Watch: 2026 FIFA World Cup draw
The stage for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been set.
Super Eagles icon retires on eve of AFCON
In a shock announcement, William Troost-Ekong has ended his Nigeria career only weeks before AFCON, stripping the Super Eagles of vital experience.
League leaders Bayern face in-form Stuttgart
League leaders Bayern Munich travel to Stuttgart on Saturday, setting the scene for a battle between the Bundesliga’s two in-form goal getters: Harry Kane and Deniz Undav.
Defensive doubts for Liverpool as Villa eye Arsenal upset
Liverpool travel to Leeds this weekend with mounting questions over whether Arne Slot can stop the rot, while in-form Aston Villa take aim at Premier League leaders Arsenal.
Man United rue missed chance in West Ham stalemate
Manchester United’s issues defending a lead cost them a place in the Premier League’s top five after lowly West Ham hit back to salvage a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Thursday.
Mbokazi’s agent rejected European offers for defender
Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s agent has confirmed that a European club submitted an official bid for the defender but argued that the valuation was insufficient.
McTominay scoops Serie A’s Player of the Season Award
Scott McTominay’s emergence as one of Serie A’s most influential performers was formally acknowledged in Milan, where the Napoli midfielder was named the league’s Player of the Season.
AFCON 2025: Key details and what to expect
With an expanded 24-team field and several major nations seeking to recover from underwhelming 2023 campaigns, the competition arrives with both historical weight and renewed competitive tension.
FIFA gives clubs extra week before releasing AFCON stars
Star players such as Mohamed Salah, Bryan Mbeumo and Achraf Hakimi will be able to play for their clubs for an extra week until December 15 before joining their national teams at the Africa Cup of Nations, FIFA said on Wednesday.
Flamengo add Brazilian title days after Copa Libertadores win
Four days after beating Palmeiras to win their fourth Copa Libertadores, Flamengo secured the Brazilian title with a 1-0 success against Ceara at Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Maracana stadium on Wednesday.