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Done Deal: Benjamin Mendy joins Lorient on two-year deal

Former Manchester City defender and France international Benjamin Mendy has signed a two-year deal with Ligue 1 club Lorient. The announcement by the French club comes just five days after he was found not guilty of rape and attempted rape at Chester Crown Court in Manchester. https://twitter.com/FCLorient/status/1681589789999472641?s=20 Mendy had also been found not guilty of a six-count charge of sexual-related offences against different women at an...

Women’s World Cup: Exploring the 10 stadiums selected in Australia & New Zealand

by Victor Isikhueme

June 28, 2023

The world is gearing up to witness the pinnacle of women's football, the 2023 FIFA World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The global extravaganza promises to be a celebration of talents, determination, and the beautiful game itself. While the event showcases the unrivalled skills of the teams, it is the majestic arenas that serve as the sacred battlegrounds where dreams will be forged and history...

2026 World Cup: CAF announces qualifying schedule for African countries

by Afrosport

May 19, 2023

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) during its Executive Committee meeting in Algiers has approved a calendar schedule for Africa's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. CAF revealed that the road to the historic 2026 FIFA World Cup that will take place in the USA, Mexico and Canada will begin in November 2023 and end in March 2026, a few months before the tournament kick-off. There will...

Football great Pele dies at 82

by Afrosport

December 30, 2022

Brazil legend Pele died at the age of 82 in a Brazilian hospital on Thursday afternoon. He had a tough battle against colon cancer that was discovered in September 2021 and it led him to several chemotherapies and frequent hospital visits. Pele's influence is far beyond Brazil or South America because of his demonstration of good sportsmanship and leadership during his playing days. Famously called 'the...

Argentina win 2022 World Cup after dramatic thriller against France

by Afrosport

December 19, 2022

Argentina clinched the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar by beating France 4-2 on penalties following a 3-3 draw at the end of 120 minutes. Argentina captain Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe dominated the encounter at the Lusail Stadium by displaying their goalscoring prowess. La Albiceleste led 2-0 at halftime and 3-2 in extra time, with Messi scoring twice either side of a goal from the...

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Done Deal: Benjamin Mendy joins Lorient on two-year deal

Women’s World Cup: Exploring the 10 stadiums selected in Australia & New Zealand

2026 World Cup: CAF announces qualifying schedule for African countries

Football great Pele dies at 82

Argentina win 2022 World Cup after dramatic thriller against France

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