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Ronaldo To Run For Brazil Federation Presidency
17 Dec

Ronaldo To Run For Brazil Federation Presidency

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Brazil legend Ronaldo has announced he will run for the presidency of the country’s football association and wants to “recover the prestige” of the national team. The 48-year-old, who was capped 98 times, will run as a candidate to replace current Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF) president Ednaldo Rodrigues. Brazil, record five-time winners of the World Cup, last won the competition in 2002 and have not progressed further than the quarter-final stage since. “For many decades, Brazilian football has always been the escape route for the Brazilian people when they faced daily problems,” Ronaldo told Globo Esporte. “This was the fuel…
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FIFA Opens First Permanent Regional Office In Morocco
17 Dec

FIFA Opens First Permanent Regional Office In Morocco

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FIFA has opened its first-ever African permanent regional office in Rabat, Morocco in a bid to strengthen international relations and promote inclusivity among member federations, as well as enhance and promote football in Africa and beyond, FIFA’s African office in Rabat is seen as a game-changer for African football as it will provide technical and administrative support to local federations and promote football development across the continent. An agreement was reached on Monday between FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Morocco’s Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, who both signed the documents. Experts view this move as reflecting Morocco’s commitment to enhancing its…
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CAF’s Executive Committee Approves 2025 Football Calendar
17 Dec

CAF’s Executive Committee Approves 2025 Football Calendar

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The Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially approved the competition calendar for 2025, including the date for the highly anticipated draw of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The committee convened on Monday, December 16, 2024, in Marrakech, Morocco, ahead of the CAF awards ceremony. Among the key decisions, the committee confirmed that the final draw for the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 will take place on January 27, 2025, in Rabat, Morocco. Additionally, CAF reinforced Morocco’s growing role as a host nation by awarding it the hosting rights for the TotalEnergies CAF U-17…
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Chelsea’s Mudryk ‘In Shock’ At Failed Drugs Test
17 Dec

Chelsea’s Mudryk ‘In Shock’ At Failed Drugs Test

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Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk says he is in “complete shock” after testing positive for a banned substance. The club confirmed on Tuesday that they had been contacted by the Football Association after an “adverse finding in a routine urine test” provided by the Ukraine international. Mudryk denies ever knowingly using a banned substance and Chelsea say they will work to establish what caused the failed test. “This has come as a complete shock as I have never knowingly used any banned substances or broken any rules, and am working closely with my team to investigate how this could have happened,”…
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‘Something incredible’ – Lookman elated to win CAF Men’s Player of the Year
17 Dec

‘Something incredible’ – Lookman elated to win CAF Men’s Player of the Year

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Ademola Lookman was full of excitement after claiming the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year gong, DAILY POST reports. The Atalanta winger capped a remarkable year by becoming the sixth Nigerian to win the prestigious award. Lookman started the year by helping the Super Eagles finish second at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Cote d’Ivoire. The 27-year-old was also the star of the show as Atalanta won the UEFA Europa League in May. The former Leicester City star scored all three goals in the final victory against Bayer Leverkusen. Lookman was named Atalanta Player of the…
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Lampard ‘close’ to becoming manager of another English club
16 Dec

Lampard ‘close’ to becoming manager of another English club

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Former Chelsea midfielder, Frank Lampard, is “closing in” on his next managerial position. According to The Mirror, Lampard is set to be appointed new boss of Coventry. It is a move that will see him join Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney in the Championship. Lampard has been out of work since May 2023, which was a second spell in charge of Chelsea for 11 games as interim boss, after Graham Potter was sacked. The 46-year-old is now being lined up to take the reins at Coventry. It is believed that Sky Blues owner Doug King is eager to bring an…
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La Liga: Barcelona suffer fresh blow
16 Dec

La Liga: Barcelona suffer fresh blow

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Barcelona have suffered a fresh injury blow as their first team player Lamine Yamal is currently injured. The Blaugrana confirmed this in a statement on their website on Monday. The Spain winger sustained the injury during Barcelona’s La Liga 1-0 defeat against CD Leganés on Sunday. The 17-year-old received a blow to the ankle in the game against Leganés at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. Yamal lasted until the 75th minute when he was replaced by Gavi. However, tests carried out on Monday morning revealed that Yamal has a grade 1 injury to the anterior tibiofibular ligament. Yamal is now…
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EPL: Man City fan dies during 2-1 defeat to Man Utd
16 Dec

EPL: Man City fan dies during 2-1 defeat to Man Utd

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A Manchester City fan passed away following a medical incident, during their 2-1 defeat to Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday. The tragic news was confirmed by the club in a terse statement on Monday. It read: “Manchester City are aware of the tragic news that one of our supporters passed away following a medical incident at yesterday’s match. “The thoughts of everyone at the Club are with their family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.” City led for most of the game, thanks to a Josko Gvardiol header in the first half. But late goals from…
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Transfer: Deal almost done – Romano confirms player to join Real Madrid
16 Dec

Transfer: Deal almost done – Romano confirms player to join Real Madrid

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Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Lamini Fati is set to join Real Madrid. According to Romano, the deal to sign the 18-year-old centre-back is almost done. Romano disclosed this in a tweet via his X account on Monday. “Real Madrid are set to sign 18 year old centre back Lamini Fati for €100k fee, as @relevo reported,” Romano tweeted. “Deal almost done with Leganés, personal terms also agreed with Fati who’d join the Juvenil A team. “Youth team signing with view on first team future progress.” https://youtu.be/bDfeK-L5OqU
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‘We Are Not Ready’ – But Are Chelsea Genuine Title Contenders?
16 Dec

‘We Are Not Ready’ – But Are Chelsea Genuine Title Contenders?

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Enzo Maresca again played down talk of a Premier League title challenge after his Chelsea side recorded their seventh consecutive win in all competitions against Brentford on Sunday. But is it time to seriously consider Chelsea as genuine title contenders? The mere suggestion of such a turnaround in fortunes in the summer would have been met with incredulity but, after a stunning run of form, it really doesn’t seem so daft anymore. The Blues’ 2-1 win against Brentford on Sunday moved them into second place in the league and to within just two points of leaders Liverpool. In fact, Chelsea will be…
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