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Benni McCarthy delivers shocking opinion on Kenya’s chances to win AFCON 2027
Dennis Mabuka · 2 hours ago
Kenya’s national team head coach Benni McCarthy has cited that there’s no way he can help Harambee Stars to win the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) even if he’s given millions of dollars to achieve the target.
BIG PETE: Cudicini discusses Chelsea 'rivalry' and working brilliantly with Czech stopper
Flashscore · 3 hours ago
In the latest instalment of the Big Pete series, Petr Cech met up with his former Chelsea goalkeeping teammate Carlo Cudicini. Although the experienced Italian had to settle for a backup role after the young Cech arrived in 2004, he remained positive and used his own performances to motivate his rival to improve. That attitude was also shaped by the experience he had gained at AC Milan.
Kaizer Chiefs sweat over fitness of key forward ahead of Stellenbosch clash
Nick Said · 7 hours ago
Kaizer Chiefs are sweating on the fitness of young forward Luke Baartman after he picked up an injury on national team duty with the South African Under-23s.
Ex-Man City star David Silva comes out of retirement to join Hong Kong Premier League side
Shina Oludare / · 7 hours ago
Spain legend David Silva has come out of retirement at the age of 40 to join Hong Kong Premier League side Sha Tin.
Flashscore sources: Declan Rice to be rewarded for living up to his £105m price-tag
Dean Jones · 7 hours ago
Declan Rice’s next Arsenal contract is set to reward him for living up to the huge expectations that came with his £105m move from West Ham.
Inter Turku go top on Veikkausliiga's return despite no way past Gnistan
Anthony Tomas · 16 hours ago
Finland's Veikkausliiga returned after the international break with something of a whimper as Gnistan and Inter Turku played out a goalless draw in Helsinki, though that was enough to take the visitors top of the table.
'History that will last forever': Ronaldo pays tribute to rival Messi after Argentina farewell
Reuters · 17 hours ago
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo set aside one of football's great rivalries on Wednesday to pay tribute to Lionel Messi after the Argentine said he already missed representing his country following his emotional international retirement.
The remarkable statistics behind unheralded Orlando Pirates star
Nick Said · 18 hours ago
When Orlando Pirates go in search of an unprecedented fifth successive MTN8 title in the final against Mamelodi Sundowns in Durban on Saturday, they could again rely on the experience of their Mr Consistency.
Former Spurs defender Ramon Vega declares intention to rival Gianni Infantino
Reuters · 18 hours ago
Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Ramon Vega said on Wednesday he intends to stand in next year's FIFA presidential election against fellow Swiss Gianni Infantino, becoming the first candidate to publicly declare his ambition to challenge the incumbent.
Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay cleared to return after heart procedure
Reuters · 18 hours ago
Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay has been cleared to return to action after undergoing a procedure to correct a heart arrhythmia, the Italian club said on Wednesday.
Six trophies and 126 goals: Lionel Messi's international career in numbers
Štěpán Šimůnek · 20 hours ago
Lionel Messi made his international debut in August 2005, coming on in Budapest as an 18-year-old for a friendly against Hungary. Twenty-one years and more than 200 appearances later, he said goodbye to the national team as a world champion and Argentina's record-holder. So what did the football legend's international career look like in numbers?
Flashscore sources: Malo Gusto faces important Chelsea decision as January approaches
Dean Jones · 20 hours ago
Malo Gusto could become more readily available when the January transfer window opens as questions grow over his role for club and country.
Arsenal aim to dominate football after Premier League title win, says CEO Garlick
Reuters · 21 hours ago
Arsenal are in a strong position to dominate men's football for years to come, CEO Richard Garlick said on Wednesday, minutes after the club announced they had agreed a new long-term deal for manager Mikel Arteta.
Southampton's Eckert free to manage after FA investigation concludes 'Spygate' scandal
Josh Donaldson · 21 hours ago
Southampton boss Tonda Eckert has been handed a suspended six-week ban by the Football Association (FA) following an investigation of his actions in 'Spygate', which saw the South Coast club kicked out of the EFL Championship play-offs last season.
OPINION: Neymar's sad decline from man of the people to childish influencer
Antonio Moschell · 23 hours ago
Neymar experienced a World Cup at which he was brought along more as a lightning rod than as a footballer capable of producing magic. Now injured, the Sao Paulo native has instead chosen to stand out as a childish and resentful influencer, right in the middle of Brazil's election campaign.
Mikel Arteta looking to create more memories at Arsenal after penning four-year deal
AFP · yesterday
Mikel Arteta vowed "this is only the beginning of what we can achieve together" after signing a new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal until 2030.
Spanish World Cup winner Pedro announces retirement after 20-year career
Reuters · yesterday
Former Spain forward Pedro Rodriguez announced his retirement on Wednesday at the age of 39, bringing the curtain down on a glittering 20-year career that yielded 25 major trophies.
Lineker insists Man City should accept punishment for rule breaches
Reuters · yesterday
Manchester City should own up to their breaches of the Premier League's financial rules and accept their punishment, former England captain Gary Lineker said on Wednesday, adding he would not be surprised if they were ultimately stripped of titles.
'Terrible performance': Hradecky furious as calls made for Friis to be sacked
Anthony Tomas · yesterday
Finland goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky gave a furious interview with Finnish TV after the team's 1-0 defeat to Belarus on 6th October, a performance he claimed was "terrible" and has seen calls for head coach Jacob Friis to lose his job.
Arsenal announce new 'long-term contract' for Mikel Arteta after title winning season
Ali Pollock · yesterday
Arsenal have confirmed that manager Mikel Arteta has signed a new 'long-term' contract with the club, following last season's Premier League title success.
