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Ivory Coast exhibition retraces history through football

In 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.

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Ex-Arsenal star Thomas Partey denies rape and assault charges

Ghanaian football star Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault in London.

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Salah surpasses Cole with 188 goals

With 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 ...

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Less than 100 days till kick off in AFCON Morocco 2025

The 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.

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Heat, extreme weather threaten 2026 FIFA World Cup venues, study finds

Venues 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.

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Springbok women gear up for World Cup showdown against New Zealand

Springbok 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.

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All you need to know about the latest FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers

Senegal 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.

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World Cup 2026 ticket presale fiercely competitive for fans

The FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets presale kicks off this week with fans entering an initial draw giving winners a chance to purchase seats, with subsequent phases of tickets released in the coming months.

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Tunisia second team after Morocco to qualify for FIFA World Cup

Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane sent Tunisia to the World Cup with a goal in the fourth minute of injury time that secured a 1-0 win over Equatorial Guinea on Monday in qualifying.

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Canadian soccer phenom makes a splash with Arsenal debut

At 21, Canadian soccer phenom Olivia Smith has represented her country, launched her professional career and set a world record with a nearly $2-million Cdn transfer fee. Smith spoke to CBC’s Briar Stewart about her journey from Whitby, ...

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No. 13 hangs in history as San Diego Wave retires Alex Morgan’s number

The San Diego Wave officially retired the No. 13 jersey of soccer legend Alex Morgan, cementing her legacy both on and off the pitch.

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Portuguese team pays emotional tribute to Diogo Jota

His family and widow, Rute, were present to unveil a framed bronze Portugal shirt with Jota's name and number on at the nation's training base in Lisbon.

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Online gaming warning, as football season begins

As fall football begins, the BBB is warning fans to watch out for fraudulent online gambling sites where you can lose hundreds of dollars or more.

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Flag football’s profile rising ahead of Olympics

Flag football is a sport on the rise, in part because of its inclusion at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Some CFL players are helping children learn the ins and outs of the game.

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Homeless World Cup: Egypt is first African team in men’s final

In the Day 7 roundup, Egypt defeated the reigning champion Mexico in rainy conditions at the Homeless World Cup in Oslo, Saturday.

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CHAN 2024: First-time finalists Madagascar steps into the lion’s den

Madagascar is heading for its first African Nations Championship finals on Saturday against the Moroccan Atlas Lions who chases a record-breaking third trophy.

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500 players converge on Oslo for Homeless World Cup

The 20th edition of the Homeless World Cup is underway in Oslo, with more than 500 players from 48 countries taking part. The event aims to give a sense of community to the homeless and give players the tools to make positive changes in ...

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Top soccer players, fans say FIFA World Cup will change Kansas City

Here's why top soccer players and fans say the FIFA World Cup will change Kansas City.

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Chile, Argentina football fans trade blame over stadium violence

Violence erupted at a Buenos Aires stadium during a Copa Sudamericana match between Independiente and Universidad de Chile, leaving 19 people injured and over 100 arrested. Argentine and Chilean fans blamed each other.

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Benin mourns footballer Razak Omotoyossi

Omotoyossi played at the 2008 and 2010 AFCONs. He became one of the best scorers in the history of Beninese football, along with Stéphane Sessègnon and Steve Mounié. He was 39 at the time of his death

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Angolan civil groups urge cancellation of Messi's friendly match

Angolan civil society groups are calling on the Argentine Football Federation and star player Lionel Messi to cancel a planned friendly match set for November.

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PSG beats Tottenham to win UEFA Super Cup after late rally

Paris Saint-Germain produced a dramatic late rally before beating Tottenham in a penalty shootout to win the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday, securing a fifth trophy of 2025 for the French club.

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Kenya's CHAN quarterfinal hosting rights at risk over fan riot

Speaking to the press on Tuesday, LOC Chairman Nicholas Musonye cautioned that new crowd troubles in Sunday’s match against Zambia could mean that Kenya "may not host the quarterfinal".

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Hakimi says he deserves Ballon d’Or after historic season

After a successful season at his even more successful French club, the Moroccan-born football player has now set his eyes on the prestigious Ballon d'Or award, which is set to reward the best football player of the year in a ceremony in ...

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Family and fans mourn 'Palestinian Pele' killed in Gaza

The "Pele" of Palestinian soccer hoped to keep scoring goals until he was 50. An Israeli tank shell dashed that dream a decade early, his family said, killing Suleiman al-Obeid as he queued in southern Gaza this week to collect food.

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PSG defender Hakimi says he would "deserve the Ballon d'Or"

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Autonomous humanoid robot soccer debuts in China

Four teams of AI-powered humanoid robots competed in China’s first autonomous robot soccer tournament, held in Beijing’s Yizhuang Development Zone.

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Villarreal signs Partey amid ongoing rape, sexual assault charges

Spanish soccer club Villarreal has signed midfielder Thomas Partey on Thursday, just two days after he was granted bail on rape charges in England.

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PSG dominate list of Ballon D'Or nominees

The 2025 Ballon d’Or will have a new winner after 2024 holder Rodri missed the 30-man shortlist dominated by PSG, with nine nominees. Neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo made the list.

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African Nations Championship kicks off

African Nations football Championship kicks off this Saturday (August 2) in Tanzania. For the first time, three East African countries are hosting the competition: Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda.

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