Forest, Villa advance to Europa League last eight
Forest reached the Europa League quarter-finals after Midtjylland missed all three of their penalties in the last-16 second-leg shoot-out, while John McGinn inspired Aston Villa’s win against Lille.
Watch: CAF President Patrice Motsepe reacts to AFCON appeal ruling
CAF President Patrice Motsepe shares his reaction to the CAF Appeal Board’s decision on the controversial AFCON 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal, addressing the ruling and its wider impact on African football.
Messi nets 900th career goal
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi bagged the 900th goal of his glittering career on Wednesday but could not prevent Inter Miami from crashing out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on away goals after a 1-1 draw with Nashville.
How the world reacted to AFCON controversy
Africa’s football federation CAF, shocked the footballing world on Tuesday evening, turning Senegal’s AFCON 2025 victory into a 3-0 defeat, handing Morocco their first AFCON trophy in 49 years.
Senegal stripped of AFCON title, Morocco declared champions
Senegal say they will appeal after they were sensationally stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) instead declared Morocco champions, two months after their chaotic final.
Dembele urges ruthless PSG to finish off Chelsea
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele has urged the Champions League holders to show no mercy in their last-16 second leg against Chelsea on Tuesday.
Rosenior downplays Chelsea huddle controversy before PSG clash
Liam Rosenior insisted Chelsea’s controversial pre-match huddle is not meant to antagonise opponents as he refused to revealed if they will carry out their ritual before Tuesday’s clash with Paris Saint-Germain.
Bayern hold on to draw, Dortmund wins again
Leaders Bayern Munich held on for a 1-1 draw at Bayer Leverkusen despite finishing with nine men in an eventful Bundesliga clash on Saturday.
Pirates held by mid-table Siwelele at home
Orlando Pirates’ hopes of winning the South African Premiership for the first time since 2012 suffered an unexpected setback on Saturday when held 1-1 at home by mid-table Siwelele.
Madrid too strong for struggling Elche
Arda Guler scored from inside his own half and Fede Valverde capped an excellent week with another fine strike as Real Madrid thrashed Elche 4-1 on Saturday in La Liga.