Football

FIFA cuts 2026 World Cup ticket prices, unveils $60 tier for fans

World Cup organisers have announced a new, lower-priced ticket category for the 2026 tournament following sustained criticism over the cost…

PSG ordered to pay Mbappe €60m in contract dispute ruling

Paris St-Germain have been ordered to pay former striker Kylian Mbappe 60m euros (£52.5m) in unpaid salary and bonuses by…

Egypt defeat Nigeria 2–1 in pre-AFCON 2025 friendly

Egypt secured a morale-boosting 2–1 victory over Nigeria in an international friendly played in Cairo on Tuesday, with Mostafa Mohamed’s…

Manchester United pressed for my exit, claims Fernandes

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has disclosed that the Premier League club sought to offload him this summer following reported…

BREAKING: Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup hopes revive as NFF probes DR Congo player eligibility

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed it has launched an investigation into DR Congo’s use of allegedly ineligible players…

Côte d’Ivoire striker Haller to miss AFCON

Côte d’Ivoire could be without a key figure at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco as Sebastien Haller…

Osimhen, Salah lead seven-man race for AFCON 2025 MVP

With the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations approaching, focus is already shifting to the stars expected to shape the tournament,…

AFCON 2025: 15 Super Eagles hold first training session in Cairo

The Super Eagles yesterday stepped up preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with their first full training session…

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles begin preparations in Cairo

The Super Eagles have begun preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with the opening of their training…

Palmer scores on return as Chelsea end winless run

Cole Palmer scored his first goal since September as Chelsea ended a four-game winless run with a 2-0 victory over…