… What is exceptional to us, isn't to them," he said. - Pele and Bergomi - The only players to have featured in a World Cup final at a younger age are Pele, who was 17 years and 249 days old when he scored twice as Brazil beat Sweden in 1958, and Giuseppe Bergomi. …
… "It is the greatest human, social, and cultural event that mankind has ever witnessed." Argentina are striving to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, while Spain are trying to win a second title after their maiden victory in 2010. …
… The South Americans are striving to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, while Spain are eyeing a second title after their maiden victory in 2010. …
… Lionel Messi's Argentina are striving to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, while Spain are trying to win a second title after their maiden victory in 2010. …
US unveils 25% tariff on certain goods from Brazil, drawing rebuke By AFP July 17, 2026 01:17 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter US President Donald Trump speaks to the press outside the Oval Office at the Whi …
… The South Americans are aiming to become the first team to retain the World Cup since Brazil in 1962, and Messi, the sole survivor from the side that lost to Germany in 2014, will become just the second player after Brazilian great Cafu to appear in three finals. …
… It was maybe not quite up there with Diego Maradona's legendary display in putting England to the sword in 1986, but the goals this time brought Argentina back from the dead and kept alive their hopes of winning back-to-back World Cups.No team has retained the trophy since Brazil …
Audio By VocalizeUS President Donald Trump boards Marine One as he departs from the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, DC, on July 15, 2026. [AFP] The United States has announced on a new 25 percent tariff on various imports from Brazil, accusing the Latin American giant …
Amnesty International reports that Russia exploits vulnerable migrants, refugees and foreign prisoners using deceptive and coercive practices to recruit them into the military to fight in Ukraine, offering false promises of civilian jobs, high salaries, legal status or citizenship.
Amnesty International reports that Russia exploits vulnerable migrants, refugees and foreign prisoners using deceptive and coercive practices to recruit them into the military to fight in Ukraine, offering false promises of civilian jobs, high salaries, legal status or citizenship.
Nigeria's National Assembly has suspended all official visits to South Africa and ordered a boycott of South African-hosted legislative activities following reports of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African nationals, with the directive covering lawmakers, parliamentary committees, and National Assembly staff until further notice.
Meta said Wednesday it has begun testing Community Notes in 16 Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America, a crowdsourced system modeled on Elon Musk's X, designed to replace the professional fact-checking program it runs with partner organizations across the region.
As BRICS leaders prepare to meet in New Delhi on September 12–13, the expanded grouping reflects the Global South's push for greater influence over trade, finance, development, and international governance decisions. The group has expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia alongside its original members.
President William Ruto has received credentials from nine newly appointed envoys to Kenya representing Thailand, Brazil, Nigeria, Cyprus, Belgium, Austria, the European Union, South Sudan, and France, as Kenya expands diplomatic ties across multiple regions.
The Seattle Seahawks face the New England Patriots in a Super Bowl rematch to launch the 2026 NFL season, which will span seven countries on four continents. The Seahawks defend their title against contenders including the Los Angeles Rams, who aim to repeat their 2022 Super Bowl victory.
A UNICEF report titled "Through Children's Eyes" found that 1,292,364 children aged 12–17 in Kenya were subjected to at least one form of technology-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse, based on a survey conducted between 2020–2021 and 2024–2025.
Nearly 130 countries agreed on Saturday on a text defining lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS), a first step towards talks on a possible international treaty to regulate them. The International Committee of the Red Cross warned that "the unconstrained development and use of autonomous weapon systems pose serious legal, ethical and humanitarian challenges."
Brazil great Formiga believes the 2027 Women's World Cup, to be held in Brazil for the first time in Latin America, will be an opportunity to change the lives of countless players in South America. The former midfielder scored 29 goals in over 200 appearances for Brazil before retiring aged 43 in 2021.
The second day of the Diamond League finals in Brussels on Saturday features Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo, Swiss star Audrey Werro, and newly-minted world record holders Masai Russell and Alison dos Santos. Diamond League winners in events at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship earn automatic qualification to a $10 million showdown.
Richarlison has been omitted from Tottenham's 25-man Premier League squad, with manager Roberto De Zerbi citing the Brazilian striker's repeated statements about wanting to leave. Proposed talks for a return to Everton stalled before the English transfer deadline, though other transfer windows remain open.
Chinese President Xi Jinping, on his first visit to Cairo in a decade, urged Middle Eastern countries to oppose "external interference" and said Beijing was ready to work with regional states to safeguard maritime shipping amid the US-Iran conflict.
Malkia Strikershead coach Geoffrey Omondi has backed his team to defeat Cameroon in Thursday's semi-final of the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship in Nairobi, saying the technical bench has devised a tactical plan after studying the three-time continental champions.
Brazil's Superior Electoral Court acquitted presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro of violating electoral law after he broadcast a deepfake video of his father endorsing his candidacy. The court ruled that the convention where the video was shown occurred before the official start of election season.
The FIFA national team ranking indicates each country's standing in world football and influences World Cup draw seeding and competition structures. Spain leads the ranking after winning the World Cup, and FIFA now provides live provisional ranking updates during matches.
Antonio Rudiger announced his international retirement on September 1, 2026, two months after playing in the World Cup. The 33-year-old made 86 appearances for Germany and said he wanted to focus on club football with Real Madrid.
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on Monday, six weeks after Argentina's defeat in the World Cup final, concluding a career spanning more than two decades and over 200 appearances. AFP reviews the defining moments of his international career.
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on Monday, six weeks after Argentina's defeat in the World Cup final, ending a career spanning more than two decades and over 200 appearances for his country. AFP Sport reviews the defining moments of his Argentina career.
Brazilian winger Allan Elias, 22, has joined Manchester City from Palmeiras on a five-year deal for a reported fee of £34 million. Allan came through Palmeiras' academy and made 96 first-team appearances, scoring four goals and contributing three assists in 21 matches this season.
Vietnam's Central Highlands, traditionally the world's leading robusta coffee producer after Brazil, are increasingly switching to durian cultivation to meet surging Chinese demand. Durian acreage nationwide has soared more than fivefold to 200,000 hectares over the past decade, and Vietnam became China's biggest durian supplier by volume last year following a 2022 trade protocol with Thailand.
Kenya Polo Association president Jamie Murray says Kenyan polo must develop young talent through recruitment, training, and exposure, and win continental matches against African opponents before competing in Europe or South America. Murray cited recent improvements in younger players, including 15-year-old Archie Camm, as evidence of progress.
South Africa's health department said more than a third of babies received no vaccines at the start of 2026, with the proportion of unvaccinated children under one year old tripling from 12 percent in 2017 to 36 percent this year to April. The department warned the decline leaves hundreds of thousands of infants at risk of life-threatening illnesses and called for urgent action to halt the decline and avert a surge in preventable diseases.
World Cup-winning players Fabio Cannavaro and Cafu have joined other former footballers in publicly supporting FIFA President Gianni Infantino on social media, despite his scrapped plan to open the World Cup to private investment and calls from another group of former players for leadership change at FIFA.
The US State Department has temporarily paused all immigrant visa appointments worldwide to conduct new training for embassy and consulate employees. The pause applies only to immigrant visas and not to tourism, study, business, or temporary work visas; the resumption could take several weeks depending on location.
UEFA, which had threatened to boycott FIFA competitions over plans to allow private investment in the World Cup and Club World Cup through a new commercial subsidiary, is expected to drop the boycott threat. The dispute arose after FIFA proposed creating a FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) to attract private investors, which UEFA had criticized as a "shady, opaque backroom deal."
Kenya has two training centres and two African titles in archery. The article argues the government and corporate Kenya must build structures to enable medals at global events.
The US State Department plans to revoke visas of foreigners who entered the country as temporary visitors but then applied for asylum. The White House suggested up to 200,000 visas could be affected, though the State Department said the number remains dynamic and will be done on a rolling basis.
Carlos Baleba, 22, has joined Manchester United from Brighton and Hove Albion for a reported £70 million, becoming the third midfielder signed by United during the summer transfer window alongside Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos.
Kenya's women's volleyball team begins the 2026 CAVB African Nations Championship on Tuesday in Nairobi, with the tournament winner earning direct qualification to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The championship runs through September 4 with 16 teams competing, and the top three finishers also qualify for the 2027 FIVB World Cup.
Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi announced his resignation from office, effective September 4, ending months of speculation about tensions with President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Nchimbi cited a promise to vacate the post if the President desired change, saying he is "fully satisfied" that she does.