Sport

The two reigning continental champions, Spain and Argentina, winners of Euro 2024 and Copa América 2024 respectively, will face each other in Qatar in a global showdown scheduled for 27 March in Lusail, Qatar. The date, venue and kick-off time for the Finalissima between Spain and Argentina are now official. UEFA and CONMEBOL, in collaboration […]

FIFA unveiled a historic financial package for the 2026 World Cup, with bonuses never seen before and a massive redistribution in favor of the 48 participating nations. FIFA has formalized a record purse for the 2026 World Cup, with a total amount reaching $727 million. A historic package, befitting the first edition organized with 48 […]

Unlucky finalists of the last edition, Nigeria’s Super Eagles approach AFCON in Morocco with big ambitions, backed by a squad that former Ivorian international Salomon Kalou considers well-equipped to aim for a fourth continental crown. Former Ivorian international Salomon Kalou has shown his support for Nigeria’s Super Eagles ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of […]

Speaking to RFI, Tosin Aiyegun spoke about Benin’s chances at CAN 2025, which opens in a few days. The Lorient forward is confident and believes the Cheetahs will pleasantly surprise the sporting community during the tournament. Called up for the first time on 24 March 2022, Tosin Aiyegun is preparing to play his first Africa […]

At 41, former PSG captain Thiago Silva has terminated his contract with Fluminense and is preparing to return to Europe as a free agent at the winter transfer window, with the 2026 World Cup in his sights. The former Chelsea centre-back Thiago Silva has ended his spell with Fluminense. According to TouchlineX, the Brazilian terminated […]

After the Round of 32 matches played on Wednesday, twelve clubs, including Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid, have already secured their places in the Copa del Rey Round of 16. At least twelve clubs have already punched their ticket to the Copa del Rey Round of 16 after the Round of 32 matches played […]

DR Congo played a test match against Zambia on Tuesday as part of preparations for AFCON 2025. And the Leopards won 2-0. Meanwhile, South Africa beat Ghana 1-0; Ghana is not qualified for the tournament. With just days until the kick-off of the Africa Cup of Nations, the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Africa […]

Iconic captain and 2013 African champion, Ahmed Musa has confirmed the end of his time with the Nigerian national team after fifteen years and 111 caps for the Super Eagles. Ahmed Musa has officially ended his international career. The announcement was made Wednesday by the former Super Eagles captain on his social media, a report […]

After the opening round of round-of-32 matches played on Tuesday, FC Barcelona, Deportivo, Elche, Real Sociedad and Valencia secured their place in the next round of the Copa del Rey. Five teams have already sealed their qualification for the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey following the opening round of round-of-32 matches played […]

After the Leopards’ win over the Super Eagles in the playoffs, the DRC strongly denounced the petition filed by the Nigerian federation, accusing Nigeria of trying to qualify by off-field means. Tensions have risen between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Nigeria amid a controversy over qualification for the 2026 World Cup. The DRC […]

In a preparatory match played in Cairo, Nigeria’s Super Eagles were beaten by the Pharaohs (2-1), an instructive rehearsal before their departure for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria suffered a narrow defeat to Egypt (2-1) on Tuesday evening in a friendly held at Cairo International Stadium as part of their build-up to the […]

After an outstanding season with Paris Saint-Germain, punctuated by major trophies and 35 goals in all competitions, Ousmane Dembélé was fittingly crowned the Best FIFA Men’s Player at The Best Awards. Discover the full list of winners following the ceremony. Ousmane Dembélé was named 2025 Player of the Year at the FIFA The Best Awards […]

Crowned FIFA Best Player, Ousmane Dembélé received numerous votes from iconic captains such as Messi, Modrić and Kane, confirming his status on the world stage. The captains of several national teams revealed their votes as part of The Best – FIFA Player 2025 election, a ballot marked by the presence of iconic figures like Lionel […]

DRC’s coach spoke about the Leopards’ chances at AFCON 2025. And Sébastien Desabre urged his players not to underestimate any team. Semi-finalists at the last edition, the DRC approaches AFCON 2025 with ambition but caution, determined to get through the group stage before dreaming bigger. The Leopards are placed in Group D alongside Benin, Botswana […]

Thanks to a goal from Sipho Mbule, South Africa’s Bafana Bafana dominated Ghana’s Black Galaxies (1-0) in Dobsonville, confirming an encouraging final test ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. South Africa recorded a narrow but valuable victory over Ghana (1-0) on Tuesday, 16 December 2025, in a friendly match played at Dobsonville Stadium. […]

French justice on Tuesday ordered PSG to pay nearly €61 million to its former forward, Kylian Mbappé, after a long legal battle. The legal saga between Paris Saint-Germain and Kylian Mbappé reached a dramatic conclusion before the Labour Court. After several months of an intense legal battle, the court largely sided with the current Real […]

Free since leaving Fluminense, the 41-year-old Brazilian defender Thiago Silva wants to continue his career in Europe, ruling out options in the Middle East and Major League Soccer as the 2026 World Cup approaches. Free since leaving Fluminense, Thiago Silva is preparing to write a new chapter in his career, and Europe appears to be […]

A few days before the kick-off of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria’s Super Eagles face Egypt’s Pharaohs in Cairo in a warm-up match meant to fine-tune the final adjustments. Nigeria and Egypt meet this Tuesday evening at the Cairo International Stadium for a high-profile friendly, serving as a dress rehearsal ahead of the […]