The Democratic Republic of Congo are battling more than football ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after United States authorities imposed a strict 21-day isolation order on the team over the deadly Ebola outbreak in the country. The Congolese delegation has been told to remain inside a tightly monitored health bubble in Belgium before
Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah has delivered an emotional farewell message to supporters, revealing that even his children refuse to stop supporting the Reds despite his departure from Anfield. Speaking about his love for the club and city, Salah admitted Liverpool will always remain part of his family’s identity long after his playing career there comes
Cristiano Ronaldo delivered another iconic chapter in his legendary career on Thursday night, scoring twice and earning Man of the Match honours as Al-Nassr clinched the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League title with a commanding victory that ended the club’s seven-year wait for domestic glory. The Portuguese superstar inspired Al-Nassr to a 4-1 win over Damac
New York City residents will get a rare opportunity to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup for just $50 after Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a special city-backed lottery offering 1,000 discounted tickets for matches at MetLife Stadium. The initiative, unveiled Thursday, will also include free round-trip bus transportation for selected fans, marking one of the
Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has made a series of ruthless selection calls ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, leaving out several high-profile internationals, including Marc-André ter Stegen, Niclas Füllkrug and Karim Adeyemi, as he unveiled a squad built around experience, versatility and emerging young talent. The biggest headline is the dramatic return
Senegal Unveil World Cup Squad as Pape Thiaw Backs Youth, Experience for “Group of Death” Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has named a provisional 28-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, blending experienced stars with emerging young talents as the Lions of Teranga prepare for a daunting group-stage campaign against France, Norway and Iraq.
Aston Villa F.C. ended a 44-year wait for European glory in sensational fashion after crushing Freiburg 3-0 to lift the UEFA Europa League trophy and complete one of the greatest nights in the club’s modern history. A stunning first-half strike from Youri Tielemans set Villa on course for glory before Emiliano Buendía doubled the lead
By Yomi Kuku, Toronto Canada Canada Soccer has unveiled a powerful new national campaign titled “Our Game Now,” signaling what officials describe as a defining cultural moment for soccer in Canada ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The campaign, launched nationwide on Tuesday, is designed to position soccer at the center of Canada’s sporting
UEFA is preparing a dramatic overhaul of the UEFA Nations League beginning from the 2028/29 season, with the current four-league structure set to be replaced by a new three-tier system designed to increase competitiveness and reduce predictable fixtures. The proposals were approved during UEFA’s Executive Committee meeting in Istanbul and will undergo further refinement before
Nigeria national football team have been thrown into a high-pressure qualification battle after landing in a dangerous Group L for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers — with only ONE realistic ticket available for the tournament. The Super Eagles were drawn alongside Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau and co-hosts Tanzania in what many fans are already describing