 World Cup, the Argentine world champions will make an African stopover in November for a friendly match against Angola, an unprecedented fixture in their preparations. As defending champions, Argentina will also be at the 2026 World Cup, which kicks off in eight months. Before defending their crown, Lionel Messi’s […]

Substituted in the 72nd minute of the clash against FC Barcelona, Real Madrid’s Brazilian winger acknowledged he reacted poorly. In a message posted on X, Vinícius Júnior apologized to his teammates, to president Florentino Pérez and to the Merengue supporters. Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior publicly apologized to the Merengue supporters after his reaction—deemed excessive—when […]

Italy, Brazil, the Netherlands and North Korea secured their spots in the U-17 Women’s World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday after a day marked by convincing wins and nail‑biting suspense. The first berths for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, currently being held in Morocco, are now known. Four nations confirmed their qualification following Tuesday’s matches. […]

The Benin Football Federation reacted to the Amazones’ campaign in the qualifying phase for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. And the FBF praised the performance of the Beninese players despite their elimination. The Benin Football Federation (FBF) congratulated the women’s national team after their 1-1 draw with Nigeria on Tuesday 28 October in […]