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February 6, 2024February 6, 2024

Lionel Messi Defends Injury Absence In Hong Kong Friendly After Fans Boo

Forward Lionel Messi has defended himself after local fans booed Inter Miami because he missed a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong. Inter beat a League XI 4-1 in front of almost 40,000 fans on Sunday, with Argentina captain Messi left on

February 6, 2024February 6, 2024

Guardiola Responds To Haaland Speculation Amid Links With Real Madrid

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has challenged Real Madrid to make an offer for Erling Haaland if they really want him. There were reports in Spain last week that Haaland dislikes life in Manchester so much that he wants to leave

February 5, 2024February 5, 2024

Fans Angry As Messi Does Not Play In Hong Kong

Angry fans in Hong Kong booed Inter Miami during a pre-season friendly after Lionel Messi did not play. The Argentina World Cup winner, 36, who had a hamstring injury, was left on the bench as Inter beat a local League XI

February 5, 2024February 5, 2024

SA Goalkeeper Saves Four Penalties In Shootout Win Against Cape Verde

Captain Ronwen Williams saved four penalties to help South Africa reach the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations following a 0-0 draw against Cape Verde. Bebe, Willy Semedo, Laros Duarte and Patrick Andrade were all denied in the shootout by the outstanding Williams, who

February 5, 2024February 5, 2024

Ivory Coast Net 122nd-Minute Winner To Reach Semis

Host nation Ivory Coast produced another amazing Africa Cup of Nations escape act as Oumar Diakite’s 122nd-minute winner sent the 10-man Elephants into the semi-finals at heartbroken Mali’s expense. The hosts played the majority of the game at a numerical disadvantage after Odilon Kossounou’s dismissal for two

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024

Lionel Messi: Napkin Which Detailed Argentine’s First Barcelona Contract To Be Auctioned

The napkin on which 13-year-old Lionel Messi's first Barcelona contract was signed is to be auctioned - with a starting price of £300,000. The napkin, signed in December 2000, carries a commitment from then Barca director Carles Rexach to sign Messi.

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024

Alvarez Scores Twice On Birthday As Man City Beat Burnley

Erling Haaland was upstaged on his return from injury by fellow striker Julian Alvarez as Manchester City strolled to victory against Burnley. Haaland made his first appearance since fracturing his foot in the defeat at Aston Villa on 6 December when

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024

AFCON 2023: Six Players Who Could Make Transfer Moves After Starring In Ivory Coast

Clubs across Europe will have been keeping an eye on the top performers at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), where the underdogs have consistently impressed. A host of players have produced scout-pleasing performances at a tournament full of surprises

January 31, 2024January 31, 2024

Stars Coaching Job Opens Application, Deadline February 2

The Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) committee, headed by GFA Vice President Mark Addo, tasked with identifying a new head coach for the Black Stars, has officially declared the deadline for interested coaches to submit their applications. This move comes in the

January 30, 2024January 30, 2024

Hosts Ivory Coast Oust Holders Senegal In Shootout

Hosts Ivory Coast eliminated reigning champions Senegal in a penalty shootout to book their place in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Yamoussoukro. Franck Kessie, who had scored from the spot four