By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has once again left Neymar out of the national team squad, citing concerns over the forward’s fitness as the five-time world champions prepare for upcoming international friendlies. The Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed the squad on Monday, with stars such as Vinícius Júnior, Raphinha and Gabriel
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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