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Most experience? Youngest? Best leagues? World Cup squads in numbers
With all 48 World Cup squads now confirmed, we look at how they shape up and compare with each other leading into the tournament. Which clubs have the most players? How many of each squad play in the best leagues? And who are the oldest and youngest squads and players at this World Cup? They may not […]
World Cup: I have right papers and visa – barred referee Artan
Somali referee Omar Artan says he was subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup despite holding the "right papers" and "right visa".
Man City have opening Anderson bid rejected by Forest
Manchester City have had an opening bid for midfielder Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest. BBC Sport reported last week the 23-year-old England international is leaning towards a move to Etihad Stadium over Manchester United. There is a growing expectation Anderson will leave the City Ground this summer and...
Players who cover mouths face red card at World Cup
Players at the World Cup could face a red card if they cover their mouths when speaking to opponents during confrontations. The decision was taken during a special meeting of the Fifa Council in Vancouver, Canada, on Tuesday, where two Fifa-proposed law amendments were approved.
Konate reveals depression after deaths of Jota & father
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has opened up on how the deaths of team-mate Diogo Jota and his father left him battling depression during his final season at the club. Portugal forward Jota and his brother Andre Silva, tragically died in a car crash last July, while Konate’s dad Hamady passed away in January after...
Premier League great Salah will leave lifetime of memories
Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool this summer as one of the greatest players ever to represent the club and to grace the Premier League. Salah’s statistics deliver the evidence – but so much more lies beneath the numbers for the iconic Anfield figure labelled the ‘Egyptian King’ by his adoring followers on the Kop. He...
“There was no security on our team bus” – Berekum Chelsea PRO recounts fatal robbery attack
Berekum Chelsea have been thrown into mourning following a fatal robbery attack that claimed the life of their forward, Dominic Frimpong, after a Ghana Premier League fixture.
Doku ‘not against’ journalist who criticised him at World Cup
Jeremy Doku says he is "not against" the journalist who criticised his plan to leave the Belgium camp during the World Cup to attend the birth of his first child.
Black Stars touch down in USA ahead of 2026 World Cup
The Ghana contingent departed Wales on Wednesday following their pre-World Cup friendly against the host nation and is set to camp at Bryant University in Providence, Rhode Island.
2026 WC: There is pressure, but I am confident in Black Stars’ chances – Asamoah Gyan
Former Black Stars striker Asamoah Gyan says there is growing optimism among Ghanaians ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while cautioning that the team will carry significant expectations when the tournament begins. Ghana will compete at the global showpiece hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marking...
Ronaldo officially announces marriage to Georgina
After a decade of romance, Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez have officially taken their relationship to the next chapter. The football superstar announced on Tuesday evening that they are officially married. Ronaldo shared the news with his millions of followers on Instagram, posting the simple but unmistakable...
2026 WC: Local players must have a greater inclusion in Black Stars squad – GHALCA president
President of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), John Ansah, has called for more locally based players to be included in the Black Stars squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His appeal follows comments by newly appointed Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz, who recently indicated that home-based players would be given fa...