May 25, 2026

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Algerian Court Hands Rulani Mokwena Suspended Sentence Over Airport Cash Incident

According to reports from journalists Velile Mnyandu and Nazim Bessol, the court ordered the confiscation of the €14,200 and imposed a 50,000 Algerian dinar fine (approximately €200) for breaching the country’s strict foreign-currency declaration laws. The case unfolded shortly after Mokwena’s departure from Algerian club MC Alger, where he had been working before seeking to

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Carney Chukwuemeka Named in Austria Squad for World Cup Friendlies, Eyes 2026 North America Debut

Carney Chukwuemeka has been officially included in the Austria national football team squad for upcoming international friendlies, setting the stage for his potential debut ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The announcement comes shortly after FIFA approved his switch of international allegiance from England to Austria. The 22‑year‑old Borussia Dortmund midfielder, born in Vienna

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Iran’s 2026 World Cup Participation Uncertain as AFC Confirms No Withdrawal, Venue Debate Emerges

The participation of the Iran national football team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup remains intact for now, despite growing speculation that geopolitical tensions could disrupt the country’s involvement in the global tournament. Officials from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have confirmed that they have not received any formal notification from Iran regarding a withdrawal

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“If They Don’t Believe, Stay Home” — Guardiola Demands Faith from Man City Before Real Madrid Clash

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has challenged his players to show belief ahead of their daunting second-leg encounter against Real Madrid, insisting there is no room for doubt as the Premier League champions attempt to overturn a heavy deficit in the UEFA Champions League. City head into the decisive tie trailing 3–0 from the first

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Football and Liberation: Espérance Fans Turn a Champions League Night into a Tribute to Freedom

By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo On most nights, a quarter-final in the CAF Champions League promises drama, tension and elite football. But when Espérance Sportive de Tunis hosted Al Ahly SC in Radès, the story began long before the first whistle. It started in the stands, where thousands of supporters transformed the stadium into a canvas

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Laporta Re‑Elected as FC Barcelona President as Font Voices Broader Club Ambitions

Joan Laporta has been re‑elected as president of FC Barcelona, securing a decisive victory in the March 2026 club elections, but rival candidate Víctor Font used his concession speech to highlight what he described as a “vision” for the club that goes beyond first‑team success. Font, whose campaign stressed long‑term institutional goals and broader development

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CAF Champions League Quarter-Finals: Berkane and Al Hilal Share Spoils as FAR, Pyramids Draw

RS Berkane and Al‑Hilal Omdurman played out a tense 1–1 draw in the first leg of their CAF Champions League quarter-final, while AS FAR Rabat and Pyramids FC also settled for the same scoreline in another tightly contested tie. Al-Hilal made a bright start against Berkane and stunned the Moroccan side when Abdel Raouf struck

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Yusuf Nets First MLS Goal as New England Crush Cincinnati 6–1

By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Alhassan Yusuf opened his scoring account for the season as New England Revolution produced a dominant performance to thrash FC Cincinnati 6–1 in a Major League Soccer clash at Gillette Stadium. The Nigerian midfielder struck early in the second half to help the Revolution secure their first victory of the

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Finalissima Scrapped: Spain–Argentina Showdown Cancelled After Venue Talks Collapse

The highly anticipated Finalissima between European champions Spain and South American titleholders Argentina has been officially cancelled after organizers failed to resolve security concerns and agree on an alternative venue. The intercontinental showdown, jointly organized by UEFA and CONMEBOL, was expected to pit the Spain national football team—winners of UEFA Euro 2024—against the Argentina national

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Barça Decides: 114,504 Socios Vote in Presidential Election as Ter Stegen Faces Awkward Ballot Snub

FC Barcelona members headed to the polls on Sunday to elect the club’s next president, with 114,504 registered socios eligible to vote in one of the most significant governance events in the club’s history. Marc‑André ter Stegen, however, was left unable to cast his ballot after an unexpected administrative issue. Only officially registered club members,

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