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Les Guépards du Bénin
FIFA ranking 2025: Benin finishes the year in 92nd place

In the latest update published on 22 December, the Benin national team keeps its positions in the FIFA rankings. Gernot Rohr’s Guépards finish the year in 92nd place worldwide and 20th in Africa, in a context of complete stability. December’s FIFA ranking held no surprises for the Guépards. To close out 2025, the Benin side […]

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Donald Trump finds the comparison to Messi and Ronaldo amusing.

On the sidelines of the 2026 World Cup draw, the US president, Donald Trump, spoke about his past experience playing football, humorously comparing himself to the two legends of the game. The President of the United States, Donald Trump, made a rather surprising statement by mentioning his past experience playing football, comparing himself — with […]

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Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi
FIFA The Best 2025: Messi’s vote sparks controversy in Spain

Lionel Messi’s choice, which placed Kylian Mbappé ahead of Lamine Yamal at the FIFA Best Awards, sparked a heated controversy, notably from Catalan pundit Jota Jordi, who was highly critical of the Argentine captain. El Chiringuito pundit Jota Jordi didn’t mince his words about Lionel Messi after the votes for the FIFA The Best Awards […]

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Messi vs Yamal
Finalissima 2026: date, venue and kick-off time of the Argentina – Spain match

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 […]

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Le trophée de la Coupe du Monde
World Cup 2026: a record $727 million prize pool

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 […]

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Copa del Rey: Real and Atlético make it to the Round of 16

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 […]

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Andreas Christensen
Copa del Rey: Barça and four other clubs already through to the round of 16

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 […]

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2026 World Cup qualifiers: DRC denounces Nigeria’s approach

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 […]

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FIFA The Best 2025: Dembélé widely favored by captains around the world

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 […]

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Mbappé et Nasser Al-Khelaïfi
PSG – Mbappé case: Paris club heavily sanctioned

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 […]

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Thiago Silva lors d'un match avec le Brésil
Transfer market: Thiago Silva favors a return to Europe

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 […]

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AFCON 2025: a supercomputer predicts the winner

On the eve of the kickoff of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, Opta’s supercomputer names the Atlas Lions as the main contenders for the title ahead of Egypt and Senegal. A few days before the kickoff of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Opta’s supercomputer released its projections on the teams most likely […]

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Le joueur ghanéen Mohammed Kudus
World Cup 2026: Ghana will take on Germany in a friendly

As part of preparations for the 2026 World Cup, Ghana will face Germany in a friendly in Stuttgart, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) announced. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed the organisation of a friendly between the Black Stars and Germany as part of Ghana’s build-up to the 2026 World Cup. Placed in Group […]

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Le sélectionneur de la Tunisie, Samir Trabelsi
AFCON 2025: Samir Trabelsi bets on continuity to revive Tunisia

Sami Trabelsi unveiled a 28-player squad mixing returning leaders, defensive stability and targeted tweaks, with the ambition of bringing the Carthage Eagles back to the forefront at AFCON 2025. Tunisia revealed a 28-player list for AFCON 2025, which opens in a few days in Morocco. For this first major appointment of the Sami Trabelsi era, […]

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Sergio Ramos
Manchester United shuts the door on Sergio Ramos’s return.

Once reportedly in the Red Devils’ sights, Sergio Ramos will not join Manchester United this winter,. Manchester United has put an end to speculation about a possible arrival of Sergio Ramos during the winter transfer window. For several days, rumors had suggested the Red Devils intended to secure the services of the iconic Real Madrid […]

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Cristiano Ronaldo sous le maillot d'Al Nassr
Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to Rui Patrício’s retirement

Cristiano Ronaldo paid a heartfelt tribute to Rui Patricio after the announcement of the sporting retirement of the legendary Portuguese goalkeeper. Al Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo welcomed the announcement of Rui Patricio’s retirement, paying tribute to the Portuguese goalkeeper’s exceptional career and his commitment while wearing the national jersey. The keeper, who is bringing 19 […]

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L'attaquant nigérian Victor Osimhen
Victor Osimhen named Athlete of the Year at the GQ Türkiye Awards 2025

Victor Osimhen was honored Wednesday evening at the GQ Türkiye Men of the Year Awards 2025. The Galatasaray forward, who produced an exceptional season capped by a domestic double and a flood of goals, becomes the first Nigerian to win this prestigious trophy. Victor Osimhen was named Sportsman of the Year at the GQ Türkiye […]

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Kylian Mbappé
Champions League: Haaland joins Osimhen, Mbappé still untouchable, top scorers table

Thanks to his goal at the Bernabéu, Erling Haaland has drawn level with Victor Osimhen in the top scorer standings, but remains far behind an irresistible Kylian Mbappé in the Champions League. Manchester City forward Erling Haaland has joined Victor Osimhen at the top of this season’s Champions League scoring charts. The Norwegian scored his […]

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Champions League: five clubs already qualified for the round of 16

PSG, Manchester City and Atalanta have joined Arsenal and Bayern Munich among the first clubs guaranteed to play in the round of 16 or the play-offs of the new European format. At least five clubs have already secured their ticket to the final phase of the Champions League this season. UEFA confirmed the information on […]

Rodrygo Goes sous le maillot du Real Madrid
Real Madrid 1 – 2 Man City: Guardiola hails Rodrygo

Pep Guardiola revealed that he warmly congratulated the Madrid forward, Rodrygo, whom he called “incredible”, after Manchester City’s Champions League victory. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola revealed the exchange he had with Rodrygo after the Citizens’ 2-1 win at the Santiago-Bernabéu on Wednesday in the Champions League. Present in Madrid for that victory, secured thanks […]

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Paul Pogba
Paul Pogba is getting into camel racing.

In the midst of a sporting comeback after his suspension, Paul Pogba has taken on a new business venture. The AS M midfielder has entered the world of camel racing, becoming an investor and ambassador for Al Haboob. Paul Pogba continues to explore new horizons. The AS Monaco midfielder, in the midst of a sporting […]

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Champions League: Lamine Yamal dethrones Kylian Mbappé

At 17, FC Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has become the player involved in the most Champions League goals before turning 18, thanks to a new assist in the win against Frankfurt. Barcelona’s young star, Lamine Yamal, set a new record following the Blaugrana’s 2-1 victory over Frankfurt on Tuesday night in the Champions League. Having […]

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Mohamed Salah sous le maillot de Liverpool
Salah locked in a full-on standoff with Liverpool: Real Madrid ready to pounce

At odds with Arne Slot and left out of the squad, Mohamed Salah could leave Liverpool as early as this winter. Real Madrid is closely monitoring the situation and would be considering a move for the Egyptian forward. Mohamed Salah’s future at Liverpool is darkening by the day. After an explosive interview given following the […]

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Zinedine Zidane
Real Madrid: Zinedine Zidane tipped to succeed Xabi Alonso

Under pressure after another defeat, Xabi Alonso has a lot riding on the match against Manchester City. Real Madrid is already studying alternatives, including Zinédine Zidane and Jürgen Klopp, in the event of a parting of ways. The shadow of Zinédine Zidane once again hangs over Real Madrid. As the Merengues go through a tricky […]

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Lionel Messi wearing the Inter Miami jersey
Inter Miami: Lionel Messi dreams of returning to Barça

Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham said that Lionel Messi is considering settling near the Camp Nou once his career is over, despite his attachment to Miami. David Beckham, Inter Miami co-owner, shared the end-of-career plans mentioned by Lionel Messi. While the Argentine’s contract runs until 2028 and he has just led the Florida club to […]

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