Vinicius Junior and Rodri have been named in the star-studded FIFPRO Men’s World XI released on Monday, Afrosport reports. Vinicius and Rodri, who both battled for the 2024 Ballon d’Or honours, headline a shortlist that included six players from Real Madrid, four from Manchester City, and one from Liverpool. The FIFPRO Men’s World XI is voted for by fellow professional footballers, with over 21,000 men's football...
Zambia international Barbra Banda made history on Monday as the 24-year-old became the first African to be named in the final shortlist for the FIFPRO Women’s World XI, Afrosport reports. The Copper Queens forward, who was recently named the BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year, helped Orlando Pride clinch their first National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Championship, scoring the only goal in their 1-0 win against...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Monday said it is aware of the incident that occurred during the CAF Confederation Cup match between Senegalese club ASC Jaraaf and USM Alger on Sunday, Afrosport reports. According to reports, the ultra fans of Algers used smoke bombs to disrupt the game, as well as destroy seats at the Abdoulaye Wade Stadium in Dakar, where both teams played...
Argentina forward Lionel Messi has been named Major League Soccer's Most Valuable Player (MVP), Afrosport reports. Messi was integral in leading Inter Miami to a record-breaking campaign in the MLS, where they finished with a record regular season points tally. The 37-year-old led the MLS with his 36 goal contributions, finishing with 20 goals and 16 assists as Inter Miami claimed their first-ever Supporters Shield. Messi...
Formula 1 on Friday announced a five-year extension with the Chinese Grand Prix, Afrosport reports. This new development, which was announced at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, will ensure the Shanghai International Circuit remains on the F1 calendar through the 2030 season. Formula 1's organisers revealed that the extension is in line with its successful return to China after a five-year absence due to the...
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