Spain will host Brazil in an international football friendly at Real Madrid’s Bernabeu stadium on March 26 to raise awareness of racism. The Spanish and Brazilian football federations announced plans for the match in June, a month after Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior, who is black, was racially abused by Valencia fans in an…
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says a date has been set for the hearing into Manchester City’s alleged breaches of financial rules. Everton, already appealing against a 10-point deduction for a previous charge, and Nottingham Forest were charged for breaching league profit and sustainability rules on Monday. Premier League champions City were charged with…
An Israeli footballer is expected to face faces prosecution in Turkey and an outright sack by his club for showing solidarity with hostages taken in the 7 October Hamas attacks during a goal celebration. Sagiv Jehezkel, a player for Antalyaspor, held up a bandaged hand that read “100 days. 7/10”. The attacks triggered Israel’s bombardment…
Defending Champions Senegal began their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with victory over 10-man Gambia. A brace from Lamine Camara and one from Pape Gueye gave the Teranga Lions the ideal start,. Cardiff City midfielder Ebou Adams was dismissed for The Gambia for an off-the ball incident just before half-time. Senegal have won their…
Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro says his side needs to be clinical in front of goal in subsequent games at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Peseiro’s side’s poor marksmanship cost them victory in their opening Group B tie against the Nzalang Nacional of Equatorial Guinea on Sunday. The Super Eagles rallied to earn…
Super Eagles vice-captain, William Troost-EKong has called on soccer-loving Nigerians to rally behind the team. The Super Eagles started their campaign at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a disappointing 1-1 draw against the Nzalang Nacional of Equatorial Guinea. Jose Peseiro’s side must now avoid defeat against hosts Cote d’Ivoire in their next game…
It is common to see players of a particular country playing for another country in international football competitions like the Nations cup History is replete of such scenario. England, Germany, Spian, France have all in the past and even presently have players from other countries playing for them John Fashanu a Nigerian in the eighties…
Six beautifully built stadiums are currently hosting matches of the 2023 AFCON in Ivory Coast The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast is highlighted by six unique stadiums, each with its own distinct characteristics and contributions to the country’s sports infrastructure. These six stadiums will play host to the finest players on…
After playing a 1-1 draw against Nigeria in their first match of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Equatorial Guinea goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been speaking on the secret behind his team’s performance. Speaking after the match, Owono said his team entered the game without any fear. According to him the Super Eagles boast of…
FIFA will on Monday present the Best Fifa Football Awards to deserving footballers in London. Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi are the final three for the top men’s player award. World Cup stars Aitana Bonmati, Linda Caicedo and Jennifer Hermoso are the women’s candidates. A mix of votes from national team players and…
