The fallout from the Africa Cup of Nations final has reached a boiling point after a senior official at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) broke ranks to slam his own governing body. Augustin Senghor, an executive committee member and former head of the Senegalese Football Federation, believes the decision to overturn the match result and hand the trophy to Morocco is a bridge too far.
Known for his clinical finishing and dominance in the Premier League, Erling Haaland is now turning his attention to the board game world. The 25-year-old has been announced as a key investor in Norway Chess, the organisation behind the newly launched Total Chess World Championship Tour, which is set to debut next year with the backing of the International Chess Federation (FIDE).
Canada head coach Jesse Marsch says he was close to becoming the U.S. Men's National Team coach in 2023, but that the job was suddenly and surprisingly taken off the table. That decision came after Marsch says he turned down an offer from Leicester City with the expectation of taking the USMNT gig.
Former England captain Wayne Rooney has caused a stir by labeling the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa as the worst edition in the history of the tournament. The Manchester United legend’s assessment comes years after a campaign defined by frustration both on and off the pitch for the Three Lions.
Following the goalless draw in the first leg, a goal scored shortly after the restart in the home leg laid the foundation for Mainz’s progression to the next round.
Former West Ham United striker Michail Antonio has opened up about the "terrifying" experience of witnessing the outbreak of war in the Middle East just days after joining Qatari side Al Sailiya. The 35-year-old completed a short-term move to the Gulf state following a challenging period that included a near-fatal car accident and a frustrating exit from the London Stadium.
Inter Miami were supposed to be among the favorites for a CONCACAF Champions Cup they pledged to win, but their Nashville loss is a total embarrassment.
Both Manchester United and Manchester City have identified Elliott Anderson as a primary target. Despite Nottingham Forest's struggles, Anderson has been a revelation, and City are currently leading the race for his signature as he bids to make his way into England's World Cup squad.
Newcastle United are actively surveying the European market for elite young talent, and Francesco Pio Esposito has emerged as a primary target. The Magpies have intensified their scouting efforts recently, with reports indicating that a club representative was in attendance at the San Siro on Saturday. The scout watched as Inter Milan were held to a 1-1 draw by Atalanta, a match in which the young forward managed to find the back of the net.
Although they suffered a dramatic exit in the round of 16, Bodø/Glimt’s Champions League campaign remains a fond memory. The new kit is also intended to symbolise the club’s resurgence.
Football fans are bracing for a seismic showdown this Sunday at Wembley as Arsenal face Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final. Alan Shearer has heightened the stakes by suggesting a Gunners victory could pave the way for a historic quadruple. With both teams under immense pressure, this final could define the entire season of each club.
MLS will implement a 14-game "sprint season" in the spring of 2027, a slate that will fill a gap before the league switches to a European-esque fall-spring calendar, the league announced Thursday. The shortened campaign will feature a regular season and playoffs, while also giving 18 teams the chance to qualify for the Leagues Cup the following year.
Girona head coach Michel Sanchez has sensationally thrown his hat into the ring to succeed Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, declaring that he is ready for the top job at the Etihad Stadium. While Guardiola's long-term future remains a subject of intense speculation, the man leading Manchester City's sister club in Spain has made no secret of his ambitions to step up to the Premier League.
A mole has been unmasked after Chelsea identified the culprit behind the team news leaks during their Champions League defeats to PSG. Before their last-16 first-leg away at PSG in the Champions League, Rosenior’s entire XI was published. The situation worsened before the return leg when news leaked that Wesley Fofana would be dropped.
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