Women’s Africa Cup of Nations finals increased to 16 teams
CAIRO :The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is to be increased from 12 to 16 teams at the next tournament in March, the Confederation of African Football has decided.
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Anak Cristiano Ronaldo Naik Level, Dipanggil Timnas Portugal U-16
Cristiano Jr, anaknya Cristiano Ronaldo naik level. Cristiano kini dipanggil untuk memperkuat Timnas Portugal U-16!
La Liga players plan to protest league decision to stage a game in Miami
BARCELONA: La Liga players will protest this weekend the league’s decision to hold a regular season game in Miami, the Spanish soccer players’ union said on Friday. Players plan to pause for 15 seconds after kickoff in games in the ninth round held from Friday through Monday, Spanish media reported. The players’ union said in a statement that the “players will protest in a symbolic fashion to denounce the lack of transparency, dialogue and coherence of La Liga regarding the possibility of playing a game in the United States.” La Liga made official last week its plans to hold the Barcelona-Villarreal game in Miami on Dec. 20. The union said the captains of the 20 top-flight sides were in agreement with the protest.
Milan confirm Pulisic hamstring injury on US duty
MILAN: Christian Pulisic was confirmed by AC Milan on Friday to have injured his right hamstring while playing in a friendly for the United States this week. “An MRI scan performed today revealed a low-grade tear in his right hamstring,” Milan said, adding Pulisic “will be reevaluated in approximately 10 days.” Injuries like that can heal in as few as three weeks and a city derby against Inter Milan on Nov. 23 is one target for Pulisic’s return.
Cape Verde erupts in celebration after first World Cup qualification
PRAIA, Cape Verde: A carnival-like atmosphere erupted in the streets of Cape Verde’s capital Praia recently after the tiny archipelago nation qualified for the World Cup for the first time. Honking horns and street fireworks greeted euphoric fans pouring out of the Cape Verde National Stadium following the 3-0 victory over Eswatini, which secured the Blue Sharks a place in the 2026 finals, to be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico. In the street, people danced to the sound of reggae tunes and local funana music.
Messi set for Argentina return in Puerto Rico friendly
Lionel Messi has rejoined the Argentina squad and could feature in Tuesday’s friendly against Puerto Rico, coach Lionel Scaloni said after the forward skipped their 1-0 victory over Venezuela to play for Inter Miami at the weekend. Messi scored twice in Inter Miami’s 4-0 victory over Atlanta United in Major League Soccer on Saturday, and Scaloni said he would speak to the 38-year-old about his fitness before deciding if he plays against Puerto Rico. “I saw Messi play on Saturday. From what I know, he finished well.
African group qualifiers finish as last three teams book World Cup berths
CAPE TOWN :Ivory Coast, Senegal and South Africa on Tuesday completed the list of group winners in African qualification and the lineup of nine automatic qualifiers for next year’s World Cup.
Zverev and Fritz set to kick off Six Kings Slam 2025 in Riyadh
RIYADH: The Six Kings Slam 2025 tournament kicks off on Wednesday at the ANB Arena as part of the Riyadh Season events, featuring six of the biggest tennis stars in the world.