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African football chief 'confident' AFCON 2025 will go ahead despite protests in Morocco
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.
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Real Madrid forward Mbappe released from hospital
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has been discharged from hospital after being treated for gastroenteritis.
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No kings, few fans: USA’s year of World Cups gets off to a flat start
Fifa’s much-hyped Club World Cup and Concacaf’s Gold Cup opened to crowds far short of what organizers might have hoped
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'A performance you could hang in the Louvre': The world's press on PSG’s Champions League win
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.
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Paris Erupts in Celebrations, Riots After PSG Wins Champions League
Hundreds were detained after soccer fans’ jubilation gave way to violence in parts of the French capital
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Paul Pogba: Six face trial in Paris for blackmailing footballer
Paul Pogba: Six face trial in Paris for blackmailing footballer
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Israel urges fans to skip France-Israel football tie after clashes
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.
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Former Premier League star Sol Bamba has died aged 39
There has been a wide outpouring of grief after the popular former Leeds United and Leicester City defender passed away.
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Why Is South America’s Leading Soccer Tournament Being Played in the U.S.?
Argentina will be defending its title in Atlanta, and its first opponent will be Canada.
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Pogba 'sad and shocked' at four-year ban for doping
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba says he is "sad, shocked and heartbroken" after being banned from football for four years for a doping offence.
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Kylian Mbappe: Paris St-Germain striker agrees to join Real Madrid in summer
Paris St-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe has agreed to join Real Madrid this summer.
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South Africa stun Morocco to reach AFCON quarter-finals, Mali also through
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.
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Hosts Ivory Coast oust holders Senegal in shootout
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.
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AFCON 2024: Ivory Coast stun Senegal to win on penalties
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.
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Hosts Ivory Coast knock out title-holders Senegal in AFCON thriller
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.
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