A leading candidate to become Spain's next Prime Minister has threatened to withdraw the nation from co-hosting the 2030 World Cup if Morocco is awarded the final. Alberto Nunez Feijoo insists the showpiece event must be held in Spain, adding a major political twist to the ongoing venue debate.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has performed a dramatic U-turn by confirming the Africa Cup of Nations will return to its traditional two-year cycle. This major policy shift comes just months after the governing body suggested a move to a quadrennial format.
Senegal must wait another month to learn whether their appeal against being stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations crown has been successful. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) confirmed on Monday that a final ruling on the controversial continental showpiece against Morocco has been pushed back to November.
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