Dr Patrice Motsepe’s first term as CAF President celebrated with commemorative publication
Dr Patrice Motsepe was elected for a second term as President of the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) at the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly in Cairo on Wednesday and will build on the extensive progress from his first term to make African Football globally competitive. Dr Motsepe’s objective when he first took office in […]
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Courtois return to Belgium squad after lengthy absence
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will make his return for Belgium in Nations League action later this month after being included on Friday in their 26-man squad to face Ukraine in the two-leg Nations League playoff. Courtois has been absent from the Belgian side for almost two years after a spat in June 2023 with previous coach […]
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Van Dijk eyes place among Liverpool’s great captains
Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk said winning a second League Cup trophy on Sunday against Newcastle United would give him a place among the captains who had achieved great things at the Premier League club. The Dutch defender scored the winner in the 118th minute against Chelsea at Wembley last year, securing his first trophy as […]
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England manager Tuchel vows to earn right to sing anthem
England manager Thomas Tuchel said he would have to “earn the right” to sing the national anthem, God Save the King, after announcing his 26-man squad on Friday ahead of the team’s World Cup qualifiers. Tuchel, who was appointed as Gareth Southgate’s successor in October and named his first squad to face Albania and Latvia […]
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Brazil call up Real Madrid’s Endrick to replace injured Neymar
Brazil have called up teenage Real Madrid striker Endrick to replace the injured Neymar for this month’s World Cup qualifiers, the country’s FA announced on Friday. Santos forward Neymar was set to make his return to the Brazil team after more than a year on the sidelines due to a knee injury suffered in late […]
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Brighton among several challengers for European qualification, Guardiola says
While Manchester City put their quest for European qualification on the line again on Saturday when they host Brighton & Hove Albion, coach Pep Guardiola warned the south coast side are not the only team who can knock them out of contention. Defending Premier League champions City are fifth in the standings and only a […]
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History weighs heavily as Newcastle’s new heroes seek immortality
Long-suffering Newcastle United fans flock every day to pay homage to the statues outside St James’ Park stadium, which looms like a cathedral over the city centre. The bronze of Jackie Milburn is especially cherished by those with long enough memories while younger generations are more familiar with the one depicting record goalscorer Alan Shearer […]
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