The Athletic Club forward, 32, made his Ghana debut in September 2022 and went on to make 28 appearances for the national side, scoring two goals. He was part of Ghana's squads at the 2022 and 2026 Fifa World Cups, as well as the 2023 Afcon tournament.
By Maureen KinyanjuiInfantino, who has served as FIFA president since 2016, announced in April that he would contest the election.
By Samuel OtienoTrump's backing followed Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation issuing an open letter accusing Infantino of breaking trust "through deception" with his aborted Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal.
By Samuel OtienoJorge died on Friday night, August 7, 2027 at a medical clinic in Rosario, Argentina, after spending his final months moving between the facility and his home, where he was cared for by his wife Celia and their children Rodrigo, Matias and Maria Sol.
By Bradley BosireThe proposal, announced earlier this week, sought to establish a separate FIFA subsidiary that would manage the commercial and operational rights of the men's and women's World Cups. Private investors were expected to acquire a stake in the new entity, with FIFA insisting that the money raised would be reinvested into football development around the world.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe decision was reached unanimously by UEFA's 55 member associations during an emergency meeting on Thursday.
By Samuel OtienoWhile support for the FIFA chief has grown across much of the football world, opposition has mainly come from parts of Europe, where concerns have been raised over FIFA's recent handling of several issues during the World Cup.
By Shadrack AndengaCapdevila disclosed on Friday that his Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) application had been rejected, leaving him unable to travel to the United States with his family.
By Shadrack AndengaThe France squad travelled from their World Cup training base in Boston to Miami on Thursday. According to L'Equipe, the players requested a free evening to clear their minds following their disappointing semi-final defeat to Spain.
By Shadrack AndengaWorking as a pundit, Neville described Romero and Martinez as "the best, worst centre-half pairing in the world"—remarks that angered Romero, who plays for English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur.
By Shadrack AndengaVinčić was arrested and briefly detained in May 2020 during a police raid targeting a drug and prostitution ring in Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, he was later cleared of any wrongdoing.
By Shadrack AndengaWithout fear, they celebrated while holding a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas", which translates as "The Falklands are Argentine," and now risk a fine that was imposed to them back in 2014, when the Argentine Football Association was fined £20,000 after its players held up a banner with the same message before a friendly against Slovenia.
By Shadrack AndengaEngland will not play in the World Cup final after losing to Argentina in the semi-finals. Argentina advance to face Spain at MetLife Stadium.
By Shadrack AndengaSpeaking after the match on July 14, 2026, the Real Madrid forward, who was hoping to reach a third consecutive World Cup final, pointed to France's midfield struggles as Adrien Rabiot and Aurelien Tchouameni were overrun by Spain's trio of Rodri, Dani Olmo, and Fabian Ruiz.
By Shadrack AndengaDiego Maradona’s son, Diego Jr, said the Argentina-England World Cup semi-final in Atlanta will not be an ordinary match, referencing historical events tied to Maradona’s 1986 World Cup moment and the 1982 Falklands/Malvinas conflict.
By Shadrack AndengaHalsey is worried about Messi's good omen as Elfath was the fourth official four years ago in Qatar during Argentina's final against France when Messi won his maiden World Cup, and in the Major League Soccer (MLS), where the Argentine captain plays, he has won all four of his four league outings that Elfath was in charge.
By Shadrack AndengaFall said feedback from players suggested they were not fully reassured about the medical support available.
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By Shadrack AndengaThe proposal for a larger tournament was first raised last year, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the success of the expanded 48-team format has prompted the governing body to explore how a 64-team World Cup could work.
By Shadrack AndengaShearer, who retired in 2006 before moving into sports media and punditry, said Ronaldo's status makes it difficult for Portugal's coach to make tactical decisions.
By Shadrack AndengaThe men's team posted a time of 1:35 to finish third behind the Czech Republic, who clocked 1:30, while Italy claimed gold after recording the fastest time of 1:28.
By Shadrack AndengaSpain made the brighter start and controlled possession for long spells of the first half. Their pressure paid off in the 30th minute when Fabian Ruiz broke the deadlock to give Luis de la Fuente's side a deserved lead.
By Shadrack AndengaThe championship, the first of its kind to be held on African soil, has attracted five Kenyan teams and now Kenya Rafting Federation National Treasurer Ibrahim Mwangi has described the event as a landmark achievement for both Kenya and Africa.
By Shadrack AndengaAccording to Argentine newspaper La Nación, the FBI is investigating the AFA over suspicious financial activity involving the alleged channelling of an estimated US$300 million.
By Shadrack AndengaDefender Marc Guehi is a doubt after suffering a minor hamstring injury during England's 3-2 Round of 16 victory over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. He will be assessed on Friday to determine whether he will be fit for Sunday's match.
By Shadrack AndengaThe defeat also marked the end of the road for the tournament's three co-hosts. Canada had already been knocked out by Morocco, while Mexico's campaign ended against England, leaving the United States as the last host nation to bow out.
By Maureen KinyanjuiBefore the tournament began, attention was focused on global stars such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane. Few expected Cape Verde, appearing at their first World Cup and ranked 67th in the world, to become one of the competition's most celebrated teams.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAustralia had already shown signs of danger before falling behind. Cristian Volpato came close to opening the scoring when his strike from distance rattled the top of the crossbar in the fifth minute.
By Maureen KinyanjuiHis departure closes one of the most successful international careers in Algeria's football history. With 120 caps, Mahrez leaves as the country's second-most capped player, behind only team-mate Aissa Mandi, who has made 123 appearances.
By Maureen KinyanjuiPortugal controlled much of the first half and looked the more dangerous side, although they struggled to turn possession into clear-cut chances.
By Maureen Kinyanjui