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Senegal has confirmed it will appeal the “unfair, unprecedented and unacceptable” ruling to overturn its Africa Cup of Nations victory. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) made a shocking announcement on Tuesday night that the result of January’s final had been overturned, retroactively awarding Morocco victory in the 2025 showpiece competition. Senegal won 1-0 in the final on January 18 to claim their second AFCON crown, after an eventful encounter in Rabat.Coach Pape Thiau and the Senegalese national team abandoned the pitch in protest at the penalty awarded to Morocco by VAR, sparking mayhem on the terraces. After a 15-minute…

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) – The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has criticized the “unfair, unprecedented and unacceptable decision” to strip the team of the African Cup of Nations title and award it to hosts Morocco two months after the final.African Football Confederation The appeals panel ruled on Tuesday that Senegal was “disqualified from advancing to the final.” He was sent off the field, turning a 1-0 victory in extra time into a 3-0 walkover for Morocco.The FSF said the decision “discredits African football” and plans to appeal “as soon as possible” to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne, Switzerland,…

Vinicius Junior teases Manchester City fans after putting Real Madrid ahead at the Etihad as the Premier League team is set to withdraw from the Champions LeagueMarch 17, 2026, 21:01Updated March 18, 2026 06:42Vinicius Junior scores a goal against Manchester City in the Champions League (Image: UEFA via Getty Images)Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior celebrated his goal against Manchester City by cheering home fans inside the Etihad Stadium. The forward converted from the penalty spot after Bernardo Silva was sent off for handball.The Spanish giants entered the Etihad Stadium with a 3-0 lead thanks to a defensive effort after Federico…

LONDON (AP) — Barcelona and Atletico Madrid will aim to repeat Spain’s triple success against their English rivals. champions league Round of 16 on Wednesday.the next day Real Madrid lose to Manchester CityBarcelona will face Newcastle at the Camp Nou after scoring 1-1 in the first leg last week thanks to Lamine Yamal’s stoppage-time penalty. Barça won all seven of their home matches in 2026, scoring at least three goals in each.Atlético is in a better position — Tottenham won 5-2 –The second leg will be an away match.english hope Liverpool could be rested when they host Galatasaray at Anfield…

FIFA has announced an agreement with YouTube as the preferred platform for this summer’s World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. This initiative between both parties will provide official media partners with the opportunity to expand coverage of the contest through their platform.”The multifaceted collaboration will enhance the promotion of the tournament through premium content on the respective official YouTube channels of FIFA and the audiovisual rights holders. Thanks to the collaboration with the audiovisual rights holders of the competition and various creators, the historic partnership between the two organizations will offer the public more options to enjoy…

Barcelona re-selected Joan Laporta last week and are expected to hand Hansi Flick a new contract at the Camp Nou, with Marcus Rashford aiming for a permanent move to Spain.Hansi Flick has signed Marcus Rashford on loan to Barcelona – and there is still a chance he could make his move permanent (Image: Alex Caparros/Getty Images)Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is set to sign a new contract just days after the club’s presidential election, which could have implications for Marcus Rashford and his future at the Camp Nou.Joan Laporta will continue as club president following Sunday’s victory. One of his first…

Tottenham could lose more than £90m in revenue if they are eliminated from the Champions League on Wednesday night. Spurs face a tough battle against Atletico Madrid, with the Spanish side holding a 5-2 advantage heading into the second leg of the knockout tie.Igor Tudor’s side need three goals just to take the game into extra-time, but many admit they fall short of winning Europe. But this potential defeat could mean more than just a disappointing end to their Champions League journey. Spurs have made millions from their European campaign this season, taking in £16m purely to get into the…

Joan Laporta has won the Barcelona presidential election and will remain in charge of the Spanish team despite recent criticism.On the first official day of this new cycle of activity, the president not only outlined the club’s sporting and economic roadmap, but also touched on one of the most sensitive issues for fans: the organizational relationship with Lionel Messi.Laporta thanks Messi for re-electionDuring the campaign, opposition forces have repeatedly used the Argentine star’s name in the past to question Laporta’s management. However, the president praised the current Inter Miami players for maintaining their distance throughout the process.I want to repair…

Arsenal 2-0 (Total: 3-1) Bayer Leverkusen: The Premier League leaders returned home to London to see off the Germans, who reached the last eight of the Champions League thanks to goals from Eberechi Eze and Declan Rice.March 17, 2026, 21:51Updated March 17, 2026 21:51Arsenal scored in either half and defeated Bayer Leverkusen.Eberechi Eze’s stunning goal saw Arsenal beat Bayer Leverkusen at the Emirates and book their place in the Champions League quarter-finals.The summer signing put the Gunners in control of the game and he produced a moment of magic from distance to equalize, but Declan Rice made the game safe…

After Senegal were sensationally stripped of the African Cup of Nations title they won in January, Pathé Sis posted an eye-catching message on social media. The match ended in extra time with Teranga Lions winning 1-0 thanks to Papu Gueye’s decisive goal from outside the penalty area. However, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Tuesday that the result had been reversed, with Morocco winning 3-0.The final was overshadowed by unusual scenes in which Senegalese players left the pitch in protest of the decision to award Morocco a penalty in the dying seconds of stoppage time. This came after…