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Nigeria to Host CAF General Assembly in November
The CAF General Assembly is African football’s highest decision-making body, bringing together association presidents and representatives from the continent’s 54 member nations. FILE PHOTO: President of Confederation of African Football (CAF) Patrice Motsepe speaks during a press conference at the Pullman Hotel in Dakar on April 8, 2026. (Photo by PATRICK MEINHARDT / AFP) Nigeria’s…
Norway Set To Launch Complaint Over Balogun Red Card Saga
Lise Klaveness, the president of the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF), says she will seek the backing of her board at a meeting on August 6 to lodge the complaint with FIFA’s ethics committee over an incident that “should not have happened”. Folarin Balogun #20 of the United States celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during…
Argentine Football Association Says US Did Not Detain Its President
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) did, however, acknowledge a US investigation into a third party with links to the association. Argentina’s players celebrate after winning the 2026 World Cup football tournament quarter-final match between Argentina and Switzerland at the Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City on July 11, 2026. (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA / AFP)…
Haaland gets record £15.5m price in Fantasy Premier League, other major changes
Erling Haaland has been handed a record £15.5m price tag as Fantasy Premier League unveiled major changes and new features ahead of the 2026/27 season. The Manchester City forward’s valuation is the highest in Fantasy history, while Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has received the joint-biggest price increase, rising by £3m to £12m. Arsenal defender…
EPL: Arsenal confirm extended injury layoff for Saliba
Arsenal defender, William Saliba Photo: Web Arsenal have confirmed that defender, William Saliba, will be sidelined for an extended period after suffering a back injury while on international duty with France at the FIFA World Cup. As reported by BBC Sport on Thursday, the 25-year-old centre-back had been managing the problem for several weeks before…
Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso Jointly Bid to Host AFCON 2032
Burkina Faso previously hosted the tournament in 1998 and Mali in 2002, while Niger has never hosted the biennial competition. Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso — three countries led by military governments — are bidding to jointly host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations. The Malian Football Federation said in a statement that officials met…
Full List: The 10 Most Expensive British Transfers in Premier League History
Chelsea’s latest signing, Morgan Rogers Photo: CFC The Premier League has witnessed some of the biggest transfer deals in football history, with clubs spending record-breaking sums to sign some of Britain’s most talented players. From established stars to highly rated young talents, several British players have commanded huge fees in the transfer market. As reported…
Chelsea Complete £117m Record Deal for Rogers from Villa
The transfer, a British-record fee, was finalized after Rogers passed his medical on Monday following his return from the World Cup in North America. Morgan Rogers. Photo credit: chelseafc.com Chelsea signed England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa on Tuesday in a deal British media valued at £117 million ($157 million), a price that smashed…
Premier League Referee Anthony Taylor Retires, Cites ‘Constant Scrutiny’
The 47-year-old officiated 831 matches over a 20-year career, including 432 in the Premier League. This looks like an AFP photo caption, not something to reframe — did you want it as a caption for the Anthony Taylor retirement piece, or something else? Just let me know what you’d like done with it. The 47-year-old…
Argentina ‘Represented Themselves in the Best Possible Way’ at World Cup — Fernandez
Fernandez was shown a second yellow, and consequently a red card, late in normal time after a reckless challenge on Spain’s Pau Cubarsí, as Argentina went on to lose the final 1-0. Enzo Fernandez #24 of Argentina reacts as he walks off the pitch after receiving a red card during the FIFA World Cup 2026…
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