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Harry Kane has been awarded the European Golden Shoe for the 2025/26 season after finishing as Europe’s leading league goalscorer. beIN SPORTS reported on Monday that the England captain earned the prestigious individual award following another prolific campaign with Bayern Munich. The European Golden Shoe is presented to the leading goalscorer across Europe’s top domestic divisions each season. Kane scored 73 goals across the season, including 12 for England, matching his best international return since the 2021/22 campaign. The former Tottenham Hotspur striker also made history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as England recorded their best-ever finish at a men’s World Cup staged outside Europe.R During the tournament, Kane became England’s leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup h...

Former Manchester United star Ashley Young has disclosed that he needs a hip replacement months after announcing he will be retiring aged 40In a chat with High Performance Podcast, Young stated that the joint pain became so severe that he was unable to train for three months during the final stretch of his career. He previously attempted to manage the severe joint discomfort with injections before concluding that surgery is necessary.  “I went down on my hip in November and had an injection. I have always said to myself 'If my body is saying you need injections, there is a problem, you need to think about retiring',” Young said.“Basically I need a hip replacement, in November I was told I would need it in about 10 years time. I got to January and was due to have another injection which...

The qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup is taking shape, with more than half of the 32 available spots already claimed ahead of the tournament in Brazil. Cameroon became the latest country to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after defeating Nigeria’s Super Falcons 1-0 in their WAFCON 2026 quarter-final clash last night. The Indomitable Lionesses secured their place in the semi-finals with the victory, which also guaranteed them a ticket to next year’s World Cup in Brazil. Super Falcons will now face South Africa’s Banyana Banyana in a crucial play-off as both teams battle for a route to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. There will be 32 nations competing at the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil, and 18 of the qualifiers are now known. Countries that ha...

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been eliminated from the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after suffering a narrow 1–0 defeat to Cameroon in their quarter-final clash. Cameroon secured victory through Nyadjou, who scored in the 19th minute to put her side ahead. Nigeria responded with sustained attacking pressure as the Super Falcons searched for an equaliser, but Cameroon goalkeeper Michaely Bihina produced an outstanding performance to preserve her team’s lead. Bihina made eight saves during the match, frustrating Nigeria’s attempts to find the back of the net and helping Cameroon hold on until the final whistle. The Super Falcons increased the pressure as the game progressed, creating opportunities in the attacking third, but they were unable to convert their chances...

Cameroon head coach Valentine Nguele has outlined her team’s approach ahead of the highly anticipated quarter-final clash against Nigeria’s Super Falcons at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The Indomitable Lionesses are set to face Nigeria in a crucial knockout-stage encounter, with both teams aiming to secure a place in the semi-finals. Speaking ahead of the match, Nguele said Cameroon would focus on playing its usual style of football rather than allowing the occasion or Nigeria’s reputation to create unnecessary pressure. Cameroon advanced to the quarter-finals after finishing top of Group D, while Nigeria progressed as runners-up in Group C. Nguele acknowledged Nigeria’s impressive record in the competition and described the Super Falcons as the favourites g...

Lionel Messi was absent as Inter Miami suffered a 2-1 defeat to Monterrey in the Leagues Cup on Saturday, following the death of his father, Jorge Messi. Inter Miami’s captain, Lionel Messi, missed the club’s latest Leagues Cup fixture after travelling to Argentina following the death of his father. Jorge Messi died at the age of 68. Before kick-off, players and officials observed a minute of silence in his honour. Inter Miami also expressed its condolences to Messi and his family, saying the club stood with its captain during the difficult period. Despite Messi’s absence, Inter Miami started strongly and took the lead in the 32nd minute through Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul. De Paul later paid tribute to Messi by removing his number seven shirt to reveal a number 10 ...

Algeria have secured a historic place in the semi-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after coming from behind to defeat 10-player Ivory Coast 2-1 in a dramatic quarter-final on Saturday. The victory also earned Algeria qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. Ivory Coast started strongly in Casablanca and took the lead in the 29th minute through Inès Konan, who reacted quickly inside the box after the Algerian defence came under pressure. The Elephants, however, were dealt a major blow shortly before half-time when Nsira Ouedraogo was shown a red card in the 42nd minute. Despite being reduced to 10 players, Ivory Coast maintained their advantage and went into the break with a 1-0 lead. Algeria responded strongly after the restart, with coach...

Morocco have advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after defeating defending champions South Africa 2-1 in a thrilling quarter-final clash on Saturday. The victory also secured Morocco’s qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. Playing at the Stade Moulay El Hassan in Rabat, the Atlas Lionesses took the lead in the 31st minute through Sakina Ouzraoui, who finished after receiving a pass from Hanane Aït El Haj. South Africa went into the break trailing by a goal but found themselves two goals down shortly after the restart. Aït El Haj converted from the penalty spot in the 52nd minute to double Morocco’s advantage. Banyana Banyana responded in the 67th minute when Thembi Kgatlana pulled one back, giving the defendin...