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Finland's Otso Liimatta leaves Famalicao for Swedish league leaders Sirius

Much of the transfer talk surrounding Sirius has been about stars potentially leaving, but the Allsvenskan leaders are also strengthening, brining in Otso Liimatta, the 22-year-old Finnish midfielder from Portugese side Famalicão.

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Ghana qualify for WAFCON quarter-finals despite draw against Mali in final group game

Ghana have qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations despite a 1-1 draw with Mali. The Black Queens have secured the final spot in the knockout stages, with Cameroon having already qualified for the next round ahead of this final matchday in Group D. They will face Malawi, who are contesting an Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final for the first time in their history.

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Despite being eliminated from their first WAFCON, Cape Verde can dream of a brighter future

Cape Verde will go no further in the 2026 Women's AFCON; defeated by Ghana (2-0) and then by Mali (3-2), they've been eliminated even before playing their final group match. But for this team discovering the competition, the adventure is about more than just points.

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Brentford smash club record to sign Mamadou Sangare from Lens in £39 million deal

Brentford have signed Mamadou Sangare from ⁠Lens for a club-record fee, the Premier League ‌outfit said on Saturday, as media ‌reported that the West ‌London club had paid £39 million ($52.57 ‌million) for the Mali international.

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Cameroon beat Mali to begin WAFCON campaign on perfect note

In a match between two nations who had qualified via the play-offs following their defeats in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Cameroon beat Mali 2-1. The match featured two penalties – one for Mali to equalise, then one for Cameroon – and, most notably, a brace from Marie Ngah, who unfortunately had to be carried off on a stretcher towards the end of the match.

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EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian coach Aleshinloye explains how Chelle can succeed with Super Eagles

England-based Nigerian coach Ayodeji-Ifeoluwa Aleshinloye has applauded the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for extending the contract of coach Eric Chelle, but insists that the federation must go beyond the renewal by creating the right conditions for the Franco-Malian to succeed.

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Danish international star striker Vangsgaard joins Aston Villa from Juventus

29-year old Danish international striker Amalie Vangsgaard has joined Aston Villa from Serie A side Juventus for an undisclosed fee.

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Lopetegui insists Madibo horror challenge an 'accident' as Qatar see red against Canada

Qatar head coach Julen Lopetegui believes there was no malice in the challenge that saw Ismael Kone's leg broken by Assim Madibo as his side were thrashed 6-0 by Canada in Vancouver on Thursday.

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OPINION: You want momentum? Have a commercial instead - making sense of 'hydration' breaks

FIFA insists the new mandatory drinks breaks are about protecting players in the American heat. If you take a look at when they happen, who profits from them and what they quietly normalise, the argument starts to evaporate.

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FIFA to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee after United States entry ban

World football governing body FIFA will pay Somali referee Omar Artan his full tournament salary despite his inability to officiate at the ongoing FIFA World Cup.

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Omar Artan to referee UEFA Super Cup after being refused entry to USA for World Cup

Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup will now officiate the UEFA Super Cup.

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Infantino says people should 'chill' about Somali referee being denied US entry for World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has told World Cup critics to "chill and relax" after Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied US entry.

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Referee Artan gets hero's welcome in Somalia after being denied US entry & World Cup dream

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan returned home to a hero's welcome on Wednesday after being barred from entering the US for the World Cup, ⁠describing the decision as a matter of "fate" and urging his fellow Somalis not to lose heart over it.

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Somali referee Artan says it was 'fate' being denied entry into United States

Somali soccer referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan on Wednesday said the decision to bar him ‌entry to the United States for the World Cup was "fate" and ‌urged his fellow Somalis not to lose heart over ‌it.

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Somali referee Omar Artan denied entry into United States for World Cup

Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan, set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, was denied entry to the United States, a sports ministry official said on Monday.

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Iran head to 2026 World Cup with convincing friendly victory against Mali in Turkey

Iran will head off to their World Cup base this weekend ⁠with a spring in their step after beating Mali 2-0 in a friendly in Turkey on Thursday, ‌even if some uncertainty still clouds their participation in the tournament.

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Cummins describes Hyderabad quicks as 'captain's dream'

Captain Pat Cummins heaped praise on fast bowlers Eshan Malinga and ⁠Sakib Hussain as Sunrisers Hyderabad claimed a 55-run win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian ‌Premier League (IPL).

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Why the likes of Man Utd are circling for West Ham's El Hadji Malick Diouf

Despite a late-season mini-revival, 2025/26 hasn't been the best for West Ham United.

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FEMAFOOT turn to indigenous coach for Mali role after Tom Saintfiet's resignation

The Federation of Malian Football (FEMAFOOT) is looking to appoint a local coach for the national team after Tom Saintfiet stepped down earlier than expected.

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Sunrisers Hyderabad produce strong bowling performance to down Chennai Super Kings in IPL

Sri Lankan pacer Eshan Malinga's tight spell of 3-29 and a trademark blistering half-century by Abhishek Sharma helped Sunrisers Hyderabad down Chennai Super Kings by 10 runs on Saturday in the Indian Premier League.

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Iran awaiting FIFA response on venue relocation before making World Cup decision

undefined Iran's government will only decide on the national team's participation in the World Cup once ⁠they receive a response from FIFA over the relocation of their matches, the country's Minister of Sport Ahmad Donyamali said.

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EXCLUSIVE: Diawara keeps comeback door open for Stade Malien against Mamelodi Sundowns

Former Mali star Lamine Diarra believes Stade Malien still have what it takes to overturn their deficit against Mamelodi Sundowns and reach the CAF Champions League semi-finals.

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Iran's threat to withdraw from the World Cup leaves FIFA to consider options

The statement from Minister of Sport Ahmad Donyamali on Wednesday that Iran could not take part in a World Cup being co-hosted by the United States offered the clearest ⁠indication yet of the potential for a first withdrawal from global soccer's showpiece event in the modern era.

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Iranian sports minister says nation cannot participate in 2026 World Cup

Iran cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup ⁠after co-hosts, the United States, launched airstrikes against the country alongside Israel, killing ‌its leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sports minister Ahmad Donyamali ‌said on Wednesday.