BackpagepixWorld Cup Qualification CAFNigeriaFans allege: Okoye illness seems fakeFootball enthusiasts suggest that the 22-year-old stylishly excused himself from the Black Stars fixture to avoid another backlash
BackpagepixSouth AfricaGuineaZwane breaks silence on Broos' Bafana snubThe skillful playmaker, who remains one of the top attacking midfielders in the PSL, revealed how he is handling Broos' rejection
South AfricaFriendlies‘Tau does not want to play under angry Broos’The forward withdrew from the squad that is set to play two friendlies over the next week due to an injury
Zambia Telegraph.ZambiaFriendliesZambia at loggerheads with Midtjylland, Daka excuses himselfThe Cosafa nation want clarification after the Danish club failed to release a player for the upcoming international matches
Getty ImagesReal Madrid FemeninoBarcelonaWatch: UWCL Clasico penalty controversyThe Blancos believed the match turned against them with the penalty call
Getty ImagesWorld Cup Qualification CAFFEATURESThe Afcon World Cup curse: Should Senegal be worried?The Africa Cup of Nations holders haven’t always had things their own way in qualifying
Getty ImagesMexicoUSAExpect a close affair between Mexico & USMNTThe two sides are level on points heading into the final three matches of the qualifying campaign
Getty ImagesP. PogbaManchester UnitedPogba opens up on depression: 'You just want to isolate yourself'The midfielder has joined an increasing number of star football players who have spoken out about their mental health
World CupCULTUREFIFA signs cryptocurrency sponsorship deal for Qatar 2022The football governing body has announced a partnership with Crypto.com ahead of the tournament this year
GettyWorld CupWorld Cup Qualification CAFMane-Salah showdown shows why World Cup must expandBy the end of this international break, we will know most of the teams playing at Qatar 2022 and some of the game's biggest stars are set to miss out
GettyBrazilChileBrazil to continue their strong form against ChileLa Canarinha have an extraordinary record at home in World Cup qualifiers and should be able to continue that against La Roja
GettyUSAMexicoUSMNT star Adams dismisses yellow card concernsThe American midfielder isn't letting the threat of suspension change how he plays
Getty ImagesTransfersBayern MunichGravenberch acknowledges Bayern Munich interestThe 19-year-old midfielder has a contract that runs through the 2022-23 season
gettyimagesWorld Cup Qualification CAFGhana'This nonsense must stop' - Gyan displeased by Ghana squad The former Sunderland striker is unhappy by the 27-man roster announced for the double-header
Getty ImagesChelseaPremier League#NoToRicketts movement threatens to derail Chelsea bidThe Blues are subject to a number of offers including one from the owners of a Major League Baseball team
Getty ImagesUSAMexicoReyna expects fewer USMNT minutes after injury layoffThe midfielder only recently played his first full match since September
Mark Sandten/Bongarts/Getty ImagesAfrican All StarsFEATURESWhat if Okocha had signed for Arsenal or Chelsea?Could the mesmeric playmaker have played for and thrived in any of these Premier League-winning sides?
World Cup Qualification CAFGhanaEXCL: Ghana forgot to name Messi & Ronaldo - Olorundare The former Sunshine Stars striker has hit back at the Black Stars for delaying the announcement of their squad against the Super Eagles
Getty/GOALEnglandWomen's footballHow 'Bend It Like Beckham' defied the odds to be a successThe 2002 film launched the careers of actors Parminder Nagra and Keira Knightley, becoming a smash hit at the box office and a cult classic
Getty ImagesLiverpoolH. ElliottNeymar 'one of the best to ever play the game' - ElliottThe teenager has been finding out more about his idol by watching a documentary on his life
GettyWorld Cup Qualification CAFEgyptWCQ in Africa: Fixture times, dates, teams playingSince the Afcon finals were staged in Cameroon, 10 teams are back in action as they bid to make it to Qatar
Getty ImagesZ. IbrahimovicAC MilanIbrahimovic admits 'panic' about retirementThe Sweden star does not intend to retire this year but admits that the time will come to hang up his boots
GettyEnglandT. MitchellEngland call up is my mum's dream - MitchellThe 22-year-old was called up this week after several players were ruled out because of injuries
GettyA. DaviesBayern MunichBayern's Davies reveals gym workout after return to trainingThe 21-year-old is nearing his return to the field after months out with a heart condition
Getty ImagesWorld Cup Qualification CAFGhanaGhana vs Nigeria: Where the game will be won & lostGOAL considers which factors could decide the first meeting between the West African giants on Friday
Goal/TwitterWTFGoalWatch: U12s keeper's long-range winner in cup matchThe footage of the teenage shot-stopper scoring from inside his own half has been viewed more than one million times online
BackpagepixSouth AfricaFranceExcited Lakay: Mbappe one of the top players in the worldThe Brazilians star is back in the national team and is relishing the prospect of coming up against many stars in world football
GettyT. AbrahamRomaAbraham on initial Roma impression & 'uncle' MourinhoThe England international is enjoying a prolific debut season at Stadio Olimpico after overcoming his initial doubts about a move to Italy
GettyM. RashfordEnglandWhy is Marcus Rashford not in the England squad?The Red Devils forward has 46 international caps to his name, but he has been overlooked in Gareth Southgate’s latest selection
GettyLiverpoolManchester CityWhy Wembley must be ditched as FA Cup semi-final venueWith supporters facing transport chaos for next month's game, the Football Association cannot pass up this chance to show it really cares