Brazilian legend Ronaldinho Gaucho has signed with Italian Serie C club Ravenna at age 46, sparking global attention. His role remains unclear, with conflicting statements about whether he will play competitively.
Lawrence Ati-Zigi is out of the 2026 World Cup due to a groin injury. Benjamin Asare will start against England, becoming the first home-based goalkeeper to start a World Cup match for Ghana.
Manchester United have identified Victor Osimhen as their dream attacking target, with a £200m double deal planned. Galatasaray rejected a €120m bid.
CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe congratulated Morocco after their 2026 FIFA World Cup win over Scotland. Ismael Saibari scored the fastest goal of the tournament so far.
Brazil legend Ronaldinho, 46, has come out of retirement to sign with Italian Serie C side Ravenna, more than 11 years after his last competitive match.
Ivory Coast faces Germany aiming for their first-ever World Cup knockout stage. CAF backs the Elephants after a 1-0 win over Ecuador.
Arsenal supporters are urging the club to sign 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi after his impressive World Cup displays, with comparisons to Kylian Mbappe.
Morocco have a 100% probability of reaching the last 32, per Opta's supercomputer, making them Africa's first qualifier for the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage.
Florencia Pena resigned from Luzu TV after falsely announcing Lionel Messi's father, Jorge, had died during a World Cup broadcast. The Messi family later confirmed Jorge is recovering from a health issue.
Casemiro rejects Al-Nassr reunion with Ronaldo, opts to join Inter Miami alongside Messi. Transfer expert confirms deal near completion.
Gençlerbirliği are set to terminate Henry Onyekuru's contract after a difficult season where he failed to score in 19 appearances, leading to uncertainty about his future.
Historical trends show that all World Cup winners had indigenous managers. England, Brazil, and Portugal, led by foreign coaches, may not break the jinx in 2026.
Brazilian legend Ronaldinho, 46, comes out of retirement to sign for Serie C side Ravenna FC in a marketing role, not as a player.
Turkiye were eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 1-0 loss to Paraguay, setting a record for most shots without scoring in two matches.
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade surprised Nigerian fans by openly supporting Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sparking mixed reactions amid recent tensions between the two nations.
Cristiano Ronaldo has called for unity within Portugal's squad after Bruno Fernandes and Joao Neves faced online abuse following a 1-1 World Cup draw against DR Congo.
Miguel Almiron received a red card for covering his mouth during a confrontation, the first enforcement of FIFA's new rule against discriminatory behaviour.
Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh suggests Cristiano Ronaldo should play fewer minutes for Portugal at the 2026 World Cup to maximize his impact, following a 1-1 draw with DR Congo.
Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr explains that a poor start in qualifying cost Nigeria a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Achraf Hakimi sets new African record for most World Cup appearances, surpassing legends Omam-Biyik and Gyan. CAF sends congratulatory message.
Miguel Almiron received a red card for covering his mouth during a World Cup match against Turkiye, becoming the first player penalized under FIFA's new rule targeting hidden comments.
The Super Eagles' absence at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is deeply felt as Nigerian-descent players shine for other nations, highlighting lost potential and a need for future qualification.
Nigeria missed the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the second time in a row, sparking national outrage. The article examines the causes, including administrative instability, and calls for urgent reforms.
Antonio Rudiger shares his family's harrowing escape from Sierra Leone's civil war, hiding in a rice sack, as refugee players make their mark at the World Cup.
Vincent Okumagba says Nigerian supporters helped Ghana beat Panama 1-0 in their World Cup opener in Toronto, with their drumming and encouragement.
Lionel Messi scores a hat-trick in his 200th Argentina cap at the 2026 World Cup, tying Klose's goal record and sparking reflections on greatness, longevity, and football's moral complexities.
Former England striker Gabriel Agbonlahor urges Portugal boss Roberto Martinez to bench Cristiano Ronaldo for the 2026 World Cup clash against Uzbekistan to boost title hopes.
Former Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju says Victor Osimhen lacks the emotional control and leadership qualities needed to captain the Super Eagles.
Algerian football federation has petitioned FIFA over referee decisions in their World Cup loss to Argentina, claiming Lionel Messi should have been sent off.
Iran's football federation plans to complain to FIFA after travel restrictions ahead of World Cup matches in the US, citing denied requests and visa issues.