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Salah and Mane meet again with Afcon final place on the line
AFP, Published on 13/01/2026
» RABAT — Three years after they last appeared together, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah meet again on Wednesday on opposing sides as Senegal and Egypt clash for a place in the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) final.
Cristiano Ronaldo says 2026 World Cup ‘definitely’ his last
AFP, Published on 11/11/2025
» RIYADH - Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday said next year’s World Cup would be his last as he winds down one of the all-time great football careers.
Exiled Afghan women footballers find hope on the pitch in Morocco
AFP, Published on 04/11/2025
» CASABLANCA, Morocco- Manoozh Noori said she "wanted to die" when the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021. That meant she could no longer do what she loved most: playing football.
Lassana Diarra seeks €65 million from Fifa, Belgian FA in transfer case
AFP, Published on 19/08/2025
» PARIS - Former France international Lassana Diarra is seeking €65 million (US$76 million) from the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) and the Belgian football association as part of a long-running legal battle, the player's lawyer announced on Monday.
Arsenal battle to beat Man Utd, world champions Chelsea held by Palace
AFP, Published on 18/08/2025
» LONDON - Arsenal's quest for Premier League glory got off to a winning start as Riccardo Calafiori's goal beat Manchester United 1-0 on Sunday, while world champions Chelsea were lucky to escape with a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace.
Mexico star Hernandez sorry for sexist comments
AFP, Published on 25/07/2025
» MEXICO CITY - Mexican football icon Javier Hernandez apologised on Thursday for making sexist remarks which led to him being sanctioned by Mexico's football federation and his club Guadalajara.
A step too far? New Club World Cup set to have far-reaching impact on football
AFP, Published on 11/06/2025
» PARIS - FIFA's expanded Club World Cup which gets underway in the United States this weekend is a controversial addition to the global football calendar and one that could have a far-reaching impact on the sport in the years to come.
Auckland City's amateurs take unpaid leave for Club World Cup adventure
AFP, Published on 10/06/2025
» HONG KONG — The revamped Club World Cup starting on Saturday brings together some of the most celebrated teams and players in global football. And Auckland City.
'Tennis the winner' as Alcaraz and Sinner set for enduring rivalry
AFP, Published on 09/06/2025
» PARIS - After producing one of the greatest Grand Slam finals of all time, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner served an explicit reminder they are the two main forces set to reign in men's tennis for years to come.
Pope marks month in hospital as footballers send messages
AFP, Published on 14/03/2025
» VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis marked a month in hospital Friday, with football players sending him messages of support for his recovery from pneumonia, including the captain of his favourite team, San Lorenzo.