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RABAT, Morocco (AP) – Despite his famous last name, Algerian goalkeeper Luca Zidane is trying to do his own thing at the African Cup of Nations.Zidane, 27, is yet to concede a goal after starting both of Algeria’s opening games and will be rested for the final group game against Equatorial Guinea before returning for the Fennec Foxes’ last-16 match against Congo on Tuesday.Zidane’s father, French superstar Zinedine Zidane, was at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat to watch his son play in Algeria’s opening match. 3-0 victory over Sudan And also for 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso.Zidane Sr.,…
Sheffield United player Maddy Cusack was tragically found dead in her home in September 2023, but the inquest into her death has been postponed multiple times.January 5, 2026, 18:00Updated January 5, 2026 18:01Maddy Cusack sadly passes away at the age of 27(Image: Ashley Allen/The FA, Getty Images)The inquest into the death of former Sheffield United player Maddy Cusack has been rescheduled to begin on June 29, with the coroner apologizing to the family for the delay that has affected the case.Ms Cusack, 27, died and was found at her home address in Lady Lee Road, Horsley, Derbyshire, on September 20,…
Celtic have officially sacked Wilfried Nancy, just 33 days after he was appointed to replace Brendan Rodgers at Parkhead. The former Columbus Crew manager had a nightmare reign in Glasgow, winning just two of the eight games he was in charge of and losing the other six. He also oversaw a humiliating defeat to St Mirren in the Scottish League Cup final, but his spell at Celtic came to a new low with Saturday’s defeat at home to Rangers.The reigning Scottish champions were drawn away by their Old Firm rivals, who came back from goal difference to win 3-1 at…
Ruben Amorim was sacked by Manchester United after 14 months in charge and the Portuguese manager did not get along with all of his players during his tenure.12:48, January 5, 2026Updated January 5, 2026 15:27Ruben Amorim has been sacked by Manchester United after just 14 months in charge at Old Trafford. During this time, the 40-year-old head coach certainly didn’t get along well with all members of the team.Amorim started this Premier League season under immense pressure, but managed to make up for a slow start and move up the table to sit in 6th place. His team drew 1-1…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim’s successor may consider changing four rules introduced by the Portuguese manager. The 40-year-old was sacked after Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Leeds United, which left the Reds sixth in the league. His resignation came after controversial comments made after the match at Elland Road. There he subtly criticized the club’s board, suggesting he had little influence over the club’s trajectory.He further fanned the flames by telling reporters he should be considered United’s “manager” and not just a “coach”. After only 14 months in power, his reign ended. United legend Darren Fletcher, who previously coached the Under-18s…
BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Swiss soccer’s annual awards ceremony, scheduled for next week, was postponed to Monday as the nation mourns the tragedy. deadly fire tragedy New Year’s Day at a bar in Crans-Montana.of Announced by the Swiss Football League. Together with the national football federation, they said it was “not appropriate to hold the event” in Bern on January 12, and a decision on whether to reschedule the event will be made later.The awards on “Switzerland Football Night” include the best players from the men’s and women’s national teams and national leagues.Live television broadcast of the annual Swiss Sports…
Manchester United are set to begin a search for a new manager following the sacking of Ruben Amorim, and former captain and Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville has shared his thoughts.20:42, January 5, 2026Updated January 5, 2026 20:53Gary Neville has insisted Man United must follow simple principles when appointing their next manager.(Image: Getty Images)Gary Neville has warned Manchester United that failure is not an option with the appointment of the next manager, declaring: “These experiments must stop!”Ruben Amorim was given his marching orders on Monday morning and Sunday’s 1-1 stalemate with Leeds United at Elland Road proved to be his…
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Former Chicago Fire coach Rafael Wicki was hired Monday as coach of Major League Soccer’s Sporting Kansas City.Wicky has agreed to a two-and-a-half year contract through the 2027-28 season, a first for MLS under the summer-spring calendar that aligns with most European leagues.Peter Vermes, who has been coaching the team since 2009, said: He left last March after KC lost five of their first six games.. Kelly Zavagnin took over as interim coach, and KC finished last among the 15 teams in the Western Conference with 28 points, with seven wins, 20 losses, and seven…
Ruben Amorim has been sacked by Manchester United (Image: Getty)Ruben Amorim was sacked after just 14 months at Manchester United. During his tenure, the 40-year-old struggled to develop harmonious relationships with some members of his squad.Despite starting the Premier League under intense scrutiny, Amorim was able to turn around from a poor start and lead his side to sixth place in the standings. His last game was United’s 1-1 draw with Leeds United on Sunday afternoon. However, after a chaotic press conference, the former Sporting CP manager was sacked from his post due to a complete breakdown in communication. Ahead…
RABAT, Morocco (AP) – Mohamed Salah scored the last kick in extra time to give Egypt a 3-1 victory over Benin in the African Cup of Nations round of 16 on Monday.After Benin’s Joder Dossou pounced on a rebound to equalize in the 83rd minute, the Pharaohs, who were surprisingly held at 1-1 in normal times, fell further behind.Egypt had the upper hand from the start, but had to wait until the 69th inning before Marwan Attia finally broke through.Seven minutes into extra time, Yasser Ibrahim connected with a cross with a looping header and slotted the ball into the…