Coco Gauff advanced to the semi-finals of the Miami Open for the first time after overcoming a resilient challenge from Belinda Bencic in a three-set encounter. The world number four recovered from a difficult second set to seal a 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 victory, holding her composure late in the match to secure her place in […]
Two of the final remaining tickets to the World Cup will be up for grabs when a high‑stakes playoff tournament kicks off in Mexico on Thursday, bringing together six teams from across the globe. New Caledonia, Suriname, Jamaica, Bolivia, Iraq and the Democratic Republic of Congo form the diverse cast of hopefuls each chasing one […]
Eritrea is set to return to the Africa Cup of Nations after an 18-year absence, hosting Eswatini in a 2027 qualifier to be played in Morocco. The preliminary round first leg at the 20,000-seat Stade d’Honneur has been moved from East to North Africa because Eritrea lacks an international-standard venue. Popularly known as the Red […]
Arsenal defender, Ben White, has been called up to the England squad for the first time since the 2022 World Cup. The 28-year-old right-back has not featured for the national team since leaving the camp in Qatar for personal reasons. He subsequently made himself unavailable for selection for the remainder of Gareth Southgate’s spell in […]
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 […]
