Rape investigation that Swedish media say focused on Kylian Mbappé has been closed
STOCKHOLM — Swedish prosecutors on Thursday dropped a rape investigation that was launched in connection with soccer star Kylian Mbappé’s visit to Stockholm in October. In a statement, lead investigator Marina Chirakova said there was not enough evidence to continue the investigation into the allegation at a hotel. “During the course of the investigation, there […]
Black Galaxies beat Togo in friendly ahead of CHAN qualifier against Nigeria
The Black Galaxies of Ghana recorded a 2-0 win over Togo in an international friendly on Wednesday, as part of preparations for the 2024 CHAN qualifier against Nigeria. Asante Kotoko forward Albert Amoah opened the scoring as early as the 3rd minute before Yakubu Issah added the second in the 27th minute at the Stade […]
Ancelotti hopes Mbappe injury not serious after Champions League win at Atalanta
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti hopes Kylian Mbappe will not be sidelined for an extended period after the striker paved the way for a 3-2 Champions League win at Atalanta on Tuesday but was forced off with an injury a few minutes after scoring the opener. Real Madrid have endured a series of injuries this […]
Two African players make EPL Team of the Week
Two African players Ghana defender Tariq Lamptey and Cameroon forward Byran Mbeumo have been named in the BBC English Premier League Team of the Week after their stellar performances. Tariq Lamptey Brighton and Hove Albion right-back scored a belter to open the scoring in the thrilling 2-2 draw at the King Power Stadium on Sunday. […]
Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 host of the men’s FIFA WORLD CUP
A virtual meeting of FIFA’s Congress on Wednesday rubber-stamped the kingdom’s bid to host the tournament. The same meeting ratified Spain, Portugal and Morocco as co-hosts for the 2030 tournament, which will also stage the opening three matches in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay to mark the World Cup’s centenary year. The competition was first held […]
Torres hails team spirit after Barcelona win at Dortmund
Barcelona’s team spirit helped them weather the storm against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Wednesday, said Ferran Torres, after the striker came off the bench to net a late double that gave the Spaniards a 3-2 win in Germany. Torres came on in the 71st minute and struck four minutes later to put […]
“The 12 Secrets the Rich Don’t Want You to Know”
We live in a world designed by the rich, for the rich. Everything from the media you consume to the advice you’re given is carefully curated to keep you trapped in the rat race while they soar higher. It’s time to pull back the curtain and uncover the truths the wealthy don’t want you to […]
Sabalenka named WTA Player of the Year
Aryna Sabalenka has been voted the WTA Player of the Year for the first time after the Belarusian won two Grand Slam titles and secured the year-end world number one ranking. After successfully defending her Australian Open trophy in January, Sabalenka won the U.S. Open crown in September for her third Grand Slam title and […]
South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns name Portuguese Cardoso as coach
South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns, who will compete in next year’s Club World Cup in the United States, named Portuguese Miguel Cardoso as their new manager on Tuesday after firing Manqoba Mngqithi. It is the second coaching change in six months for the Pretoria club, owned by the family of Confederation of African Football president […]
Women’s World Cup 2027 to kick off on June 24 – FIFA
The 2027 edition of the Women’s World Cup for soccer will take place in Brazil between June 24 and July 25, so says FIFA. The 32-team tournament, the first edition of the women’s world championship to be held in South America, will follow the same slot allocation for confederations as the 2023 editions, with 11 […]