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RABAT, Morocco (AP) – Organizers of the African Cup of Nations have condemned the “unacceptable conduct of players and officials” and are reviewing video evidence of a journalist’s dispute after the Algeria-Nigeria quarter-final.The Confederation of African Football announced on Monday that it was also investigating the incident during the quarter-final match. Cameroon and host country Morocco.”CAF strongly condemns any inappropriate behavior that occurs during the match, particularly directed towards the refereeing team and match organizers,” CAF said in a statement. “Appropriate action will be taken against those whose behavior is inconsistent with professional conduct at CAF events.”After the game, a…
No filter: Martinelli silences Portsmouth boos with hat-trickVideo credit: TNT SportsArsenal will be hoping to continue their challenge for the Premier League title when they take on Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.The Gunners go into the weekend six points clear at the top of the table, but face a tough test against Sean Dyche’s side on Saturday.Mikel Arteta’s side have been unbeaten in six league games since losing to Aston Villa in early December, winning five in a row before drawing with Liverpool in the final game.Arsenal are busy elsewhere, with Forest’s trip set to be their third consecutive…
Manchester United’s circus continued at the weekend as the once-mighty Red Devils limped towards their second domestic cup exit of the season. Without the benefit of European football, United would only be able to play 40 games in all competitions this season.This was, of course, influenced by their loss to fourth-tier side Grimsby Town in the second round of the League Cup earlier in the season, a result that is known as one of Ruben Amorim’s worst as a manager. However, with the Portuguese tactician already gone, all eyes are now on who will be in charge of United’s final…
PARIS (AP) — Former Marseille coach Laurent Courbis, a charismatic figure in French soccer who later became a prominent pundit, has died, his employer announced Monday. He was 72 years old.RMC Radio did not reveal the cause of death in a statement released in agreement with Krubis’ family.Born in Marseille, Klubis came through the club’s academy. A stout defender, he was part of the team that won the French league and cup double in 1972 and returned to the club as coach in the late 1990s.As a player, he won the French league twice and the French Cup with Monaco.”A…
aLionel Messi, the star player of the Argentina national team that won the Qatar World Cup in 2022, is trending again on social media after he commented in an interview that he likes to drink wine in Sprite to get through the alcohol quickly.After this comment generated a lot of buzz on various social networks, people started wondering which wine Lionel Messi uses to pair with this Coca-Cola soft drink.Lionel Messi reveals who he doesn’t rely on to babysit his childrenLionel Messi and Sprite’s wine preferencesIn an interview with the LUZU TV YouTube channel, the Argentine player showed a relaxed…
Darren Fletcher will hand over the reigns of Manchester United to a caretaker manager and admits he must restore the style instilled by Ruben Amorim, but there is little room for adjustment.Ruben Amorim’s style failed to propel Manchester United forward (Image: Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)Manchester United caretaker manager Darren Fletcher has admitted that his successor will have to reinstate a way of playing that is “difficult to adapt” as the team moves away from Ruben Amorim’s style.The Portuguese head coach was sacked last week after 14 months in charge. One of the hallmarks of his tenure was the 3-4-3…
Macclesfield are riding the crest of a wave after their historic FA Cup giant killing against Crystal Palace and will find out their fourth-round opponent tonight10:23, January 12, 2026Updated January 12, 2026 10:28Sam Heathcote had his sights set on a Dream Cup tie against Manchester United but was rejected following a third-round exit. (Image: Getty Images)Macclesfield hero Sam Heathcote has had his dreams of playing against his boyhood club Manchester United cut short after Crystal Palace’s giant killing. With a 2-1 win on Saturday, the Silkmen defeated the current FA Cup holders in the biggest shock in the competition’s history.The…
Instead of targeting Watkins, United signed youngster Benjamin Sesco, who brings greater resale value, to a £74m deal. Although he hasn’t been as prolific as expected, his recent double in the 2-2 draw with Burnley suggests things may be looking up for the Slovenian.Meanwhile, Sene Lamence, who has been United’s number one player recently, is doing quite well. The former Royal Antwerp shot-stopper has proven to be one of United’s most successful recent transfers.It is no surprise that Amorim turned to his former club Sporting CP to strengthen the squad in various areas. According to reports, winger Giovanny Quenda, midfielder…
Manchester United could appoint an interim manager as early as today following the sacking of Ruben Amorim, with the club holding talks with Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.Michael Carrick is currently favorite over Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (Image: Peter Powell – Pool/Getty Images)Manchester United could announce a new interim head coach as early as today, with Michael Carrick emerging as the frontrunner over former title favorite Ole Gunnar Solskjær.Ruben Amorim was relieved of his duties at Old Trafford just last week, with former United midfielder Darren Fletcher taking charge for the recent games against Burnley and Brighton.Senior executives at the…
Shay Lacey has apologized to his Manchester United colleagues, coaching staff and the club’s fans following his sacking in Sunday’s FA Cup tie against Brighton at Old Trafford. The 18-year-old received two yellow cards in quick succession during his suspension in the cup.United interim manager Darren Fletcher was furious at the decision to give the talented winger his marching orders. The former Scotland midfielder criticized referee Anthony Taylor, who officiated throughout the match, and felt a similar challenge by the visiting team would go unpunished. As a result of his departure, United will now play a 40-game season for the…