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AFCON 2027 standards rise as Motsepe tells East Africa to match Morocco

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CAF president Patrice Motsepe has turned AFCON 2027 into an early pressure test for East Africa, warning Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania that Morocco’s hosting benchmark must not drop. With infrastructure checks looming, a June 19 to July 18 tournament window set, and AFCON’s 70th anniversary approaching, the message is no longer just about pride. It is about proof....

Ghana appoints Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars coach before 2026 World Cup

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Ghana have turned to experience before the 2026 World Cup, appointing Carlos Queiroz after Otto Addo’s exit and a failed AFCON 2025 qualification bid. The veteran coach arrives with four World Cup campaigns behind him, immediate authority at the Black Stars, and a schedule that leaves little room for adjustment before June’s opening game against Panama....

Barcelona file UEFA complaint after handball flashpoint in Atlético defeat

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Barcelona have filed a formal complaint with UEFA after a disputed handball incident went unreviewed in their 2-0 Champions League loss to Atlético Madrid....

FIFA names 2026 World Cup officials as African omissions draw attention

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FIFA has confirmed its match officials for the 2026 World Cup, but much of the reaction in Africa has focused on the big names left off the list....

Motsepe welcomes corruption probe as AFCON final crisis deepens

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CAF president Patrice Motsepe says he would welcome any investigation into corruption allegations after the row over Senegal losing the 2025 AFCON title to Morocco....

Villa take control as Forest hold firm in European quarter-final fallout

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Aston Villa seized control of their tie at Bologna, while Nottingham Forest earned a key draw in Porto as Europe’s quarter-final first legs delivered early momentum shifts....

Slot says he still has full backing as Liverpool pressure rises

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Arne Slot says he still feels strong support from Liverpool’s hierarchy and fans as the club tries to steady itself during a poor run of results....

Juventus extend Spalletti deal to 2028 in push for stability

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Juventus have extended Luciano Spalletti’s contract until June 2028 as the club tries to lock in stability during the race for Champions League qualification....

El-Shenawy banned four matches after referee incident in Al Ahly draw

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Al Ahly goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy has been suspended for four matches after a referee incident following the club’s 1-1 draw with Ceramica Cleopatra....

Kompany says Bayern have earned the right to be confident after win at Real Madrid

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Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany says his side have earned the right to feel confident after their 2-1 away win over Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final....

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AFCON 2027 standards rise as Motsepe tells East Africa to match Morocco

Ghana appoints Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars coach before 2026 World Cup

Barcelona file UEFA complaint after handball flashpoint in Atlético defeat

FIFA names 2026 World Cup officials as African omissions draw attention

Motsepe welcomes corruption probe as AFCON final crisis deepens

Villa take control as Forest hold firm in European quarter-final fallout

Slot says he still has full backing as Liverpool pressure rises

Juventus extend Spalletti deal to 2028 in push for stability

El-Shenawy banned four matches after referee incident in Al Ahly draw

Kompany says Bayern have earned the right to be confident after win at Real Madrid

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