Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos insists his team deserves a place at next year’s FIFA World Cup in North America, praising their hard work over the past two years to earn a shot at qualification. The South African senior men’s national team gathered in Roodepoort, Johannesburg, on Monday morning as they prepare for crucial World…
The Super Eagles’ head coach, Eric Chelle, has unveiled a 23-player squad ahead of the critical 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and the Benin Republic. Malian tactician Chelle has handed a first-ever call-up to Sevilla striker Akor Adams, while captain William Troost-Ekong leads the squad with his wealth of experience. Returning to the…
AFC Wimbledon forward Osman Foyo has been handed a suspension and fine after admitting to 252 breaches of the Football Association’s (FA) betting regulations. The 21-year-old Dutch striker received a five-month ban from all football and football-related activity, with one month to be served immediately and the remaining four months suspended until April 2, 2027—pending…
Tennis icon Roger Federer, the first man to win 20 Grand Slam singles titles, and former US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro are set to headline the list of nominees for the International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2026. They lead a distinguished group in the Player Category, which honors ATP and WTA…
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has announced plans to appeal FIFA’s decision to dock three points from Bafana Bafana in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, following the use of an ineligible player. The penalty stems from the inclusion of Teboho Mokoena in a Group C match against Lesotho in March — a…
Inter Miami midfielder and former Barcelona and Spain legend Sergio Busquets has announced he will retire from professional football at the conclusion of the 2025 Major League Soccer season. The 37-year-old shared the news on Thursday, September 26, via a heartfelt video on his Instagram account. “These will be my last months on the pitch.…
English football legend Wayne Rooney has made a candid confession, revealing that he believes he would have died if not for the unwavering support of his wife, Coleen. Speaking on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast, the former Manchester United and England striker opened up about his long-standing struggles with alcohol, which escalated during the height…
Brazilian football legend Ronaldo has urged national team coach Carlo Ancelotti to reinstate Neymar in the Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup in North America. Ronaldo, widely regarded as one of Brazil’s greatest players and a two-time World Cup winner, believes Neymar’s presence could be crucial to Brazil’s success. Neymar, sidelined since October 2023…
Jose Mourinho has acknowledged that his decision to join Turkish Super Lig side Fenerbahce was a mistake, following a brief and ultimately unsuccessful stint in Istanbul. The 62-year-old manager was dismissed by Fenerbahce last month after the club failed to secure Champions League qualification. His departure immediately sparked speculation about his next destination, and earlier…
Former Ghanaian striker Asamoah Gyan has alleged that Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen faked his injury during a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda in order to protect himself ahead of Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League campaign. Osimhen limped off midway through the first half of Nigeria’s 1-0 victory at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo,…
