The President of the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), Dr Patrice Motsepe, will hold a Press Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa on Wednesday, 22 July at 12h00 local time (10h00 GMT). The CAF President Dr Motsepe will address members of the media on a number of CAF and African Football matters including reflecting on Africa’s…
By Izuchukwu Okosi European champions Spain on Sunday evening usurped Argentina to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup thanks to an extra time goal by Ferran Torres. The 2026 final became the first ever FIFA World Cup final between the reigning UEFA European champions, and the reigning CONMEBOL Copa America champions. Messi and Lamine Yamal…
The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final has been filled with as much drama off the pitch as on it, with Lionel Messi, Rodri, Donald Trump and Aymeric Laporte all making headlines before Sunday’s showdown between Argentina and Spain. The biggest talking point remains Lionel Messi, who will lead Argentina into what could…
Serbian striker Dušan Vlahović remains one of the biggest names without a club after becoming a free agent following the expiration of his Juventus contract. The 26-year-old officially left the Italian giants at the end of June after contract renewal talks collapsed over salary demands. Juventus had offered the forward a reduced wage package as…
Marcus Rashford is expected to report for Manchester United’s pre-season training next month after no agreement was reached over a permanent summer transfer, with new manager Michael Carrick keen to assess the forward before deciding his future. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Rashford has informed Manchester United that he will return for pre-season and…
Arsenal defender William Saliba could be sidelined for up to five months after reports revealed he played the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a fractured back, an injury he had been managing for weeks before France’s campaign ended. The French international is now expected to undergo surgery, raising concerns over Arsenal’s defensive options ahead of…
Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has emerged as one of the most sought-after forwards of the summer transfer window, with Manchester United, Atlético Madrid and Juventus all expressing interest in signing the Frenchman. Palace are reportedly willing to listen to offers in the region of £25 million as talks over a contract extension continue without…
The Football Association has reaffirmed its support for Thomas Tuchel, confirming the German will remain England manager despite the Three Lions’ 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina. England’s campaign ended in Atlanta after Anthony Gordon gave them an early lead before late goals from Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez completed Argentina’s comeback. Although England…
Atlético Madrid have reiterated that Julián Álvarez is not for sale, despite renewed interest from Barcelona following the FIFA World Cup. Club president Enrique Cerezo insisted the Argentine forward remains part of Atlético’s long-term plans, even after the player publicly admitted his dream is to play for Barcelona. Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirmed that the…
Belgian forward Leandro Trossard has officially completed his permanent move from Arsenal to Turkish giants Beşiktaş, bringing an end to a memorable spell in North London. Arsenal confirmed the transfer after the 31-year-old agreed personal terms and passed his medical in Istanbul. The deal is worth €18 million upfront, with a further €2 million in…
