The Rosario-born forward said the decision was painful but acknowledged that he had reached a point where he felt he had no more to give to the national side.
By Samuel OtienoItaly approached Ancelotti, who took over as Brazil coach in 2025 and extended his contract until the 2030 FIFA World Cup, before opening talks with Guardiola.
By Shadrack AndengaBoth sides began cautiously, showing respect for each other's attacking threat. Spain created the first clear chance in the fourth minute, but Lamine Yamal's tame effort failed to trouble Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez.
By Shadrack AndengaWhen asked on Thursday whether he would travel to the United States to watch the match alongside his close ally, US President Donald Trump, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Milei dismissed the idea.
By Shadrack AndengaThe Argentina captain reflected on the widely shared photograph taken in 2007, when Lamine Yamal was just five months old. Yamal's parents had won a charity photoshoot organised by Barcelona, where a 20-year-old Messi posed with the infant, creating an image that has resurfaced ahead of Sunday's final against Spain.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) confirmed on Monday that the 38-year-old, who had been an Eredivisie referee since 2017 and also served as a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) at UEFA Euro 2024, had passed away.
By Shadrack AndengaThe Norwegian striker, who won last season's Premier League Golden Boot with 27 goals in 35 matches for Manchester City, follows a disciplined diet that includes chicken, pasta, steak, fish, eggs, vegetables, organ meats, raw milk and honey.
By Shadrack AndengaAlso set to perform are Nigerian star Burna Boy, acclaimed conductor Gustavo Dudamel, the PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay, as well as characters from Sesame Street and The Muppets. The show has been curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and is expected to blend music, football and philanthropy before a global audience.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAmarilla reportedly criticized Mbappé for taunting his opponents and ignoring what she described as a fair-play gesture after the match.
By Shadrack AndengaWith the match level at 0-0, the Real Madrid CF forward opted not to take the crucial penalty, a decision that has sparked intense debate after Guimarães failed to convert.
By Shadrack AndengaThe homecoming marked a landmark moment for the island nation after Cape Verde became the smallest country by population to qualify for the FIFA World Cup knockout stage.
By Samuel OtienoThe 67-year-old tactician has faced criticism throughout Brazil’s World Cup campaign despite guiding the five-time champions to the top of Group C, eliminating Japan in the Round of 32 and setting up a clash against Norway on Sunday.
By Shadrack AndengaGhana also saw their campaign come to a close after falling 1-0 to Colombia at Kansas Stadium. Jhon Arias struck in the 14th minute and his goal ultimately separated the two sides in a tightly contested match.
By Shadrack AndengaThe FIFA World Cup and the Summer Games top the list with around 5 billion viewers each, followed by the Tour de France at 3.5 billion
By Essy WawiraIn a statement issued on Thursday, June 11, UEFA said the appointment follows coordination with the Confédération Africaine de Football.
By Bradley BosireThe incident has drawn attention in sporting and diplomatic circles, particularly given Artan’s rising profile in African football officiating and his recognition as CAF Referee of the Year 2025.
By Bradley Bosire“Considering that this corrupt regime [the US] has assassinated our leader, under no circumstances can we participate in the World Cup,” the sports minister told state television on Wednesday.
By Samuel OtienoLes Bleus players have successfully negotiated a doubling of their bonuses, and captain Kylian Mbappé also wants the support staff to have a share.
By Shadrack AndengaTuchel has quickly come to view the prospect of leading England into a home European Championship as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
By Wainaina MarkGermany’s government has ruled out backing a boycott of the World Cup in North America, saying sport must stay separate from politics as tensions over the US–Greenland dispute ease.
By Wainaina MarkEarlier this week, Iranian media outlet Varzesh 3 reported that US authorities had refused visas to key officials, including Mehdi Taj. While the US did grant entry to four members of the delegation, among them national team coach Amir Ghalenoei, the federation argued that selective approval amounted to unequal treatment and undermined fairness.
By Maureen KinyanjuiOmar Abdulkadir Artan is part of an exclusive team of referees selected for the global competition, representing Africa as the only official from Sub-Saharan Africa. His appointment marks a major milestone for Somali football and for African match officials at the international level.
By Ann NyamburaThis week, Uzbekistan and Jordan qualified for their first World Cups, while South Korea also secured their place at the tournament.
By Dennis MasindeThe draw for the expanded 48-team tournament, with six berths still to be filled via a series of playoffs, was hugely complicated due to various geographical sub-clauses.
By Samuel Otieno