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Football

The beautiful game played in Africa. News, events, results, analysis, statistics, profiles, colour stories and more, from across the continent.

Trump won’t watch US soccer

The President of the United States, Donald Trump has vowed not to watch another game by the US soccer team following a decision not to force players to stand for the national anthem. There have been widespread protests all over...

Sarri praises “unlucky” CR7 as Juventus progress to Coppa Italia finals

Juventus manager, Maurizio Sarri has praised Cristiano Rondaldo despite the Portuguese superstar's miss from the penalty spot in the 0-0 draw with 10-man Milan on Friday (June 12). The second leg, semifinal stalemate was enough for Juventus to secure progress...

Messi ready for the “gift” of football as La Liga restarts

Six-time Balon D’Or winner Lionel Messi can't wait to be back to playing for FC Barcelona again as football in Spain resumed on Thursday night (June 11). FC Barcelona are in action this weekend when they face Mallorca this weekend...

West Bromwich Albion best Manchester United in friendly games

Manchester United were beaten 2-1 by West Bromwich Albion in a friendly game on Friday (June 12) as the Red Devils intensified preparations for the resumption of the 2019/20 Premier League season. United played two games against the Baggies at...

Lerverkuzen’s Bosz begs Bayern to beat Monchengladbach

Bayer Leverkusen head coach, Peter Bosz asked German champions Bayern Munich for a favour on Saturday (June 13) when the Bundesliga leaders were to meet with high-flying Borussia Monchengladbach at the Allianz Arena. Monchengladbach occupied the fourth and final UEFA...

Obiazor wants Nigeria’s top league season completed “on the field of play”

The goalkeeper of Nigeria's log-topping team Plateau United, David Obiazor, has called for the Nigerian Professional Football League to be concluded on the field rather than in the boardroom because it is more "honourable and respectful" to complete it...

Sarri’s Dybala and Ronaldo conundrum

Juventus manager, Maurizio Sarri has revealed that it is very difficult to get Cristiano Ronaldo and Paulo Dybala playing together in the same team at the same time.Ronaldo’s arrival at Juventus has coincided in an alarming drop in form...

Arteta plays down Brentford defeat

The Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta is not overly worried by his side’s loss to Brentford in a tune up game on Wednesday.Arteta says the friendly was only aimed at seeing his side improve their match fitness ahead of the...

Southampton’s Smallbone signs four year contract

Southampton's Academy graduate, Will Smallbone had signed a new four-year contract at St Mary’s. The 20-year-old midfielder will now remain with the Saints until the summer of 2024.It will also mean that Smallbone would have stayed with the club for...

Haaland set for Dortmund return

Borussia Dortmund attacker, Erling Haaland is set to make a return to action after suffering a knee injury on May 26. The Norwegian striker is expected to be included in the squad for Saturday's trip to Fortuna Dusseldorf as the...
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