Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has reaffirmed his strong confidence in Morocco’s ability to successfully host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), despite recent anti-government protests across the country. Scheduled to take place from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, the tournament will feature 24 national teams competing in…
UEFA has confirmed it has granted permission for La Liga and Serie A to hold league matches abroad, describing the decision as both “regrettable” and “exceptional.” This approval allows Barcelona to play their La Liga fixture against Villarreal in Miami, Florida, and AC Milan to face Como in Perth, Australia—marking the first time domestic league…
Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez is now facing a Level 5 felony battery charge involving serious bodily injury, which carries a potential prison sentence of one to six years, according to Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears. Mears upgraded the charge after receiving new information about the victim’s injuries, which were more severe than initially reported.…
Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has been nominated for the PFA Women’s Super League (WSL) Fans’ Player of the Month award for September. The 24-year-old joined Brighton on a free transfer from Paris FC over the summer and has quickly established herself as a key player this season. In her first five league…
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.…
