Niger and Tanzania begin their 2026 World Cup qualifying (CAF) campaign when they face off at Stade de Marrakech on Saturday. While both nations are not favourites to end atop Group E, a positive result for either could make things interesting down the road. Jean-Michel Cavalli seeks to end Niger’s four-game losing run in competitive fixtures when they commence World Cup qualifying this weekend. The Nigeriens lost their final four Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after securing two draws to start the series, with a 1-1 tie against this weekend’s opponents in June 2022. However, the run of losses meant…
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Two sides who picked up contrasting results last time out square off in round nine of the Portuguese Primeira Liga as Benfica play host to Casa Pia at the Estadio da Luz on Saturday. As Aguias head into the weekend fresh off the back of a disappointing Champions League loss to Real Sociedad, while the visitors booked their spot in the fourth round of the Taca de Portugal. © ReutersBenfica were left empty handed once again in the Champions League as they fell to a somewhat disappointing 1-0 home loss against Real Sociedad on Tuesday evening. Following a goalless first…
Vicente del Bosque managed Spain for eight yearsFormer Spain boss Vicente del Bosque has been appointed to head a new committee that will supervise the country's football federation.The Spanish government announced last week that a special committee would be appointed until the federation holds elections to replace Luis Rubiales.Rubiales, the federation's former president, was arrested on 3 April as part of a corruption investigation. Rubiales faces a separate trial for coercion and sexual assault – which he denies – for kissing Jenni Hermoso after Spain won the Women's World Cup in Australia in 2023. Del Bosque led Spain's men to…
England defender Niamh Charles has had a back injury that affected her pelvic floorFrom European champions to World Cup finalists, England's Lionesses have enjoyed unprecedented success over recent years.So, what is their secret?Head coach Sarina Wiegman and her backroom staff have been key in entrenching a winning mentality.But there is one member in particular who has helped deliver a competitive edge by inspiring change of a different kind – tackling the taboos of female athlete health.Dr Ritan Mehta has worked for the Football Association (FA) in his role as head of women’s medical for nearly 10 years.Talking about periods, sports…
Jadon Sancho has scored three goals in 17 appearances in his second spell at Dortmund"Outrageous", "rejuvenated" and "arrogance" – Jadon Sancho was the talk of the Champions League on Wednesday night.The Manchester United loanee breezed past Paris St-Germain defenders time and time again as Borussia Dortmund took a slender 1-0 advantage in the Champions League semi-final first leg and left many Man Utd fans asking why their club could not get the best out of the forward.The 24-year-old had completed more dribbles by half-time in front of Dortmund’s raucous ‘Yellow Wall’ on Wednesday than he managed in any of his…
This video can not be playedPolice are investigating an alleged assault on a linesman during a football match on Anglesey.The incident happened during Penrhyndeudraeth FC’s 8-0 win at Amlwch FC's Lon Bach ground in a North Wales Coast West Premier League encounter on Saturday.Noel Mooney, chief executive of the Football Association of Wales, said on X, formerly Twitter, that "there is no room in football for this". Penrhyndeudraeth FC has been asked for comment. Amlwch FC has declined to comment due to the ongoing investigation.Watch: Linesman punched during football match. Video, 00:00:15Watch: Linesman punched during football matchUp Next. Football arrests…
Netherlands Women and South Africa Women will be vying for a place in the quarter-finals of the Women’s World Cup 2023 when they face off at the Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday.The Dutch topped a group that contained the defending champions USA, while South Africa claimed a 3-2 victory over Italy to secure their place in the last 16.© ReutersAfter finishing as runners-up four years ago, the Netherlands’s hopes of going one better have been boosted by their impressive performance in the group stage.Andries Jonker’s side began the tournament with a narrow 1-0 victory over Portugal, before they played out…
Deloitte Money League: Real Madrid overtake treble winners Manchester City to top table BBCsource
Supporters love homegrown players coming through into the first team, hailing them as 'one of their own' and the connection between club and fans.However, Premier League club accountants also relish academy graduates – with a growing trend of selling them to generate 'pure profit' and help navigate the strict financial rules which have bitten hard this season.Everton, Nottingham Forest and Leicester have all been hit with Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) breaches while clubs such as Chelsea, Tottenham, Aston Villa, Newcastle and Wolves have posted significant losses in their most recent accounts.After Manchester City academy graduate Cole Palmer left for…
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