News - Soccer

Salah to leave Liverpool at end of season

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:03:00 GMT

Judge orders PSG soccer star Achraf Hakimi to stand trial in rape case, lawyer says appeal planned

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:02:00 GMT

America’s World Cup Kicks Off With ‘104 Super Bowls’—and One Peace Prize for Trump

Fri, 5 Dec 2025 23:12:49 GMT

.The draw for the 48-team tournament to be held across North America next summer produced as a lavish, two-hour spectacle with no shortage of star power.

CAF Awards 2025 : Achraf Hakimi remporte le Ballon d'Or africain

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:11:00 GMT

Le latéral droit du Paris Saint-Germain et du Maroc a remporté, mercredi, le titre de meilleur joueur africain de l’année lors des CAF Awards 2025. Un choix logique, après une saison exceptionnelle à la fois avec les Lions de l'Atlas et le club parisien, avec notamment un quadruplé : Ligue 1, Ligue des Champions, Coupe de France et Trophée des Champions.

Mbappe, PSG in counterclaims worth hundreds of millions

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:11:00 GMT

Paris (AFP) – France captain Kylian Mbappe on Monday claimed 240 million euros ($278m) in damages from Paris Saint-Germain in an escalating dispute over the status of his contract and how his former club treated him.

Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup will be his last

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:11:00 GMT

Who can still claim Africa's spots at 2026 World Cup?

Mon, 6 Oct 2025 23:10:00 GMT

African football chief 'confident' AFCON 2025 will go ahead despite protests in Morocco

Mon, 6 Oct 2025 23:10:00 GMT

African football boss Patrice Motsepe said on Monday he is “absolutely confident” the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will go ahead in Morocco, despite more than a week of anti-government protests. Young Moroccans marched for a ninth straight night on Sunday demanding an end to corruption and a change of government.

Ousmane Dembélé wins 2025 Ballon d'Or, crowning a career of highs and lows

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:09:00 GMT

Real Madrid forward Mbappe released from hospital

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 01:06:00 GMT

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has been discharged from hospital after being treated for gastroenteritis.

No kings, few fans: USA’s year of World Cups gets off to a flat start

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:06:00 GMT

Fifa’s much-hyped Club World Cup and Concacaf’s Gold Cup opened to crowds far short of what organizers might have hoped

With FIFA World Cup one year away, fans and politicians still aren’t sure what to expect

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:06:00 GMT

'A performance you could hang in the Louvre': The world's press on PSG’s Champions League win

Sun, 1 Jun 2025 13:06:00 GMT

France's Paris Saint-Germain football club delighted its fans on Saturday night with a historic drubbing of Italian rivals Inter Milan in the Champions League final. Here's what the international press is saying about PSG's decisive win.

Paris Erupts in Celebrations, Riots After PSG Wins Champions League

Sun, 1 Jun 2025 13:06:00 GMT

Hundreds were detained after soccer fans’ jubilation gave way to violence in parts of the French capital

‘Running out of time’: Experts warn US won’t be ready to host the World Cup unless changes are made

Thu, 6 Mar 2025 13:03:00 GMT

Paul Pogba: Six face trial in Paris for blackmailing footballer

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:11:00 GMT

Paul Pogba: Six face trial in Paris for blackmailing footballer

Israel urges fans to skip France-Israel football tie after clashes

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 20:11:00 GMT

Paris (AFP) – Israel has urged fans to avoid Thursday's France-Israel football tie, which authorities fear could become a flashpoint following violence in Amsterdam following a match involving an Israeli team.

Lille stuns Mbappe's Real Madrid in Champions League as Slot makes Liverpool history

Wed, 2 Oct 2024 23:10:00 GMT

Former Premier League star Sol Bamba has died aged 39

Mon, 2 Sep 2024 18:09:00 GMT

There has been a wide outpouring of grief after the popular former Leeds United and Leicester City defender passed away.

Why Is South America’s Leading Soccer Tournament Being Played in the U.S.?

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:06:00 GMT

Argentina will be defending its title in Atlanta, and its first opponent will be Canada.

Pogba 'sad and shocked' at four-year ban for doping

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 18:02:00 GMT

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba says he is "sad, shocked and heartbroken" after being banned from football for four years for a doping offence.

Kylian Mbappe: Paris St-Germain striker agrees to join Real Madrid in summer

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 23:02:00 GMT

Paris St-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe has agreed to join Real Madrid this summer.

South Africa stun Morocco to reach AFCON quarter-finals, Mali also through

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 13:01:00 GMT

Morocco became the latest giants to be toppled at a shock-filled Africa Cup of Nations when they fell 2-0 to South Africa on Tuesday, while Mali also booked a quarter-finals place.

Hosts Ivory Coast oust holders Senegal in shootout

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 04:01:00 GMT

Hosts Ivory Coast eliminated reigning champions Senegal in a penalty shootout to book their place in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Yamoussoukro.

AFCON 2024: Ivory Coast stun Senegal to win on penalties

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 01:01:00 GMT

Hosts Ivory Coast have reached the quarter finals after knocking out Senegal on penalties.The Lions of Teranga opened the scoring with Habib Diallo thrashing in the top corner. Frank Kessie equalised for the Elephants from the spot late in the second half. With nothing to break the deadlock, Moussa Niakhate missed the crucial kick as Kessie scored to send the Ivory Coast through.

Hosts Ivory Coast knock out title-holders Senegal in AFCON thriller

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 01:01:00 GMT

Hosts Ivory Coast stunned Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday, knocking out the reigning champions on penalties in the last 16 to keep their hopes of winning the title on home soil alive.

Cameroon stage late comeback to reach AFCON knockouts as Ghana crash out

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 21:01:00 GMT

Cameroon scored twice with time ticking away on Tuesday to snatch a dramatic 3-2 win over Gambia, secure an Africa Cup of Nations last-16 place, and eliminate Ghana from the tournament.

Title holders Senegal beat Cameroon to reach Africa Cup last 16

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 00:01:00 GMT

Defending champions Senegal became the second qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 as Ismaila Sarr, Habib Diallo and Sadio Mane scored in a 3-1 win over Cameroon on Friday.

Mali use quickfire goals to beat South Africa

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 22:01:00 GMT

Mali took advantage of an early let-off to beat South Africa 2-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday and take the lead in Group E.

Roma part ways with manager Jose Mourinho after poor run

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:01:00 GMT

One of his final acts at Roma was to compare himself to Harry Potter.