Al Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo will not be part of Portugal’s squad for next week’s international friendlies due to injury concerns. According to Fabrizio Romano’s post on Friday, the decision was reached following discussions between his club, Al Nassr, and the Portugal national team backroom staff, with both parties agreeing to prioritize the forward’s full […]
In an official press release issued on 17 March, 2026, the Senegalese federation acknowledged receipt of CAF’s ruling in case DC23316 but strongly condemned the outcome, describing it as “unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable.” The fallout from the controversial final of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 has taken a dramatic turn, with the Fédération Sénégalaise […]
The Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football has acknowledged CAF’s Appeal Board ruling following the disputed AFCON 2025 final. In a statement on its official website, the federation said its appeal was aimed at ensuring proper application of competition rules, not disputing the sporting merit of any team. “The Federation reiterates that its approach has always […]
The Iranian women’s national football team landed at Istanbul Airport on Tuesday after several members of the delegation withdrew their asylum bids in Australia and decided to return home. Footage from Turkish news agency DHA showed the players, wearing Iranian national team tracksuits, walking through the arrivals area at Istanbul Airport. The players arrived in […]
Multiple Mexican football games were suspended Sunday due to an outbreak of violence in the aftermath of the army killing a top cartel leader. The cancelled games included the seventh round of the Clausura tournament of Mexico’s Liga MX professional football league, multiple women’s league matches and an international friendly match between Mexico and Iceland. […]
Nigerian footballers were in action across Europe over the weekend, finding the net, providing assists, or making notable contributions for their respective clubs. The Guardian Sports reviews how some of the stars fared. SPAIN Ademola Lookman (Atlético Madrid) Ademola Lookman finally opened his La Liga goal account for Atlético Madrid, scoring in a 4–2 victory […]
The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has unveiled its comprehensive 2026 calendar of activities, outlining an expanded domestic structure and a renewed drive to reposition women’s rugby on the continental stage. The federation’s media coordinator, Tolu Oguntimehin, made this known in a statement issued on Monday in Lagos and made available to journalists. According to […]
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with two additional counts of rape, the Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed. Partey, 32, has denied raping two women and sexually assaulting a third and is due to stand trial in November. Prosecutors have now authorised the new allegations, bringing further charges against the Ghanaian international. He […]
Ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have soared to unprecedented levels on FIFA’s official resale platform, with some seats selling for over 40 times their original face value, weeks after the main sales phase ended in January. As of Wednesday, a category three seat for the opening match between Mexico and South Africa […]
Tottenham Hotspur have sacked Thomas Frank as manager of the men’s team. Thomas was appointed in June 2025. According to the London club, “we have been determined to give him the time and support needed to build for the future together.” The club lamented that results and performances led the board to conclude that a […]
