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Rodri joins Barcelona from Man City in £65m deal
Spain World Cup winner Rodri said he is ready to “feel that excitement again” after completing his move to Barcelona from Manchester City. The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner has signed a four-year contract at the Nou Camp after Barcelona agreed to pay a fee in the region of £65m, returning to Spanish football for the […]
Ecuador stun Germany to reach World Cup last 32
Ecuador reached the World Cup knockout stage in dramatic fashion, coming from behind to beat Germany in New Jersey and setting up a potential meeting with England.
NAC Breda release Andre Ayew and Denis Odoi after relegation from Eredivisie
Dutch club NAC Breda have decided not to activate contract extension clauses for Ghana internationals André Ayew and Denis Odoi following their relegation from the Eredivisie. The decision comes after a difficult 2025-26 campaign in which the club finished 17th in the 18-team standings, sealing an immediate drop back t...
Arbeloa, Mourinho, Silva trading places – with agent key to swaps
Jose Mourinho to Real Madrid. Marco Silva to Benfica. Alvaro Arbeloa to Fulham? It may be one of the more unlikely managerial triangles but it looks set to be completed with Arbeloa nearing a move to west London. But how did it come about? It began, as it so often does, at the top of the […]
Isak and Gyokeres star as Sweden thrash Tunisia
Alexander Isak marked his first World Cup appearance with a trademark goal as Sweden thrashed Tunisia in their opening match of the tournament in Monterrey. The Liverpool forward – who has been hampered by injuries since completing a £125m move to Anfield in September – found the bottom corner with a thumping finish af...
Youth and Sports Committee Chair pushes for full trial in 2023 African Games saga
The Chairperson of Parliament’s Youth and Sports Committee, Ernest Norgbey, has called for full prosecution of individuals implicated in alleged financial irregularities linked to the 2023 African Games, insisting that the matter must proceed through the courts without plea bargaining arrangements.
Senegal parade Afcon trophy despite title controversy
Senegal paraded the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before Saturday’s friendly match against Peru at Stade de France – despite being stripped of the title earlier this month. Morocco were declared the winners of the 2025 Afcon tournament when the Confederation of African Football (Caf) overturned the result of January’s f...
Iran players: US visa policies creating World Cup “tension”
Iran national team forward Mehdi Taremi said that steps the US government has taken regarding the denial of visas and preventing a Somali referee from entering the country are hurting the country’s image and creating a “lot of tension” around the World Cup. The team’s participation in the World Cup, which begins Thursd...
Africa Cup of Nations to be increased to 28 teams
The Africa Cup of Nations is set to be increased to 28 teams from 24, CAF president Patrice Motsepe said on Sunday. The surprise announcement was made at a press conference following an executive committee meeting with Motsepe saying it was evidence of his organisation’s “commitment to world-class football with the...
2026 WC: Government delegation visits Black Stars ahead of Croatia clash
A high-powered government delegation on Thursday visited the Black Stars’ camp in Rhode Island to boost the team’s morale ahead of their crucial final Group L match against Croatia at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup. The delegation was led by Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Victor Smith, and included Mini...
NFL, IFAF collaborate on Flag Football clinics in Ghana, advancing global growth of the game
The National Football League (NFL), in collaboration with the International Federation of American Football (IFAF), hosted a four-day series of flag football development clinics in Ghana, bringing together local educators, international coaches and global federation representatives as part of ongoing efforts to grow th...
Man Utd retain new stadium dream for 2035 Women’s World Cup
Manchester United are still aiming to have their new stadium built and ready to host the 2035 Women’s World Cup final. It is more than a year since the club’s co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe unveiled grand plans for a 100,000-seater venue close to the site of their current Old Trafford home. At the time, Ratcliffe […]