Cristiano Ronaldo’s influence appears to have stretched beyond the football pitch after Venezuelan authorities expressed gratitude for what they described as a major humanitarian contribution from the Portugal captain. According to a statement attributed to Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez,…
When the whistle blows to usher in the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland from 5–27 September, Uganda’s footprint on the global stage will not be carried by a player but by a woman in black whose journey…
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will rekindle one of football’s most memorable rivalries when Senegal face France in a high-stakes Group I encounter, reviving memories of the famous 2002 tournament opener that stunned the football world. More than two decades…
FIFA’s decision to require changes to a proposed Haiti World Cup jersey has triggered a wider global debate over where football should draw the line between cultural expression and political messaging. The kit, produced by manufacturer Saeta, originally featured a…
While the United States shut the door on him ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, European football has responded by placing Somali referee Omar Artan on one of the continent’s grandest stages. UEFA announced on Thursday that Artan will…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has kicked off amid an atmosphere unlike any other, with football’s greatest celebration unfolding alongside growing fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East. As millions of supporters focus on the opening matches across…
Former Cameroon captain and Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o has finally drawn a line under a long-running dispute with Spanish tax authorities, ending a legal process that has stretched for more than two decades. The case, which dates back to the…
South African football has secured another major commercial boost after the Premier Soccer League (PSL) renewed its broadcasting partnership with Canal+, the French media powerhouse that recently completed its acquisition of MultiChoice, the parent company of DStv. The agreement guarantees…
Uganda Cranes’ planned international friendly matches against Tanzania and Madagascar have been officially cancelled, following a statement released by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA). The decision affects fixtures that were expected to help the team prepare during the…
There is an African proverb that says, “When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.” In Sudan, a conflict that erupted in April 2023 between rival military factions has left countless lives shattered and vital institutions destroyed. Among the…
