NAIROBI: Two-time champions Morocco and DR Congo clawed their way back into quarter-final contention with wins over Zambia and Angola in the African Nations championships (CHAN) on Thursday. Morocco crushed Zambia 3-1, while DR Congo needed two second-half goals to defeat Angola. The Zambian back line sustained high pressure as Morocco dominated the early proceedings…
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah has criticized UEFA for omitting the circumstances of Palestinian football legend Suleiman Al-Obeid’s death, after the governing body paid tribute without noting that he was reportedly killed in an Israeli strike while waiting for aid in Gaza. According to the Palestine Football Association, Al-Obeid, 41, died when Israeli forces targeted civilians gathered…
Football icon Lionel Messi will miss Inter Miami’s upcoming Leagues Cup clash against Pumas UNAM due to a minor injury. According to his coach, the Argentine star forward has sustained a slight muscle strain and will need some time to fully recover before returning to action. Messi picked up the injury—described by coach Javier Mascherano…
Football icon Lionel Messi will miss Inter Miami’s upcoming Leagues Cup clash against Pumas UNAM due to a minor injury. According to his coach, the Argentine star forward has sustained a slight muscle strain and will need some time to fully recover before returning to action. Messi picked up the injury—described by coach Javier Mascherano…
Lionel Messi was forced to leave Saturday night’s Leagues Cup match against Necaxa in just the 11th minute after sustaining a right leg injury. Following Inter Miami’s 2-2 draw, head coach Javier Mascherano confirmed that Messi was experiencing “hamstring discomfort.” The 38-year-old’s early exit marks the end of an impressive stretch of consistent fitness —…
Liverpool have reached an agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt for the transfer of striker Hugo Ekitike, in a deal reportedly worth £69 million. The 23-year-old French forward is set to undergo a medical in the UK on Tuesday before finalising his move to Anfield. The transfer, which includes £10 million in add-ons, could rise to a…
Bryan Braman, a former Houston Texans and Eagles linebacker who won the Super Bowl with Philadelphia in 2018, has died after a battle with a rare, aggressive form of cancer, his agent Sean Stellato confirmed Thursday. He was 38. Braman was diagnosed with cancer in February. His agent Sean Stellato told CBS Sports earlier this month that…
Paris St-Germain delivered a stunning 4-0 victory over Real Madrid in the semi-final of the FIFA Club World Cup, confirming their place in Sunday’s final against Chelsea. The match, held at the MetLife Stadium, was all but decided within the opening 24 minutes as PSG dominated from the start. Fabian Ruiz opened the scoring in…
Chelsea secured their place in the final of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Brazilian side Fluminense, thanks to a brace from new signing Joao Pedro. Pedro, who made his full debut for Chelsea against his boyhood club, opened the scoring in the 18th minute. After a failed clearance by…
Cristiano Ronaldo, the iconic Portuguese forward, has revealed that he declined multiple invitations to play in the Club World Cup, choosing instead to prioritize rest and recovery as he prepares himself for the challenges of a long and grueling season. The Portuguese star made the comments after signing a new two-year deal with Al-Nassr that…
