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Africa's World Cup storylines - The shocks, the concerns, the unanswered questions


TOP HEADLINES
Meet the Jackals: The Spurs fan club built for the biggest stage, founded by its star
Handpicked by Wembanyama, the Spurs' 83-member fan club turns Section 114 into a roaring, choreographed spectacle.

How Karl-Anthony Towns keyed a Knicks comeback: Lessons, top plays from Game 1
Let's break down Knicks-Spurs Game 1 from all angles, from the most important plays to the key indicators and matchups to watch in Game 2.


LATEST TRANSFER NEWS
Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool begin talks for Yan Diomande
Liverpool begin talks to sign Yan Diomande, and could Man City switch their attention from Elliot Anderson to Sandro Tonali? Transfer Talk has the latest.

Sources: Man United agree deal to sign Éderson
Manchester United have agreed a deal with Atalanta for midfielder Éderson, sources have told ESPN.

Højlund seals permanent move to Napoli from Utd
Rasmus Højlund has joined Napoli in a permanent move from Manchester United.

As France learned, Ivory Coast are not to be dismissed as a real threat
Ivory Coast's 2-1 victory over France on Thursday was only a friendly win against a much-changed Bleus side, sure, but was there enough evidence to suggest the Elephants can be real FIFA World Cup threats?

Japan vs. South Africa - Banyana play double-header as WAFCON prep
South Africa's Banyana Banyana will visit Japan at the Yanmar Hanasaka Stadium on Saturday in the first of two friendly matches as they continue their preparations for the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).


FIFA WORLD CUP
SOUTH AFRICA
Bafana boss Broos to use Jamaica warm up to test WC tactics
South Africa's friendly against Jamaica on Saturday at Pachuca's Hidalgo Stadium gives Hugo Broos an opportunity to resolve several key issues, which last Friday's 0-0 draw with Nicaragua exposed.

Bafana players line up to sign lone fan's jersey, take selfies
South Africa's base for the FIFA World Cup is in Pachuca in Mexico, and they have received a warm welcome since their (slightly late) arrival this week, especially from one young fan who had the time of his life on Wednesday.


REAL MADRID
SPANISH LALIGA
Should José Mourinho's return as Real Madrid coach really be a surprise?
José Mourinho will return as Real Madrid manager if Florentino Pérez wins the club's presedential election. Should that really be a surprise?


WNBA
WATCH LIVE ON ESPN IN AFRICA
How a new-look roster -- and an unstoppable rookie -- has Lynx atop the WNBA standings
No Collier, no problem! How Olivia Miles and the new-look Lynx have Minnesota out to the WNBA's best start.


FIFA WORLD CUP
STARTS 11 JUNE
Predicting every game of the entire World Cup: All the teams and all the winners
Who will win the FIFA World Cup? Instead of predicting a final winner, we've picked every single result to show HOW our predicted winner will do it.

Get ready for the biggest World Cup ever! What you need to know about all 48 teams
The wait is almost over ... the 2026 FIFA World Cup is about to begin! ESPN's experts are here with what you need to know at a glance about all 48 teams.

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- FIFA cancels WCup tickets given free by mistake
- Spurs sign Andy Robertson on free transfer
- All 26 players to be on pitch for 2026 WC anthems
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- Celtic fans oppose Keane links: 'Unconscionable'
- Dowman shortlisted for PFA award with 1 PL start
- Shakira to perform at WC opening ceremony
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