The high-stakes legal battle over the disputed 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final reaches a critical juncture on Thursday, as the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) convenes in Lausanne, Switzerland, to hear Senegal’s appeal against the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF).Continue Reading

South Korean captain Lee Gi-hyuk has been forced into a humiliating public climbdown, issuing a grovelling apology after sparking massive nationwide outrage by gloating online about dodging mandatory military service. The controversy erupted after the skipper celebrated winning a crucial gold medal at a major international multi-sport tournament. Under SouthContinue Reading

Cristiano Ronaldo has said he is not retiring from international football but deserves to be punished for walking out on Portugal after head coach Jorge Jesus twice “broke his word”. The 41-year-old captain left his country’s Nations League camp last week after being an unused substitute against Norway and thenContinue Reading

England manager Thomas Tuchel has praised the mental fortitude and maturity of his squad, declaring that the Three Lions have officially turned the page on their painful World Cup exit and are channeling that frustration into a fresh cycle. After a 3-2 defeat to world champions Spain, the Three LionsContinue Reading

Lionel Messi ended his international career with a goal and two assists as Argentina thrashed Benin Republic 3-0 in Buenos Aires on Tuesday. Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni started with a strong attack, with Messi on the right flank, Lautaro Martinez down the middle and Julian Alvarez on the left.Continue Reading

In an unprecedented move that has sent shockwaves through the corridors of international football, the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) has formally filed two major complaints with FIFA bodies, targeting President Gianni Infantino and probing deep-seated governance concerns. Led by NFF President Lise Klaveness, one of the most vocal critics ofContinue Reading

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has warned Portugal coach Jorge Jesus to apologise to Cristiano Ronaldo or risk losing his job. Ferdinand said this in a podcast posted on his X, following ongoing dispute between Ronaldo and the new Portugal boss, which saw the 41-year-old storm out of the nationalContinue Reading