Egypt’s decision to display seven stars on the women’s national team’s shirt has reignited debate over whether men’s achievements should overshadow the women’s own record. Egypt’s decision to have the women’s national team wear seven stars on their jerseys at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has attracted criticism, with many questioning whether the…
Roberto Mancini is set to return as Italy manager after Andrea Pirlo’s proposed appointment collapsed, capping a turbulent coaching search that also saw Pep Guardiola decline the role. Roberto Mancini has agreed to return as Italy’s national team manager, according to multiple reports, ending a chaotic search for a new head coach. The 61-year-old, who…
Napoli have approached Chelsea over a move for £30 million rated Frenchman Benoit Badiashile, but the Premier League club want any loan agreement to include an achievable permanent purchase clause. Napoli have opened discussions with Chelsea over a potential move for French defender Benoit Badiashile as they look to strengthen their backline ahead of the…
Tanzania claimed their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations victory by defeating defending champions South Africa 2-1 with a late winner in Casablanca. Tanzania recorded a landmark 2-1 victory over defending champions South Africa in their opening Women’s Africa Cup of Nations match in Casablanca, earning the country’s first-ever win in the competition. Diana Msewa…
Vinicius Junior has stayed away from Real Madrid’s pre-season training as his contract standoff continues, leaving the door open for a potential move to Arsenal. Vinicius Junior has skipped his scheduled return to Real Madrid pre-season training while his representatives attempt to salvage stalled contract extension talks. The Brazil winger enters the final year of…
Slavko Vincic has retired from refereeing days after taking charge of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic has announced his retirement from professional officiating, bringing the curtain down on a career that ended with the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. The 46-year-old’s final…
Hosts Morocco produced a clinical display to defeat Kenya 4-0, with Ibtissam Jraidi scoring twice as the Atlas Lionesses made an emphatic start to their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign. Hosts Morocco launched their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign in commanding fashion with a 4-0 victory over Kenya in Rabat. Sakina…
Real Madrid have agreed a deal worth more than €100 million to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig, with the winger set to undergo a medical before signing a five-year contract. Real Madrid have reached an agreement with RB Leipzig to sign Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande in a transfer worth more than €100 million,…
As WAFCON 2026 kicks off in Morocco with a record 16 teams, the numbers tell a familiar story of Nigerian dominance that the rest of the continent is once again trying to break. Every two years, African women’s football gathers to crown a queen, and for close to three decades, one team has answered to…
Arsenal have made preliminary enquiries about signing Vinicius Junior, but any deal for the Real Madrid forward remains in its early stages. Arsenal have made initial enquiries over the availability of Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his attacking options before the new season. The Brazil international has emerged as…