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Hardly had the success of the women’s team at the Billie Jean King Cup been celebrated when Beninese tennis continued its momentum. The Beninese Tennis Federation kicked off the national championship, with nearly 300 players engaged on the courts of Porto-Novo and Cotonou. Beninese tennis knows no downtime. Just a few days after the historic […]

The Norwegian Football Federation announced on Friday, August 7, its intention to call for the resignation of Gianni Infantino, just a few months before the FIFA presidential election scheduled for March 2027. In contrast, the African Football Confederation (CAF) unanimously reaffirmed its support for the president of the world body, despite ongoing tensions regarding his […]

One year after his arrival at RB Leipzig from Leganés, Yan Diomandé joins Real Madrid. The Spanish club and their German counterpart have reached an agreement for the transfer of the Ivorian international, estimated around 140 million euros, including bonuses, according to the Spanish press. “Real Madrid and RB Leipzig have reached an agreement regarding […]

The FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, gathered several high-ranking officials from the world governing body of football on Wednesday in Morocco. The meeting, held behind closed doors near Rabat, took place away from the media as the leader faces growing dissent. According to the British newspaper The Times, Gianni Infantino is said to have promised Morocco […]

With just a few months to go before the start of the qualifiers for the CAN 2027, the national team of Benin is going through a period of strong turbulence. The suspension of Olivier Verdon, concerning recent results, and persistent difficulties in stabilizing some dual-national players reignite the debate on sports governance surrounding the Cheetahs. […]

Eliminated from Group F on the second day with nine goals conceded and only one scored, Tunisia is experiencing its worst World Cup. It leaves Mexico with the sad title of the first African nation to exit the 2026 edition, after changing coaches mid-competition. An ending that prolongs a stark historical record: seven World Cup […]

Ivorian striker Elye Wahi will miss the highly anticipated match against Germany at the 2026 World Cup after being denied entry into Canada. The Ivorian Football Federation cites a lack of administrative permissions, while the player, named in an investigation in France over match-fixing suspicions, remains presumed innocent. Ivorian striker Elye Wahi will miss the […]

Beaten by France in their opener at the 2026 World Cup, Senegal missed a chance to start strong in the competition. After the match, Kalidou Koulibaly provided a clear analysis of the Lions’ performance, filled with regrets, frustration, and a call for remobilization ahead of the next match against Norway. Senegal hoped to kick off […]

A shooting that occurred in a hospital in Wilmington, Delaware, resulted in one death and one injury near the hotel where the Ivorian national team is staying during the 2026 World Cup. The Ivorian Football Federation assures that the Elephants have not been affected and are continuing their preparation in a secure environment. A shooting […]

When asked about the France-Senegal match in the 2026 World Cup, Ousmane Sonko provided an answer that goes far beyond football. For the president of the Senegalese National Assembly, “regardless of the winner, it’s Africa that will have beaten Africa.” This expression carries dual significance, both sporting and political, through which the leader of Pastef […]

Present in the United States as an Adidas ambassador on the sidelines of the 2026 World Cup, Paul Pogba acknowledged that he had never really envisioned participating in the tournament with the French team. After a very limited return season with AS Monaco, the 2018 World Champion says he is primarily focused on his physical […]

The Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, selected for the 2026 World Cup, will not participate in the tournament after being denied entry to the United States at Miami airport. U.S. authorities cite national security concerns, while he disputes any involvement and denounces a decision linked to his nationality. The international Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, […]

Claude Le Roy is returning to lead the Red Devils of Congo for a second term, five years after his last experience in a coaching role. The French coach will be assisted by former Senegalese international Omar Daf, in a new cycle that Brazzaville aims to position under the banner of reconstruction and continental ambitions. […]

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake, located off the coast of Cuba, was felt on Monday in Florida, reaching several major cities like Miami, Orlando, and Tampa. The tremor, which posed no significant tsunami threat and no major damages reported, also affected the training camp of the English national team, based in West Palm Beach ahead of […]

Didier Deschamps tried to calm the controversy surrounding the image rights of the Blues before the French team’s departure for the 2026 World Cup. While Mbappé, Cherki, Dembélé, Doué, and Olise contest the use of their images in a Betclic advertisement, the coach assures that these tensions do not change the group’s priority: the field. […]

A few days before France’s debut in the 2026 World Cup, five internationals, including Kylian Mbappé, are contesting the use of their image in a Betclic advertisement. The dispute revives the longstanding struggle between some players and the FFF regarding image rights, especially when it pertains to sponsors related to sports betting. Five players from […]

A week before the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup, FIFA prohibits fans from entering stadiums with their own water bottles, even reusable ones. Presented as a safety measure, this decision is already sparking controversy as the tournament will take place in the middle of the North American summer, in several cities exposed to extreme […]

Sadio Mané downplayed Senegal’s defeat against the United States, believing that this friendly match will serve as a benchmark before the Lions enter the 2026 World Cup against France. Despite scoring twice, the Senegalese forward acknowledges that the game in Charlotte should allow the staff to correct flaws, particularly defensively, before facing a tough group […]