An Italian lawmaker has formally called on the leaders of global sport to examine possible sanctions against Israel over the impact of the conflict on Palestinian athletes and sports infrastructure. Laura Boldrini, Chair of the Standing Committee on Human Rights in the Italian Chamber of Deputies, sent an official letter dated March 10, 2026, to
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo African footballers are once again redefining Europe’s biggest stage, with Serhou Guirassy emerging as the latest symbol of excellence in the UEFA Champions League. Nearly three decades after George Weah finished as the competition’s top scorer for Paris Saint‑Germain in 1995, Guirassy has reignited continental pride by rising to the summit
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo After years of courtroom fights, press conferences, and football politics, it’s official, Real Madrid are out of the Super League project. UEFA and Los Blancos have reached an agreement in principle that ends Madrid’s involvement in the breakaway competition and settles all related legal disputes once the final framework is signed.
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
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