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Julian Alvarez races to be fit for Atletico Madrid’s derby against Real Madrid
Julian Alvarez is working against time to recover from a muscle problem and feature for Atletico Madrid in Sunday’s derby against Real Madrid at the Metropolitano, although his involvement remains uncertain. The Argentina forward has missed Atletico’s past two matches, against Real Sociedad and Osasuna, after suffering muscular discomfort last Saturday. According to Mundo Deportivo, […] The article Julian Alvarez races to be fit for Atletico Madrid’s derby against Real Madrid was written by ...
MBC to show Spanish Super Cup 2027 for free across Middle East
MBC has secured the exclusive Middle East rights to broadcast the 2027 Spanish Super Cup, ensuring every match will be shown live and free to viewers on its open Arabic-language channels. The tournament will feature Barcelona, Real Madrid, Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid, with the competition scheduled to take place in Istanbul, Turkey, rather than […] The article MBC to show Spanish Super Cup 2027 for free across Middle East was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on A...
Al-Ahli face Mamelodi Sundowns and 34-match home league unbeaten run
Al-Ahli Saudi face one of their toughest challenges in the Intercontinental Cup when they visit Mamelodi Sundowns in Pretoria, where the South African side have gone 34 consecutive league matches without defeat. Mamelodi Sundowns have not lost a home league game since May 2024, turning their ground into one of the most difficult venues for […] The article Al-Ahli face Mamelodi Sundowns and 34-match home league unbeaten run was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Barcelona set to sign Portuguese teenage forward Dani Fretri
Barcelona are 48 hours away from completing a deal for Portuguese forward Dani Fretri, one of the country’s emerging young talents. The 15-year-old is expected to officially join the Spanish club on Saturday, when he turns 16. As an overseas player, Fretri is not permitted to sign for Barcelona before reaching that age, according to […] The article Barcelona set to sign Portuguese teenage forward Dani Fretri was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Tunisia’s Ellyes Skhiri retires from international football after three World Cups
Ellyes Skhiri, the Tunisia international and 1. FC Koln player, has announced his retirement from international football. Skhiri confirmed the decision in a statement on Instagram, writing: “The moment has come for me to announce the end of my international career.” The 1. FC Koln midfielder said representing Tunisia had been a source of immense […] The article Tunisia’s Ellyes Skhiri retires from international football after three World Cups was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared ...
Eric Garcia backs Lamine Yamal for Ballon d’Or: ‘I saw Messi, now I see him’
Eric Garcia has said Barcelona team-mate Lamine Yamal deserves to win the Ballon d’Or, comparing the teenager’s influence to that of Lionel Messi. Garcia made the comments during a ceremony in his home town of Martorell, where he was honoured by the local council for his career and achievements with the Spain national team. The […] The article Eric Garcia backs Lamine Yamal for Ballon d’Or: ‘I saw Messi, now I see him’ was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Fermin Lopez: ‘I am not Xavi or Iniesta’ as Barcelona star reveals Messi regret
Fermin Lopez says he wants to establish his own identity at Barcelona rather than be compared with club greats Xavi and Andres Iniesta, while admitting his biggest regret is never having shared a pitch with Lionel Messi. The 23-year-old midfielder is the cover star of the latest issue of GQ Hype, in which he discussed […] The article Fermin Lopez: ‘I am not Xavi or Iniesta’ as Barcelona star reveals Messi regret was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Mamelodi Sundowns lose three key players for Al Ahly Saudi Intercontinental Cup clash
Mamelodi Sundowns will be without three players for Saturday’s meeting with Al Ahly Saudi in the Africa-Asia-Pacific Cup, part of the Intercontinental Cup. The South African side face the Asian champions in a highly anticipated contest between the winners of Africa and Asia, but must manage a number of significant injury absences before the fixture. […] The article Mamelodi Sundowns lose three key players for Al Ahly Saudi Intercontinental Cup clash was written by Sylvester Ntim and first ap...
Sevilla lose Lucas Stassin to injury before Barcelona visit
Sevilla will be without one of their major summer signings when they host Barcelona in La Liga on Saturday. Lucas Stassin suffered a muscle injury during Sevilla’s match against Deportivo La Coruna and has been ruled out of the seventh-round fixture at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan, according to Sport. The club’s medical department confirmed on Thursday […] The article Sevilla lose Lucas Stassin to injury before Barcelona visit was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
16 Roma fans arrested over fascist salutes during Atalanta match
Italian police have arrested 16 Roma fans for making fascist salutes during the club’s match against Atalanta, according to Reuters. The supporters have been banned from entering stadiums anywhere in Italy for periods ranging from one to five years. The restrictions also cover Roma’s away matches and fixtures involving the Italy national team. The arrests […] The article 16 Roma fans arrested over fascist salutes during Atalanta match was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSocce...
Chelsea injury update: Xabi Alonso delays final decisions before Brentford
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says no player has been ruled out of Friday’s Premier League match against Brentford, with a final decision on the squad to be made after the team’s last training session. Chelsea travel to the Gtech Community Stadium for the opening fixture of the fifth round of the Premier League, with Alonso […] The article Chelsea injury update: Xabi Alonso delays final decisions before Brentford was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Pyramids move clear at the top after five rounds of Egyptian Premier League
Pyramids FC lead the Egyptian Premier League with a perfect 15 points after five matches, following their 2-1 victory over Eastern Enppi in the final fixture before the international break. The league will now pause while Egypt play three matches against Angola, South Sudan and South Africa during the international period. Pyramids are two points […] The article Pyramids move clear at the top after five rounds of Egyptian Premier League was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaS...
Walid El Karti’s late goal keeps Pyramids perfect in Egyptian Premier League
Pyramids maintained their 100% start to the Egyptian Premier League with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Eastern Company Enppi at Al Salam Stadium. The result was Pyramids’ fifth consecutive win and moved them to 15 points at the top of the table before the international break. Eastern Company Enppi remain 15th with four points. Hamed […] The article Walid El Karti’s late goal keeps Pyramids perfect in Egyptian Premier League was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
El Nasr condemn ‘violent assaults’ after Tanta match in Professional League
El Nasr have condemned what they described as “violent assaults” on their players following their 1-0 defeat by Tanta in the fifth round of the Professional League. Tanta secured victory at Tanta Stadium through Mohamed Mohsen Shika’s goal in the 37th minute. However, the match ended in controversy after clashes broke out between the two […] The article El Nasr condemn ‘violent assaults’ after Tanta match in Professional League was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer...
Europa League league phase: Player list and site information
Colby Donovan Jordan Lotomba Daniel Arzani Franco Kovacevic Haitham Hassan Benjamin Nygren James Forrest Sebastian Tounekti Daniel Arzani Oliver Sørensen Jensen Kasper Høgh Christopher Z… (as listed) Mika Baur Bamidele Yusuf No comments. Privacy and cookie settings Cookies are used for analytics and advertising, as well as to improve the experience on the site. Users […] The article Europa League league phase: Player list and site information was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on A...
Al Ahly sign American Justin White Forman from Real Zaragoza
Al Ahly have signed American basketball player Justin White Forman from Spanish club Real Zaragoza to strengthen their squad. Forman is expected to represent Al Ahly in both the Egyptian Basketball League and the Basketball Africa League (BAL). The American has previously played for Utah Jazz in the NBA, as well as featuring in the […] The article Al Ahly sign American Justin White Forman from Real Zaragoza was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Eric Chelle names separate squads for September and October 2026 fixtures
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has named separate squads for the Super Eagles’ upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau and the October international friendly against Russia. Chelle has retained a strong core of experienced players for the September qualifiers, with Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Samuel Chukwueze and […] The article Eric Chelle names separate squads for September and October 2026 fixtures was written by Elias...
Lamine Yamal describes racist abuse during Real Madrid v Barcelona at Santiago Bernabeu
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has spoken in detail for the first time about racist abuse he received during last season’s Clasico at Santiago Bernabeu. Yamal and team-mate Raphinha were targeted by racist chants and xenophobic insults from sections of the crowd as they celebrated a goal during the match on 26 October 2024. The abuse […] The article Lamine Yamal describes racist abuse during Real Madrid v Barcelona at Santiago Bernabeu was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on Afric...
Saudi Arabia’s Gulf Cup legacy: three titles and seven runners-up finishes
Saudi Arabia have won the Gulf Cup three times, with their golden period coming through titles in 1994, 2002 and 2003. The national team has been one of the competition’s most consistent sides across several decades, combining three championships with seven appearances as runners-up. Its record reflects a sustained presence in the latter stages of […] The article Saudi Arabia’s Gulf Cup legacy: three titles and seven runners-up finishes was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appe...
Adeyemi says Barcelona can beat anyone as he backs Yamal for Ballon d’Or
Karim Adeyemi says Barcelona have the quality to beat any opponent and believes the club can win the Champions League under Hansi Flick. The German forward told ARA that Barcelona’s focus was on winning each match rather than discussing the prospect of lifting the European trophy. “When you talk about winning the Champions League, we […] The article Adeyemi says Barcelona can beat anyone as he backs Yamal for Ballon d’Or was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Naif Masoud fit for Al Ahli’s decisive Mamelodi Sundowns clash
Al Ahli have confirmed that Naif Masoud is fully fit to face Mamelodi Sundowns in a crucial Intercontinental Cup match in South Africa. The Saudi club had been waiting for an update on the midfielder’s condition before the fixture, which will be played at Mamelodi Sundowns’ stadium and is regarded as a must-win contest. Saudi […] The article Naif Masoud fit for Al Ahli’s decisive Mamelodi Sundowns clash was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Karim Adeyemi credits Nigerian fufu for his remarkable Bundesliga speed
Karim Adeyemi has revealed that his extraordinary pace is not simply the product of intense gym work, but is also linked to a traditional Nigerian dish from his father’s family. The Borussia Dortmund forward made the disclosure after scoring his famous goal against Chelsea in the Champions League in February 2023. At the time, Adeyemi […] The article Karim Adeyemi credits Nigerian fufu for his remarkable Bundesliga speed was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSo...
Yassine Bounou wins praise for remarkable Al Hilal save in Roshn Saudi League
Yassine Bounou produced another outstanding moment for Al Hilal, making a remarkable save during the club’s 6-0 victory over Al Taawoun in the seventh round of the Roshn Saudi League. The Morocco goalkeeper stopped a powerful effort from outside the penalty area in a move that quickly attracted attention across Saudi Arabia. Despite the speed […] The article Yassine Bounou wins praise for remarkable Al Hilal save in Roshn Saudi League was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared on Afric...
Mbappe and Vinicius criticised after Real Madrid players cover Ceuta message
Real Madrid secured a narrow 3-2 victory over Elche at the Martinez Valero, but the actions of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius and Konate before kick-off have attracted criticism unrelated to the match. The two teams posed for an official photograph on the pitch wearing shirts carrying a message of support for Ceuta, following the mass wave […] The article Mbappe and Vinicius criticised after Real Madrid players cover Ceuta message was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
De Paul backs Messi for record ninth Ballon d’Or despite Mbappe and Yamal rivalry
Rodrigo De Paul has dismissed the debate surrounding Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal by insisting Lionel Messi should win the Ballon d’Or for a record ninth time. The Inter Miami and Argentina midfielder believes Messi’s performance at the most recent World Cup places him beyond comparison, even though the Argentina captain is now 39 years […] The article De Paul backs Messi for record ninth Ballon d’Or despite Mbappe and Yamal rivalry was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appear...
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