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Dancing with Shakira at World Cup was ‘very, very, very, very, very good’ – Ghetto Kids
Ugandan dance group Ghetto Kids are celebrating another milestone after appearing at the football World Cup final half-time show on Sunday - a life-changing experience summed up by 10-year-old Sierra as "very, very, very, very, very good".
Carlos Queiroz will bring discipline to Black Stars – Faisal Chibsah
FIFA High-Performance Specialist Faisal Chibsah has expressed confidence in the ability of newly appointed Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz to bring “discipline” that he believes was lacking under the previous coach.
Mahama pokes fun at Black Stars players over anthem silence at World Cup
President John Mahama has taken a light hearted swipe at Ghana’s Black Stars over their failure to sing the national anthem during the team’s World Cup matches, joking that players who cannot sing it should not make the national team.
Mahama urges GFA to keep Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars coach
President John Dramani Mahama has called on authorities to do everything possible to persuade Carlos Queiroz to remain as head coach of the Black Stars. The 73-year-old Portuguese tactician signed a short-term contract in April ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America after Otto Addo was dismissed in March fol...
Mahama lauds Black Stars’ World Cup performance
President John Dramani Mahama has commended the Black Stars for exceeding expectations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Switzerland’s Embolo granted approval to travel to US
Switzerland forward Breel Embolo has had his ESTA authorisation approved and can travel to the United States to join his teammates as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup.
England winger Saka unlikely to start against Ghana
England head coach Thomas Tuchel has hinted that Bukayo Saka is unlikely to be in contention to start against Ghana on Tuesday.
Somali’s Omar Artan named referee for PSG v Aston Villa Super Cup clash after World Cup snub
Somali referee Omar Artan has been appointed as the centre referee for the 2026 UEFA Super Cup showdown between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa, completing a remarkable turnaround just days after missing out on the FIFA World Cup. The prestigious fixture is scheduled for August 12 at the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg,...
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. Fifa – the sport’s global governing body – said it intends to expand “football development funding” to more than $10bn (£7.5bn) and invite...
2026 WC: Ati-Zigi confident Black Stars will make Ghana proud
Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi has expressed confidence in the Black Stars’ determination to make the nation proud at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. The tournament, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will mark Ghana’s fifth appearance on football’s biggest stage. The Black Stars hav...
Superstar in Spain, doubted in Brazil: Will Vinicius convince a nation?
Carlo Ancelotti’s news conference was coming to an end when he addressed the elephant in the room in his typically subtle, elegant way. “People sometimes say Brazil don’t have a star right now. Maybe that’s true,” the Brazil manager said before the friendly against Panama in late May. “We don’t have a Pele, a Romario.....
Health experts to screen US wastewater for disease outbreaks during World Cup
Epidemiologists will be busy this summer sifting through sewage and social media to keep soccer fans and the public safe from severe illness during the World Cup,