Suarez stays with Messi to extend Miami chapter
Veteran striker Luis Suarez has committed to another season with Inter Miami, continuing a high-profile partnership with Lionel Messi at the heart of the MLS project.
Sadio Mane’s path from heartbreak to African icon
Sadio Mane overcame deep personal loss to rise through football’s ranks, forging a career defined by humility, excellence and lasting impact across Africa.
Dembele and Bonmati crowned world’s best
Ousmane Dembele and Aitana Bonmati claimed FIFA Best honours in Qatar, underlining their dominance after standout seasons for club and country.
Barca leave it late to reach Copa last 16
Second-half strikes from Andreas Christensen and Marcus Rashford spared Barcelona blushes, as they edged past third-tier Guadalajara to secure Copa del Rey last-16 qualification
Former Liverpool boss makes Saudi move
Former Celtic and Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has resurfaced in the Saudi Pro League, accepting the Al Qadsiah job less than two months after leaving Scotland.
Osimhen’s rise from Lagos streets to superstardom
From selling newspapers in Lagos to leading Nigeria at AFCON, Victor Osimhen’s rise is a story of resilience, talent and unbreakable belief.
Algeria pin AFCON hopes on Amoura
Mohamed Amoura is set to spearhead Algeria’s push for redemption after humiliating early exits in the last two AFCON tournaments.
African players shining in Europe before heading to AFCON
Mohamed Salah heads for Morocco this week to captain Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) amid uncertainty over his future at Liverpool. Here we highlight African headline-makers in the major European leagues:
Mbeumo faces double Cameroon challenge at AFCON
Manchester United star Bryan Mbeumo must handle the twin challenges of scoring and captaincy when playing for Cameroon at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco this month.
Pressure mounts on Fae as Ivory Coast defend crown
Emerse Fae faces growing scrutiny over his selections as Ivory Coast chase a rare AFCON title defence in Morocco.