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Lionel Messi: Barcelona ‘indignation’ at forward’s Argentina ban
Barcelona have described Lionel Messi's four-match international ban with Argentina as "unfair and totally disproportionate".The 29-year-old Barca forward was suspended for directing "insulting words" at an…
South Sudan and Comoros advance in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
South Sudan and Comoros booked their places in the group stage of qualifying for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations with a aggregate victories. South Sudan thrashed Djibouti 6-0 in Juba on Tuesday to overturn a first leg…
‘It doesn’t matter how long I stay’ – Wenger set on strong finish for Arsenal
The Gunners boss was the subject of contrasting messages from fans on Saturday, but he maintains he is totally committed to ending their poor form.Arsene Wenger has opted against revealing his decision on his future, but…
Mozambican footballer killed in crocodile attack
Two neighbours who witnessed the attack in Tete, Mozambique estimated the crocodile to have been about five-metres (16-feet) long.A young Mozambican football player was snatched and killed by a crocodile while training along…
Man City draw with Liverpool one of my most special days – Pep Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said his side's performance in the 1-1 draw with Liverpool gave him "one of the most special days in his life".Guardiola has won two Champions Leagues, six domestic titles and four cups…
Cameroon’s Hayatou Ousted As CAF President
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Ahmad of Madagascar pulled off a stunning upset on Thursday, ousting Issa Hayatou, the long-serving president of the Confederation of African Football, in an election at the organisation’s congress in…
Barcelona: Gerard Pique says players are not ‘robots’ after Deportivo defeat
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique says his team are not "robots" after they followed up their Champions League heroics by losing 2-1 to Deportivo La Coruna in La Liga.Barca beat PSG 6-1 on Wednesday to win 6-5 on aggregate,…
Hosts Zambia beat Senegal to win the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations
Hosts Zambia turned on the style to lift the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations after beating Senegal 2-0 in the final at the Heroes Stadium in Lusaka.For Senegal it was a tale of double disappointment having lost the 2015…
Pogba attacked in restaurant by furious Man Utd fan denied an autograph
The French midfielder was accused of being disrespectful, according the The Sun, which claims he had a plate thrown at himPolice were called to a restaurant in Manchester when angry fans are alleged to have attacked Paul…
Ranieri pays the price as Leicester fairy-tale turns sour
The anguished tone in Kasper Schmeichel's voice told the story of the turmoil gripping Leicester as the Premier League champions slumped into a relegation crisis that triggered Claudio Ranieri's brutal sacking on Thursday. …
Why Barcelona and Messi might be heading for a convenient divorce
There will be a requirement at Barca to rebuild from the academy to the first team and the conditions might not be right for their star to stay.Barcelona might well be a club on the brink of institutional crisis. There are…
Rio Olympic venues already falling into a state of disrepair
Just six months on from the 2016 Games, a number of Rio’s major Olympic venues have fallen into a state of disrepair. Since the Paralympics closing ceremony, the Maracana Stadium has been looted, the key Games precinct has…
Mamelodi Sundowns beat TP Mazembe to win the African Super Cup
South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns totally dominated TP Mazembe of the Democratic Republic of Congo to win the African Super Cup at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday but needed a late penalty to take the trophy.…
Late winner gives Cameroon Afcon title
Cameroon came from behind to beat Egypt 2-1 and seal a fifth Africa Cup of Nations in a thrilling, edgy final. Substitute Vincent Aboubakar swept in the winner two minutes from time, flicking the ball over defender Ali Gabr…
Super Bowl LI analyst predictions: Patriots or Falcons in Houston?
Will Tom Brady and Bill Belichick notch their fifth Lombardi Trophy in New England? Can Matt Ryan and Co. win the first Super Bowl title in Falcons history? Who will steal the spotlight? Which moment will be talked about in…
Cameroon upset Ghana to reach Cup of Nations final
Cameroon coach Hugo Broos hailed the esprit de corps within the squad after his side beat favourites Ghana to advance to the final against Egypt. Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui stabbed in the first midway through the second half…
Mourinho blasts reporter after United stalemate
MANCHESTER, United Kindom, Feb 2 – Spiky Jose Mourinho blasted a reporter and cut short his post-match press conference after Manchester United’s stalemate against struggling Hull. United were frustrated in their hopes of…
FIFA Unanimously Vote To Increase World Cup Teams to 48
FIFA’s ruling council on Tuesday unanimously approved an expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams in 2026, in a major coup for the body’s president Gianni Infantino.In a bid to widen the game’s global appeal and enrich its…
AFCON 2017 Preview: A look at the 4 match venues
Gabon hosts the rest of the continent’s football populace for the African Cup of Nations starting Saturday January 14. After a successful draw in October 2016, time is getting close for the show proper. The competition kicks…
Chinese Super League clubs face caps on spending after ‘burning money’
China's chief sports governing body has announced plans to cap the big spending of Chinese Super League clubs.The league's current pre-season transfer window is set to break records in the wake of Oscar's £60m…
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