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AFCON: Fan zone in Rabat brings students together to watch matches

Tens of thousands of football fans have been following the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations at a fan zone on the international campus of Riad, an upscale district of Rabat.

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Trump travel ban on African countries leaves World Cup fans in limbo

Senegal and Ivory Coast were among the countries added in December to the list of states with partial restrictions on entry to the United States. Both have qualified for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

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Former French football player, coach Rolland Courbis dies aged 72

Former Marseille coach Rolland Courbis, a charismatic figure of French soccer who became a prominent pundit, has died. He was 72.

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Xabi Alonso departs Real Madrid after eight months as manager

Xabi Alonso's tenure as Real Madrid manager has ended by mutual agreement after just eight months, following a defeat to Barcelona in the Supercopa de España final. Alvaro Arboloa will take over as interim manager.

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Michael Carrick tipped to return as Man United's interim manager

Manchester United is reportedly considering former midfielder Michael Carrick as caretaker manager following the dismissal of Ruben Amirim. Carrick previously served in a similar role in 2021.

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Algeria reach AFCON quarterfinal after dramatic win over DRC

Algerian supporters held their breath for almost two hours until winger Adil Boulbina scored the goal that sealed their fate and sent Congo out of the tournament at the 119th minute.

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Bayern Munich routs Wolfsburg with eight-goal display after winter break

Bayern Munich returned from the winter break with a commanding victory over Wolfsburg, scoring eight goals and extending their Bundesliga lead. The match featured multiple scorers and two Wolfsburg own goals.

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Martinelli hat-trick leads Arsenal to 4-1 victory over Portsmouth

Gabriel Martinelli scored a hat-trick as Arsenal defeated Portsmouth 4-1 at Fratton Park. The match saw early drama with both teams scoring in the opening minutes before Arsenal took control.

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Manchester United eliminated from FA Cup by Brighton in third round upset

Manchester United suffered a 2-1 defeat to Brighton in the FA Cup third round under interim manager Darren Fletcher, marking another early exit from a major competition.

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Algeria reach AFCON quarterfinal after dramatic win over DRC

Algerian supporters held their breath for almost two hours until winger Adil Boulbina scored the goal that sealed their fate and sent Congo out of the tournament at the 119th minute.

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Nigeria, Egypt complete AFCON semi-final lineup

Mohamed Salah scored and Egypt eliminated defending champion Ivory Coast to move into the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals after a 3-2 victory on Saturday.

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Super Eagles striker leads Nigeria to quarterfinal win over Algeria

Nigeria's Super Eagles secured a 2-0 victory against Algeria in the AFCON quarterfinals, with a standout performance from their striker. The team now prepares to face Morocco in the semifinals as they seek their first title since 2013.

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Nigeria defeats Algeria 2-0 to reach AFCON semifinals in Marrakech

Algeria's Africa Cup of Nations campaign ended after a 2-0 quarterfinal loss to Nigeria. Captain Riyad Mahrez expressed disappointment, while Nigeria moves on to face Morocco in the semifinals.

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Chicago Bears rally for first playoff win in 15 years

The Chicago Bears overcame a significant halftime deficit against the Green Bay Packers to secure their first playoff victory in 15 years, staging a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback at Soldier Field.

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Arne Slot vows full-strength Liverpool for FA Cup after past upset

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has promised to field his strongest team in the upcoming FA Cup match, learning from last season's shock defeat to Plymouth after heavy squad rotation.

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Salah leads Egypt past defending champions to reach semi-final

Mohamed Salah and the Egyptian national team eliminated the defending champions in a five-goal match, advancing to the semi-finals where they will face Senegal. Both Salah and the coach emphasized the team's unity and desire to bring joy...

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Defending champions Ivory Coast eliminated from AFCON

Ivory Coast, the defending champions, were knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations after a 3-2 defeat to Egypt in the quarter-finals. Egypt will advance to face Senegal in the semi-finals.

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Senegal defeat Mali 1-0 in heavy rain to reach AFCON semi-finals

Senegal secured a 1-0 victory over Mali in Tangier amid heavy rain, advancing to the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals. Iliman Indiaye scored the decisive goal, while Mali played with ten men after their captain was sent off.

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Flick emphasizes team unity as Barcelona faces Real Madrid

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick highlights the importance of teamwork ahead of the fourth consecutive Clasico final against Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia, as both teams vie for the Super Cup title.

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Israel to demolish a football pitch in Bethlehem

An Israeli demolition order targets one of the few safe play spaces for children in a crowded refugee camp in Palestine.

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Morocco coach rejects allegations of AFCON refs bias for the host team

The Atlas Lions beat Cameroon 2-0 in their quarterfinal match on Friday.

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Mahrez highlights Algeria's unity ahead of AFCON quarter-final

Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez emphasizes team unity and depth as his side prepares to face Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final. The team carries strong momentum and a recent history of success into the match.

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Kai Havertz returns for Arsenal's FA Cup match after injury

Kai Havertz is set to return for Arsenal in their FA Cup match against Portsmouth after being sidelined for five months due to knee surgery. Manager Mikel Arteta emphasized the high expectations for Havertz as he rejoins the squad.

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Vietnam secures late 2-1 win over Kyrgyzstan

Vietnam claimed a 2-1 victory against Kyrgyzstan at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, with a late own goal deciding the match.

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Ivory Coast prepares for historic quarterfinal clash against Egypt

Ivory Coast's national football team trains in Agadir ahead of a highly anticipated quarterfinal match against Egypt, recalling past encounters and recent successes.

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Nigeria seeks redemption against Algeria in quarterfinal showdown

Nigeria prepares to face Algeria in the quarterfinals after a decisive win over Mozambique, aiming to overcome a history of recent defeats to the North African side.

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Egypt prepares for crucial AFCON quarter-final against Ivory Coast

Egypt's national football team intensifies preparations ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final match against Ivory Coast, aiming to end a run of early tournament exits.

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Wrexham advance after dramatic penalty shootout victory

Wrexham secured a dramatic win, advancing 4-3 on penalties after a late comeback by Forrest forced a shootout. Arthur Okonkwo's crucial saves ensured Wrexham's progression, continuing their remarkable run.

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Dortmund and Frankfurt share six-goal thriller in Bundesliga opener

Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt played to a dramatic 3-3 draw at Deutsche Bank Park, with late goals ensuring both teams shared the points in the first Bundesliga match of 2026.

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Jordan beat Saudi Arabia 3–2 to keep knockout hopes alive

Jordan edged Saudi Arabia 3–2 at Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium, with captain Ali Azaizeh scoring twice.