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Ivory Coast began their FIFA World Cup campaign on a winning note after a late goal from Amad Diallo secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ecuador in their Group E opener on Sunday. The match at a packed stadium in Philadelphia appeared destined for a goalless draw until Diallo, who came on as a second-half…

By Ayomide Otitoju Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae has downplayed speculation linking winger Yan Diomande with a move to Liverpool, insisting the player’s immediate focus remains on the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking after Ivory Coast’s 1-0 victory over Ecuador in their Group E clash in Philadelphia on Saturday, Fae joked about reports surrounding…

By Ayomide Otitoju Chelsea have agreed a deal to sell Spanish defender Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid in a transfer worth an initial £47.5 million, with performance-related add-ons potentially taking the total value to £51.8 million. The 27-year-old is currently with the Spain national team in the United States for the FIFA World Cup and…

By Ayomide Otitoju Real Madrid have completed the signing of Spanish defender Marc Cucurella from Chelsea on a six-year contract in a deal worth an initial £47.5 million, with add-ons potentially taking the total fee to £51.8 million. The 27-year-old joins the Spanish giants four years after Chelsea signed him from Brighton & Hove Albion…

By Ayomide Otitoju Brazil captain Marquinhos has admitted that the 2026 FIFA World Cup could represent his final opportunity to secure football’s ultimate prize and etch his name into the sport’s history books. The Paris Saint-Germain defender, who has established himself as a key figure for both club and country, said he is fully aware…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup got underway on Thursday with co-hosts Mexico taking an early lead against South Africa in front of a capacity crowd of 80,000 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Julian Quiñones opened the scoring in the ninth minute of the tournament’s opening match, giving Mexico early control at the iconic…

Spanish giants Real Madrid have appointed Jose Mourinho as head coach on a three-year contract, marking the Portuguese tactician’s return to the Santiago Bernabéu 13 years after his first spell with the club. The 63-year-old replaces Alvaro Arbeloa following a disappointing campaign in which Real Madrid ended a second successive season without a major trophy,…

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is set to face journalists on Wednesday on the eve of the World Cup, as off-field controversies continue to dominate preparations for the expanded tournament. Infantino is expected to confront questions over soaring ticket prices and immigration-related issues that have already affected participation, including cases of officials and fans being barred…