Vicente del Bosque has never been one for drama. As he turns 75, the former Real Madrid and Spain coach remains understated about a career that delivered two Champions League titles, a World Cup and a European Championship. Speaking after receiving the Maria de Villota Award 2025, Del Bosque offered a glimpse into the philosophy that defined his…

Former Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has told investigators he knew Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira and even saw him working at Camp Nou, providing refereeing advice to the club. Rosell’s testimony, given last September and published this week by journalist Ramon Alvarez de Mon, comes as the long-running ‘Negreira affair’ continues to dominate…

Theo Bongonda’s first-half goal gave the Democratic Republic of Congo a narrow 1-0 victory over Benin in their Africa Cup of Nations opener in Rabat. The Spartak Moscow forward struck after 16 minutes at the Al Medina Stadium, capitalising on hesitant defending to steer home a long ball. Cedric Bakambu thought he had doubled the Leopards’…

Al-Nassr have been cleared to register new players in January after FIFA lifted a sanction imposed on the Saudi Pro League leaders. The governing body had barred the club from making signings due to an outstanding €9m debt owed to Manchester City relating to the transfer of defender Aymeric Laporte in the summer of 2023. But with the payment…

Victor Osimhen has been given added responsibility in the Super Eagles camp after Nigeria confirmed a reshuffle of their leadership structure ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Galatasaray striker, crowned Africa Footballer of the Year in 2023, has been named assistant captain and first-choice penalty taker. His promotion comes in the…

Nigeria arrive at the Africa Cup of Nations with redemption on their minds. Two years on from their painful defeat to Ivory Coast in the 2023 final, the Super Eagles begin their campaign against Tanzania with the weight of expectation pressing heavily on their shoulders. And at the centre of it all stands Victor Osimhen , the striker whose…

Morocco began their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a composed 2–0 victory over Comoros, easing past stubborn opposition despite the absence of Achraf Hakimi, who remained on the bench as he continues his recovery from injury. Brahim Díaz and Ayoub El Kaabi provided the goals at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, ensuring the tournament…

Harry Kane marked another landmark moment in his Bayern Munich career by becoming the fastest player in Bundesliga history to reach 100 goal contributions, sealing the record with a stoppage time strike in Sunday’s win over Heidenheim. The England captain needed just 78 league appearances to hit the century mark, surpassing the previous…

Dani Alves is edging closer to a return to football after finalising plans to acquire Portuguese third division side Sporting Clube de São João de Ver, according to sources close to the deal. The former Barcelona and Brazil defender, now 42, is also weighing up a six month playing contract with the club, a move that would mark his first…

Lyon has secured the signing of Real Madrid striker Endrick on a six-month loan, with the two clubs finalizing an agreement on Monday that does not include an option to buy. The deal ends weeks of negotiations and will see the 19-year-old arrive in France on Wednesday to complete his medical and sign his contract, marking a significant addition…