Also known as: UEFA Champions League
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… Dembele, who has emerged as a key figure for France at the tournament and is a contender for this year's Ballon d'Or after helping Paris St Germain win the Champions League, told Spanish newspaper Marca that some commentators had gone too far in their assessment of his long-time …
Dembele says criticism of France captain Mbappe has gone too farCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize Authorities in the French city of Toulouse on Thursday announced a curfew for under-16s during "high risk" World Cup matches, after unrest marred celebrations of the recent Paris Saint-Germain Champions League victory. …
French city imposes curfew for under-16s during 'high risk' World Cup matchesCitizen Digital
… home to Rennes By AFP June 11, 2026 11:21 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Desire DOUE of PSG, Warren ZAIRE-EMERY of PSG, Ousmane DEMBELE of PSG and Bradley BARCOLA of PSG hold the two UEFA Champions League …
PSG to kick off new Ligue 1 season at home to RennesCitizen Digital
… The Paris Saint-Germain pair had been rested for the previous friendly - a loss to Ivory Coast - after winning the Champions League. …
Deschamps tips hat-trick man Olise to make big impact at World CupCitizen Digital
… Lille finished the season third qualifying for the Champions League. His leadership was regularly praised by coach Bruno Genesio who has been replaced by Italian Davide Ancelotti, son of Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti. …
Giroud pens one-year Lille contract extension aged 39The Standard
… Billions of shillings are staked weekly on the Premier League and Champions League by Kenyans who have never watched a live KPL match. …
47 teams enough for Kenya's football gloryCitizen Digital
… boola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); "He certainly deserves credit for concluding a difficult season with a final second-place finish," securing Champions League …
Feyenoord sack van Persie after 'difficult season'Capital News
NAIROBI,Kenya June 7 – What began as a walk home after watching the UEFA Champions League final ended in a horrific mob attack that claimed the lives of three young men in Machakos town. …
Three Friends Burned Alive After False Carjacking Claim in MachakosCitizen Digital
… Guardiola stepped down after winning six Premier League titles and the Champions League in his glittering decade at the Etihad Stadium. …
Guardiola quit '100 times' before leaving, says Man City chairmanCitizen Digital
… m euros to sign Mourinho By AFP June 04, 2026 09:41 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Benfica's Portuguese head coach Jose Mourinho runs on to the pitch to retrieve loose ball during the UEFA Champions League …
Benfica say Real Madrid must pay 15m euros to sign MourinhoThe Italian Football Federation has reached an agreement with former Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo to become the national team's coach on a four-year deal, according to Italian daily La Repubblica. The 47-year-old, currently in charge of Dubai United, is replacing Pep Guardiola, who rejected the approach.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Italian Football Federation has reached an agreement with former Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo to become the national team's coach on a four-year deal, according to Italian daily La Repubblica. The 47-year-old, currently in charge of Dubai United, is replacing Pep Guardiola, who rejected the approach.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Juergen Klopp, the former Liverpool manager, has been appointed Germany's national football team head coach with a contract through the 2030 World Cup, following Julian Nagelsmann's resignation after the team's third consecutive early World Cup exit since 2014.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Croatian midfielder Luka Modric has extended his contract with Serie A club AC Milan by one season, committing until June 30, 2027. The 40-year-old joined Milan in 2025 and scored two goals in 37 matches last season.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The French Football Federation will announce its new head coach on July 28, with Zinedine Zidane the overwhelming favourite to succeed Didier Deschamps following France's fourth-place finish at the 2026 World Cup.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Manchester City forward Phil Foden signed a four-year contract extension on Wednesday under new boss Enzo Maresca. The 26-year-old England international had been out of contract at the end of the coming season; his new deal includes an option for a further one-year extension.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has signed a new five-year contract, ending speculation over his future. The Hungary captain was rewarded for his strong form last season, with negotiations accelerating in recent weeks.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool's Hungarian midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai signed a new five-year contract on Friday, ending speculation over his future after his fine form last season.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France has urged its football fans to be responsible as the team prepares to face African champions Morocco in a 2026 World Cup quarter-final on Thursday, after previous high-profile matches led to unrest.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kylian Mbappe, 27, is revelling in his role as captain for France at the World Cup as he seeks to lead Les Bleus to a third title. The superstar had a difficult end to last season with Real Madrid and left PSG without winning the Champions League, but his relationship with the World Cup has shaped him as a player on a mission.
8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Alvaro Arbeloa, the 43-year-old former defender and member of Spain's 2010 World Cup-winning squad, has been named manager of English Premier League side Fulham on a three-year contract, replacing Marco Silva.
8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bayern Munich announced the signing of Morocco midfielder Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven for a reported fee of 50 million euros ($57 million) on a five-year contract until 2031. The 25-year-old attacking midfielder joins a Bayern forward line that includes Harry Kane, Michael Olise, Luis Diaz, Jamal Musiala, Lennart Karl, and Serge Gnabry.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ousmane Dembele scored three goals in 26 first-half minutes as France defeated Norway 4-1, with a late Desire Doue header completing the win. France advanced as Group I winners with three straight victories.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →
Morocco overcame two goals conceded to Haiti to win 4-2 in Atlanta, advancing to the World Cup last 32 but finishing second to Brazil in Group C. Haiti scored their first World Cup goals in 52 years.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France centre-half William Saliba said he has been "gritting his teeth" and playing through pain at the World Cup after suffering from a back problem for the past few months, and is not operating at "100 percent" in North America.
21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Miguel Almiron became the first player to be sent off under a new FIFA rule prohibiting mouth-covering during on-field confrontations, receiving a red card in the first-half stoppage time of Paraguay's World Cup Group D game against Turkey. The rule, announced in April and rolled out at the World Cup, is part of FIFA's effort to combat racism.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →
Marc Cucurella has left Chelsea to sign for Real Madrid for 55 million euros under Jose Mourinho, describing the move as a chance he could not refuse despite four years at Chelsea where he won the Club World Cup and Conference League.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, now working as a TV pundit at the 2026 World Cup, faced criticism from former Germany players for comments he made about national coach Julian Nagelsmann's team selection ahead of Germany's opener against Curacao. Klopp said he would have chosen a different XI and added "luckily, Julian Nagelsmann is still picking the team -- for now."
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has extended his contract with the club until June 30, 2027. The 33-year-old centre-back joined from Chelsea in 2022 and won La Liga and the Champions League in 2024 with Los Blancos.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
David Raya of Spain says the country is "in good hands" regardless of who starts in goal at the World Cup, as he competes with Unai Simon and Joan Garcia for the number one spot. Simon is expected to start despite Raya and Garcia's strong seasons at Arsenal and Barcelona respectively.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manuel Neuer will start in goal for Germany against Curacao in his fifth World Cup, coach Julian Nagelsmann confirmed on Saturday. The 40-year-old goalkeeper is making his first appearance for Germany in nearly two years after being brought out of international retirement.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France forward Ousmane Dembele has defended captain Kylian Mbappe, saying criticism of the Real Madrid striker has become excessive as the national team prepares for the World Cup. Mbappe has faced scrutiny since joining Real Madrid in 2024, with criticism intensifying after the club failed to win La Liga or the Champions League.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Toulouse authorities announced a curfew from 10:00 pm to 5:00 am for unaccompanied minors under 16 in the city center during "high-risk" World Cup matches, including those involving France, Morocco, Tunisia, and the Netherlands, following unrest during Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League celebration.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Paris Saint-Germain will begin defending their Ligue 1 title at home against Rennes in August, with a match against Marseille scheduled for September 20. The 2026/27 season concludes on May 29, 2027.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France coach Didier Deschamps praised Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise after he scored a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup warm-up victory over Northern Ireland, with Deschamps saying the team will need Olise to perform at that level in the tournament.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France's record goalscorer Olivier Giroud has extended his contract with Ligue 1 club Lille by one season. The 39-year-old former Arsenal, Chelsea and AC Milan striker scored decisive goals including four in the Europa League in his first season with the club.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's football failure, unlike its athletics success, stems from lack of systematic development rather than talent scarcity. The author proposes a Kenya Premier League where each of the 47 counties fields a team to build the sport's foundation.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
Dutch football club Feyenoord has sacked manager Robin van Persie after one-and-a-half years following a frustrating season in which they finished 19 points behind champions PSV Eindhoven but secured second place and Champions League football for next season.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kennedy Mutiso, 29, Stanley Muthungu, 22, and Charles Mutiso, 25, were beaten and set ablaze by a mob in Machakos town in the early hours of May 31 after a vehicle driver falsely claimed they were attempting to hijack him. The three had suffered burns covering between 90 and 95 per cent of their bodies.
7 June 2026 · Capital News →
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said Pep Guardiola thought about resigning "100 times" during low moments in his decade at the club before leaving at the end of this season after winning six Premier League titles and the Champions League.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Benfica confirmed that Real Madrid must pay 15 million euros to sign coach Jose Mourinho, as Real president Florentino Perez seeks to bring back the Portuguese manager 13 years after he left the club in 2013.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →