January 8, 2026

UEFA

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Against All Odds: The Rise of a Star Who Refused to Quit – The Inspirational Story of Ousmane Dembélé

By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo From the gritty streets of Évreux’s La Madeleine neighborhood in Normandy, where dreams of black boys from African roots were often crushed under the weight of poverty, stereotypes, and ethnic biases, Ousmane Dembélé emerged as a beacon of unbreakable resilience. Born to a Mauritanian-Senegalese mother and Malian father, young Ousmane kicked

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Turkey’s Refereeing Betting Scandal: A Threat to Football’s Global Integrity

Football thrives on trust. Fans believe that the 90 minutes on the pitch reflect skill, strategy, and fair competition. But what happens when the people meant to safeguard that fairness—the referees—are compromised? Turkey recently dropped a bombshell that has sent ripples across the global football community. After a five-year investigation, the Turkish Football Federation revealed

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