Mbappe ruled out of France trip to Azerbaijan

France captain Kylian Mbappe will miss Les Bleus’ World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan this weekend with an ankle injury, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Friday.

Doan strike seals confident Japan win over Ghana

Goalscorer Ritsu Doan said Japan had “a different kind of pressure” in Friday’s 2-0 friendly win over Ghana after the high of beating Brazil for the first time last month.

Osimhen’s Nigeria set up World Cup clash with DR Congo

Star Victor Osimhen scored twice in extra time to clinch a 4-1 victory for Nigeria over Gabon on Thursday and set up an African 2026 World Cup qualifying final against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Watch: Kudus rates iconic Spurs goals

Tottenham winger Mohamed Kudus rates and reacts to some of Spurs’ most iconic Premier League goals.

Watch: “On the List of 50, we have everything” – Broos

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says he has all the players he needs for his AFCON 2025 squad.

Mbappe, Olise star as France seal WC spot

Kylian Mbappe hit a brace while Michael Olise and Hugo Ekitike also scored as France beat Ukraine 4-0 on Thursday to secure World Cup qualification after an evening marked by tributes to the victims of the 2015 Paris attacks.

Ronaldo sent off as Ireland stun Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off for an elbow as his Portugal side lost 2-0 against Ireland on Thursday and blew another chance to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

Watch: Referee MIC’d Up

Watch what a referee actually says during a Premier League game.

Mokwena backs Broos’ decision to snub Lorch

MC Alger coach Rhulani mokwena has backed Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos’ decision to leave Thembinkosi Lorch out of the upcoming Zambia friendly and the 2025/26 AFCON.

Ronaldo hoping Ireland fans boo him

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo said he wants Ireland fans to boo him in Thursday’s World Cup qualifier in Dublin.