The race is for African clubs to secure the remaining places at FIFA’s new 32-team club world cup tournament which makes its debut in the United States in 2025. Recent CAF Champions League winners Al Ahly of Egypt and Morocco’s Wydad Casablanca have booked two of the continent’s four qualification spots the Mundial de . Al Ahly booked their ticket by virtue of winning the 2022/23 editions of Africa’s premier […]
Lionel Messi's stunning brace helped Inter Miami seal a dramatic victory against FC Dallas to reach the quarter-finals of the Leagues Cup on Sunday. FC Dallas led 4-2 with 10 minutes left but two late goals took the game to a penalty shootout. Miami won the shootout 5-3 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. "Being 4-2 down in the 80th minute and then coming back, we are very happy with […]
Lionel Messi continued his fine start for Inter Miami as he scored twice in a 3-1 win over Orlando City in the Leagues Cup on Wednesday. The 36-year-old's two close range goals helped his side progress to the last 16 of the tournament. Miami were winless in 11 games before Messi's arrival, but have now won their last three matches in a row. Messi's former Barcelona team-mate Jordi Alba made […]
Captain Lindsey Horan came to the rescue of defending champions the United States after the Netherlands had threatened an upset at the Women's World Cup. New Manchester City signing Jill Roord put the Dutch on course for a famous win after a clinical finish from the edge of the box. The Stars and Stripes have been a superpower on the world stage, winning their previous 13 matches spanning three tournaments, […]
Lionel Messi scored twice and assisted once on his first start for Inter Miami in a 4-0 win over Atlanta United. The Argentina star, 36, scored two inside the opening 22 minutes before setting up team-mate Robert Taylor in the second half. After netting his second, Messi celebrated by pointing at Inter Miami owner David Beckham. His performance follows a match-winning stoppage-time free-kick on his debut last week. "He can […]
Nottingham Forest have signed Sweden forward Anthony Elanga from Manchester United on a five-year deal. The 21-year-old moves on from Old Trafford, with Forest believed to have paid United a fee of £15m. Elanga had been with United since he was 12 and achieved a first-team breakthrough in 2021, making 55 appearances for the club in all. "It's a pleasure to be here. It's a proud moment, not only for […]
Onana Joins United Manchester United have completed the £47.2m (55m euro) signing of goalkeeper Andre Onana from Inter Milan. The Cameroon international, 27, has signed a five-year contract, with the option of a 12-month extension. The deal is worth an initial £43.8m plus a possible £3.4m in add-ons, and the former Ajax keeper is set to join up with the United squad on their pre-season tour of the United States. […]
The FIFA women's world cup had it's maiden edition in China 1991 and has since been a quadrennial tournament, seeing five countries lifting the trophy in eight different occasions. The ninth FIFA women's world cup kicked off earlier today which saw co-host New Zealand secure a one nil victory over 1995 champions Norway, while co-host Australia also saw of Republic of Ireland with the same goal margin. As the FIFA […]
A sold-out crowd of about 20,000 waited through downpours and lightning to see Inter Miami Unveil the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner given a number 10 shirt. In a brief address in Spanish, Messi, 36, thanked supporters and said he had the "same desire" he always has. The World Cup-winning Argentina forward joins the Major League Soccer (MLS) club on a deal until the end of 2025. He will be reunited […]
