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… The Spanish World Cup winner backed UEFA's staunch opposition to the plan to create a commercial subsidiary to run FIFA's biggest events and allow private investors to acquire stakes in the company. …
World Cup must be kept out of private hands: Chelsea manager AlonsoCitizen Digital
… reak By AFP July 31, 2026 10:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Argentina forward Lionel Messi cries during the trophy ceremony at the end of the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain …
Messi returns to Miami training after World Cup breakCitizen Digital
… President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino hold the FIFA World Cup Winner's Trophy before handing over to captain Rodri #16 of Spain at the award ceremony following the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on J …
UEFA says will boycott World Cup if FIFA pushes private investor proposalCitizen Digital
FIFA probes Argentina over World Cup final ill-discipline, Falklands banner By AFP July 30, 2026 05:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Argentina's midfielder Leandro Paredes (top) clashes with Spain's midfi …
FIFA probes Argentina over World Cup final ill-discipline, Falklands bannerCitizen Digital
… The World Endurance Championship announced Tuesday it would conclude its season in Spain and Italy after cancelling planned events in Qatar and Bahrain.
F1 boss says season to finish in Europe if Gulf races cancelledThe Standard
… However, firefighters managed to bring them under control before they caused casualties or significant damage.Until now, Greece had largely escaped the extreme heat and devastating wildfires that have affected several other European countries, including Spain and France this summ …
Three firefighters die battling blazes in GreeceCitizen Digital
France turn to Zidane as coach in long-awaited homecoming By AFP July 28, 2026 02:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Real Madrid's French coach Zinedine Zidane gestures during the Spanish League football ma …
France turn to Zidane as coach in long-awaited homecomingThe Standard
… the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner, who has endured a series of fitness problems since suffering a serious knee injury almost two years ago.The former Atletico Madrid player, 30, has one year remaining on his contract with City but speculation over his future has intensified since Spain …
Man City's Rodri sidelined for 'short period' following back surgeryCitizen Digital
… (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, and Donald Trump, president of the United States, pose with the World Cup Trophy after the 2026 FIFA World Cup final match between Spain …
Infantino slams World Cup critics for 'spreading hate'Citizen Digital
'Monster' wildfires force 350,000 from homes in France, Spain By AFP July 27, 2026 03:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Residents water the soil to put out the embers as a fire started in an industrial are …
'Monster' wildfires force 350,000 from homes in France, SpainZinedine Zidane, who succeeded Didier Deschamps as coach of Les Bleus, will lead France for the first time in a UEFA Nations League tie in Turkey. The 54-year-old, widely recognised as one of France's greatest players, described the job as "a dream."
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Zinedine Zidane, who succeeded Didier Deschamps as coach of Les Bleus, will lead France for the first time in a UEFA Nations League tie in Turkey. The 54-year-old, widely recognised as one of France's greatest players, described the job as "a dream."
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A Moroccan boy hid under a Real Valladolid team bus to travel from Spain's Ceuta enclave to mainland Spain after the team's second-division match. The child was discovered hidden by the coach's wheel axle at a service station as the team returned home after drawing 1-1 against Ceuta.
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Spain's head coach Luis de la Fuente has extended his contract until 2032 after leading the team to a World Cup title, Euro 2024 victory, and a UEFA Nations League title since taking over four years ago. De la Fuente said "the best is yet to come" with the national team.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Moroccan child hid under a Real Valladolid football team coach to travel from Spain's north African exclave of Ceuta to the mainland, remaining hidden during a ferry crossing and over 100 kilometres by road before being discovered at a service station.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ferran Torres scored to give PSG the lead at Marseille in Ligue 1, and although Angel Gomes equalised for Marseille, Marquinhos won the match for PSG 2-1 on Sunday.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Morocco's upcoming parliamentary election will test whether the kingdom's political system can reconnect with a disenchanted youth, with only four percent of nearly 16 million registered voters aged 18 to 24. Social disparities and youth unemployment are major issues in the vote, while young Moroccans remain largely disinterested despite some having led recent protests.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has departed for New York to attend the 81st United Nations General Assembly, where he will champion increased investment in Africa, artificial intelligence, and reforms to the global financial system. He is expected to advocate for an "Africa-financing-Africa" approach leveraging the continent's over $4 trillion in domestic savings and assets to finance development.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain's World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente said he wanted to offer "full support" to the people of Ceuta as the north African exclave grapples with a migration crisis, after more than 70,000 migrants entered from Morocco in late July.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has departed for New York to attend the 81st United Nations General Assembly, where he will push Kenya's investment agenda and advocate for increased financing for Africa, focusing on partnerships in energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, health, agriculture and technology. He will also advance Kenya's agenda on artificial intelligence and Africa's participation in the global digital economy.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →
England manager Thomas Tuchel said the team can build on the "fantastic spirit" of their World Cup campaign as he named a 27-man group for Nations League fixtures, including previously overlooked Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold and Chelsea forward Cole Palmer. The squad begins play against world champions Spain on September 26.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, was named in Portugal's squad for the Nations League campaign under new coach Jorge Jesus. Ronaldo has said this would "probably" be his final season in football, during which he has scored more than 950 goals for club and country.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Belgian midfielder Axel Witsel announced his retirement from international football on Wednesday at age 37, ending a career that made him Belgium's second-most capped player with 140 appearances. His final match was a 2-1 World Cup quarter-final loss to Spain in July.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 2027 Formula One calendar will include 24 Grands Prix across 22 countries and 10 sprint events, including Monaco. The season begins with pre-season testing in Bahrain from February 24–27 and the first race on March 12–14, followed by Saudi Arabia, with the season concluding in Abu Dhabi.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi has been named in Argentina's squad for a friendly against Benin on October 6, which will serve as his farewell appearance after announcing his international retirement last month. The 39-year-old will make his 208th and final appearance for Argentina at River Plate's Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Newly crowned US Open champion Alexander Zverev makes a quick return for Germany's Davis Cup qualifying tie against Croatia this weekend, while Ben Shelton seeks to bounce back after losing the US Open final to Zverev. Seven qualifiers will be decided this week to join hosts Italy in November's eight-team Finals.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
The European Union unveiled proposals Wednesday to ban social media for children under 13, as more than 20 countries worldwide have taken steps to block or restrict children's social media access. Seven countries have measures already in place or set to be implemented, targeting children under 15 or 16.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi was called up by Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni for a friendly against Benin on October 6, which will serve as his farewell appearance after announcing his international retirement in August. The 39-year-old's international career included winning the 2022 World Cup and Copa America titles in 2021 and 2024.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sunderland will play their first European match in 53 years on Wednesday at the Stadium of Light, marking the latest milestone in the club's recovery from League One to a seventh-place Premier League finish in 2025.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona's 19-year-old winger Lamine Yamal said he believes he and Kylian Mbappe are the two best players in the world and that he deserves the 2026 Ballon d'Or after winning La Liga with Barcelona and the World Cup with Spain.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal, 19, told Movistar Plus he believes he and Kylian Mbappé are the two best players in the world and deserves the Ballon d'Or this year following La Liga success with Barcelona and World Cup victory with Spain.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
As Morocco, Spain and Portugal prepare to co-host the 2030 World Cup, Morocco's football federation president claimed the final would be held in Morocco, while Real Madrid coach José Mourinho argued the Santiago Bernabéu stadium in Madrid would be a more appropriate venue. FIFA said a final decision would be made in due course.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA rejected Morocco football federation president Fouzi Lekjaa's claim that the 2030 World Cup final would be held in Benslimane, Morocco, stating no decision has yet been made and will be announced "in due course."
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation said the 2030 World Cup final will be held in Benslimane, near Casablanca, at the $1-billion Hassan II stadium being built with a projected capacity of 115,000. FIFA has not yet announced the venue, with Spain and Morocco competing to host the match.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 171 million students — 1 in 10 globally — had their schooling disrupted by climate hazards in 2025, according to UNICEF analysis covering 106 countries. Climate hazards including storms, floods, heatwaves, droughts, and wildfires led to suspended classes, damaged schools, remote learning shifts, and increased dropout risk.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Climate hazards disrupted schooling for more than 171 million students globally in 2025, about one in ten children of pre-primary to upper-secondary age, according to UNICEF analysis. Storms were the most common cause, affecting 109 million students, followed by floods affecting at least 70 million and heatwaves disrupting schooling for about 50 million children.
10 September 2026 · Capital News →
Lionel Messi has reached an agreement in principle to acquire majority shares in Spanish second-division club Eldense, pending completion of legal procedures and Spanish Sports Council authorization. This is Messi's second ownership venture in Spanish football, following his purchase of fourth-tier Cornella in April.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Norway bid farewell to King Harald V on Wednesday in a funeral attended by dignitaries including Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and Britain's Prince William. The king died on August 28, aged 89.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone believes his team will improve after a slow start to the season, despite a 3-0 loss to Athletic Bilbao and falling five points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona after four games. Simeone remains confident as Atletico aim to reach the Champions League final at their Metropolitano Stadium.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal said Tuesday he will not beg for the Ballon d'Or trophy after winning the World Cup with Spain and La Liga with Barcelona, telling reporters he is content to let others decide whether he deserves the prize.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →