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2026 WC: Sports Ministry calls for FIFA intervention after Thomas Partey denied entry into Canada ahead of Panama clash

Ghana's Ministry of Sports and Recreation has called on FIFA to intervene following the denial of entry into Canada for Black Stars midfielder Thomas...

Real Madrid agree deal for Chelsea’s Cucurella

Real Madrid have agreed a deal worth up to £51.8m to sign Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella after the World Cup. The 27-year-old is currently with Spain at...

Fifa to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee

Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his full tournament...

Hamilton wins first grand prix for Ferrari

An emotional Lewis Hamilton took his first victory for Ferrari in a compelling Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix as championship leader Kimi Antonelli retired from second...

Knicks end 53-year wait for NBA Championship

The New York Knicks ended a 53-year wait for their third NBA Championship with a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs. The Knicks clinched...

McGinn helps Scotland edge past Haiti to seal first World Cup win in 36 years

Scotland won their first match at a World Cup finals in 36 years as John McGinn's deflected winner sealed an unconvincing 1-0 victory against...

Super Irankunda and Metcalfe goals seal rope-a-dope Australia win over Turkey

Australia put the cat amongst the pigeons in World Cup Group D with an impressive 2-0 victory over Turkiye in Vancouver. The Socceroos’ win was...

Brazil and Morocco open with draw as Vinicius levels after Saibari opener

Top 10-ranked contenders went head-to-head in the opening clash in Group C as Brazil and Morocco battled to a 1-1 draw at the New...

Iran win four staff visa appeals but 11 banned

Four members of Iran's World Cup delegation have won appeals against having their visa applications for entry to the United States rejected. But 11 members...

Qatar stun Switzerland to snatch first-ever World Cup point

Qatar scored a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser as they fought back to draw against Switzerland to claim their first-ever point at a World Cup finals. Boualem...

Yaya Toure lands first head coaching role with Slovakian champions Slovan Bratislava

Former Manchester City and Barcelona star Yaya Toure has been appointed to his first coaching role, taking charge of Slovakian team Slovan Bratislava. Toure has...

Ghana calls on Canada to reverse Thomas Partey’s visa refusal

The Government of Ghana has lodged a formal protest against Canada’s decision to deny a temporary residence visa to Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey,...

Amorim a leading contender for AC Milan job

Former Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has emerged as a leading contender for the AC Milan manager's job. The Portuguese has been out of...

2026 WC: Black Stars are focused despite Partey’s visa saga – Kofi Adams

Ghana’s Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has expressed confidence that the Black Stars remain in high spirits despite the controversy surrounding Thomas...

2026 WC: Canada defends visa rejection of Thomas Partey ahead of opener against Panama

Canada’s Immigration Minister Lena Diab has defended the decision to reject Thomas Partey’s visa application, a ruling that will see the Ghana midfielder miss...

2026 WC: Why Thomas Partey was granted entry amid ongoing legal case – US authorities explain

The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has clarified why Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey was allowed entry into the country despite facing serious...

Immigration law that may have kept Thomas Partey out of Canada, as England clash looms

The decision to refuse Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey entry to Canada has turned attention to a feature of Canadian immigration law that surprises many...

2026 WC: Ghana will challenge Canada’s decision to deny Thomas Partey visa – Kofi Adams

Ghana’s Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, says government has launched diplomatic efforts through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other state institutions...

2026 WC: Black Stars are here to compete, not as spectators – Jordan Ayew

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has vowed that Ghana will arrive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the ambition to compete and make...

2026 WC: We want to win every game and make Ghana proud, says Carlos Queiroz

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has declared that the Black Stars will approach the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the ambition of playing attractive...

2026 WC: Black Stars are hungry to make the nation proud – Kurt Okraku

President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku, says he is optimistic about the Black Stars’ prospects at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting...

2026 WC: Folarin Balogun scores twice as USA thrash Paraguay

The United States opened their World Cup campaign with an impressive 4-1 victory against Paraguay as former Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun struck twice to...

FIFA defends attendance figure amidst empty seats for South Korea vs. Czechia

FIFA insists the attendance figure for the World Cup clash between South Korea and Czech Republic was accurate after pictures appeared to show thousands of empty...

2026 WC: Thomas Partey has been given US visa and presently in the US – Kofi Adams

The government has intensified efforts to challenge Canada's refusal to grant a visa to Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey, pointing to the fact that...

2026 WC: Thomas Partey’s visa denial will not break Black Stars’ spirit – Kofi Adams

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has expressed confidence that the Black Stars will overcome the setback arising from Thomas Partey's visa...

2026 WC: England rocked by theft as equipment ‘stolen’ ahead of Croatia clash

England were victims of a theft of their training equipment before their arrival in Kansas City on Saturday. The Football Association is trying to ascertain...

2026 WC: Kofi Adams slams FIFA over Thomas Partey’s visa denial response

The government has intensified its criticism of FIFA over the decision by Canada to deny Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey a visa for Ghana's...

2026 WC: Thomas Partey’s Canada visa denial unfair, overreaction and wrong – Kofi Adams

The government has strongly criticised Canada's decision to deny a visa to Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey ahead of Ghana's opening match at the...

Football always evolves: Why the game never stops changing

Football has long been celebrated as the beautiful game, and one of the key reasons for its enduring appeal is its ability to evolve...

Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada, set to miss Ghana’s World Cup opener against Panama

Thomas Partey will play no part in Ghana’s first World Cup game in Toronto as he has been denied entry to Canada. The former Arsenal...

2026 WC: Thomas Partey’s absence against Panama will fuel Black Stars to perform – George Afriyie

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President George Afriyie believes the absence of Thomas Partey for Ghana’s opening match of the 2026 FIFA World...

2026 WC: Government releases over GHS76m for Black Stars’ campaign

The Government of Ghana has approved the release of more than GH¢76 million to support the Black Stars' participation in the 2026 FIFA World...

Co-hosts Canada begin World Cup with Bosnia draw

Canada substitute Cyle Larin made an instant impact as his goal rescued a point for the co-hosts as they began their 2026 World Cup...

2026 WC: Agyemang-Badu backs ‘modern’ Black Stars midfield ahead of tourney

Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has pushed back against comparisons between the current Black Stars midfield and those of previous eras, arguing that modern...

Ghana High Commission in Canada receives over 50,000 World Cup ticket requests

The Ghana High Commission in Ottawa, Canada, has disclosed that it has received more than 50,000 expressions of interest from Ghanaians seeking tickets for...

2026 WC: Black Stars arrive in Rhode Island for final phase preparations ahead of Panama opener

The Black Stars of Ghana have arrived in Providence, Rhode Island, to begin the final phase of preparations ahead of their 2026 FIFA World...

2026 WC: I am not aware Thomas Partey has been denied Canada visa – Kofi Adams

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has stated that he is not aware of any visa denial involving Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey...

2026 WC: You will be proud of Black Stars after the games – Carlos Queiroz assures

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has expressed confidence that Ghana will deliver a performance that will make supporters proud at the 2026 FIFA...

2026 WC: Black Stars are here to fight for the title – GFA president Kurt Okraku

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has delivered an ambitious message of intent ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that the...

2026 WC: Ghana can disturb England and Croatia – Ibrahimovic

Former Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimović has backed Ghana to cause surprises against England and Croatia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The four-time African champions,...