When the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the retirement of Veron Mosengo-Omba, its long-serving General Secretary, the news carried a mix of relief and anticipation. Relief, because Mosengo-Omba’s tenure had been dogged by criticism over overstaying CAF’s retirement age and allegations of a toxic workplace. Anticipation, because the mantle of leadership was being handed…
The echoes of triumph from Senegal’s 2025 AFCON victory had barely settled when the Confederation of African Football (CAF) delivered a stunning blow: the win was annulled, Morocco declared champions. It all began in Rabat, during a tense final. Deep into stoppage time, Morocco was awarded a controversial penalty. Senegal’s players, outraged, stormed off the…
Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi is preparing to face one of the most defining moments of his career—not on the pitch, but in the courtroom. The Morocco international has been ordered to stand trial over a rape allegation, a case that has stirred debate both within football circles and beyond. The Nanterre prosecutor’s office confirmed…
It was a night of grit and determination at RAMS Park as Galatasaray held Spanish giants Atletico Madrid to a 1-1 draw in the UEFA Champions League. The visitors struck first Giuliano Simeone wasted no time, putting Atletico ahead just four minutes in. But Galatasaray refused to be rattled. By the 20th minute, fortune swung…
Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr has apologised to supporters for his reaction to being substituted in Sunday’s fiery El Clasico win against Barcelona. Vinicius was taken off in the 72nd minute and expressed his frustration by going straight down the tunnel. The Brazilian later returned to the bench and, after his side’s 2-1 win, tried…
Ousmane Dembele helped Paris Saint-Germain to a quadruple last season, including their first Champions League. Paris Saint-Germain’s French international forward Ousmane Dembele has been named the men’s Ballon d’Or winner for 2025, with Barcelona’s Spanish international Aitana Bonmati claiming the women’s title for the third consecutive year. The pair were awarded the trophies, recognised as…
Manchester City welcome back a familiar face who may return to haunt them as they begin their Champions League campaign on Thursday. Kevin de Bruyne won 16 trophies in a decade at City; there are plans to immortalise him with a statue outside Etihad Stadium. The Belgium international left City when his contract expired in…
Ricky Hatton was remembered as a “warrior” who became the “people’s champion” as boxing legends and sporting greats paid tribute following the fighter’s death at the age of 46. Former world champion Hatton’s body was found at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester on Sunday and police said there are not thought to be any…
Former Premier League referee David Coote has been charged with making an indecent image of a child. Coote, 43, was sacked from his officiating role in December after a video showing him making derogatory remarks about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp in 2020 came to light. Coote, who was charged on August 12 and is…
