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FIFA has offered each of its 211 member associations up to $40 million in funding if they support President Gianni Infantino’s controversial proposal to sell minority stakes in the governing body’s flagship competitions. In a letter sent to all member associations, Infantino said nations that approve the proposal by 19 September will receive an initial…
Tournament debutants Malawi produced one of the biggest upsets in Women’s Africa Cup of Nations history after defeating defending champions Nigeria 3-2 in their 2026 WAFCON group-stage clash in Rabat, Morocco. The victory marked Malawi’s first-ever win in the competition and handed the ten-time champions a shock defeat against a side making its tournament debut….
France have officially appointed Zinedine Zidane as the new head coach of the national team following the departure of Didier Deschamps. Deschamps ended his 14-year reign after France’s semi-final defeat to Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing to a close the longest managerial spell in the country’s history. Zidane, who won the 1998…
The Super Falcons arrived in Morocco wearing beautiful bush green Adire outfits ahead of WAFCON. See how the traditional look celebrated Nigerian culture, fashion and confidence. A Fashion Statement Rooted in Culture The Super Falcons did more than arrive in Rabat, Morocco, for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). They made a bold fashion…
Andrea Pirlo has left the race to become Italy’s national football team coach after facing criticism over his links to Russian betting company Fonbet. Although the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) had not officially confirmed his appointment, Pirlo was widely expected to take the role. However, politicians and public figures questioned the decision because Pirlo became…
A suspect has reportedly confessed to stealing cash belonging to several Super Falcons players at the Marriott Hotel in Casablanca, Morocco, ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The suspect was arrested after an investigation into the incident and is expected to return all the stolen money. Authorities are also preparing to…
Anthony Joshua produced a dramatic comeback to stop Kristian Prenga in the second round of their heavyweight bout in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The former world champion was fighting for the first time since surviving a car crash in Nigeria in December that claimed the lives of his close friends, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele….
Noah Lyles delivered a statement performance at the US Athletics Championships by winning the men’s 100m in a world-leading time of 9.79 seconds. The 29-year-old matched his personal best, which he set while winning Olympic gold in Paris in 2024. The race took place at Icahn Stadium in New York City. Lyles’ winning time surpassed…
Donald Trump sparked immediate controversy on Friday after suggesting LeBron James might be “a racist” during a White House press conference, responding to a question about whether James or Michael Jordan was the greatest basketball player of all time. Trump’s answer left little room for ambiguity. “Michael Jordan is a guy that’s a friend of…
Belgium have appointed former Netherlands captain Mark van Bommel as their new head coach on a contract that will keep him in charge until the end of Euro 2028. The 49-year-old replaces Rudi Garcia, who left the role after Belgium were eliminated by eventual champions Spain in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup….
