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Jude Bellingham could give England a new option at number nine, says Thomas Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel believes Jude Bellingham can offer England an alternative at centre-forward and says the Real Madrid midfielder could eventually become the national team’s permanent captain. Bellingham came on in the 71st minute of England’s 2-0 Nations League victory over Czechia on Tuesday, replacing captain Harry Kane before taking the armband for the closing stages. […] The article Jude Bellingham could give England a new option at number nine, says Thomas Tuchel was written by Sylvester N...
Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal squad after reported Jorge Jesus disagreement
Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal’s training camp before Thursday’s Nations League match against Denmark and says he will explain his decision “in due course”. The 41-year-old made the announcement on Wednesday, shortly after head coach Jorge Jesus denied there had been a breakdown in their relationship. “After the press conference of the national team, and […] The article Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal squad after reported Jorge Jesus disagreement was written by Abdul Karim and first a...
Mustafa Mohamed scores as Konyaspor draw 2-2 with Palestine reserves
Konyaspor drew 2-2 with the Palestine national team’s reserve side in a friendly played at Konya Municipality Stadium on Wednesday evening. The match formed part of Palestine Day, with Konyaspor’s management distributing Palestinian flags throughout the stadium for supporters. Egypt forward Mustafa Mohamed, who plays for Konyaspor, also wore a shirt featuring the Palestinian flag […] The article Mustafa Mohamed scores as Konyaspor draw 2-2 with Palestine reserves was written by Eric Kwafo an...
Xavi Hernandez: Netherlands must respect Greece but have no reason to fear them
Netherlands manager Xavi Hernandez says his side must respect Greece without being intimidated when the teams meet in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday. The match will be the third fixture in Group B of League A, with Greece looking to maintain their perfect record and the Netherlands aiming to build on their victory over […] The article Xavi Hernandez: Netherlands must respect Greece but have no reason to fear them was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Salem Al-Dawsari and Ollie Watkins return to Al Hilal training before Saudi clasico
Salem Al-Dawsari has returned to training with Al Hilal as he continues his rehabilitation from knee tendon surgery. The Saudi Arabia winger has been sidelined since undergoing the operation last July. He took part in part of Al Hilal’s training session as he follows a phased programme designed to help him make a gradual return […] The article Salem Al-Dawsari and Ollie Watkins return to Al Hilal training before Saudi clasico was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Egypt Under-17s to face Canada in International Friendship Tournament play-off
Egypt’s Under-17 side, made up of players born in 2009, will play Canada in the International Friendship Tournament in Switzerland on Saturday 3 October. The match will determine fifth place in the competition and is scheduled to kick off at 16:00 local time. It will be broadcast on beIN SPORTS. Egypt finished third in Group […] The article Egypt Under-17s to face Canada in International Friendship Tournament play-off was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSocce...
Gulf Cup 27: Saudi Arabia face Qatar as UAE draw Oman in semi-finals
The semi-final line-up for Gulf Cup 27 is confirmed, with Saudi Arabia set to play Qatar and the United Arab Emirates taking on Oman on Saturday, 3 October. The UAE and Qatar drew 1-1 in their final Group B match, a result that saw Zlatko Dalic’s UAE finish top of the section. Qatar progressed as […] The article Gulf Cup 27: Saudi Arabia face Qatar as UAE draw Oman in semi-finals was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Zamalek reject Ahly Benghazi approach for Ahmed Fattouh
Zamalek have no intention of selling Ahmed Fattouh, even on loan, despite receiving a formal offer from Libyan club Ahly Benghazi, according to the club’s media director Maher Gharib. Fattouh’s agent, Samir Salah, had revealed that Ahly Benghazi had made a fresh approach for the 28-year-old defender. Gharib said on Modern channel: “Zamalek received an […] The article Zamalek reject Ahly Benghazi approach for Ahmed Fattouh was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Al Ahly Benghazi agent ‘surprised’ by Zamalek’s response to Ahmed Fattouh offer
Al Ahly Benghazi’s authorised agent for the proposed transfer of Ahmed Fattouh says he was surprised by Zamalek’s handling of the negotiations, claiming members of the Egyptian club’s board held differing views over the deal. The Libyan club had made an offer to sign the 28-year-old defender, who is out of contract with Zamalek at […] The article Al Ahly Benghazi agent ‘surprised’ by Zamalek’s response to Ahmed Fattouh offer was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.co...
Gulf Cup: UAE finish top of Group B after draw with Qatar
The United Arab Emirates finished top of Group B at the Gulf Cup after drawing 1-1 with Qatar in the final round of group matches. Qatar took the lead in the 33rd minute through Almoez Ali, but the UAE levelled shortly before half-time when Ali Saleh scored in the fourth minute of stoppage time. The […] The article Gulf Cup: UAE finish top of Group B after draw with Qatar was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly decides to retire from international football
Cristiano Ronaldo has made a final decision to retire from international football, according to Portuguese newspaper O Jogo. The Portugal captain left the national team’s training camp in Denmark on Wednesday and travelled to Madrid shortly after comments made by manager Jorge Jesus at a news conference. Ronaldo confirmed his departure in a statement posted […] The article Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly decides to retire from international football was written by Issa Said and first appeared o...
Bayern Munich plan long-term deal for Michael Olise with €25m salary
Bayern Munich are preparing a new long-term contract for France winger Michael Olise, with Bild reporting that the club want to extend his deal until the summer of 2032. The German newspaper says Bayern are also working on a significant increase to Olise’s salary, potentially taking it to €25m. That would put him level with […] The article Bayern Munich plan long-term deal for Michael Olise with €25m salary was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Egypt legend Gamal Abdel Hamid criticises Hossam Hassan over Salah treatment
Former Egypt and Zamalek striker Gamal Abdel Hamid has criticised national team coach Hossam Hassan over his handling of Mohamed Salah and his approach to media duties. Abdel Hamid said Liverpool forward Salah has earned a special status through his achievements at the highest level and should be treated accordingly by the Pharaohs. Speaking on […] The article Egypt legend Gamal Abdel Hamid criticises Hossam Hassan over Salah treatment was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSo...
AS FAR to face Tanzania in friendly after Botola Pro postponements
Moroccan champions AS FAR will face the Tanzania national team in a friendly match on Friday as the club seeks competitive action following the postponement of their opening Botola Pro fixtures. The match is scheduled for 16:00 local time and comes after AS FAR’s second-round league meeting with Renaissance Berkane was postponed. The Rabat-based side […] The article AS FAR to face Tanzania in friendly after Botola Pro postponements was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer...
Cristiano Ronaldo ‘will not play for Portugal again’, claims O Jogo
Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly decided to end his international career with Portugal after leaving the team’s training camp in Denmark following a dispute with manager Jorge Jesus. Ronaldo departed angrily before Portugal’s Nations League match tomorrow after Jesus said the forward would not start and that he would not change a tactical decision for one […] The article Cristiano Ronaldo ‘will not play for Portugal again’, claims O Jogo was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first app...
Dalic warns UAE of Oman semi-final threat as Lopetegui turns focus to Saudi Arabia
Zlatko Dalic says the United Arab Emirates are moving in the right direction at Gulf Cup 27, but has warned his players they must remain focused after drawing 1-1 with Qatar in their final group-stage match. The UAE head coach was pleased with his side’s performance, particularly after half-time, and praised the young players involved […] The article Dalic warns UAE of Oman semi-final threat as Lopetegui turns focus to Saudi Arabia was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer....
Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp amid growing tension with Jorge Jesus
Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal’s training camp unexpectedly after tensions increased between the captain and head coach Jorge Jesus. The Al Nassr forward departed on Wednesday after Jesus said at a news conference that he was the sole decision-maker for the national team and that neither Ronaldo nor anyone else could change his views. Ronaldo’s […] The article Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp amid growing tension with Jorge Jesus was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on Af...
Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp with international future still unclear
Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal’s training camp and will miss the remainder of the current international break, the Portuguese Football Federation has confirmed in a brief statement. The federation did not explain why the captain had departed or provide any further details about the decision. Its announcement also made no reference to Ronaldo retiring from […] The article Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp with international future still unclear was written by Abdul Karim and first a...
Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister sparks controversy with post criticising Portuguese people
Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister has caused controversy after sharing a message that appeared to insult the Portuguese public amid her brother’s dispute with Portugal manager Jorge Jesus. The 41-year-old captain left Portugal’s training camp on Wednesday, ahead of Thursday’s Nations League group-stage meeting with Denmark. His departure followed comments made by Jorge Jesus. Ronaldo then issued […] The article Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister sparks controversy with post criticising Portuguese people wa...
How Spain built a football dynasty spanning academies, coaches and World Cup success
Spain have transformed themselves from a nation with one major international honour into the dominant force in world football, with their success rooted in a long-term development system built around youth academies and a shared style of play. Until the end of the 20th century, Spain had won only one European Championship, in 1964. Their […] The article How Spain built a football dynasty spanning academies, coaches and World Cup success was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appe...
Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp after being dropped by Jorge Jesus
Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal’s training camp in Denmark after coach Jorge Jesus confirmed the captain would again not start, following his omission from the team’s 2-1 Nations League win over Norway. Ronaldo was expected to train with his team-mates at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen on Wednesday, but departed shortly after Jesus’s press conference. The […] The article Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp after being dropped by Jorge Jesus was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appear...
Yan Diomande hits back at Instagram critic after Cote d’Ivoire win
Yan Diomande has responded angrily to an Instagram influencer who criticised his performance despite Cote d’Ivoire making it two wins from two in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. The Elephants followed their opening 2-0 victory over Ghana on 24 September in Bouake with a late 0-2 win against Somalia at the Felix […] The article Yan Diomande hits back at Instagram critic after Cote d’Ivoire win was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Riyad Mahrez set to join Qatari club Al Shamal after Al Shabab move falls through
Riyad Mahrez is expected to join Al Shamal in the next few hours, according to DZfoot, as the 35-year-old prepares to continue his club career in Qatar after leaving Al Ahli Jeddah. The Algeria winger recently ended his international career after several years with the national team, but has no plans to retire from football […] The article Riyad Mahrez set to join Qatari club Al Shamal after Al Shabab move falls through was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Strasbourg’s €7.5m investment in Pape Demba Diop begins to pay off
Pape Demba Diop is finally beginning to make his mark at Strasbourg, a year after joining the club as their first signing of the summer 2025 transfer window. The 23-year-old Senegal midfielder spent the intervening period on loan at Nuremberg and Toulouse, but has taken advantage of his latest opportunity in Alsace. Working under Hugo […] The article Strasbourg’s €7.5m investment in Pape Demba Diop begins to pay off was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Khune praises Mofokeng after AFCON qualifying double
Itumeleng Khune has praised Relebohile Mofokeng after the Royale Union SG forward scored twice in Bafana Bafana’s 5-0 victory over Eritrea in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier in Cairo on Wednesday. Mofokeng struck both goals in the first half as South Africa produced a dominant display against the East Africans. The result […] The article Khune praises Mofokeng after AFCON qualifying double was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
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