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OPINION: Will Kenya ever play in the FIFA World Cup? By Guest Writer October 10, 2026 09:03 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Harambee Stars players being briefed after a training session in Pretoria, South A …
OPINION: Will Kenya ever play in the FIFA World Cup?Citizen Digital
… The Norwegian has scored 169 goals in 205 games for the club and also shone in spearheading his country's run to the World Cup quarter-finals. …
Man City must 'stick together' during crisis, says HaalandCitizen Digital
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CAF president Motsepe says Africa behind InfantinoCitizen Digital
South Korea to scale back military exemptions for athletes By AFP October 08, 2026 11:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FILE: South Korea's forward Son Heung-min in action during the 2026 FIFA World Cup As …
South Korea to scale back military exemptions for athletesThe Standard
… And from there, as we saw in the FIFA World Cup, many African countries were able to get out of the group stages and hopefully progress slowly and maybe get to quarter-finals, semi-finals possibility but to win AFCON, maybe 10 years from now,” he said. …
'Even if you pay me millions': McCarthy warns Harambee Stars against dreaming too big at AFCON 2027Citizen Digital
… of an era as Messi prepares to hang up Argentina boots By AFP October 06, 2026 12:32 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A file photo shosw Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrating after winning the FIFA World Cup …
End of an era as Messi prepares to hang up Argentina bootsCitizen Digital
… The 23-year-old is reportedly set to join Premier League Aston Villa from Italian team Parma for up to 35 million euros ($40 million) following an impressive World Cup. …
New Villa keeper Suzuki wants to atone for errors at Asian CupCitizen Digital
… "This time I experienced a lot of things and I played at the World Cup and I'm playing in the Premier League, so I have confidence. …
New Villa keeper Suzuki wants to atone for errors at Asian CupCitizen Digital
Kane and Bellingham driving England forward after World Cup pain By AFP October 05, 2026 12:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter England's striker Harry Kane celebrates scoring the 0-2 goal with his teammates …
Kane and Bellingham driving England forward after World Cup painCitizen Digital
… It was a stark contrast to England's meek surrender when Tuchel adopted a defensive game plan in the closing stages of their World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina in July. …
England's seven-goal spree sends message to Euro rivals: KaneEngland and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane became England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe at the 2026 ceremony held in London. Alexia Putellas won the women's award for a third time.
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England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane became England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe at the 2026 ceremony held in London. Alexia Putellas won the women's award for a third time.
8 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Harry Kane is the favourite to win the 70th Ballon d'Or award at a ceremony in London on Monday, with Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe also in contention. Kane struck 73 goals in 65 games for club and country last season, leading Bayern Munich to a league and cup double and England to the World Cup semi-finals.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Julian Alvarez apologized to Atlético Madrid supporters for attempting to leave the club during the summer, saying his comments during the World Cup were a mistake. The Argentina forward had been linked with Barcelona and was initially jeered by fans, but tension has eased after he scored goals against Stuttgart in the Champions League and in a 1-0 win over Deportivo La Coruña.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he will manage Bukayo Saka's workload carefully after the England midfielder sustained a quad injury during Wednesday's 2-2 Champions League draw at Bayern Munich that could keep him sidelined for at least two months.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The head of Asian football said the region supported Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president, weeks after criticizing his aborted plan to open World Cup competitions to private investors.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England captain Harry Kane, 33, is the bookmakers' favourite for the Ballon d'Or award ceremony in London on Monday. Kane scored 73 goals for club and country this year, the second-best mark in history after Leo Messi's 82 in 2010-11.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dejan Kulusevski made an emotional return for Tottenham, coming on in the 87th minute of the club's 3-1 victory against Coventry after a 17-month injury layoff following knee surgery. The 26-year-old said he felt like a "different man" and described the recovery journey as "the most difficult it could be."
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi scored two goals in four minutes to lead Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over Atlanta United on Saturday, securing the Herons' third straight win as the MLS playoffs approach. The 39-year-old also provided an assist, pulling level with Son Heung-min atop the assists table and extending his record to 15+ assists in three consecutive seasons.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
Barcelona extended their unbeaten run to 10 wins across all competitions this season with a 4-1 victory over Galatasaray in the Champions League, with teenage winger Lamine Yamal playing a key role in the win by creating goals for Anthony Gordon and Fermin Lopez.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gianni Infantino, seeking a fourth term as FIFA president, faces weeks of criticism over his shelved plan to allow private investment into the World Cup, but observers say he could survive the backlash in the absence of a strong challenger. The 56-year-old retains core support in Africa and South America despite losing support from many other associations.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues Kenya's lack of FIFA World Cup qualification stems not from insufficient talent but from decades of inconsistent planning, poor governance, inadequate youth investment, and absence of long-term football strategy. To qualify within two decades, the author contends Kenya must shift from seasonal football management to treating it as a national development project.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland called for the squad to "stick together" after the club was found guilty of over 100 Premier League financial rule breaches. City faces potential points penalties or expulsion after an independent commission determined the club used "sham" commercial contracts to inflate revenue and cut costs by over £900 million between 2009 and 2018.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
African football confederation CAF has unanimously resolved to support FIFA president Gianni Infantino's re-election bid, according to CAF president Patrice Motsepe at a strategy meeting in Cape Verde. Motsepe emphasized the importance of CAF's partnership with Infantino and called for increased investment in African youth academies.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Korea will scale back military exemptions for elite athletes following public backlash against footballers celebrating their exemptions for winning Asian Games gold. The government currently rewards Asian Games gold medals and Olympic medals with exemptions, allowing athletes to undergo weeks of basic training instead of 18 months to two years of service.
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has urged Kenyans to temper expectations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, saying Kenya lacks the resources and strength to compete with established powers like Morocco, Egypt, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal, despite home advantage as co-host with Uganda and Tanzania.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →
Lionel Messi will play his last match for Argentina on Tuesday in a friendly against Benin at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, ending his 21-year international career. The 39-year-old announced his retirement on Instagram in August 2026.
6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zion Suzuki, 23, has joined Premier League side Aston Villa from Parma for up to 35 million euros following an impressive World Cup, and says he is confident Japan can win next year's Asian Cup after his mistakes contributed to their quarter-final exit at the 2024 tournament in Qatar.
6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, who joined Aston Villa in summer, said his "very bad" performances contributed to Japan's quarter-final exit at the 2024 Asian Cup in Qatar but believes he is now a better keeper and backs Japan to win the continental title when the tournament starts in January in Saudi Arabia.
5 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harry Kane is set to equal Peter Shilton's England appearance record of 125 caps in a Nations League clash at Wembley. Kane, England's record scorer with 89 goals, has formed a flourishing partnership with Jude Bellingham as the team rebuilds after World Cup disappointment.
5 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harry Kane said England's 7-0 rout of Croatia in the Nations League served as a statement of intent to their European rivals. Thomas Tuchel's side ran riot in Rijeka thanks to Kane's double and a brace from Bukayo Saka, with Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon and Morgan Rogers also on target.
4 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Belgium coach Mark van Bommel said he could not guarantee Romelu Lukaku playing time against Turkey on Friday, despite the 33-year-old's limited involvement in his first two matches in charge. Van Bommel stated the decision depends on what the team needs in particular phases or situations.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
India's national football team plays Brazil on Saturday at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, with local supporters hoping the match will boost the sport's profile in a cricket-dominated country. The hosts, ranked 138th, face the five-time world champions, with AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey describing the encounter as historic for Indian football.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Swiss Football Association announced it was withdrawing its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino in next year's FIFA presidential election, after several leading European national associations pulled their support following his July proposals to create a commercial subsidiary to run FIFA's biggest events.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
La Liga president Javier Tebas told a performance and health summit in London that footballers have a "breaking point" due to an increasingly packed global calendar, citing the expanded Club World Cup and the 48-team World Cup as events adding to player workload and injury risks.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA has accused UEFA of running a "misinformation" campaign and seeking to influence next year's FIFA presidential election through a court case in Florida demanding access to documents related to Gianni Infantino's plan to commercialize the World Cup.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thomas Tuchel's England side surrendered a second-half lead to lose 3-2 to Spain on Saturday, with Tuchel attributing the defeat to defensive errors and saying the side needs to improve to reach Spain's level.
28 September 2026 · The Standard →
Germany defender Jonathan Tah praised Juergen Klopp's immediate impact after taking over the national team in July, saying the squad was "ready to walk through fire" for the coach. Klopp took his first training session on Monday and guided Germany to a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands on Thursday.
27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Roberto Mancini, returning as Italy's head coach for a second spell, acknowledged boos from fans after Italy lost 2-0 to Belgium in their UEFA Nations League opener, but insisted there were positives to extract from the match.
26 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England's Premier League, Germany's Bundesliga, Italy's Serie A, and Spain's LaLiga called for sweeping FIFA reforms on Friday, including stronger checks and balances, clearer constitutional boundaries, and greater separation between regulatory and commercial functions. The move follows FIFA President Gianni Infantino's abandoned plan to secure private investment in FIFA tournaments.
26 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England manager Thomas Tuchel says Cole Palmer "misses too many opportunities" after the Chelsea playmaker pulled out of England's squad for their UEFA Nations League match against Spain. Tuchel cited Palmer's frequent absences from England camps due to injuries, saying he can only rely on players he personally witnesses within his team.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →