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AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS

Here's why Algeria's Amoura was misguided for mocking DRC's statue fan

Reactions have been mixed, trending to negative, towards Algeria forward Mohamed Amoura, after he mocked the DR Congo's 'Lumumba statue' superfan at the Africa Cup of Nations.

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Keep, Dump or Extend: Will City give new deals to Foden, Stones? Where would Semenyo fit?

Manchester City face pressing questions on everything from Pep Guardiola's future to where Antoine Semenyo might fit in their attack.

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Keep, Dump or Extend? 5 big questions Arsenal must answer in January

The January window is open, and top clubs such as Arsenal must weigh key decisions on transfers, extensions and more.

TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal eye AFCON star Diomande in €100m deal

Arsenal are chasing the Premier League title, but it's not stopping them from exploring a summer deal for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE

What Rosenior and Fletcher will bring to Chelsea, Man United

Chelsea's Liam Rosenior and Man United's Darren Fletcher will take their first steps on a touchline this week. But what kind of coaches are they?

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SPANISH SUPERCOPA

Who should be Spain's No.1 at the World Cup: Joan García or Unaí Simon?

Joan García's star turn between the posts for Barcelona vs. Espanyol is the latest sign that Spain might have a genuine goalkeeping battle on their hands ahead of the World Cup.

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Supercopa de España: Can Real Madrid, Atletico or Athletic stop Barça?

Here's all you need to know about the 2026 Supercopa de España, with Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid and Athletic Club vying for the crown this week.

NIGERIA

Lookman, Ndidi shrug off Osimhen's temper tantrum, but it's becoming a pattern

The Nigeria striker was booed off the pitch after demanding to be substituted, following a heated confrontation with teammate Ademola Lookman during the Round of 16 match in Fes.

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Nigeria were superior up front, and the defence came to the party too!

A clean sheet at last for the Super Eagles who have booked their spot in the AFCON quarterfinals.

SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa's AFCON heartbreak should force structural reforms

The main focus, however, should not be on the human errors made by the players or even by head coach Hugo Broos. Rather, the system in place to support them clearly needs to be refined.

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Udoh: South Africa won't win AFCON for many years

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