Emma Raducanu looked below-par in an Australian Open second-round defeat by Austria's Anastasia Potapova that denied the Briton a meeting with world number one Aryna Sabalenka.
World Cup 2026 ticket holders can now access priority visa appointments for travel to the United States – but doubt remains whether fans from every country to have qualified will be able to enter.
Kylian Mbappe scored twice with Jude Bellingham also on target as Real Madrid thrashed Monaco in Alvaro Arbeloa’s first Champions League game in charge of the Spanish side.
Under-pressure Thomas Frank received a much-needed boost as an impressive first-half display saw Tottenham beat 10-man Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.
Norwegian debutants Bodo/Glimt claimed one of the biggest upsets in Champions League history by stunning Premier League Manchester City 3-1 in the cold of the Arctic Circle.
Gabriel Jesus scored twice as Arsenal won at Inter Milan to maintain their 100% record in the Champions League and guarantee themselves a top-two finish in the league phase of the competition.
Novak Djokovic delivered a serving masterclass as he registered his 100th victory at the Australian Open with a straight-set win over Spain's Pedro Martinez.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino condemned "some Senegal players" for the "unacceptable scenes" which overshadowed their victory in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final when they walked off the pitch in protest at a penalty awarded to Morocco.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) said on Monday "appropriate action" would be taken against "those found guilty" after chaotic scenes marred the final of the Africa Cup of Nations.
African football chief Patrice Motsepe on Saturday admitted that Morocco’s hosting of the Cup of Nations had raised the bar for the tournament but dismissed doubts about East Africa being ready to host the 2027 edition.
Pape Gueye's extra-time goal was enough to seal a second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title for Senegal, after chaotic scenes at the end of normal time saw the West Africans walk off the pitch and Brahim Diaz miss a penalty for Morocco in the 24th minute of injury time.
On Sunday night, beneath the glowing lights of Rabat, African football will momentarily hold its breath. A host nation yearning to end a five-decade wait for continental glory meets a powerhouse eager to cement its place among Africa’s elite.
Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali saved two penalties including the first from Mohamed Salah for Nigeria to beat Egypt 4-2 in a penalty shootout for third place at the Africa Cup Nations.
Arsenal had a penalty appeal turned down as they missed the chance to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to nine points in a frustrating draw at Nottingham Forest.
Real Madrid moved to within one point of La Liga leaders Barcelona with a 2-0 win over Levante on an afternoon that was overshadowed by fan protests at the Bernabeu.
Michael Carrick enjoyed the perfect start to his second spell as Manchester United caretaker boss as second-half goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu inflicted massive damage on Manchester City's Premier League title hopes.
Hearts of Oak and Dreams FC played out an entertaining goalless draw at the University of Ghana Stadium on Friday evening, with both sides creating chances but ultimately failing to find the breakthrough in a tightly contested Premier League encounter.
The global excitement for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ has reached unprecedented levels, with more than half a billion ticket requests submitted during the Random Selection Draw ticket sales phase, which ran from Thursday, 11 December 2025 to Tuesday, 13 January 2026.
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) and technical supplier PUMA have unveiled a special commemorative version of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Official Match Ball, ITRI, for Sunday’s showpiece final.
There were no tears from Mohamed Salah when the final whistle went in Tangier as Egypt fell at the semi-final hurdle. Just a little smile, but one no doubt hiding immense disappointment.
Goalkeeper Robert Sanchez made errors that contributed to two of Arsenal’s three goals in a dramatic Carabao Cup semi-final first leg – but Alejandro Garnacho scored twice to keep Chelsea in the tie.
Yassine Bounou saved two penalties, and Youssef En-Nesyri netted the decisive spot kick as hosts Morocco secured a 4-2 shootout victory over Nigeria following their 0-0 draw in a tense Africa Cup of Nations semifinal in Rabat.
Sadio Mane scored the winner as Senegal beat Egypt to reach the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) - and leave Mohamed Salah still waiting for his first continental title.
