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RABAT, Morocco (AP) – Morocco coach Walid Leglaghi expects the African Cup of Nations semi-finals to be a spectacular match in which the continent’s best four teams can clinch the title, and says better conditions will lead to fewer upsets in the future.Morocco will face Nigeria in the second semi-final on Wednesday, after Senegal takes on seven-time champions Egypt in a repeat of the 2021 final.Legragui’s team reached the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup, but had a disappointing result at the last African Cup in Ivory Coast. Since Morocco won their only African Cup title in 1976, they are…
Alain Orsoni, a Corsican nationalist leader and former president of AC Ajaccio who was charged with murder, was shot dead by a sniper during his mother’s funeral in the village of Vero (in upper Corsica).Bayern Munich fans show why this game is more than footballhe was hit by a long range gunNicola SepteThe former politician and soccer coach was shot three times and died instantly in front of 50 witnesses who attended his funeral.”It was a moment of pain and sadness. Suddenly we heard a gunshot and Alan fell to the ground, dead.”Roger Polge”He was shot with a long-range gun,”…
The 17-year-old Liverpool starlet suffered cramps during the 4-1 FA Cup win against Barnsley at Anfield and was substituted in the 73rd minute.Rio Ngmoha was sent off in Liverpool’s FA Cup win over Barnsley on Monday (Image: Getty Images)Liverpool manager Arne Slott has reassured fans that Rio Ngmoha’s injury was just a spasm during his side’s 4-1 FA Cup third-round win over Barnsley at Anfield. The 17-year-old, making his first senior start this season outside of the League Cup, collapsed in the 73rd minute and was replaced by Ryan Gravenbirch.The teenager appeared to trip on the artificial turf at the…
Ivan Helguera, who played for Real Madrid from 1999 to 2007, published an emoji message that drew a lot of comments after Real Madrid’s decision to appoint Alvaro Arbeloa as first-team manager instead of Xabi Alonso.Barcelona troll Real Madrid with controversial locker room dance after winning Super CupThe former footballer, who played with Arbeloa in Madrid in the 2004-2005 season, wrote “Arbeloa” along with four well-known emojis: two emojis of smiling faces with tears in their eyes and two emojis of a person covering their face with one hand.The meaning of the emoji that Helguera released in response to his…
Sam Mather has confirmed he is leaving Manchester United after 14 years at Manchester United, with the academy winger set to join Turkish side Kayserispor to start his career.Sam Mather has confirmed he is leaving Man United for the first time in 14 years. (Image: Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)Manchester United winger Sam Mather has bid adieu to join Kayserispor, who were struggling in the Turkish Super Lig. The 21-year-old has ended 14 years at Old Trafford, sharing a heartfelt message on social media and prompting an outpouring of support from his team-mates.According to a report in…
The January transfer window could be Ivan Toni’s last chance to return to the Premier League before the 2026 World Cup, and the Al Ahly striker is in exceptional form. The 29-year-old England international scored twice in his team’s first game of the year and found the back of the net again at the weekend. Tony scored the winning goal in Al Ahly’s match against Al Okdood in the Saudi Pro League on Saturday. This was his ninth goal in 12 league games this season and his 17th in all competitions, helping the team finish the weekend in fourth place.The…
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Michael Carrick was set to take over as Manchester United’s interim manager on Tuesday after the Premier League giants turned to former players to rebuild the squad. season of explosions.A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press that Carrick arrived at the club’s Carrington training ground on Tuesday morning and was scheduled to sign a contract until the end of the season. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the appointment has not yet been formally completed.Carrick joins the club after a trophy-laden career at Old Trafford, where he won five Premier League…
Mohamed Salah continues his bid to ultimately lead Egypt to glory at the Africa Cup of Nations – and the Liverpool ace will face former teammate and nemesis Sadio Mane in the last four08:00, January 13, 2026Updated January 13, 2026 09:22Mo Salah has been beaten repeatedly by Sadio Mane on the international stage (Image: AFP via Getty Images)If those closest to Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah are to be believed, they would say they were “never best friends” and it was rare to see them speaking.Roberto Firmino formed the third part of Liverpool’s formidable forward trio and was often an…
Manager Michael Carrick is set to bring in former England assistant manager Steve Holland as Manchester United’s number two. Carrick has agreed to remain in charge of United until the end of the season following the sacking of manager Ruben Amorim.Carrick will be in the dugout for Saturday’s Premier League derby against Manchester City. The 44-year-old’s return to United comes after he was given three games in 2021 following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s departure. Holland will join Jonathan Woodgate and Jonny Evans as Carrick’s number two for the remainder of the season. The Dutchman was key to Gareth Southgate’s success with…
TANGIER, Morocco (AP) – Fans of Africa’s two top soccer nations have had their World Cup plans changed due to the Trump administration’s travel ban.Senegal and Ivory Coast Added in December It joins the list of countries partially restricting entry to the United States, which will co-host the tournament from June 11 to July 19 with Canada and Mexico.Fans rooting for two West African teams at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco were disappointed by restrictions that effectively bar anyone who doesn’t already have a visa from traveling to the United States to watch the World Cup.”I don’t understand…