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• Manchester United’s nine African-linked players assessed amid difficult start

  Manchester United are 13th in the Premier League after seven matches, with nine players connected to African football contributing to...

• Harry Kane clear favourite as 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony approaches

  Harry Kane is the overwhelming bookmakers’ favourite to succeed Ousmane Dembele as Ballon d’Or France Football winner, with the 2026...

• Iwobi draws level with Salah in Premier League appearances as NFF targets African record

  The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has congratulated Alexander Iwobi after the Fulham midfielder became the joint-second most-capped African player in...

• Simeone welcomes Alvarez apology after failed Barcelona move

  Atletico de Madrid manager Diego Simeone has praised Julian Alvarez for apologising to the club’s supporters after his comments about...

• Kylian Mbappe set to attend Ballon d’Or ceremony as Kane leads race

  Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe will attend Monday’s Ballon d’Or ceremony in London as he attempts to win the award...

• Barcelona call up 17-year-old Orian Goren for El Clasico

  Hansi Flick has included Israeli midfielder Orian Goren in Barcelona’s squad for El Clasico after Dani Olmo was ruled out...

• Liverpool linked with Valencia winger David Otorbi

  David Otorbi, the Spain and Nigeria dual national at Valencia, has been linked with a move to Liverpool in the...

• Thuram identifies French contender ahead of Ballon d’Or announcement

  Marcus Thuram says he hopes a French player will win the Ballon d’Or, with Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe among...

• Chivu: Inter’s late victory over Fiorentina built on patience and control

  Inter manager Cristian Chivu said his side’s ability to remain composed helped them secure a dramatic 2-1 victory over Fiorentina...

• Late Zielinski penalty seals Inter victory over Fiorentina

  Inter secured a 2-1 home win over Fiorentina in Serie A after scoring twice in the closing stages.The opening...