FIFA names 2026 World Cup officials as African omissions draw attention
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....
America
Minnesota United deny James Rodriguez illness rumours after hospital stay
Minnesota United have shut down rumours around James Rodriguez after the Colombian midfielder returned to the club following treatment for severe dehydration. The MLS side said there was no evidence to support claims of rhabdomyolysis and confirmed he has started a supervised return-to-activity session....
James Rodriguez hospitalised after dehydration scare following Colombia loss to France
James Rodriguez has been hospitalised in Minnesota after suffering severe dehydration following Colombia’s friendly defeat to France, with the Colombian federation saying the issue was not related to a musculoskeletal injury or his football activity....
Chelsea close ranks around Enzo Fernandez as future comments fuel pressure
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has moved to calm the noise around Enzo Fernandez after the midfielder cast doubt on his future. The story has grown because Chelsea are already under pressure after a heavy Champions League exit and a poor run of form....
DR Congo seal historic World Cup return with extra-time win over Jamaica
DR Congo are back at the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1974 after Axel Tuanzebe’s extra-time goal secured a 1-0 play-off win over Jamaica in Guadalajara....
Infantino says Iran will play World Cup matches in US as scheduled
FIFA president Gianni Infantino says Iran will still play their 2026 World Cup group matches in the United States as scheduled, despite recent uncertainty around travel, safety, and calls for a venue shift....
Moses Itauma knockout of Jermaine Franklin ignites world title talk
Moses Itauma’s fifth-round stoppage of Jermaine Franklin in Manchester has pushed the 21-year-old deeper into the world-title conversation after he became the first fighter to stop the durable American. Sky Sports reported that the win moved Itauma to 14-0 with 12 stoppages and strengthened calls for a shot at major honours....
Victor Wembanyama drops 41 as Spurs beat Bulls and fuel title push
Victor Wembanyama scored a season-high 41 points and grabbed 16 rebounds as the Spurs beat the Bulls 129-114 for their ninth straight win, keeping pressure on Oklahoma City in the race for the NBA’s best record....
Thunder beat Knicks as SGA stretches 20-point streak to 135 games
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points and closed strongly as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New York Knicks 111-100, extending his 20-point streak to 135 straight games and strengthening Oklahoma City’s grip on the top spot in the Western Conference....
D’Tigress Add Indiana Fever To Expanded United States Tour Ahead Of 2026 World Cup
D’Tigress have added Indiana Fever to their growing United States preseason tour as preparations continue for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. The African champions will now face three WNBA sides across three cities in a major test of their readiness....