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• Bournemouth face Real Sociedad test as Europa League campaign begins

  The Europa League returns at 19:00 with Real Sociedad beginning their league-phase campaign against Bournemouth at Anoeta.The Basque club...

• Red Bull Salzburg bring European pedigree to Levski Sofia’s Europa League opener

  Levski Sofia begin their Europa League campaign at home to Red Bull Salzburg at 16:45, with the match being played...

• Mohamed Salah leads Egypt squad for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign

  Egypt will begin their qualifying campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with matches against Angola and South Sudan...

• Senegal and Guinea headline UFOA A U17 semi-final double-header

  The UFOA A U17 tournament reaches its decisive stage on Thursday, with Senegal facing Guinea and Liberia meeting The Gambia...

• Benfica punish AC Milan as Lukebakio and Kaminski strike at San Siro

  Benfica began their Europa League league-phase campaign with a 2-0 victory over AC Milan at San Siro, with Dodi Lukebakio...

• Rennes held by Sturm Graz in tense Europa League stalemate

  Stade Rennais were held to a goalless draw by Sturm Graz in a fiercely contested but chance-poor Europa League meeting....

• Enzo Le Fee penalty seals Sunderland’s European comeback against AZ Alkmaar

  Sunderland began their return to European football with a 1-0 victory over AZ Alkmaar at the Stadium of Light on...

• Wydad AC bring Burkina Faso defender Issoufou Dayo back to Morocco

  Burkina Faso international Issoufou Dayo has officially returned to the Moroccan league after signing for Wydad AC for one season....

• Thibault Klidje gives his side of Togo absence after Patrice Neveu remarks

  Thibault Klidje has challenged Patrice Neveu’s explanation for his absence from Togo’s June gathering, saying administrative issues, the need for...

• Thibault Klidje gives his side of Togo absence after Patrice Neveu remarks

  Thibault Klidje has challenged Patrice Neveu’s explanation for his absence from Togo’s June gathering, saying administrative issues, the need for...

• Thibault Klidje gives his side of Togo absence after Patrice Neveu remarks

  Thibault Klidje has challenged Patrice Neveu’s explanation for his absence from Togo’s June gathering, saying administrative issues, the need for...

• Stadium of Light stalemate leaves Sunderland and AZ Alkmaar with all to play for

  Sunderland and AZ Alkmaar remain level at 0-0 at half-time in their Europa League match at the Stadium of Light....

• Lukebakio gives Benfica the edge over AC Milan in Europa League opener

  Dodi Lukebakio’s first-half goal has put Benfica 1-0 ahead of AC Milan in the opening matchday of the Europa League...

• Tottenham’s goal drought sets the stage for Aston Villa Premier League clash

  Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa meet at 11:30 GMT on Saturday, 19 September 2026, with both clubs searching for their...

• Morocco’s friendly plans set to fall short of Mohamed Ouahbi’s ambitions

  Morocco manager Mohamed Ouahbi is likely to be disappointed by the quality of opposition available for the Atlas Lions’ next...

• Herve Renard urges Issa Doumbia to choose Cote d’Ivoire after ‘sensitive’ omission

  Cote d’Ivoire manager Herve Renard has publicly encouraged dual-national midfielder Issa Doumbia to join the Elephants, using an emotional appeal...

• Younes Ebnoutalib’s Germany response raises doubts over Morocco switch

  Younes Ebnoutalib has appeared to indicate that Germany is his preferred international destination, just a day before Morocco manager Mohamed...

• Argentina to face Burkina Faso before Messi’s final international appearance against Benin

  Argentina will play Burkina Faso and Benin in October, but only the match against Benin is expected to feature Lionel...

• Barry Copa returns to Cote d’Ivoire set-up as Herve Renard clarifies Serey Die role

  Herve Renard has confirmed Barry Copa as the new goalkeeper coach for Cote d’Ivoire, while ruling out an immediate place...

• ‘Some wondered if he’d make it’ – Renard names Diomande in Ivory Coast squad

  Herve Renard has responded to doubts over Yan Diomande’s place in the Ivory Coast squad by selecting the teenager for...