5+ min ago (465+ words) Home " AFCON Bafana squad D-Day: Broos to cut big names on Monday Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos will announce his final AFCON squad but warned that some players will be hurt by his selection. Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos is set to announce his Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) squad on Monday. Last week, the Belgian coach named his preliminary squad for the tournament, which is expected to be trimmed down to at least 23 players. Broos did warn that his decision would disappoint many players, given the significant growth of his selection pool over the past 24 months. During that time, Bafana qualified for AFCON and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Bafana Bafana's 2025 AFCON squad will mostly have players from Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates as was the case in the previous matches. The formula has worked for Broos and is…...

7+ min ago (316+ words) Aston Villa only made five senior signings in the summer, but so far, there have been issues with almost all of them. Jadon Sancho was struggled, Harvey Elliott and Victor Lindelof have barely played, but the most concerning situation could be the one with Evann Guessand. Guessand, who had been wanted by Tottenham earlier in the summer, joined Aston Villa from Nice for a fee in the region of "30m. Hopes were high for the 24-year-old, but he has really struggled at Villa Park, with only one goal and zero assists in 16 appearances across all competitions. As per Aston Villa News, Guessand is now reported to have struggled to settle into life living in Birmingham, which has led to former Aston Villa scout Bryan King urging the club to cut their losses on the Ivorian forward. "I would move Guessand on....

30+ min ago (449+ words) During a conference last week, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that the intention is "to leave a sporting legacy in our country that goes beyond the competition itself." "[In this World Cup] the eyes of the world will be here," Sheinbaum said, "and what they will see is a great country with an enormous cultural heritage. They will see that we are building a nation that is fairer, freer, and more democratic." The application will have three main sections. First is a tourism section, where users can find information on World Cup venues, alternative events, cultural events in different locations, as well as gastronomic and ecotourism recommendations. An interactive tourist atlas will list more than 260 fan routes, points of interest and thematic roads. There's a dedication section for 2026 World Cup tournament, including details about the stadiums and game schedules, as…...

33+ min ago (364+ words) Senegalese forward Iliman Ndiaye is becoming one of the hottest properties in European football following his explosive start to the season. According to a report from Footmercato, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, and Liverpool have all made preliminary contact to express their interest in the 25-year-old, who has been in scintillating form since the start of the campaign. Ndiaye has registered four goals and one assist in 12 appearances, playing a pivotal role in his team's attacking fluidity and linking up impressively with creative talents such as Jack Grealish. The dynamic attacker has impressed with his creativity, pace, and finishing touch, attributes that have now drawn the attention of some of the Premier League's biggest clubs. Ndiaye's performances have not gone unnoticed by the Premier League elite. Man City view him as a versatile forward capable of easing the creative burden on…...

34+ min ago (108+ words) Messi won the 47th trophy of his career, becoming the winner of the Eastern Conference in the Major League Soccer playoffs as part of the American Inter Miami.The Argentine striker holds the record for the most titles among... Messi won the 47th trophy of his career, becoming the winner of the Eastern Conference in the Major League Soccer playoffs as part of the American Inter Miami Messi won the 47th trophy of his career, becoming the winner of the Eastern Conference in the Major League Soccer playoffs as part of the American Inter Miami. The Argentine striker holds the record for the most titles among football players....

38+ min ago (610+ words) Despite a disappointing draw with the ten-man Braga in Europe, Rangers have won all their league games since Danny Rohl succeeded Russell Martin as the Ibrox boss. They are currently fifth in the Premiership standings, but have closed the gap with Hearts and Celtic. A win against Falkirk on Sunday afternoon could see them climb up the league ladder. However, the Light Blues must not take the newcomers lightly, having settled for a draw in the reverse fixture. Rohl made some tactical adjustments in the Europa League, as he fielded a lineup that could offer flexibility in terms of strategy and formations. The Bairns have made a strong start to their top-flight tenure, with the Hoops being the only side to defeat them since the 1-1 draw with the Light Blues. It won't be a stroll in the park for the…...

39+ min ago (318+ words) Paris Saint-Germain and Jordan Brand have once again merged the worlds of elite football and high-fashion aesthetics, officially unveiling the club's fourth kit for the 2025-2026 season. This ... - PSG and Jordan Brand unveiled the 2025-2026 fourth kit, inspired by Parisian couture ateliers - The black jersey features a central red stripe and is the first to use the Cross-Dye technique for unique texture - The collection includes the Air Jordan 5 Retro and Air Jordan 4 RM sneakers, launching fully on December 3 Paris Saint-Germain and Jordan Brand have once again merged the worlds of elite football and high-fashion aesthetics, officially unveiling the club's fourth kit for the 2025-2026 season. This collaboration, which has become a highly anticipated annual event in sportswear, is inspired by the storied tradition of Parisian couture ateliers. Embodying a meeting point of elegance, creativity, and performance, the new jersey showcases a sleek, powerful…...

39+ min ago (266+ words) Manchester United head to Crystal Palace on Sunday hoping to bounce back swiftly from their demoralising home loss to Everton. The Red Devils contrived to lose 1-0 to the Toffees at Old Trafford on Monday despite playing for nearly 80 minutes with a man advantage after'Idrissa Gueye had been sent off for slapping teammate Michael Keane. The result ended their five-game unbeaten run " their longest such streak under head coach Ruben Amorim " and left them 10th in the standings, two points behind their next opponents. Palace were 2-0 winners at Wolves last weekend, but they followed that up with disappointment in the UEFA Conference League, losing 2-1 at Strasbourg. TV channel: USA NetworkLive stream: DIRECTV, NBC Sports app Catch Every Game " Try DIRECTV FREE Today! Stream live Soccer, MLB, and more with must-have sports channels like TNT, TBS, truTV, ESPN, FS1, and NFL Network"all included…...

39+ min ago (410+ words) The Scots have had some memorable World Cup songs throughout the years The World Cup song has become something of a lost art in recent years. Ask our experts all week through to Cyber Monday for their tailored advice Between the 1970s and 1990s, whenever a home nation qualified for a major tournament, the pop charts would be troubled by one of the era's big acts penning a song and often working with the squad themselves. While England's best football songs have included the likes of World In Motion and Three Lions, Scotland's have often been a tad more knowing - see 1982's We Have A Dream or Del Amitri's 1998 plea of "Don't Come Home Too Soon'. Scotland's dramatic qualification for next summer's World Cup in North America sees them return to the biggest stage for the first time in 28 years and Scottish…...

45+ min ago (572+ words) The Blackburn Rovers star has moved to quash online talk TODD CANTWELL has been forced to release a statement online slamming "nonsense" rumours over his Blackburn absence. The former Rangers midfielder is currently sidelined, with his boss Valerien Ismael addressing his situation post-match after the draw with Wrexham, admitting "every time I get disappointed". It comes as the former England Under-21 star revealed he suffered a hyperextension in his knee which has turned out to be a "complicated injury" for the midfielder. His boss has been left frustrated over the situation admitting he has left the ball in the court of Cantwell and told him to knock on his door when he is ready to return to action. The player himself has told fans not to listen to the "nonsense" that spreads online as he set the record straight over…...