Arsenal are planning to sell Theo Walcott and Mesut Ozil in January as Arsene Wenger looks to raise funds to rebuild his squad, according to the Express.
That outlet reports that Walcott has been lined up for a return to Southampton aft…
Equatorial Guinea have been expelled from the 2019 Women's World Cup in France for fielding 10 ineligible players and using forged documents.
The Brazilian-born players all took part in qualifying for the 2016 Olympic women's tournament…
For years Barcelona's "MSN" was considered the best strikeforce in Europe, then Neymar left for Paris Saint-Germain this summer. The French side may now have assembled the most expensive forward line in football history -- with €466 millio…
There is a piece of Cristiano Ronaldo history which lies beneath an office block and car park in Lisbon. You wouldn't know it's there. In fact, there isn't so much as a passing mention of the landmark moment, with bricks and mortar now cov…
It's possible that too much is being read into this rumour, but Liverpool fans will no doubt be interested in talk of Adrien Rabiot heading to Anfield.
The talented midfielder shone in PSG's 4-0 thrashing of Barcelona in the Champions L…
Paris Saint-Germain hope to sneak ahead of Manchester City in the race for Alexis Sanchez in order to fulfill a promise to Neymar, according to the Daily Mail.
The report states that Neymar included Sanchez on …
On Saturday, Nigeria's Super Eagles host Zambia in Uyo knowing that a win would send them to their sixth World Cup.
The Super Eagles have had some topsy-turvy qualifying games in the past, some of which have not exactly had happy ending…
The U-17 World Cup can represent a maiden opportunity for some of Africa's brightest talents to announce themselves on a global stage.
Here are five of the continent's big-name players to have made their mark on the U-17 World Cup.
W…
Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis was paid a bonus of nearly £1 million this year despite the club missing out on Champions League football.
The financial statement for 2016-17 sent to Arsenal shareholders this week reveals that Gazi…
The first press conference at every tournament, irrespective of the magnitude of the event or the prior experience of the host nation or city, involves a few teething problems. When Colombia and Ghana came out for the first such press scru…
A player's path through the youth ranks is littered with obstacles. The competition is intense, the distractions many, and injury can strike at any time. When said player is the son of one of the game's greats, there's an extra layer added…
It is not very often in football that silver linings can be gleaned from a loss, especially not in Nigeria. And very particularly, not when it is a home loss to unfancied opposition.
The defeat in June to South Africa, to whom the Super…
Brazil star Neymar has said that his team had to play in "inhuman" conditions during their 0-0 draw with Bolivia in La Paz on Thursday.
Brazil have already booked their place at next summer's World Cup but they could have had another wi…
Kolo Toure has been appointed as an assistant coach to the Ivory Coast national team.
The former Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City defender will work under former Belgium coach Marc Wilmots, the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) an…
A sports consortium, Super Entertainment & Sport Consortium has filed an application for an interim injunction, seeking to halt the impending boxing bout between the enigmatic Braimah Kamoko alias Bukom Banku and Bastie "The Beast" Samir.
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The Black Stars are scheduled to end their training camp in Kenya Thursday ahead of their must-win 2018 World Cup qualifier against the Cranes of Uganda.
The Stars, with a not too bright a chance to qualify, will travel Thursday evening…
The head Coach of the Ghana Black Queens, Mas-Ud Dramani, has named a 28-member provisional squad for camping ahead of an international friendly against France on October 23 in Paris.
The squad comprise debutants Gifty Ayew Asare and…
The Court of Como has declared the bankruptcy of FC Como, the club owned by Ghanaian philanthropist Akousa Puni Essien, wife of Ghana international Michael Essien.
FC Como which was purchased by the Ghanaian business woman in an auction…
Martin Skrtel's late own goal ensured Scotland edged past 10-man Slovakia 1-0 at Hampden Park to keep them on course for a place in the World Cup qualifying play-offs.
On a night where England confirmed top spot in Group F, Scotland mov…
Germany booked their place at Russia 2018 with a classy 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland at Windsor Park.
Sebastian Rudy's rocket put the world champions ahead inside two minutes before Sandro Wagner underlined their dominance with a f…
Spain and Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos says his relationship with Barcelona defender Gerard Pique is good and will not be affected by the Catalan crisis.
There has been widespread unrest and violence in Catalonia over a referendum o…
Argentina are in danger of missing their first World Cup since 1970 after they were held to a goalless draw against Peru on Thursday.
Even a sell-out home crowd in Buenos Aires' La Bombonera was not enough to rally Lionel Messi's side, …
FC Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu insists the club will stand with the Catalonian people and demand talks between the region and the rest of Spain over the current independence stalemate.
The La Liga giants' chief has followed calls…
England captain Harry Kane scored a late winner as Gareth Southgate's side beat Slovenia 1-0 at Wembley to qualify for the 2018 World Cup with a game to spare.
England only needed two points from their final two matches - with a trip to…
Simona Halep defeated Maria Sharapova for the first time in her career on Wednesday, 6-2, 6-2 to advance to the quarter-finals of the China Open. Romanian Halep, ranked second to the 104th of five-time grand slam winner Sharapova, had lost…
Qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia enters the decisive phase from Thursday. Alongside hosts Russia, seven of the other 31 spots have already been claimed by Brazil, Belgium, Mexico, Iran, Japan, South Korea and Saudi Arabia. EUROP…
A special workshop has been organized for all participating teams for 2017 Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) U-17 World Cup Football Tournament in India. The workshop was instructed by Michael Salgado formerly of Real…
South Africa will face Senegal on 10 November in the World Cup qualifier that Fifa annulled after a referee was found guilty of "match manipulation."
The game will be played at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane.
The two sides wil…
South Africa's squad members have been made to sign a code of conduct upon arrival at their training camp for Saturday's World Cup qualifier.
The move is aimed at preventing any repetition of the excessive partying after their last matc…
Gerard Pique insists he will not quit the Spain national team despite being booed by his own supporters following unrest in his native Catalonia.
The Barcelona defender has insisted it is "impossible" to doubt his commitment to a "famil…
Once again Mali head to the Under-17 World Cup as the African champions after victory at the continental event in Gabon in May.
They are joined at the finals in India, which runs from 6 to 28 October, by runners-up Ghana and losing semi…
Uganda captain and goalkeeper, Denis Onyango, says the penultimate 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Black Stars of Ghana at the Mandela National Stadium on Saturday is a must-win for them and they would not spare Ghana as they see…
Ghana is planning an ambitious-bid to stage the 2038 FIFA World Cup as part of its 40-year national development plan, developed by the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC).
The Director-General of the NDPC, Dr Nii Moi Thompso…
Jupp Heynckes is close to becoming Bayern Munich's new manager after the sacking of Carlo Ancelotti, Sky sources understand.
The 72-year-old is set to return for a fourth spell in charge of the German champions, who he led to a Bundesli…
Cesc Fabregas has finally confessed he threw pizza at Sir Alex Ferguson during the famous 'Battle of the Buffet' at Old Trafford.
The Chelsea midfielder had long been suspected as the culprit in 2004 after Manchester United had beaten…
Barcelona say Atletico Madrid cannot supply tickets to away fans ahead of their game at the Wanda Metropolitano due to “logistical problems” in the stadium.
The two sides are due to meet in the Spanish capital on October 14, live on Sky…
Harry Kane should be made England captain on a permanent basis because he possesses the required attributes, says Tim Sherwood.
Gareth Southgate named Kane as his captain for Thursday's World Cup Qualifier against Slovenia at Wembley, b…
Fifa has handed out punishments to eight African nations for various offences committed during September's 2018 World Cup qualifiers.
Gabon fielded an ineligible player - Merlin Tandjigora, who should have been suspended - in the 3-0 ho…
Black Stars skipper, Asamoah Gyan, and three other key players have been ruled out of Coach Kwasi Appiah’s squad for Saturday’s crucial FIFA World Cup Group E qualifier against The Cranes of Uganda at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampal…
Porcupine Warriors Kumasi Asante Kotoko had to struggle to beat Medeama Sporting Club by a lone goal to set a date with Accra Hearts of Oak for the grande finale of this year's MTN FA Cup in Tamale.
It took Kotoko 98 minutes to score th…
Nana Yaw Amponsah, President of Division One side Phar Rangers FC, has won the sports category of the prestigious FortyUnder 40 Awards held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra.
Mr Amponsah claimed the award in recognition of his exploits as…
With the finale of the World Cup qualification process upon us, we look at five games - home nations and the Republic of Ireland aside - not to be missed this week on Sky Sports.
It has been an arduous journey for some, but here we are,…
Michy Batshuayi says Alvaro Morata's hamstring injury could be the perfect chance for him to prove his worth to Chelsea.
The 24-year-old has started only once in the Premier League this season, with manager Antonio Conte preferring to p…
An Argentina team doctor has claimed Sergio Aguero could be out for 'a minimum of six weeks' after breaking his rib in a car crash.
The Manchester City striker suffered the injury last week when the taxi in which he was travelling left …
Sebastian Vettel has avoided a grid penalty at this weekend's Japanese GP after Ferrari confirmed they wouldn't have to change his gearbox.
It was feared the unit had been irretrievably damaged during Vettel's bizarre crash with William…
Ian Wright believes Dele Alli is guilty of making "petty" mistakes and the furore over his behaviour is over-exaggerated.
Alli has made the headlines for the wrong reasons on several occasions during his career, with his conduct again c…
Black Stars coach James Kwasi Appiah says they will give their World Cup qualifying game against Uganda “their all” and has promised that his side would “fight to the end” of the qualifying series as they seek to redeem their campaign.
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Disclaimer: I'm a World Cup junkie.
Yes, it is a philistine's life, operating around a languid quadrennial cycle, mostly disconnected from club football other than accidental viewings of Champions League finals. This may seem like heres…
South Africa's injury concerns ahead of Saturday's showdown with Burkina Faso shows no signs of abating, with captain Thulani Hlatshwayo the latest ruled out of the 2018 World Cup qualifier.
The Bidvest Wits man will miss the must-win m…
TP Mazembe midfielders Rainford Kalaba and Nathan Sinkala will have to wait a little longer for any reunion with their Zambia teammates after being overlooked once again by coach Wedson Nyirenda ahead of a crunch 2018 FIFA World Cup Group …