Former Italy playmaker Andrea Pirlo, who was favoured for the national coaching post, expressed his bitterness on Monday over the debate which has led to him no longer being a candidate. The 47-year-old had, to many Italian fans’ surprise, become the favourite to be tasked with reviving the national side’s fortunes after they failed for the third successive time…
Algeria opened their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign on a bright note with a convincing 2-0 victory over Senegal in the tournament’s opening match at the Stade Olympique de Rabat in Morocco on Saturday. The North Africans made the breakthrough in the 42nd minute when M. Dafeur calmly converted a penalty to hand Algeria a deserved…
Cape Verde goalkeeper, Josimar Dias, popularly known as Vozinha, has signed for Chilean football giants Colo Colo following his standout performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 40-year-old shot-stopper became one of the tournament’s breakout stars after producing a series of impressive displays against eventual champions Spain and defending champions Argentina. Although the transfer is yet to be…
Barcelona have completed the signing of Germany forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund in a deal reportedly worth €29 million ($33 million), including add-ons. The Spanish champions confirmed the transfer on Thursday, announcing that the 24-year-old had signed a five-year contract running until June 30, 2031. “Adeyemi becomes a new Barça player for the next five seasons,” the club…
Chelsea signed England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa on Tuesday in a deal British media valued at £117 million ($157 million), a price that smashed the transfer record for a British player. “The 23-year-old forward has signed a contract at Stamford Bridge until 2033,” the London club posted on their web site. Rogers passed a medical on Monday…
French football legend Zinedine Zidane is reportedly set to return to management after five years away, having signed a deal to become France’s new head coach. The contract will keep the former Real Madrid manager in charge of Les Bleus until June 2030. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano disclosed the agreement on Tuesday, adding that Zidane would be officially unveiled…
