Category: Sports

A British minister has called for FIFA to investigate after Argentina’s players at the World Cup held up a banner  reading “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” (“The Falklands are Argentinian”) after their 2-1 semifinal victory over England. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Downing Street office backed the calls by Business Minister Peter Kyle on Thursday, a day...

Dutch football referee Rob Dieperink has died weeks after he was dropped from officiating at the World Cup following a police investigation in the UK. Dieperink had been selected to be a video assistant referee (VAR) official at this summer’s tournament, but was removed from Fifa’s list of World Cup officials in May. The 38-year-old...

 Veteran Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz is set to sign a new two‑year contract with Ghana, extending his stay beyond the expiration of his current deal on July 31, 2026. The agreement will see Queiroz continue as head coach of the Black Stars through to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which has been identified...

 Thursday’s quarter‑final between France and Morocco is more than just another World Cup clash. For many Moroccan supporters, it represents unfinished business. Four years ago in Qatar, France ended Morocco’s historic run, eliminating the first African and Arab nation ever to reach a World Cup semi‑final. This time, the Atlas Lions return not as dreamers,...

Outgoing Swiss Ambassador to Ghana, Benin and Togo, Simone Giger, has highlighted Ghanaian goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi as an example of the country’s growing soft power and international influence. According to her, Ghana has significant potential to project its image globally through the achievements of its musicians, artists, and sports personalities who continue to gain recognition...

The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has formally petitioned FIFA to remove the officiating crew from the World Cup following Egypt’s last‑16 loss to Argentina, alleging “double standards” in refereeing decisions. The EFA confirmed it had submitted a complaint to football’s world governing body, calling for an inquiry into what it described as serious errors during...

 Outgoing Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz has penned a heartfelt message to Ghana, reflecting on his tenure and urging a renewed commitment to building the future of the national team both on and off the pitch. In a social media post, Queiroz wrote: “Football, like life, teaches us one timeless lesson: you either win or...

France reached the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating Sweden, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice to continue his impressive tournament. The brace took Mbappé’s tally to six goals and two assists in four matches, while his 18th World Cup goal moved him within one of Lionel Messi’s total of 19....

Head Coach of Ghana’s senior national football team, Carlos Queiroz, has extended heartfelt solidarity to victims of the recent floods in Accra, assuring them that the Black Stars stand united with the nation in this difficult time. In a message issued from the team’s camp in the United States, Queiroz said the technical staff and...