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Spain’s Aitana Bonmatí joins an elite club of three – Platini and Messi – after securing he...EuronewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGFrench player Ousmane Dembélé wins men's Ballon d'OrThe 28-year-old Paris Saint-Germain forward broke down in tears as he thanked his family for their sacrifices in helping him win.AfricanewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGDembélé, Yamal and Bonmati in the spotlight at Ballon d’Or ceremonyThe 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris features top stars and rising talent. Ousmane Dembélé and Lamine Yamal are among the favorites in the men’s category, while Aitana Bonmati aims for a historic third consecutive win in the women’s ca...France 24VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGLebanese footballer defies odds in comeback from Israeli attackLast November, Lebanese national women’s team footballer Celine Haidar was struck by shrapnel from an Israeli air strike in Beirut. In January, she defied the odds when she woke up from a coma. 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Just 100 days remain until the 35th Africa Cup of Nations kicks off and this time, Morocco is set to host the continent’s biggest football spectacle, from December 21st, 2025 to January 18th, 2026.AfricanewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGHeat, extreme weather threaten 2026 FIFA World Cup venues, study findsVenues set to host 2026 FIFA World Cup matches are at risk of extreme conditions caused by heat, storms and drought, according to a new report called Pitches in Peril, published by Football for Future and Common Goal.CBS NewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGSpringbok women gear up for World Cup showdown against New ZealandSpringbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin has unveiled his squad for Saturday's crucial Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand in Exeter.AfricanewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGAll you need to know about the latest FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiersSenegal has defeated DRC to claim leadership of Group B, Ivory Coast keeps Gabon at bay, and Cape Verde, one of the smallest countries in the world, potentially qualifies. Here is everything you need to know.Africanews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGMorocco beats Argentina to win its first Under-20 World Cup titleStriker Yassir Zabiri scored twice as Morocco won its first Under-20 World Cup title with a 2-0 victory over Argentina on Sunday.Africanews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGMaccabi Tel Aviv fans banned from UK matchPrime Minister Keir Starmer has criticised the decision by local authorities and police to keep Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters out of the stadium due to security fears , linking the decision with anti-semitism.Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGEnglish soccer club bars Israel Maccabi fans over protest fearsBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said fans of Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv should not be barred from a soccer match in Birmingham next month. Aston Villa said traveling Maccabi fans - who were involved in violence a year ago in A...Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGQatar qualifies for 2026 FIFA World Cup after home win over the United Arab EmiratesQatar has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a home win over the United Arab Emirates. UAE still have a chance to also make it to the finals in the fifth round of qualifiers.Euronews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGFive more countries qualify for 2026 FIFA World CupFive more countries have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. England is the first European country to do so and will be playing alongside the Ivory Coast, Senegal, Saudi Arabia and Qatar in the high-profile football competition next y...France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGCape Verde qualifies for the World Cup for the first timeCape Verde will play in the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini 3-0 to win its group in African qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.Africanews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGToronto's World Cup hotel tax increase could hurt larger industryA temporary 2.5 per cent hotel tax increase that's been in place since June 1 is meant to help pay for Toronto’s 2026 FIFA World Cup games. But as CBC's Tyler Cheese explains, some in the tourism industry are worried it could be discoura...CBC News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGRonaldo becomes first billionaire footballerAfter renewing his contract with the Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, the Portuguese player Cristiano Ronaldo had his fortune valued at 1.2 billion euros.Euronews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGSan Diego FC scores big on and off pitch in inaugural seasonSDFC set a Major League Soccer record for an expansion team with the most wins and most points in a season and broke the league's all-time record for annual retail sales.Scripps Local
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGZidane's son Luca named in Algeria squad for 2026 world cup qualifiersIn a move blending football legacy with national pride, Luca Zidane, the 27-year-old goalkeeper and son of French legend Zinédine Zidane, has received his first call-up to the Algerian national team, potentially helping the side secure i...Africanews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBarcelona, Paris Saint-Germain go head-to-head in Champions LeagueParis Saint-Germain and Barcelona meet in the Champions League in a clash between two of the favourites to win the competition this season. Defending champion PSG is aiming to join Real Madrid as the only team to retain the title in the ...France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGFIFA strips South Africa of World Cup qualifying pointsSouth Africa's hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup have suffered a major blow after it was stripped of three points for fielding an ineligible player.Africanews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGMorocco introduces simplified e-authorisation for CAN 2025The measure applies to nationals from Algeria, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Gabon, Niger, Senegal, Togo, and Tunisia — all of which are visa-exempt for Morocco under ordinary circumstances.Africanews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGWhy the 2026 FIFA World Cup has three mascotsFor the first time in its six-decade history, the biggest sporting event on the planet will be split among three nations — the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Fittingly, that means not one but three mascots for the FIFA World Cup.CBS News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYING2026 FIFA World Cup mascots revealedFIFA has unveiled its mascots for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, with one for each host country. Canada will be represented by Maple the moose, Mexico by Zayu the jaguar and the U.S. by Clutch the bald eagle.CBC News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGA first look at BMO's FIFA transformationPhase one of BMO field's $146-million renovation is complete ahead of next year's FIFA World Cup. CBC's Dale Manucdoc got a tour.CBC News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGAfrica's big names make it to the 2025 Ballon d'Or final rankingThe 2025 Ballon d'Or showcased some outstanding talents. Mohamed Salah has made headlines yet again, climbing to fourth place in the rankings.Africanews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGPSG's Dembélé beats out Lamine Yamal in Ballon d'Or raceOusmane Dembélé edges past Lamine Yamal to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or after a remarkable season which saw PSG win its first Champions League title. Spain’s Aitana Bonmatí joins an elite club of three – Platini and Messi – after securing he...Euronews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGFrench player Ousmane Dembélé wins men's Ballon d'OrThe 28-year-old Paris Saint-Germain forward broke down in tears as he thanked his family for their sacrifices in helping him win.Africanews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGDembélé, Yamal and Bonmati in the spotlight at Ballon d’Or ceremonyThe 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris features top stars and rising talent. Ousmane Dembélé and Lamine Yamal are among the favorites in the men’s category, while Aitana Bonmati aims for a historic third consecutive win in the women’s ca...France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGLebanese footballer defies odds in comeback from Israeli attackLast November, Lebanese national women’s team footballer Celine Haidar was struck by shrapnel from an Israeli air strike in Beirut. In January, she defied the odds when she woke up from a coma. Now, she’s determined to get back on the pi...TRT World
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGCanada’s first pro women’s soccer league faces test beyond seasonThe Northern Super League’s first season is wrapping up. There was a lot of excitement surrounding it, but attracting players hasn’t been simple when competing with well-established leagues in Europe and the U.S.CBC News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGResearcher explains new study on soccer headers and brain traumaTwo studies are revealing new insight into the effects of head impacts while playing sports like soccer. One study focused on frequent soccer headers by amateur players.CBS News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGIvory Coast exhibition retraces history through footballIn the bustling suburb of Abobo, a new museum exhibit is drawing crowds with an unexpected twist on the history of elephants. But these aren't just the massive gray creatures that roam West Africa's forests.France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGEx-Arsenal star Thomas Partey denies rape and assault chargesGhanaian football star Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault in London.Africanews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGSalah surpasses Cole with 188 goalsWith a nerve-of-steel penalty in the dying moments of the match, Mohamed Salah cemented his legacy among the Premier League's most elite goal scorers, climbing into fourth place on the competition's all-time list and keeping Liverpool's ...Africanews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGLess than 100 days till kick off in AFCON Morocco 2025The countdown is on! Just 100 days remain until the 35th Africa Cup of Nations kicks off and this time, Morocco is set to host the continent’s biggest football spectacle, from December 21st, 2025 to January 18th, 2026.Africanews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGHeat, extreme weather threaten 2026 FIFA World Cup venues, study findsVenues set to host 2026 FIFA World Cup matches are at risk of extreme conditions caused by heat, storms and drought, according to a new report called Pitches in Peril, published by Football for Future and Common Goal.CBS News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGSpringbok women gear up for World Cup showdown against New ZealandSpringbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin has unveiled his squad for Saturday's crucial Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand in Exeter.Africanews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGAll you need to know about the latest FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiersSenegal has defeated DRC to claim leadership of Group B, Ivory Coast keeps Gabon at bay, and Cape Verde, one of the smallest countries in the world, potentially qualifies. Here is everything you need to know.Africanews
