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Omar Abdulkadir Artan became the first Somali referee selected for a FIFA World Cup, after years of breaking new ground in African football. His 2026 World Cup dream was cut short after he was denied entry into the...

Malawi have reached their first-ever WAFCON final on their tournament debut after eliminating Algeria 3-1 in the semi-finals. Cameroon have returned to the final for the first time since 2016 after knocking out defending champions Nigeria and hosts...

It lasted only a few minutes, happened in a Chelsea shower room and involved two men who could hardly have imagined how far the conversation would travel. Yet a private exchange between José Mourinho and Frank Lampard during...

Brian Madjo endured an 18-month wait before finally making his competitive Aston Villa debut against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup. The 17-year-old striker scored Villa’s equaliser and became the youngest scorer in UEFA Super Cup history. ...

Chelsea have made it clear that Enzo Fernandez will not be allowed to leave Stamford Bridge unless Manchester City meet their £120 million valuation before the club’s deadline. Manchester City are monitoring the Argentine midfielder as uncertainty grows...

Romelu Lukaku has joined Fenerbahçe from Napoli in an emotional return to Turkey, where he spent part of his childhood. The 33-year-old Belgian striker endured an injury-hit campaign at Napoli, making just seven appearances in all competitions. Lukaku...

Russell Westbrook has announced his retirement from basketball after an 18-year NBA career. The nine-time All-Star leaves the NBA as its all-time leader in triple-doubles with 209. Westbrook also ranks fifth in career assists with 10,351 and won...

Paris Saint-Germain defeated Aston Villa 2-1 in Salzburg to retain the UEFA Super Cup and claim the trophy for a second consecutive year. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opened the scoring before 17-year-old Brian Madjo produced a historic equaliser for Aston...

Former Barcelona manager Xavi has been appointed head coach of the Netherlands on a four-year contract. The Spaniard becomes the first non-Dutch manager to lead the national team since Austrian Ernst Happel left the role in 1978. Xavi...

Lionel Messi has broken his silence following the death of his father, Jorge Messi, with an emotional tribute reflecting on their lifelong bond. The Argentina captain revealed that his father's deteriorating health affected his preparations for the 2026...