Hard truths.
According to men’s lifestyle and culture magazine Esquire Australia, footballers have always earned huge salaries, but in recent years, many have grown into global celebrities and brand ambassadors, significant...
Mike Maignan was key in keeping the score level, denying efforts from Sadio Mané and reacting quickly in dangerous moments, while Ismaïla Sarr also missed a good opportunity from close range.
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has apologised after ordering his players off during a late VAR penalty row in Rabat, as debate grows over potential CAF sanctions and VAR protocols.
Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Junior has asked CAF to investigate referee Jean Jacques Ngambo Ndala’s handling of Senegal’s AFCON final win over Morocco after a disputed late penalty in Rabat.
Sadio Mané’s 78th‑minute strike sent Senegal past Egypt in the AFCON 2025 semifinal in Tangier, booking a final place and ending Mohamed Salah’s bid for the title.
Mane, African Player of the Year in 2019, is the only major absentee from a 26-man squad unveiled by coach Pape Thiaw on Tuesday.