Thiago’s rise from bricklayer to record-breaker at Brentford

Brentford striker Igor Thiago has already made Premier League history – now the Brazilian hopes to take his unlikely success story to the World Cup.

Morocco’s Bono ‘one of best goalkeepers in the world’

While Brahim Diaz scored in five straight matches and steered Morocco to an Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Nigeria on Wednesday, goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has also played a key role.

Carrick is frontrunner for interim Man Utd job – reports

Michael Carrick is in pole position to be named as Manchester United’s interim manager until the end of the season, according to media reports on Monday.

Salah, Osimhen and fellow stars aim for Afcon glory

The Africa Cup of Nations has reached the semi-final stage and a tournament devoid of shocks now offers up two mouthwatering ties, with hosts Morocco looking to see off the challenges of their fellow continental heavyweights.

Barca edge Real Madrid in thrilling Spanish Super Cup final

Barcelona retained the Spanish Super Cup with an entertaining 3-2 Clasico win over Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia on Sunday.

‘Fragile’ Man Utd hit new low with FA Cup exit

Darren Fletcher admitted Manchester United’s “fragile” players have lost their confidence after Sunday’s FA Cup exit against Brighton left Old Trafford in turmoil.

Achraf Hakimi: the pride of his mother’s home town

Achraf Hakimi is an idol across Africa Cup of Nations host country Morocco, but there is a particularly strong feeling of pride in Ksar El Kebir, his mother’s home town. Far from the tumult of the six Cup of Nations host cities, including Casablanca and Marrakesh, Ksar El Kebir is a small provincial city of 120,000 inhabitants not far off… Read more →

Five memorable FA Cup upsets

Non-league Macclesfield caused one of the FA Cup’s greatest ever upsets with a 2-1 win over holders Crystal Palace in the third round on Saturday. Here we look at five other notable shocks in the iconic tournament’s history:

Rooney close to tears as brother masterminds FA Cup history

Wayne Rooney was bursting with pride after seeing younger brother John Rooney’s Macclesfield dump holders Crystal Palace out of the FA Cup on Saturday.

Watch: Highlights Algeria v Nigeria

Star striker Victor Osimhen scored one and made another for Akor Adams as Nigeria beat Algeria in their quarter-final clash in Marrakesh to set up a mouthwatering semi-final against hosts Morocco.