Chelsea has received a major sanction after the Premier League concluded its investigation into breaches of financial regulations. The London club will face a one-year ban on signing first-team players, although the punishment carries a two-year suspended sentence. In addition, the club must pay fines totaling £10.75 million and will also serve a nine-month transfer ban within its youth…
Brahim Diaz played his 150th match for Real Madrid as the Moroccan international helped the team secure a convincing 4-1 league win over Elche CF. After the match, the Lion of the Atlas made no secret of his pride at reaching this milestone with the Madrid club. He spoke of a special moment, noting that playing for Real Madrid…
Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi has spoken of his satisfaction after returning to competitive action following an injury layoff. The tall centre-back recently featured for Hull City in their match against Millwall FC last week, marking his return after nearly two months out of action. Ajayi, who has gradually been rebuilding his fitness, said he is encouraged by his…
Morocco is planning to recruit Thiago Pitarch for its national team ahead of the 2030 World Cup, according to Marca. Thiago Pitarch, 18, is making waves at Real Madrid with his play in midfield. A Spanish youth international, he is eligible to play for the Atlas Lions because one of his grandparents was born in Morocco. Following in the…
Determined to return to the national team, Hakim Ziyech has agreed to a major pay cut to join Wydad AC in Casablanca. According to club president Hicham Aït Menna, the 32-year-old Moroccan international agreed to reduce his salary by 75%. Prior to this transfer, he played for Al-Duhail SC in Qatar, where he earned approximately $5 million per season….
FIFA has handed out fines to both the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Congolese Association Football Federation following their tense 2026 World Cup qualifier on 16 November 2025. Nigeria was ordered to pay 1,000 Swiss Francs after fans disrupted the game by throwing objects onto the pitch, while DR Congo received a heftier 5,000 Swiss Francs fine when…
OGC Nice’s 23-year-old winger, Elye Wahi, is rapidly closing in on a call-up to the Ivory Coast national team. Wahi is expected to receive his biometric passport from Ivory Coast soon, having been born in France. In fact, the center forward has already represented France at the youth level. However, the player of Ivorian descent will play for the…
Al Ittihad are set to appoint South African coach Rulani Mokwena in a deal that could make him Africa’s highest-paid club coach. Mokwena’s arrival comes shortly after his departure from MC Alger, where he enjoyed a successful stint, highlighted by victory in the Algerian Super Cup and his team’s current position at the top of the Algerian league. At…
France, ranked third globally, held off a determined Nigeria side to claim a 93–86 victory in a Group A clash at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Villeurbanne. From tip-off, the hosts imposed their rhythm at the Astroballe arena, establishing an early lead and never looking back. Nigeria, Africa’s reigning champions, mounted a spirited third-quarter push,…
The highly anticipated Finalissima clash between Spain national football team and Argentina national football team scheduled for March 27 in Qatar has been cancelled due to rising tensions in the Middle East. UEFA confirmed the decision on Sunday, citing the “current political situation” in the region following the Iran–Israel conflict escalation 2026, which has disrupted travel across the Gulf…
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