Global football body FIFA is branding the World Cup 2026 – and global football in general – as a celebration of inclusivity ...

Victor Osimhen is heading towards a record-breaking move with Paris Saint-Germain advancing in negotiations to sign the Napoli forward. Osimhen’s exit is expected to bank Napoli a fee over £100m which ...

Siphiwe Tshabalala’s opening goal at the 2010 World Cup was an iconic moment in South African sporting history. Now, the next ...

Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki will play a key role at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here's how the Japanese star is connected to ...

The 2026 men’s Fifa World Cup marks a seismic shift in the global football landscape. The decision to expand the final stage of the tournament from 32 teams to 48 has significantly benefited the ...

France head coach Didier Deschamps insists that revenge for their 2002 loss to Senegal is not in his side's sights as they ...

Morocco became Africa's first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting ...

From legends like Didier Drogba and Samuel Eto’o to new stars such as Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané, African footballers are redefining the sport and contributing to its global appeal. The continent’s ...

East African teams such as Uganda have not enjoyed the success of rivals from the continent Sebastien Bozon/AFP via Getty Images The Athletic has live coverage of Senegal vs. Sudan in the 2025 Africa ...

The TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 Qualifiers are complete, the 24 teams have been confirmed, and the stage is set for the pinnacle of African football: the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Fans ...

With its clay terraces, the ochre-coloured Stade El Harti in Marrakech’s bustling Gueliz district is a venue that neatly demonstrates the transformation in Moroccan football over the past decade.

Relations between China and Africa are increasingly important in understanding the dynamics that shape our world. But until now, the role of sport was overlooked. A new book, Global China and the ...