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Mikayil Ngor Faye: Who is the Senegal defender who joined Barcelona?

Mikayil Ngor Faye: Who is the Senegal defender who joined Barcelona?

Barcelona confirmed the signing of Senegal's 18-year-old star Mikayil Ngor Faye from Croatian club NK Kustosija to their youth team on June 19. He was part of the Senegal team for the 2019 FFIA U-17 World Cup in Poland where the Young Teranga Lions reached the round of 16. He played in the Croatian top-flight last season with a goal to his name in 13 games,...

Brazil Government escalates Vinicius abuse, summon Spanish ambassador

Brazil Government escalates Vinicius abuse, summon Spanish ambassador

Following Vinicius Junior’s recent racial abuse at the hands of Valencia fans, the President of the Foreign Relations and National Defense Committee of the Lower House of Brazil’s Congress announced on Wednesday during a pre-scheduled session that they will be inviting Spain's ambassador to the country for a hearing. The Committee, led by Congressman Paulo Barbosa, revealed to the House, which included Brazil’s Foreign Minister, that...

Brazil to face Guinea in Spain as part of anti-racism fight

Brazil to face Guinea in Spain as part of anti-racism fight

Brazil have announced plans to play Guinea in an international friendly match on June 17 in the Spanish city of Barcelona. Guinea will be expected to make the trip to Spain after facing Egypt in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in the Moroccan city of Marrakech on June 14. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) is set to use the match to combat racism, with...

Real Madrid coach Ancelotti gives verdict on Vinicius’ future

Real Madrid coach Ancelotti gives verdict on Vinicius’ future

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti expects Brazil star Vinicius Jr. to remain at the Santiago Bernabeu after the player hinted at a potential exit following non-stop racist chants targeted at him. The 22-year-old attacker suffered the latest racist abuse during Real Madrid's 1-0 away loss at Valencia. When asked about Vinicius' future at the club, Ancelotti said: "I don't think so. He loves Real Madrid. A...

Angola: 47 years of basketball and still dominating Africa

Angola: 47 years of basketball and still dominating Africa

The Angolan Basketball team has seen it all at the peak of national basketball championships. After losing their first official match against Nigeria under legendary coach Victorino Cunha on 1 February 1976, they went on to compete in several competitions, including four Summer Olympics between 1992 and 2004. Their international appearances continue with three World Championships in 2002, 2006 and 2010, the 2014 FIBA Basketball World...