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Mbappe misses Real Madrid training before Man City clash

Kylian Mbappe missed Real Madrid’s training session on Tuesday, putting his participation in the Champions League showdown against Manchester City in serious doubt. The 26 year old forward recently fractured a finger in the La Liga defeat to Celta Vigo and is now experiencing enough discomfort to sit out full training.​ Spanish reports say the club initially expected Mbappe to play through the pain using protective strapping on his hand. However, he is also understood to be dealing with muscle discomfort in his left leg, which has raised additional concern over his fitness for the match at the Santiago Bernabeu.​ Mbappe has been Real Madrid’s main attacking threat this season, scoring more than half of the team’s goals in all competitions. Losing him would be a major blow for coach Xabi Alonso as he prepares to face Pep Guardiola’s side […]

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 Salah trains with Liverpool but set to miss Inter clash

Mohamed Salah took part in Liverpool training on Monday but is not expected to be in the squad to face Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday. The session was held at Anfield before the team’s trip to Italy and was open to the media.​ The 33 year old forward recently granted a tense interview in which he said he felt thrown under the bus by the club during a difficult season. He also stated that his relationship with head coach Arne Slot had broken down.​ Salah was an unused substitute in Liverpool’s 3 3 draw at Leeds United at the weekend, the third consecutive match he has started on the bench. In the previous two games he came on as a substitute in a 1 1 home draw with Sunderland and remained on the bench in a 2 […]

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 FIFA rule shifts Nigeria vs Egypt friendly to Dec 16

Nigeria’s pre AFCON friendly match against Egypt has been moved to Tuesday December 16 due to FIFA regulations on international fixtures. The game was initially scheduled for an earlier date but had to be adjusted to fall within the approved window.​ According to officials the change was made to comply with FIFA rules on player release periods for national team matches. Clubs are only obliged to release players within specific dates which affected the original plan for the Super Eagles vs Pharaohs clash.​ The match remains a key part of both teams’ preparation for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. Coaches of Nigeria and Egypt are expected to use the friendly to assess tactics fitness levels and squad depth before the tournament.​ Fans are advised to note the new date as organisers work to maintain all other arrangements for the […]

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 Messi sets new record for most trophies with MLS Cup win

Lionel Messi has extended his record as the most decorated footballer in history after helping Inter Miami win the MLS Cup. The victory adds another major trophy to his collection and further separates him from other greats of the game.​ Messi played a key role in guiding Inter Miami through the playoffs to secure the club’s first ever MLS Cup triumph. The title continues his success in the United States following earlier silverware with the club.​ Over his career Messi has won league titles domestic cups continental trophies and international honours with club and country. His latest MLS Cup win increases the total number of trophies he has lifted, reinforcing his status as the player with the most titles in football history.​ The Argentine star joined Inter Miami after a long and successful spell at Barcelona and a period at […]

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Egypt vs Nigeria friendly shifted to December 16

The international friendly between Egypt and Nigeria has been rescheduled for 16 December, according to Egyptian Football Association Vice President Khaled El Darandaly.​ The game, originally set for 14 December, was moved after FIFA confirmed that clubs are only required to release players for the Africa Cup of Nations from 15 December, prompting both teams to adjust plans so key stars like Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush can feature.​ The match forms part of final preparations for AFCON 2025 in Morocco, where seven time champions Egypt have been drawn in Group B alongside South Africa, Angola and Zimbabwe, with a 28 man preliminary squad already named by coach Hossam Hassan.

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Nigeria’s Egypt friendly in doubt as NFF moves AFCON camp to Morocco

Nigeria’s build up to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has been disrupted after a late FIFA directive forced the Nigeria Football Federation to redraw its pre tournament schedule, putting the high profile friendly against Egypt in serious doubt.​ FIFA has issued a new circular allowing European clubs to keep African players until 15 December instead of 8 December, cutting national team preparation time and upsetting earlier plans.​ The Super Eagles were initially due to open camp in Cairo on 10 December and face the Pharaohs in a friendly at the Cairo International Stadium four days later, before flying to Morocco for their final preparations.​ With the new FIFA dates, the NFF has now drafted a fresh schedule under which the Super Eagles will open camp on 14 December, just one week before AFCON kicks off, and will hold their […]

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Deschamps relishes Mbappe Haaland showdown in 2026 World Cup group

France coach Didier Deschamps says he is excited by the prospect of a World Cup group stage showdown between Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland after France were drawn with Norway for the 2026 tournament.​ Speaking after Friday’s draw in Washington, Deschamps called the meeting of the Real Madrid and Manchester City stars a “beautiful duel”, noting that both are global icons and leading contenders for the Golden Boot.​ France and Norway will face each other in Group I alongside Senegal, with the final team to come from an intercontinental playoff between Iraq, Bolivia or Suriname, in what Deschamps described as one of the toughest groups.​ Mbappe has already scored around 30 goals in 24 appearances for club and country this season, while Haaland has hit more than 30 in a similar number of games, form that underlines expectations around their […]

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Troost Ekong explains decision to retire from Super Eagles

Former Super Eagles captain William Troost Ekong has explained why he chose to retire from international football ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.​ The 32 year old centre back officially ended almost a decade of service to Nigeria on Thursday, even though he was named in coach Eric Chelle’s provisional squad for next year’s AFCON.​ Troost Ekong said he felt it was the right moment to step aside and allow a younger generation of defenders to take over, noting that the team already has strong leaders who are ready to carry the mantle.​ He described his decision as part of a natural progression, adding that there is “an art in knowing when to step away”, even if part of him would have loved to lift the AFCON trophy and play at one more World Cup.​ The […]

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Turkey orders arrest of 29 footballers in widening betting scandal

Turkish prosecutors have ordered the arrest of 29 footballers and officials as part of a fast expanding investigation into illegal betting and possible match fixing in the country’s professional leagues.​ Authorities in Istanbul said the latest warrants form part of a wider probe that has already seen eight people, including a top flight club president and several referees, arrested in recent weeks.​ The investigation is focused on insider gambling and allegations that some players and officials placed bets on matches in which they were directly involved, in clear breach of football regulations and national sports integrity laws.​ Prosecutors disclosed that among those implicated are players from leading Süper Lig clubs, with at least one Galatasaray and one Fenerbahce footballer accused of betting on their own team’s games, sometimes using intermediaries to place wagers.​ Earlier, the Turkish Football Federation had suspended […]

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AFCON 2025: Five must watch group stage clashes

The group stage of AFCON 2025 in Morocco will feature several high-profile clashes, with at least five fixtures already standing out for their star power, history and potential impact on the tournament.​ One of the biggest games is Nigeria vs Tunisia in Group C, a meeting between two continental heavyweights with recent knockout history, strong tactical setups and squads packed with Europe-based stars.​ Another headline fixture is Ivory Coast vs Cameroon in Group F, where the reigning African champions face the five-time winners in what many see as the toughest group of the competition, with both sides under pressure to secure top spot early.​ In Group A, hosts Morocco’s opener against Comoros will attract major attention as the Atlas Lions look to make a statement start at home, with packed stadium support and expectations of a title challenge.​ Group D […]

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