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2025 CAF Awards: Achraf Hakimi wins African Ballon D’Or

For the first time since 1998, a Moroccan has won the African Ballon d’Or and this year, the honor goes to Achraf Hakimi.

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Morocco extend record run of victories in match against Uganda

Morocco's national football team beat Uganda 4-0 in a friendly international in Tangier on Tuesday, bringing its successive wins to 18.

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Ronaldo attends White House dinner in honour of Saudi crown prince

The Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo attended a White House state dinner with global leaders as U.S. President Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Washington.

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Curaçao makes history by qualifying for World Cup

Curaçao secured a 0-0 draw against Jamaica on Tuesday, making it the smallest nation by population to qualify for a World Cup. They will be joined by CONCACAF teams Panama and Haiti, which also secured spots.

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Amputee soccer players defy lost limbs to send hope from Gaza

Leaning on crutches and adjusting artificial limbs laid out beside the field touchline, dozens of Palestinian amputees gathered in central Gaza for a soccer tournament which they said is about pursuing dreams, love for the sport and conv...

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Barcelona stadium honors lost Palestinian athletes

Barcelona's Olympic Stadium displayed 400 white shirts to honor Palestinian athletes who can no longer compete, ahead of a symbolic football match between Catalonia and Palestine.

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Trump Admin launches “FIFA Pass” to fast-track World Cup travelers

The Trump administration has announced a new fast-track system to help international fans enter the United States for next year’s World Cup.

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Mbappé sues Paris Saint-Germain for €263 million in damages

Kylian Mbappé sued Paris Saint-Germain on Monday for €263 million in damages after the club demanded €240 million from the French striker as compensation for an aborted transfer following a €300 million offer from the Saudi club Al Hilal...

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Trump says U.S. will make it easier for World Cup fans to get visas

The United States will expedite visas for foreign visitors with tickets to FIFA World Cup matches taking place next year in 11 U.S. cities, President Donald Trump said on Monday (November 17).

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Morocco dominates final shortlists for 2025 CAF Awards

The Confederation of African Football has unveiled the final shortlists for the 2025 CAF Awards, and Morocco is shining across almost every category.

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Fans cheer for Palestine at football match in Spain

The Palestinian national football team played their first match in Europe in a generation against Basque Country in Bilbao, Spain.

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Major League Soccer announces plan to shift season to July through May

The league announced Thursday its plan to transition from a February through October schedule to July through May, starting with the 2027-28 regular season. The change matches the schedules of international leagues like the Premier Leagu...

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Osimhen's double set Nigeria past Gabon into DR Congo final

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen delivered a masterclass in decisive timing, scoring two crucial goals in extra time to propel Nigeria to a 4-1 victory over Gabon in a tense World Cup qualifying semifinal playoff on Thursday, keeping ...

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Anguissa suffers long-term injury blow as Napoli’s crisis deepens

Anguissa has been a key figure this season, contributing four goals and two assists in 15 appearances across Serie A and the Champions League.

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It's a 'dream come true' for these 2026 FIFA World Cup volunteers

250,000 people across Canada applied to volunteer at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Toronto. CBC's Dale Manucdoc spoke to some team members about the excitement at the new volunteer centre at Humber Polytechnic’s Lakeshore campus.

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Morocco prepares volunteers ahead of Africa Cup of Nations

As the Africa Cup of Nations fast approaches, Morocco is stepping up preparations by training hundreds of young volunteers to help ensure the tournament’s success.

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Cristiano Ronaldo says next year's World Cup will be his last

Cristiano Ronaldo announced Tuesday that next year's World Cup in North America would be his last. The 40-year-old soccer star has played in five World Cups.

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Mbappe, PSG to start court battle over pay dispute

Mbappe who moved to Spanish giants Real Madrid as a free agent last year argues that PSG owe him 55 million euros in unpaid salaries and bonuses.

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Messi, Argentina team to join Angola's 50th independence anniversary

Lionel Messi and his teammates will play an exhibition game against the Angolan national team on Friday.

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Cristiano Ronaldo says 2026 World Cup 'definitely' his last

Cristiano Ronaldo said on Tuesday he expects his record sixth World Cup next year at age 41 will be his last.

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#TheMoment an 'icicle-kick' helped win Canada's premier league final

Soccer player David Rodriguez tells The National about the moment he scored a bicycle kick in the snow, dubbed an icicle-kick, in Canada’s Premiere League final to tie the game and propel his team, Atlético Ottawa, to win the championship.

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Mbappe, PSG to start court battle over pay dispute

Mbappe who moved to Spanish giants Real Madrid as a free agent last year argues that PSG owe him 55 million euros in unpaid salaries and bonuses.

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Salah, Hakimi, Chawinga and Nnadozie make FIFA 2025 Awards shortlist

Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, Malawi’s Temwa Chaŵinga and Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie lead African nominees for this year's FIFA The Best Football Awards 2025.

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UK police braced for clashes as Aston Villa host Maccabi Tel Aviv

Pro-Palestine groups calling for Israel’s removal from FIFA are expected to protest outside Villa Park in Birmingham.

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FIFA sets new record with most nationalities fielded in a football match

FIFA has officially set a new Guinness World Record for the most nationalities participating in a football exhibition match, with 69 nationalities taking part

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Football star David Beckham knighted by King Charles III

The former football player was recognised for his services to sport and charity.

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Football star David Beckham knighted by King Charles III

The former football player was recognized for his services to sport and charity.

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Scoring goals, planting trees: Gambia’s green football win

In The Gambia, young football players are turning their passion for sport into climate action.

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Champions League: PSG prepare for heavyweight clash with Bayern

Tuesday's game at Parc des Princes will be a repeat of the 2019-20 Champions League final in Lisbon, where Kingsley Coman scored the only goal as Bayern secured a sixth European crown.

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Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé awarded Golden Boot for first time

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe was presented with the 2024-25 Golden Boot award on Friday in front of him team mates at the Santiago Bernabeu.

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