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Chelsea to launch legal complaint over Man City’s Enzo Maresca pursuit
Chelsea are shaping up for a legal battle with Manchester City over their putative appointment of Enzo Maresca, who left Stamford Bridge in contested circumstances at the start of the year. With Pep Guardiola expected to leave City after a decade in charge, the first choice to replace him is the Italian who departed Ch...
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Black Stars depart Cardiff for U.S. base ahead of 2026 World Cup campaign [Photos]
The Black Stars of Ghana have departed Cardiff for the United States as they intensify preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The squad has spent close to two weeks in camp in the United Kingdom, where they focused on tactical drills and fitness conditioning ahead of the global tournament, which will be staged acros...
James expected to return for Norway quarter-final
England manager Thomas Tuchel expects Reece James to be available for the World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday (22:00 BST). Tuchel’s right-back crisis intensified after Jarell Quansah’s red card in Sunday’s 3-2 win over Mexico, meaning the Bayer Leverkusen defender is suspended for England’s next knockout...
Uefa and PM criticise Infantino World Cup plan
European football's governing body Uefa and Prime Minister Andy Burnham have criticised proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.
Zidane appointed France coach after Deschamps’ departure
French football icon Zinedine Zidane has been appointed head coach of the France national team, taking over from Didier Deschamps following the 2026 World Cup. The French Football Federation announced the appointment on Tuesday, confirming a four-year contract for the former Real Madrid manager. Zidane returns to coach...
2026 WC: We want to win the tournament – Black Stars forward Brandon Thomas-Asante
Ghana forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has set his sights on winning the 2026 World Cup, insisting the Black Stars are not at the tournament merely to make up the numbers. The Black Stars are competing at their fifth World Cup and have reached the knockout stage for the first time since 2010, marking a significant step […...
Infantino denies claims Uefa paid off alleged ‘lover’
Gianni Infantino’s alleged lover was given a severance payment over the affair by Uefa while he was its general secretary, according to a Daily Telegraph investigation. A spokesman for the now Fifa president was reported to have told the paper Infantino “strongly denies these categorically untrue allegations”. Uefa, fo...
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Ghana winger Mohammed Fuseini survives robbery attack in Brussels [Video]
Ghanaian winger Mohammed Fuseini was the victim of a robbery attack in Brussels over the weekend, with the assailants making off with valuable personal belongings. The 24-year-old reportedly lost two iPhones, a watch valued at around €8,000, and his wallet during the incident. Belgian authorities have since launched an...
2026 WC: Morocco beat Haiti to progress as runners-up
Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine scored late goals for Morocco to deny Haiti their first-ever World Cup point in Atlanta. Morocco pegged the Caribbean nation back twice – thanks to goals from Achraf Hakimi and Ismael Saibari – before Rahimi scored with 12 minutes to go and Yassine secured the victory. The win was no...
Man apologises for making racist gesture at Korean in World Cup match
A Mexican man caught on video pulling the corners of his eyes during the World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic has apologised after the clip sparked a backlash.
GFA to receive $2.5m from FIFA to prepare for World Cup and $10m for qualifying for tournament
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) will receive $2.5 million to prepare the Black Stars for the 2026 World Cup after FIFA increased the prize money for participating teams by over $100 million.
Seven African players to watch at World Cup 2026
A record 10 African countries will take part in the 2026 Fifa World Cup after the finals were expanded to 48 teams, with a host of star names hoping to go all the way and lift the trophy. Morocco made history in Qatar four years ago by becoming the first African side to reach the […]