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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...

2022 World Cup: Nigeria capable of doing even better than Morocco – NFF boss

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Secretary General, Mohammed Sanusi, has surprisingly said the Super Eagles are capable of performing even better than Morocco at the ongoing Qatar...

Ronaldo training at Real Madrid after Manchester United exit

Cristiano Ronaldo has been using Real Madrid's training base to keep fit after Portugal's World Cup exit. After his contract at Manchester United was cancelled last...

2022 World Cup: France beat spirited Morocco to book final spot

France were pushed all the way by World Cup wild cards Morocco before the holders sealed a place in Sunday's final against Argentina. The first...

Afriyie Barnieh can leave if he wants to be ungrateful – Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe

Board member of Accra Hearts of Oak, Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamkloe, says the club should not be in the way of Daniel Afriyie Barnieh if...

betPawa PL: Ignatius Osei-Fosu to quit as Dreams FC head coach

Ignatius Osei-Fosu has revealed he will no longer be the head coach of Dreams FC ahead of the resumption of the betPawa Premier League. The...

Yusif Basigi returns as Black Princesses coach

Yusif Basigi has been reappointed as the head coach of the Black Princesses after three years of leaving his role. Basigi is a CAF Licence...

2022 World Cup: Moroccan fans brace for fairy tale semi-final clash

Moroccans are eagerly anticipating their team’s semi-final World Cup match against reigning champions, France. Morocco became the first Arab and African side to make it...

2022 World Cup: France v Morocco preview

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Messi confirms Qatar final would be his last World Cup game

Lionel Messi has confirmed that the Qatar 2022 final will be his last appearance for Argentina in the World Cup. Argentina's little genius broke the...

Qatar 2022 on the brink of becoming Lionel Messi’s World Cup

Lionel Messi’s last dance will continue until the music stops in Qatar on Sunday as he now stands just 90 minutes away from the...

‘Hungry’ Morocco looks to book historic World Cup final

Despite being underdogs, the North Africans have crawled through the stages of the tournament as they look to clinch a historic final place in...

Second journalist dies while covering Qatar World Cup

A reporter covering the FIFA World Cup “died suddenly,” a Qatar newspaper reported – the same day a security guard was left in intensive care after falling at...

2022 World Cup: We will try and surprise France – Morocco coach

Morocco coach, Walid Regragui, says they will try to pull off an upset against defending champions, France. The African side will face the European side...

2023 CHAN: We are yet to find our rhythm – Black Galaxies coach

Black Galaxies coach, Annor Walker, says his side is yet to be ready for the 2023 African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament scheduled to be hosted...

How Morocco built a dynasty to dominate African Football: The secret behind success story [Video]

When the Atlas Lions held their first half lead to edge Portugal out of the ongoing 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Africans across the...

Otto Addo was never the right person to coach Black Stars – Ex-GFA boss

Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, a former Ghana Football Association chairman, has said Otto Addo was never the right person to lead the Black Stars. The...

Ronaldo says his dream of winning World Cup has ‘ended’

Cristiano Ronaldo said in a cryptic social media post that his dream of winning the World Cup with Portugal has ended while stopping short of announcing...

2023 CHAN: Black Galaxies coach hints at camping in Europe ahead of tourney

The Black Galaxies of Ghana will camp in Europe ahead of the 2023 African Nations Championships (CHAN) tournament. The team on Sunday engaged Hearts of...

2022/23 CAF CL: Wydad Casablanca in same group as Petro Atletico

African Champions League holders Wydad Casablanca have been paired with Angolan club Petro Atletico, who the Moroccans beat in the semi-finals last season, in...

Uganda to withdraw from 2022 CHAN tournament

Uganda will withdraw from the African Nations Championships (CHAN) because of a row over government funding, the president of the Federation of Uganda Football...