Players from both sides clash after a controversial penalty was awarded to Morocco late on during the Africa Cup of Nations final soccer match between Senegal and Morocco in Rabat, Morocco, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. Youssef Loulidi/AP hide caption toggle caption Youssef Loulidi/AP CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Africa’s soccer body issued fines worth more […]
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Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter joins those calling for boycott of World Cup in U.S. : NPR
In this June 1, 2011, file photo, Sepp Blatter gestures during a press conference in Zurich, Switzerland. Michael Probst/AP hide caption toggle caption Michael Probst/AP Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Monday backed a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Donald Trump and his […]
Sepp Blatter suggests fans should not travel to US for World Cup | World Cup 2026
Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter on Monday suggested he supports fans boycotting World Cup matches in the United States this year due to security concerns. Blatter gave his support to comments from Swiss anti-corruption lawyer Mark Pieth, who worked with Fifa on potential reforms when Blatter was president, saying fans should stay away from the […]
England fans at World Cup: Was Gianni Infantino fair about behaviour of supporters at past tournaments
Infantino’s comments were made directly in relation to World Cup appearances. It is fair to make the point that since France 1998 there has only been one World Cup (Germany 2026) which has been easily accessible for English fans. At the 2002 World Cup, England played all five of their matches in Japan. There was […]
Barcelona beat Real Madrid in El Clasico to retain Spanish Super Cup | Football News
Raphinha scores twice as Barcelona beat Real Madrid for a second year running in the Spanish Super Cup with a 3-2 win. Barcelona have retained the Spanish Super Cup with a thrilling 3-2 El Clasico win over Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia. Raphinha struck twice for the Catalans on Sunday, with Robert Lewandowski also on […]
Osimhen double for Nigeria downs Mozambique to seal AFCON quarterfinal spot | Africa Cup of Nations News
Nigeria will face Algeria or DR Congo in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal after a 4-0 win against Mozambique. Published On 5 Jan 20265 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Victor Osimhen scored twice as Nigeria made short work of Mozambique at the Africa Cup of Nations, cruising […]
FIFA president Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices : NPR
FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the FIFA World Cup 2026 official match schedule announcement in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 6, 2025. Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Monday justified the controversially high ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup by announcing […]
AFCON, more than just football | Africa Cup of Nations
The Africa Cup of Nations is more than a football tournament. Hosted this year in Morocco, it brings together a global African audience. AFCON offers a rare glimpse of how nations connect with each other and the diaspora through football. Published On 23 Dec 202523 Dec 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 […]
Gritty Palestine enter Arab Cup quarters as favourites Qatar crash out | Football News
Tunisia beat Asian champions Qatar 3-0, while Palestine draw with Syria to enter the quarterfinals for the first time. Asian champions Qatar have been knocked out of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 after a shocking 3-0 loss to Tunisia, with Palestine advancing to the quarterfinals for the first time with a 0-0 draw against Syria. […]
What’s the full match schedule of the FIFA World Cup 2026? | Football News
With less than six months to go until the FIFA World Cup 2026, the schedule for the 39-day tournament co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States has been released. Widely considered the most famous sporting event in the world, the 2026 edition of the FIFA World Cup will be its biggest ever, with 48 […]