Zambia: Seven soccer players killed in bus crash

Zambian football is in mourning after seven players from Chavuma Town Council FC were killed in a bus crash.The country’s football association (Faz) expressed its “deep shock” at the accident,…

Italy: Balotelli returns home to Serie A on a free transfer deal with Genoa

Former Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has joined Serie A club Genoa on a free transfer.The 34-year-old had been without a club since departing Turkish Super Lig side Adana Demirspor…

UK: Manchester United sack manager Ten Hag

Manchester United have sacked manager Erik ten Hag following the club’s poor start to the season. Ten Hag’s final game was Sunday’s 2-1 defeat at West Ham that left the…

Spain: Real Madrid investigate racist abuse of Barcelona’s Yamal

La Liga and Real Madrid have condemned racist abuse aimed at Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal during Saturday’s El Clasico at the Bernabeu. Videos on social media appear to show the…

Spain: Four arrested over hate campaign against Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr

Four people have been arrested and questioned in Spain on suspicion of conducting an online hate campaign encouraging Atletico Madrid fans to racially abuse Real Madrid star forward Vinicius Jr, police…

Saudi Arabia: Al-Hilal win marks Neyma’s return return one year after ACL injury

Brazil forward Neymar has made his first appearance for Al-Hilal in over a year after recovering from surgery on a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee.…

Indonesia: Bahrain won’t play football in Indonesia due to ‘safety’

Bahrain’s national football team says it will not play a World Cup qualifying fixture in Indonesia, to “protect the safety” of the team. The Gulf nation’s players were subjected to…

Egypt: The Pharaohs are through to Afcon 2025 without Salah

Record seven-time continental champions Egypt made it four wins from four in Group C despite the absence of captain Mohamed Salah, who was released early from international duty. The Pharaohs triumphed 1-0 against…

Ghana: Black Stars on brink of Afcon 2025 elimination

Angola extended their perfect start in Group F as Zine’s first-minute effort gave the Palancas Negras a 1-0 victory away against Niger in neutral Casablanca. However, Ghana are in danger of failing to…

Senegal: Mane strikes to secure spot at Afcon 2025

An injury-time winner from Sadio Mane secured Senegal’s qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) . The Teranga Lions were heading for a goalless draw away against Malawi…