Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi is “very calm” despite confirmation that he faces trial in France on rape charges. Atlas Lions’ coach Mohamed Ouahbi said this after the 1-0 win over Scotland at the World Cup on Friday. “He is fine. He woke up this morning, ate like everyone else, got ready for the game and...
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DR Congo Draw Portugal In Group K World Cup Opener, Ronaldo Misfires
Cristiano Ronaldo’s bid to make an impact at a record-equalling sixth World Cup got off to a frustrating start as the Democratic Republic of Congo earned their first-ever point at the tournament with a 1-1 draw against Portugal on Wednesday. Portugal appeared on course for victory when Joao Neves powered home a header from Pedro...
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Leipzig Sack Werner Despite Champions League Qualification
German Club RB Leipzig have sacked coach Ole Werner after just one season in charge, despite leading them to a third-placed finish and Champions League football next season. “We have spent the past few days carrying out a thorough final review of the recent season,” the club’s sporting director Marcel Schafer said in a statement...
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Sarri Terminates Lazio Contract After Reaching Deal With Atalanta
Maurizio Sarri has left Lazio after reaching an agreement to end his contract ahead of his expected switch to Atalanta. “S.S. Lazio announces that a mutual agreement has been reached to terminate the contracts of Head Coach Maurizio Sarri and his coaching staff,” said Lazio in a statement. The 67 year old leaves Lazio for...
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Mbappe Returns As Tensions Overshadow Madrid’s Clasico Preparations
Kylian Mbappé returned to training on Friday after recovering from a hamstring injury ahead of Real Madrid’s crucial El Clasico clash against FC Barcelona, while teammate Aurélien Tchouaméni also resumed training following a reported altercation with Federico Valverde. Top scorer Mbappe had been sidelined for two weeks, but Real Madrid said the France forward completed...
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Shakira, Burna Boy Unveil Official 2026 World Cup Anthem
Colombian pop star Shakira and Nigerian Grammy-winning Afrobeats singer Burna Boy are set to release “Dai Dai”, the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, on May 14. World football governing body FIFA selected the track as the tournament’s official anthem ahead of the competition, which will be jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico and...
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Lyon Defeat Arsenal 3-1 To Reach Women’s Champions League Final
Olympique Lyonnais reached the final of the women’s Champions League on Saturday, after defeating reigning champions Arsenal 3-1 in the second leg to secure a 4-3 aggregate victory. German forward Jule Brand scores the decisive late goal, scoring in the 86th minute at the Groupama Stadium. The eight-time champions, advanced to the final in Oslo...
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CAF Confirms Dates For 2027 AFCON In Kenya, Tanzania And Uganda
The Confederation of African Football has announced that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be played between June 19 and July 17. CAF did not reveal which of Uganda, Kenya or Tanzania would host the opener or the final. The dates were approved on Saturday by the FIFA Council in Vancouver, Canada, after fears...
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Infantino Gets African Asian Backing Ahead FIFA Re-election
Gianni Infantino has received a major boost to his re-election hopes after African and Asian football bodies pledged their support ahead of the 2027 vote. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Asian Football Confederation both said they would back Infantino if he stands for a fourth term as head of FIFA. CAF said in...
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UEFA Ban Benfica Winger Over Discriminatory Conduct
UEFA banned Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni for six matches after a controversial incident in their Champions League clash against Real Madrid on February 17. The football governing body said that they had taken the decision to ban the Argentine “for discriminatory conduct”. Three of those matches are suspended for a two-year probationary period. UEFA said...