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Fresh transfer rumours have surfaced around Mohamed Salah, with reports suggesting that his representatives are currently in negotiations with Saudi Pro League club Al Ittihad. According to French outlet Footmercato, via journalist Santi Aouna, Salah’s agent is in active discussions with the Saudi side, and the Liverpool forward is now more receptive to a potential move to the Middle East than he has been in the past. Saudi Arabia has monitored the Egyptian star for several seasons, but Salah previously turned down such interest, opting to remain at Liverpool during his prime years. Until recently, he was viewed as a key figure at Anfield and reinforced his commitment to the club by extending his contract after the 2024–2025 season. However, circumstances appear to have changed fo...

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has disclosed that his ultimate career ambition is to become the first African to take charge of Spanish football giants, Real Madrid. The Malian-born coach made the revelation while speaking on RMC Sport’s After Afrique podcast, which was shared on 𝕏 on Monday. According to Chelle, managing the Madrid-based club would represent the peak of his coaching journey as he continues to grow his profile on the global football scene. “My dream is to become the first African coach to manage Real Madrid,” Chelle said. Chelle’s reputation has continued to soar following Nigeria’s impressive outing at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, where the Super Eagles finished third. The team recorded a strong tournament, winning all but one of thei...

Tunisian referee, Haitham Guirat has reportedly been suspended indefinitely by the Tunisian football authorities following a major officiating error in a domestic league fixture. Guirat’s suspension was confirmed on Monday after a controversial decision in a Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 match sparked widespread criticism and scrutiny of his officiating standards. The incident, described by local officials as a “serious refereeing mistake,” prompted an immediate disciplinary review by the referees’ committee. The incident, described by local officials as a “serious refereeing mistake,” prompted an immediate disciplinary review by the referees’ committee. Guirat’s suspension has additionally renewed debate about his appointments on the current Africa Cup of Nations, the place...

Superstar footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly decided to end his boycott of Al Nassr games. The 41-year-old sat out two of the Saudi Pro League club's matches -- Friday's 2-0 win over Al Ittihad as well as last week's victory over Al Riyadh, despite raking in an immense £448,000-per-week salary. Ronaldo is said to have been incensed by a lack of action and ambition in the transfer window, after Ronaldo watched league rival - and fellow Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF) club - Al-Hilal tempt his former Real Madrid team-mate Karim Benzema from Al-Ittihad. According to sources, the Portugal captain said he will return to play for the match against Al Fateh on Feb. 14. As per A Bola, Al-Nassr is thought to have reinstated certain powers to directors Jose Semed...

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has shed light on the physical and tactical difficulties faced by Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Raphael Onyedika during Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign in Morocco. Chelle revealed that Osimhen played through the tournament while managing a hamstring injury that required close supervision by the team’s medical staff. Despite the setback, the Galatasaray striker was one of Nigeria’s standout performers, scoring four goals and registering two assists in six matches, a contribution that earned him a place in the CAF Team of the Tournament. The coach noted that Osimhen completed the full 90 minutes in only two matches—against Tunisia and Algeria—explaining that fixture congestion and limited recovery time took a toll on the ...

Joan Laporta has officially stepped down as president of FC Barcelona in accordance with Article 42.f of the club’s statutes, a procedural requirement that enables him to contest the upcoming board elections scheduled for March 15. The resignation is not the result of any urgent sporting or financial crisis. Rather, it is a strategic move that allows Laporta to seek another term, nearly three years after he returned to office in March 2021. Laporta is expected to face strong competition from declared pre-candidates including Víctor Font, Xavi Vilajoana, and Marc Ciria, setting the stage for a closely contested leadership race that will shape the club’s future direction. The shake-up goes beyond the presidency. Eight members of Laporta’s board have also resigned in order to partici...

Morocco’s head coach, Walid Regragui, has handed in his resignation to the country’s football association. This comes after the World Cup semi-finalists were defeated in a dramatic AFCON final against Senegal. According to Morocco World News, Regragui is said to be "exhausted" after a demanding tournament, and with World Cup 2026 starting in a few months, work will not stop. According to local media, the Moroccan Football Federation has not accepted his resignation, and are trying to convince him to stay longer. If he ends up leaving, he would likely join the Saudi Pro League. Regragui, born in France, who played for teams like Toulouse, AC Ajaccio, Grenoble, and Racing Santander, enjoyed a much more successful managerial career, including winning the CAF Champions League with the...

Barcelona have decided to sign Marcus Rashford permanently from Manchester United. The England attacker has performed really well on loan at Barcelona, and the good performance has made the club decide to pay Manchester United to buy him permanently. It is also thought that the big Catalan team wants to sign Tottenham captain, Cristian Romero. Luis Miguelsanz from Sport in Spain says Barcelona have made a “unanimous” decision to pay the money required to keep Marcus Rashford on a permanent contract. Miguelsanz wrote, “Barca will use the €30 million option to buy the player permanently in a deal that won’t be discussed, because Manchester United won’t reduce their asking price by even one euro. “The Catalan club thinks this price is fair and not too high, considering the play...

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan has issued a public apology after using a racial slur during a livestream event on Thursday, February 5. The incident occurred while the first-year NFL player was participating in "The Streamer Bowl," a charity esports tournament, and playing the video game Madden. McMillan posted his apology on Instagram, writing, "I sincerely apologize for speaking thoughtlessly and will do better." In a separate statement, he added, "There's no excuse for what I said." The offensive language was uttered in a moment of excitement after McMillan intercepted a pass during the stream, which he was co-hosting with content creators YonnaJay and Tamir. The clip rapidly circulated on social media, garnering millions of views and widespread criticism. ...

Eighteen Senegalese football fans detained in Morocco on allegations of hooliganism during last month's Africa Cup of Nations final have begun a hunger strike, their lawyer announced on Friday, February 6. The group is protesting their continued detention without formal charges since their arrest on January 18. The arrests occurred after a tense AFCON final in Rabat, where Senegal defeated Morocco. The match was marred by incidents near its conclusion, including an attempt by some Senegalese supporters to storm the pitch and a nearly 20-minute stoppage by Senegal's players protesting a late penalty awarded to Morocco. Objects, including a chair, were also thrown onto the field. According to their lawyer, Patrick Kabou, the detained fans have stated they are being denied their "ri...