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Black Maidens receive sanitary pad donation ahead of Togo clash in Accra

Ghana’s U-17 Women’s National Team, the Black Maidens, have received a donation of sanitary pads as they intensify preparations for their crucial second-leg encounter against Togo in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. The donation was made on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, during the team’s training session at the Accra Sports Stadium, where the [...] The post Black Maidens receive sanitary pad donation ahead of Togo clash in Accra first appeared on Sahara Football.

Soccer Parents. Don’t Be Their Goal Judge | Talia Sommer

Talia Sommer on one of the hardest parts of youth soccer parenting. Kids cannot feel like every goal is for a parent’s approval. This clip gets into confidence, pressure, and what support should actually feel like. Full Talia Sommer episode on the channel. #TaliaSommer #SoccerParents #YouthSoccer #GirlsSoccer #YouthSportsParenting

Former Germany forward offers GFA advise on how to attract Europe-born players

Gerald Asamoah has waded into the argument of courting foreign-born players into the Black Stars. With less than two months left to start the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Ghanaians have been left divided over the potential inclusion of Callum Hudson-Odoi and Eddie Nketiah to the Black Stars for the tournament.Although both players and some in the diaspora are yet to show interest in playing for Ghana, it is reported that the FA has engaged a couple of them.In recent times, Derrick Kohn and Patric Pffeifer switched nationalities to play for the Black Stars.And according to Asamoah, the process could become easier for the FA if they move to these players at a younger age.“We are waiting to see Kevin Prince Boateng here, and we go for him or Hudson-Odoi, and they say no we don't want to come because they didn't see how Ghanaians fought for them when they were young,” Asamoah told 3 Sports.“The British people did everything for them, and now they are done. They are now good players, and we want them. You need to start in the youth teams. You need to go there.“You don't need to go out. You...

Several big clubs keen on Bologna coach Italiano

Vincenzo Italiano’s future at Bologna is attracting significant attention from elsewhere in Italian football, with...

Gerald Asamoah highlights Black Stars' weakness ahead of World Cup, urges Queiroz to fix problem

Former Germany international, Gerald Asamoah believes Ghana's biggest weakness is in its defence ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. The four-time African champions will be embarking on their fifth World Cup in June, but the team has been without a win since beating Comoros in the final qualifier in Accra last year.The Black Stars have conceded ten goals in their last four friendlies, including a 5-1 defeat to Austria last month, leading to the sacking of Otto Add as coach of the national team.Former Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz has been appointed as replacement for the ex-Ghana midfielder.Ahead of Queiroz's first assignment as Ghana coach, Asamoah pointed out that the Black Stars have a leaky defence, and that should be a priority for the Portuguese trainer."What are we good in? Are we good in defending or offensive game? We are really good in offensive games, so we need to work on our offence, so we need to work on our defensive play," Asamoah told 3 Sports."Keeping the defence is one of the important things you can do as a coach."The Black Stars will face World Cup co-hosts Mexico in...

Ousmane Dembele makes Liverpool thoughts clear after decisive PSG victory

Ousmane Dembele was PSG's matchwinner at Anfield for the second successive season but was open in his praise for Liverpool and the challenge they pose on their own patch

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Patrick Vieira backs ‘really important’ Declan Rice to drive Arsenal to silverware

The former Arsenal captain believes the club can still win trophies this season despite a poor run of form

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Lamine Yamal shows leadership beyond his years after painful Champions League exit

A tough night in Madrid revealed a level of maturity that goes far beyond his age Leer

"Friendship isn't negotiable": Guillermo Hoyos and his bond with Leo Messi in the locker room

Hoyos's arrival on the Inter Miami bench marks the start of a new chapter characterized by a delicate challenge: managing his historic relationship with the #10 in a locker room that demands results. Leer

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It's 'Scam United' as England fans face perfect storm of World Cup football frauds

Dupers will take advantage of supporters' desperation to see Three Lions lift the World Cup this summer with a barrage of hoaxes, experts warn

I Never Came to College to Go Pro. Then Everything Changed

Many aspiring pros see a clear path. For me, it was grit and late opportunities. Hear how hard work, not just talent, opens doors to pro sports, even when pathways seem limited. #AthleteJourney #ProSports #NeverGiveUp #CollegeSports #Dedication #WeAreSoccer #ProSoccer

Ghana winger Christopher Baah Bonsu dedicates goal to late mother

Ghana international Christopher Baah Bonsu has dedicated his goal against Al Shabab in the Saudi Pro League to his late mother.The Black Stars winger started and lasted the entire duration of the match as his outfit settled for a 2-2 draw against their opponent in Tuesday night.The former KRC Genk attacker played a pivotal role by registering his name on the scoresheet, as the side shared the spoils with Al Shabab in the highly competitive clash.After the match, Baah Bonsu took to social media to pay tribute to his late mother, who perished in 2024.“I will never lose your essence. This one is for you mama” he wrote on Instagram.Baah Bonsu has been in a superb form for Al Qadsiah in the ongoing Saudi Pro League campaign, scoring three goals and providing eight assists in 27 appearances.As the World Cup approaches, the winger will be hoping to maintain his form in order to make the cut for the global showpiece, which kick start two months’ time.

Longoni suggests that former Inter coach would be the ‘only’ replacement for Allegri: “The best”

By: Ben Dixon This summer, AC Milan may have to part with Massimiliano Allegri if he decides to take a role with the Italian national team. So, who would replace him. There are several questions facing Milan regarding the summer. It seems that another reset could be on the cards with another big sacrifice seemingly becoming more likely. […] The post Longoni suggests that former Inter coach would be the ‘only’ replacement for Allegri: “The best” appeared first on SempreMilan.

Infortunio Ekitiké, cosa cambia per Marcus Thuram in vista dei Mondiali con la Francia

L'attaccante del Liverpool e della Francia si è rotto il tendine d'Achille e sarà costretto a saltare il torneo: porte aperte per il giocatore dell'Inter?

Manuel Neuer on greatest goalkeeper of all time debate: ‘It depends on the era’

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has refused to be drawn on who is the best goalkeeper of all time, claiming that in each era, a different shot-stopper could be given the title. Neuer is one of the names in the conversation, alongside his would-be opposite number, Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. Neuer has been one […] The post Manuel Neuer on greatest goalkeeper of all time debate: ‘It depends on the era’ appeared first on Football España.

Bonucci survives Italy overhaul as former Juventus man works on coaching badges

Leonardo Bonucci remains part of the Italy national team setup despite the recent overhaul at...

Why Mary Earps being honoured at Wembley was important to close the Lionesses saga

A long-awaited tribute helped bring closure to one of the most talked-about sagas in Lionesses history

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Lioness Legend Jill Scott REACTS To "MASSIVE" England WIN Against Spain In World Cup QUALIFIERS

Alan Brazil and Ally McCoist are joined by Lioness legend, Jill Scott, to look ahead to the men's World Cup this summer and react to another win for England in their Women's World Cup qualifiers! Subscribe to talkSPORT Women's Football: https://www.youtube.com/@talkSPORTWomensFootball ?sub_confirmation=1 🖥️ talkSPORT's Website: https://talksport.com/ 📲 talkSPORT's X/Twitter: https://x.com/talkSPORT 📷 talkSPORT's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talksport/?hl=en 👤 talkSPORT's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talkSPORT/ 📱 talkSPORT's Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talksport? 🔴 Download the talkSPORT app HERE! - https://talksport.com/apps/ #talkSPORT #WSL #womensfootball #jillscott #worldcup #womensworldcup #lionesses #england #spain

Alex Scott backs Antoine Semenyo and Manchester City in Premier League title race

Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has revealed he is backing former teammate Antoine Semenyo and Manchester City in the Premier League title race following his side’s win over Arsenal.Scott scored in Bournemouth’s 2-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium, a result that handed City a timely advantage and reduced the gap at the top to six points ahead of a decisive clash.Speaking after the match, the 22-year-old disclosed he had contacted Semenyo, who recently joined City, and admitted he hopes his former teammate ends the season as champion.“I texted Antoine Semenyo afterwards; he was happy with us winning,” Scott said. “I’m hoping for Antoine, but Arsenal have been brilliant all year, so whoever wins it will deserve it.”Scott’s goal proved crucial in shifting momentum in the title race, with City capitalising by beating Chelsea 3-0 to close the gap further.Semenyo has played an important role in City’s recent form since his arrival, adding depth to Pep Guardiola’s attacking options.The title race has taken a dramatic turn heading into the final weeks of the season, with Arsenal’s form dipping and City gaining momentum.

Capello weighs up Allegri vs. Conte for Italy’s next manager: “We’ve hit rock bottom”

By: Ben Dixon This afternoon, Fabio Capello has spoken about the Italian national team job and who would be better for the role out of Massimiliano Allegri and Antonio Conte. The current situation regarding the national team manager picture is a confusing one. Conte and Allegri are probably the two best matches for the role, but both seem […] The post Capello weighs up Allegri vs. Conte for Italy’s next manager: “We’ve hit rock bottom” appeared first on SempreMilan.

Can 'difficult' Vinicius & Mbappe play together? - Kick Off

Can 'difficult' Vinicius & Mbappe play together? Kick Off

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Emotional Ronaldinho opens up on ‘awful’ jail stint as legendary career turned into circus of throuple & arrest scandals

WITH a World Cup and Ballon d’Or under his belt, Ronaldinho had well and truly conquered the sport of football. So beloved and admired was the Brazilian that Real Madrid fans once even stood up to applaud him after he led Barcelona to a crushing 3-0 victory in the El Clásico back in 2005. But...

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Barcelona star Raphinha apologised to Atletico Madrid fans – ‘Not in my character’

Barcelona star Raphinha has apologised for his gestures towards Atletico Madrid fans after their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday night. The Brazilian was seen indicating to the Metropolitano that Atletico would be going out in the semi-finals. Raphinha was caught on camera seemingly indicating that Los Colchoneros would lose their next clash against Arsenal or […] The post Barcelona star Raphinha apologised to Atletico Madrid fans – ‘Not in my character’ appeared first on Football España.

I feel safer in Dubai with missiles flying over my head than I would in London – I have no regrets, says Jonjo Shelvey

IT is doubtful that Jonjo Shelvey pictured Iranian missiles flying overhead when his family upped sticks and moved to Dubai last year. The former England midfielder, 34, said in February that the UK was going "downhill" and he would rather bring his three kids up elsewhere. But tensions in parts of the Middle East have...

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Inter Miami's Guillermo Hoyos 'grateful' to coach Lionel Messi again - espn.in

Inter Miami's Guillermo Hoyos 'grateful' to coach Lionel Messi again espn.in

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Neymar under fire after tense argument with Santos fans: ‘They can’t treat me like this’

Some Santos fans were involved in an unfriendly exchange with Neymar. Santos are having serious trouble getting positive results this season, both domestically and continentally. In that context, Neymar was involved in a tense argument with some fans, who demanded a greater level of commitment to the club. This Tuesday, Santos drew 1-1 against Recoleta FC in the Copa Sudamericana group stage and, after the final whistle, some people at Urbano Caldeira Stadium booed the Brazilian forward, who responded with gestures asking them to be quiet. “I’m going to give you your minute of fame. Am I spoiled? I’m giving absolutely everything out here and you don’t respect that,” Ney said to one of the fans who criticized him. He then took aim at the fan’s physical appearance: “You should train more! You’re getting a little chubby!” A few minutes after that tense exchange, Neymar gave an interview to ESPN in which he addressed his confrontation with the fans in the stands. “I understand fans who criticize our play, but when it becomes personal and they attack me in a different way, I can’t accept it,” he said. Neymar Junior of Santos. “I can’t accept it because I’m a very consistent guy. I give my life for soccer and for this club. I even do more than I should, so they can’t treat me like this,” added the 34-year-old star. “I’m not saying they shouldn’t criticize my performances on the field, but I don’t accept criticism for what I do off it.” Santos struggling to find direction The fans’ animosity toward Neymar, while surprising, is understandable given that the team’s recent results have fallen well short of expectations. After avoiding relegation in the final matches of last year, they entered this season with hopes of competing for trophies, but so far that has not been the case. In the Brazilian Serie A, Santos are in 15th place with just three wins in 11 matches, only three points clear of the relegation zone. Their Copa Sudamericana campaign has also been underwhelming: they lost their opener against Deportivo Cuenca and drew their second match against Recoleta FC, leaving them at the bottom of Group D for now. Neymar needs to stand out at Santos Santos’ slow start to the season certainly does not help Neymar. He has two months to try to show Carlo Ancelotti that he is in peak physical and competitive condition to be part of the 26-man roster that will represent Brazil at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Individually, however, he has shown consistent form. So far in 2026, Ney has recorded eight appearances for Santos, with seven goal contributions (four goals and three assists). Those are solid numbers, especially considering the difficult team context, which has included a recent coaching change.

Who will take Agyemang's spot on the World Cup roster?

United States Men's National Team legends Landon Donovan and Tim Howard talk through potential players who could take the last spot on the World Cup roster. @volkswagen_usa | #HomeOfSoccer

2026 World Cup's biggest losses stars ruled out by injury

A global stage without key names, as injuries reshape the competition before it begins Leer

Mascherano exit highlights Miami's delicate, Messi-centric balancing act

Javier Mascherano quitting as Inter Miami manager illustrates how hard it's becoming to keep an aging Lionel Messi happy within a team in transition.

Emery focused on Europa League push, not Sancho´s Villa future

Unai Emery says it is not the time to speak about Jadon Sancho’s future with Aston Villa, as they prepare to face Bologna in the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final. Sancho joined Villa on loan from Manchester United at the start of the season, despite this being his final campaign under contract at […] The post Emery focused on Europa League push, not Sancho´s Villa future appeared first on Soccer News.

Who are Fabio and Rafael's favourite current Reds?

Fabio and Rafael da Silva reveal their favourite players in the current United squad.

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GdS: Leadership and offensive threat – how Gabbia’s absence is hurting Milan at both ends

By: Ben Dixon Matteo Gabbia is a crucial player to AC Milan, with stats pointing out that since his absence began, they have lost six times. It is clear anyway that Gabbia is one of Milan’s most important players. There are few doubts about that, regardless of the recent situation. However, his absence over the past few games […] The post GdS: Leadership and offensive threat – how Gabbia’s absence is hurting Milan at both ends appeared first on SempreMilan.

Como, Fabregas: "Con il ds parliamo spesso di Koné del Sassuolo"

A due giorni dalla sfida con i neroverdi, l'allenatore spagnolo ha parlato anche di mercato in conferenza stampa

Carrick ‘dealt major blow’ as Man Utd intensify manager search: Five main candidates emerge

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has been considered the ultimate favourite for the permanent role over the past few weeks. However, his chances took a massive hit following Monday’s result. The Red Devils ended their 24-day hiatus with a shocking 1-2 defeat to Leeds United, who earned their first victory at Old Trafford since […] The post Carrick ‘dealt major blow’ as Man Utd intensify manager search: Five main candidates emerge appeared first on Stretty News.

Jonjo Shelvey says he can get best out of ‘dopey’ ex-Man Utd star Sir Alex Ferguson called ‘saddest case of my career’

JONJO SHELVEY could have taken a tougher first step into management than a third-tier club in the UAE. But the job comes with an expert-level side mission which has flummoxed some of the most experienced football brains on the planet. Shelvey, 34, will be the latest to see if he can get a tune out...

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‘It’s all up to us’ – Laura Blindkilde Brown on Man City’s title charge, England breakthough and World Cup dream

LAURA BLINDKILDE BROWN insists Manchester City are not being complacent in the WSL title race - despite having one hand on the trophy. City are on the verge of winning their first league title in a decade. They currently lead the WSL table by nine points with just three games left to play. Reigning champions...

Before the Whistle: How African Football Debate Shapes Europe’s Big Nights

The loudest match of April will start before kick-off. It will start in the voice note, the clipped highlight and the screenshot of a heat map dropped into a group chat before lunch. As the Champions League quarter-finals approach, African stars are again at the forefront of the conversation. Mohamed Salah carries the emotion of […] The post Before the Whistle: How African Football Debate Shapes Europe’s Big Nights appeared first on Fan Banter.

Breaking Barriers: The Woman Taking Charge of a Men's Team In A Top 5 European League

A woman on Union Berlin's staff faces sexist remarks but the club and director stand firm, citing her leadership quality. Highlighting progress and resilience in sports. #UnionBerlin #WomensEmpowerment #FootballNews #SportsLeadership #AntiSexism #WeAreSoccer

From New Jersey to Copa del Rey? Matarazzo reaching new heights for U.S. coaches in Europe

If Real Sociedad win Saturday's Copa del Rey final, Pellegrino Matarazzo will be the first U.S.-born coach to win a trophy in one of Europe's top five leagues. It has been quite a journey.

The Evolution of the Weekend Punt: Navigating Crypto Betting and Finding Fairer Bonuses

The Saturday afternoon football ritual is woven into the fabric of the sport. For decades, it meant a quick stop at the high street bookmaker, hastily scribbling down a weekend accumulator (acca) before the 3 PM kickoffs, and hoping a late equaliser in League Two wouldn’t ruin your slip. Today, the high street is increasingly […] The post The Evolution of the Weekend Punt: Navigating Crypto Betting and Finding Fairer Bonuses appeared first on Fan Banter.

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