Hosts Morocco missed the chance to secure qualification for the knockout phase of the Africa Cup of Nations after drawing 1-1 with Mali on Friday, but Mohamed Salah’s penalty gave Egypt a 1-0 win over South Africa which took them through to the last 16. The Group A clash between Morocco and Mali at the […]
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A lack of respect? African soccer bows to pressure with AFCON change
The decision by African soccer officials to change the Africa Cup of Nations from a biennial competition to a tournament held every four years has drawn mixed reactions across the continent, with some seeing it as caving to pressure from European clubs and FIFA. Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe made the landmark […]
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Soccer world braces for 2026 World Cup draw with Trump presiding
U.S. President Donald Trump expected to feature prominently in proceedings at the Kennedy Center.
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France aims to secure World Cup place as Paris marks 10th anniversary of attacks
France’s World Cup qualifier against Ukraine on Thursday will be a poignant occasion as it takes place on the 10th anniversary of the 2015 Paris terror attacks. On Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, a series of attacks in Paris and around the Stade de France during a friendly match between Les Bleus and Germany left a […]
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PSG hits seven; Barcelona and Arsenal run riot as Champions League rains goals
Erling Haaland was among the scorers in Manchester City’s 2-0 win at Villarreal as a total of 43 goals rained down across nine games.
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England clinches 2026 World Cup qualification, Portugal forced to wait
Harry Kane scored twice as England thrashed Latvia 5–0 on Tuesday to secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup, while Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal were forced to wait to clinch their spot at the finals after being held by Hungary. Qualifiers (28):Co-hosts (3): USA, Canada, Mexico.Africa (9): Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Algeria, Ghana, *Cape Verde, South Africa, […]
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France held in Iceland as Germany and Belgium close on 2026 World Cup
Injury-hit France was held to a 2-2 draw by Iceland in 2026 World Cup qualifying on Monday, while Germany won in Northern Ireland with a Nick Woltemade goal and Belgium beat Wales to stand on the brink of a place at next year’s finals. France, World Cup winners in 2018 and runners-up in 2022, was […]
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Could PSG finally be there for the taking in Ligue 1?
Paris Saint-Germain are fresh from a fine Champions League win in Barcelona.
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Ligue 1: Marseille inflicts first defeat of season on PSG
An early goal by defender Nayef Aguerd gave Marseille a 1-0 win over reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain on Monday, a rare success against their great rivals in a game delayed 24 hours by storms in southern France.
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PSG star Dembélé tipped to beat Yamal to win Men’s Ballon d’Or
Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembele is tipped to hold off Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal and win the men’s Ballon d’Or on Monday, while Aitana Bonmati’s chances of claiming a third straight women’s prize hang in the balance.