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Karim Benzema retires from international football

Karim Benzema has retired from international football after sitting out France's run to the World Cup final due to injury. The Real Madrid striker, who...

What is a Bisht? The black cloak Messi wore to lift the World Cup trophy

Lionel Messi wore a black cloak as he lifted the World Cup to celebrate Argentina’s incredible victory over France in the final. The final match...

10 memorable impressions from the Qatar World Cup

The Qatar World Cup has delivered a rich feast of soccer for the past month, with shocks, great goals, incredible celebrations and record-breaking feats...

Argentina awaits to welcome home Messi and World Cup winners

Lionel Messi and his teammates set off for Argentina with the most coveted prize in football as millions of compatriots waited to welcome them...

Africa to win World Cup “within 15-20 years”, says Morocco coach

Africa will win the World Cup "within 15-20 years" says Morocco's Walid Regragui, who has come closer than any coach to delivering that long-held...

Messi vows to continue with Argentina after winning 2022 FIFA World Cup

Lionel Messi says he will not retire from international football after captaining Argentina to a first World Cup trophy in 36 years. The Paris St-Germain...

Best photos from Qatar 2022 and the stories behind them

At this year's World Cup, Getty Images had a team of more than 50 photographers and operations staff in Qatar, with a further 20...

Mbappe praised by Geoff Hurst joining World Cup final hat-trick club

Geoff Hurst said he had enjoyed a "good run" after France's Kylian Mbappe became just the second player after the England great to score...

Messi wins Golden Ball for best player at World Cup

Lionel Messi on Sunday won the Golden Ball for the best player at this year's World Cup after leading Argentina to victory in the...

2022 World Cup: Argentina win dramatic World Cup final on penalties

Lionel Messi finally achieved his World Cup dream as Argentina won their third crown on penalties following one of the greatest finals in the...

2022 World Cup: Key match-ups in final between Argentina and France

Argentina and France meet in Sunday's World Cup final at Lusail Stadium. Both countries are bidding for their third title with the French having...

Twitter users react as proud Morocco bow out of 2022 World Cup

Walid Regragui's men made history by becoming the first African side to reach the semi-finals and their passionate players and supporters have lit up...

2022 World Cup: Croatia beat Morocco to seal third-place finish

Croatia showed their class once more by clinching their third top-three finish at the World Cup with a play-off victory over history-makers Morocco. Zlatko Dalic's...

Ex-Chelsea boss, 5 others shortlisted for Black Stars coaching job [Full List]

The Ghana Football Association has held talks with six top-class coaches to take over the Black Stars as new head coach, Asempa FM...

2022 World Cup: George Boateng impressed with Black Stars preparations despite early exit

George Boateng, assistant coach of the Black Stars, has said that the team had a good preparation in the build-up to the 202 FIFA World...

NSA demanding $2m from Black Stars World Cup cash

The National Sports Authority (NSA) is demanding $2 million of the money earned by the Black Stars at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The...

World Cup 2022: African football’s ‘time has come’, says Infantino

Fifa president Gianni Infantino believes African football has a bright future after Morocco's historic run to the World Cup semi-finals rubber-stamped the continent's best...

‘Proud’ Morocco face Croatia in third-place game

Morocco can be proud they are playing a seventh game at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, even though it is not Sunday’s final,...

2022 World Cup: Croatia and Morocco dust themselves off for bronze

As Croatia and Morocco pick up the pieces after their World Cup semifinal defeats, the two teams will welcome the prospect of potentially leaving...

France duo Varane and Konate battling illness ahead of World Cup final

Manchester United’s Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool are the latest French players to come down with illness ahead of the World Cup...

Busquets retires from international football after Spain World Cup 2022 exit

Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets has announced his retirement from Spain duty at the age of 34. Busquets was part of the Spain team that won...

FIFA announces plans for expanded 32-team Club World Cup from 2025

Plans for a new 32-team men’s Club World Cup have been confirmed by FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The current format of the tournament involves seven teams competing...

Morocco renews interest in hosting World Cup following heroics in Qatar

Morocco is renewing interest in hosting the 2030 World Cup, potentially alongside neighbours Spain and Portugal, the Associated Press has reported. “We wanted this organization...

Morocco to host 2023 Fifa Club World Cup

Morocco was rewarded by FIFA on Friday with hosting rights for the next Club World Cup in February, with an expanded 32-team edition set...

We could have done better at World Cup – Assistant Black Stars coach

Black Stars assistant coach, George Boateng, believes the team could have done better following their elimination from the ’ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup. Ghana, who were...

Portugal manager steps down following 2022 World Cup disappointment

Fernando Santos has stepped down as manager of Portugal. The 68-year-old leaves after Portugal suffered a shock 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Morocco at the World...

I turned down a bumper move to PSG to stay at Hearts of Oak – Prince Tagoe 

Hearts of Oak legend, Prince Tagoe, has revealed that he once turned down an offer from French Ligue 1 giants, Paris Saint-Germain to stay at the...

2022 World Cup: Polish referee appointed to officiate Argentina v France final

Fifa has appointed Polish referee, Szymon Marciniak to take charge of Sunday’s 2022 Fifa World Cup final between France and Argentina. The 41-year-old has already officiated...

I can steer Black Stars to win AFCON trophy … – Ghana legend Abdul Razak

Ghana football legend, Abdul Razak, says the Black Stars would end the Africa Cup of Nations trophy jinx if he is given the...

World Cup 2022: Morocco protest about semi-final referee

Morocco's football federation (FMRF) has protested to world governing body Fifa about the refereeing during Wednesday's World Cup semi-final defeat by defending champions France...

Chris Hughton will best fit Black Stars head coach role – Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe

Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has tasked the association to appoint Chris Hughton as the next Black Stars head coach following the resignation of Otto Addo. According...

Real Madrid sign 16-year-old Brazilian wonderkid Endrick

Real Madrid have signed Brazilian teenage prodigy Endrick from Palmeiras. The 16-year-old forward, who has been touted as one of Brazil's best upcoming talents, will...

It was remarkable to watch – Biden on Morocco’s historic World Cup performance

US President Joe Biden has joined a growing list of people who publicly admired Morocco’s national team following its eye-catching performance at the FIFA...

Accra Sports Stadium left in a sorry state after flopped Wizkid musical show [Photos]

The Accra Sports Stadium has been left in a sorry state after the flopped Wizkid musical concert show over the weekend. The National Sports Authority...

Qatar security guard dies after serious fall in stadium

A Kenyan security guard who reportedly fell while on duty at Qatar’s Lusail Stadium has died in hospital, his family and officials have confirmed...

World Cup final: We will support France against Argentina – Morocco coach

Morocco coach Walid Regragui has revealed they will be supporting France in the 2022 World Cup final against Argentina. Morocco's adventurous journey at the World...

Haruna Iddirisu takes over Ghana Premier League side as new owner

Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, has acquired Ghana Premier League side, Karela United according to a report by Ghanasoccernet. Mr Iddrisu acquired the club before the start of...

Benzema makes sensational France return for World Cup final

Karim Benzema could feature for France in the World Cup final against Argentina, despite missing the rest of the tournament through injury. Benzema was ruled out of the World Cup after...

Manchester United: Manager Erik ten Hag says a club sale would be good

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag believes the sale of the club would be a "good thing" as he looks to compete with cash-rich...

2022 World Cup: Partey was left disappointed with Ghana’s elimination – Arteta

Arsenal coach, Mikel Arteta, has revealed that Thomas Partey was left disappointed after Ghana’s exit from the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Ghana, who were...