Burnley’s Parker provides injury update on Broja ahead of Chelsea clash
Burnley manager Scott Parker says Armando Broja’s injury is less serious than initially feared and the striker could be fit to face his former club Chelsea this weekend. Broja, 24, look to have suffered another long-term injury when he was stretchered off during Albania’s 2-0 defeat to England in a World Cup qualifying match last […]
PSG’s Hakimi revels in CAF award triumph
Paris Saint Germain right-back Achraf Hakimi has expressed delight after winning the 2025 CAF Men’s Player of the Year Award. The defender claimed the prestigious award in a dominant night for Morocco at the 2025 award ceremony held on Wednesday night in Rabat, Morocco. Hakimi, 27, finished second in the 2024 edition, but won the […]
2025 CAF Awards: Hakimi, Chebbak claim top honours
Moroccan stars Achraf Hakimi and Ghizlane Chebbak emerged as the 2025 CAF Awards’ top winners, securing the Men’s and Women’s titles respectively. Hakimi, 27, finished second to Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman in the 2024 award, but beat Egypt’s Mohamed Salah and Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen to claim a first win. The PSG right-back became the first Moroccan […]
Robertson pays tribute to Jota as Scotland seal World Cup spot
Scotland captain Andy Robertson admitted that ahead of Tuesday’s win against Denmark, he reflected on the World Cup dreams he had once shared with ex-Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota. Portuguese forward Diogo Jota and brother Andre Silva lost their lives in a tragic car accident in the Spanish province of Zamora in July. Scotland headed into Tuesday night’s clash at Hampden […]
Tunisia’s Trabelsi backs Chelsea’s Estevao for ballon d’Or
Tunisia head coach Sami Trabelsi believes Brazil youngster Estevao Willian can win the prestigious Ballon d’Or award in the coming years. The African side face-off against the five-time world champions in an international friendly match on Tuesday night, with the young forward expected to play a key role in the clash. The Chelsea winger delivered […]
Karim Benzema challenges Mbappe to step up in Real Madrid’s biggest games
Former France international Karim Benzema has challenged Kylian Mbappé to deliver in Real Madrid’s crucial matches. Benzema, 37, won multiple titles and achievements at the Spanish powerhouses between 2009 and 2023 when he departed for Al Ittihad in the Saudi Premier League. Mbappe, meanwhile, sealed a dream move to Los Blancos in 2024 after leaving French side Paris […]
Steve Clarke optimistic about Scotland’s World Cup hopes ahead of Denmark clash
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke says his team has everything needed to overcome Denmark and secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Tartan Army welcome the Danes to the Hampden Park on Tuesday night in ‘a winner takes all’ match for next year’s World Cup. Denmark currently lead group C with 11 points, […]
Tuchel issues strong warning to Bellingham after England’s win over Albania
England head coach Thomas Tuchel has insisted that Jude Bellingham must respect his decisions after the midfielder showed visible frustration when he was substituted during Sunday’s 2-0 victory over Albania. The Real Madrid midfielder was replaced by Morgan Rogers in the 84th minute of the Three Lions final group qualifying match and appeared to throw […]
Albania’s Sylvinho hails ‘amazing’ England ahead of World Cup qualifier
Albania head coach Sylvinho has described England’s form as ‘amazing’ as both countries clash in their final group qualifying match for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday. The Three Lions have already booked their spot at next year’s tournament, but are eyeing a perfect finish to their campaign with a win over their hosts. […]
Emanuel Emegha: Why I chose Netherlands over Nigeria
Strasbourg forward Emanuel Emegha has revealed the reasons behind his decision to commit his international future to the Netherlands rather than Nigeria or Togo. Emegha, 22, made his debut for the Netherlands on Thursday, coming on in the second half of the 1-1 draw against Poland in a FIFA World Cup qualifier. The future Chelsea striker […]
