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Giovanni van Bronckhorst tips Lamine Yamal for Ballon d’Or after Barcelona defeat
Giovanni van Bronckhorst described Barcelona as “the best team in the world currently” after Feyenoord were beaten 5-1 at Camp Nou in their opening Champions League match, and backed teenage forward Lamine Yamal to win the Ballon d’Or. The Feyenoord manager did not attempt to explain away the heavy defeat or hide behind the scoreline, […] The article Giovanni van Bronckhorst tips Lamine Yamal for Ballon d’Or after Barcelona defeat was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer....
Barcelona’s flying start raises fears for Mourinho’s Real Madrid
Barcelona have made a perfect start to the season, beating Feyenoord 5-1 at Spotify Camp Nou on Wednesday to make it five wins from five competitive matches and underline the scale of the challenge facing Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid. The victory came in Barcelona’s opening game of the UEFA Champions League campaign and extended a […] The article Barcelona’s flying start raises fears for Mourinho’s Real Madrid was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Postecoglou praises Ronaldo and Al-Hamdan partnership after Al Nassr win
Ange Postecoglou said Al Nassr responded positively to their disappointing defeat by Al-Ittihad as they beat Abha 2-1 in the Roshn Saudi League. The victory came at Al-Awwal Park on Wednesday in the sixth round of the competition, four days after Al Nassr lost 2-1 to Al-Ittihad in the previous round’s Clasico at Alinma Stadium […] The article Postecoglou praises Ronaldo and Al-Hamdan partnership after Al Nassr win was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Rodri apologises to Valencia after comments caught on camera
Rodri has apologised to Valencia, their players and supporters after television cameras recorded him describing the club as “very weak” and “horrible” during Barcelona’s 5-0 La Liga victory at Mestalla on Saturday. The Barcelona midfielder addressed the controversy before taking questions from reporters following his side’s 5-1 Champions League win over Feyenoord on Wednesday. He […] The article Rodri apologises to Valencia after comments caught on camera was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Ap...
Mbappe defended by Regragui after Ballon d’Or comments spark debate
Walid Regragui has strongly defended Kylian Mbappe after the Real Madrid forward said he deserved to win this year’s Ballon d’Or. Mbappe made the claim several days ago, saying his performances during what he described as a historic season merited the prestigious individual award. His remarks prompted considerable debate, particularly because the France international has […] The article Mbappe defended by Regragui after Ballon d’Or comments spark debate was written by Sylvester Ntim and firs...
Chelsea stage remarkable comeback to beat Leeds United 6-3 in League Cup thriller
Chelsea recovered from two goals down to defeat Leeds United 6-3 in a remarkable third-round tie in the English League Cup at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. The visitors appeared to be in control after taking a commanding lead, but Chelsea turned the match around with four goals in a 12-minute spell after the interval. The […] The article Chelsea stage remarkable comeback to beat Leeds United 6-3 in League Cup thriller was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Lamine Yamal becomes youngest Barcelona captain in historic night against Feyenoord
Lamine Yamal made Barcelona history on Wednesday by becoming the youngest captain in the club’s history during their UEFA Champions League meeting with Feyenoord. The 19-year-old was handed the armband after Pedri and Raphinha were substituted, with the Brazilian passing it to Yamal as he left the field. Yamal then marked the occasion in style, […] The article Lamine Yamal becomes youngest Barcelona captain in historic night against Feyenoord was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on A...
Champions League: Barcelona and PSG make flying starts as six league-phase matches produce 25 goals
FC Barcelona and holders Paris Saint-Germain began their UEFA Champions League campaigns with emphatic victories on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, as the first round of the 36-team league phase produced six matches and 25 goals. FC Barcelona were the biggest scorers of the night, beating Feyenoord 5-1 to make an immediate statement in Europe. Raphinha […] The article Champions League: Barcelona and PSG make flying starts as six league-phase matches produce 25 goals was written by Issa Said and...
Sporting CP fight back to beat Galatasaray in Champions League
Sporting CP recovered from an early setback to defeat Galatasaray 3-1 at Estadio Jose Alvalade and begin their UEFA Champions League league-phase campaign with victory. The Portuguese side fell behind inside the opening six minutes after Goncalo Inacio put the ball into his own net, giving Galatasaray an ideal start in Lisbon. Sporting responded before […] The article Sporting CP fight back to beat Galatasaray in Champions League was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.c...
Chelsea thrash Leeds United 6-3 in FA Cup thriller
Chelsea surged into the fourth round of the FA Cup after beating Leeds United 6-3 in an entertaining contest at Stamford Bridge. The home side produced a six-goal performance to overcome Leeds United, with Cole Palmer and Danny Welbeck both scoring twice. Pedro Neto and Valentin Barco also found the net for Chelsea in a […] The article Chelsea thrash Leeds United 6-3 in FA Cup thriller was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Veszprem start European Handball Champions League campaign with Porto win
Veszprem began their European Handball Champions League campaign with a convincing 36-28 victory over Porto, with three Egyptian players featuring in the opening round of the preliminary stage. The Hungarian side secured both points in Group A, taking control of the match against their Portuguese opponents and making a positive start to their bid to […] The article Veszprem start European Handball Champions League campaign with Porto win was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on Af...
Joao Pedro returns as Brazil name squad for September internationals
Joao Pedro has been recalled to Brazil’s squad for the September international break after missing the 2026 World Cup. The Chelsea forward is included in the group selected by Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti for a schedule featuring two matches against Australia and a friendly against India. Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker is the most notable […] The article Joao Pedro returns as Brazil name squad for September internationals was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSo...
Al Ahly held by Al Mokawloon as Emam Ashour returns after 112 days
Al Ahly were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against Al Mokawloon Al Arab in a dramatic Egyptian Premier League encounter at the Arab Contractors Stadium. The hosts took a surprise lead through Islam Gaber shortly before half-time, but Ahmed Sayed “Zizo” restored parity for Al Ahly early in the second half. The match […] The article Al Ahly held by Al Mokawloon as Emam Ashour returns after 112 days was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Yahia Khaled scores six as Paris Saint-Germain hold Aalborg to Champions League draw
Paris Saint-Germain came from two goals down late in the match to draw 33-33 with Danish side Aalborg in the opening round of the Handball Champions League. The Group C preliminary-round contest ended level after Aalborg had established a two-goal advantage with the final stages approaching. Paris Saint-Germain managed to recover and secure a share […] The article Yahia Khaled scores six as Paris Saint-Germain hold Aalborg to Champions League draw was written by Issa Said and first appeared ...
Haissem Hassan creates first Celtic league goal in assist against St Johnstone
Haissem Hassan set up his first goal contribution for Celtic in the Scottish Premiership as they faced St Johnstone in a postponed fixture from the third round. The 24-year-old winger provided the assist for Celtic’s opening goal in the 52nd minute, making a strong run before delivering a cross into the area. His ball found […] The article Haissem Hassan creates first Celtic league goal in assist against St Johnstone was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Cristiano Ronaldo on target as Al Nassr secure fifth Saudi Pro League win
Cristiano Ronaldo scored as Al Nassr beat Abha 2-1 to record their fifth victory of the Saudi Pro League season. Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 22nd minute with a well-taken header, converting a precise cross from Angelo. The goal gave Al Nassr an early advantage and placed them in control of the match. Abdullah […] The article Cristiano Ronaldo on target as Al Nassr secure fifth Saudi Pro League win was written by Nuhu Adams and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Al Ahly injuries: Amr El Gazar and Yasser Ibrahim set for medical tests
Al Ahly defender Amr El Gazar suffered a knee sprain while Yasser Ibrahim sustained an ankle sprain in the 1-1 draw with Al Mokawloon Al Arab, club doctor Ahmed Gaballah has confirmed. The two defenders will undergo medical examinations to establish the extent of their injuries and determine the treatment programmes required, according to Al […] The article Al Ahly injuries: Amr El Gazar and Yasser Ibrahim set for medical tests was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Mamelodi Sundowns extend lead with convincing win over Siwelele
Mamelodi Sundowns strengthened their position at the top of the Betway Premiership with a 3-0 victory over struggling Siwelele FC at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday. The result gives the defending champions a six-point advantage over second-placed Orlando Pirates, although Sundowns have played two more matches. They have now won five successive games in all competitions […] The article Mamelodi Sundowns extend lead with convincing win over Siwelele was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared ...
Raphinha double helps Barcelona sweep aside Feyenoord in Champions League opener
Raphinha scored twice as Barcelona began their Champions League campaign with a commanding 5-1 victory over Feyenoord at Camp Nou. The Brazil forward opened the scoring after only three minutes and added a second shortly after half-time, continuing his outstanding start to the season. Karim Adeyemi, Lamine Yamal and substitute Gabriel Jesus were also on […] The article Raphinha double helps Barcelona sweep aside Feyenoord in Champions League opener was written by Abdul Karim and first appear...
Al Ahly deny Houcine Ammouta investigation after Ali Mahmoud substitution
Al Ahly have denied that head coach Houcine Ammouta has been referred for an internal investigation following his reaction to Ali Mahmoud during the team’s 1-1 draw with Al Mokawloon Al Arab in the Egyptian Premier League. A club source told FilGoal.com there was no truth to reports that Ammouta would face disciplinary action over […] The article Al Ahly deny Houcine Ammouta investigation after Ali Mahmoud substitution was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Al Ahly boss Hussein Ammouta says Ali Mahmoud substitution was not a row
Hussein Ammouta has played down an apparent disagreement with Al Ahly midfielder Ali Mahmoud during his substitution in the 1-1 draw with Al Mokawloon Al Arab, insisting the incident was not a confrontation. The two teams shared the points in their Egyptian Premier League meeting at Green Mountain Stadium, with the result ending Al Ahly’s […] The article Al Ahly boss Hussein Ammouta says Ali Mahmoud substitution was not a row was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.co...
Gabriel Jesus says Arsenal training exile preceded Barcelona move
Gabriel Jesus says he was unexpectedly separated from Arsenal’s first-team squad during the final stages of his time at the club, before completing a deadline-day move to Barcelona. The Brazil international joined the Catalan giants in a deal worth up to 15m euros, signing a three-year contract after four seasons in north London. Jesus, 29, […] The article Gabriel Jesus says Arsenal training exile preceded Barcelona move was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSo...
Mykhailo Mudryk facing at least a month out with ankle injury
Mykhailo Mudryk is expected to be sidelined until at least October after suffering an ankle injury, according to ESPN. The 25-year-old Tottenham Hotspur forward suffered a setback this week and is currently wearing a protective boot on his left leg. The latest injury is expected to keep him out for at least a month. Mudryk […] The article Mykhailo Mudryk facing at least a month out with ankle injury was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Liverpool fight back to beat Atletico Madrid in Champions League league phase
Liverpool came from behind to defeat Atletico Madrid in a dramatic Champions League league-phase match, with Marcos Llorente putting the Spanish side ahead before Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister turned the game around. Atletico made the stronger start and briefly threatened to take control. Llorente was caught offside early on, while Julian Alvarez tested […] The article Liverpool fight back to beat Atletico Madrid in Champions League league phase was written by Nuhu Adams and fir...
Yaya Toure makes African football history with Champions League coaching debut
Yaya Toure became the first African coach to lead a team in the main phase of the UEFA Champions League when his Slovan Bratislava side faced Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday evening. The former Ivory Coast international reached the landmark during his first season as a head coach, with Slovan Bratislava […] The article Yaya Toure makes African football history with Champions League coaching debut was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSo...
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