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Morocco and Comoros prepare for pivotal AFCON opener

Morocco and Comoros finalize preparations at the Mohamed VI Football Complex ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations opener. Morocco seeks to end a decades-long trophy drought, while Comoros marks only its second tournament appearance.

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Mo Salah leads Egypt as AFCON campaign begins

Egypt, led by Mo Salah, begins its Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Agadir, facing Zimbabwe in their opening match. The squad features both experienced players and new talents as they aim to extend their record as Africa's most successf...

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Estudiantes clinch dramatic comeback win in Buenos Aires final

Estudiantes secured a thrilling victory against in Buenos Aires, overturning a late deficit to win the champion's trophy and qualify for major upcoming tournaments.

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Host now favorite for Africa Cup of Nations

As the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 kicks off, Morocco enters as the host nation and top favorite, but Senegal is also tipped as a strong contender. African football specialist Gary Al-Smith highlights Morocco’s talent, Senegal’s solid squ...

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Leverkusen rallies to defeat Leipzig 3-1

Bayer Leverkusen overturned an early deficit to beat Leipzig 3-1, climbing to third place in the Bundesliga on goal difference. Both teams now have 29 points after 15 matches.

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Wolfsburg fall to Freiburg in dramatic match

Dzynan Pejcinovic netted a hat-trick for Wolfsburg, but Freiburg emerged victorious after a late turnaround in a high-scoring encounter.

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NEC and Ajax share points in dramatic draw at Goffert Stadion

NEC and Ajax played to a 2-2 draw in a match filled with early goals, a red card, and resilient defending. Both teams exchanged leads and equalizers before NEC held on with ten men to secure a point.

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Ivory Coast arrives in Marrakesh aiming to defend Africa Cup of Nations title

Ivory Coast, reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions, have arrived in Marrakesh with a confident squad as they prepare to defend their title. The team retains key players from their previous victory and remains among Africa's elite.

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PSG president Al-Khelaïfi acquitted again by Swiss court

Switzerland’s supreme court upheld the acquittal of Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser al-Khelaïfi in the final appeals stage of a case that alleged wrongdoing linked to former FIFA secretary general Jérôme Valcke and the awarding of W...

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Achraf Hakimi back for Morocco's Africa Cup of Nations campaign

Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi has recovered from an ankle injury in time for the Africa Cup of Nations, both the player and coach Walid Regragui said Saturday before the team’s opening game.

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AFCON 2025: Gabon lands in Morocco without Aubameyang

Coached by Thierry Mouyouma, Gabon will start their tournament against Cameroon on December 24th. Mozambique and defending champions Ivory Coast are also in Group F.

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Algeria arrives in Morocco for Africa Cup of Nations amid high expectations

Algeria's national football team lands in Morocco for the Africa Cup of Nations, aiming to improve on their previous tournament performance. Morocco has invested in new stadiums as part of preparations for the 2030 World Cup.

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Gabon faces tough Africa Cup of Nations return amid injury concerns

Gabon’s national football team has arrived in Casablanca for the Africa Cup of Nations after missing the previous tournament. The squad faces a challenging group and may be without star player Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang due to injury.

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Dortmund secure second place with 2-0 win over Mönchengladbach

Borussia Dortmund defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-0 at Signal Iduna Park, securing second place in the Bundesliga. Julian Brandt and Maximilian Bayer scored the goals, extending Dortmund's unbeaten run to eight matches.

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Enzo Maresca dismisses rumours linking him to Manchester City

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has rejected rumours connecting him with a future managerial position at Manchester City, saying he is committed to his current contract with Chelsea.

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Xabi Alonso acknowledges high-stakes clash with Sevilla

Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso says his team are taking their clash with Sevilla seriously. He says the last stretch of matches have been demading, but they want to enter winter break on a high.

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Mohamed Salah controversy at Liverpool nears resolution

Mohamed Salah's recent dispute with Liverpool appears to be ending following discussions with manager Arne Slott. Salah has returned to play and is set to depart for the Africa Cup of Nations, providing an opportunity for both the player...

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Real Madrid prepare for crucial La Liga clash with Sevilla

Real Madrid's key players, including Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius, trained at Valdebebas ahead of their upcoming La Liga match against Sevilla. The session featured high intensity and involvement from coach Xabi Alonso.

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Swiss Supreme Court acquits PSG president in FIFA corruption case

Switzerland's Supreme Court has fully acquitted Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser al-Khelaifi in a long-running FIFA corruption case. The verdict marks al-Khelaifi's third acquittal on related charges, while former FIFA secretary-gene...

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Japan's coach sets sights on 2026 World Cup victory

Japan's head coach Hajime Moriyasu has publicly declared his ambition to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. He hopes tournament success will encourage more Japanese people to pursue professional sport.

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Guardiola addresses speculation over Manchester City future

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola responded to questions about his future at the club, denying ongoing discussions about his contract.

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Arteta reflects on six years at Arsenal

Mikel Arteta looks back on his six-year journey as Arsenal manager, highlighting the collective effort behind the club’s progress. He hopes for continued victories with the team.

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Manchester United manager addresses entitlement after family protest

Manchester United manager Ruben Amerim responded to a family protest involving Kobi Mainu, emphasizing that team selection will be based on merit and raising concerns about a culture of entitlement at the club.

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Rwandan stadiums, the new refuge of Sudanese football in exile

Forced into exile by the war tearing its country apart since April 2023, Sudanese football has found an unexpected new home… in Kigali. The country’s two biggest clubs, Al-Hilal and Al-Merrikh, have been invited to join the Rwandan Premi...

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Who are the favorites for the African Cup of Nations?

The Africa Cup of Nations begins in Morocco on December 21. Half a century after its only success in the competition, its host is the overwhelming favorite. The four-week tournament has been framed as a high-visibility dress rehearsal fo...

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Football: Morocco wins Arab Cup, is Africa Cup next?

Morocco won the Arab Cup on Thursday night after a tight match against Jordan in Qatar. Fans back home in Rabat were ecstatic, with many already setting their sights on the next trophy: the Africa Cup.

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Morocco step up AFCON 2025 preparations ahead of Comoros opener

Morocco’s preparations continue under strict discipline, with expectations high as the host nation aims for a strong start and a deep run in AFCON 2025.

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Morocco step up AFCON 2025 preparations ahead of Comoros opener

Morocco’s preparations continue under strict discipline, with expectations high as the host nation aims for a strong start and a deep run in AFCON 2025.

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Excitement grows in Morocco ahead of Africa Cup of Nations

Morocco is putting the finishing touches on preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations, which starts on December 21 and runs until January 18. With venues ready across six cities, the football tournament is seen as a showcase of Morocco’...

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PSG topple Flamengo to win Intercontinental Cup

Matvei Safonov saved four penalties to lead Paris Saint-Germain to their first global title, defeating Flamengo in a dramatic Intercontinental Cup final in Doha.

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