Category : Football
Arsenal accused of snub to DRC minister over ‘bloodstained’ Visit Rwanda deal
Exclusive: Foreign minister says she sought meeting with the north London Premier League club to discuss sponsorship by country accused of aiding armed rebels Arsenal...
Football-mad Morocco dreams of a World Cup final in its own ark
Buoyed by the team’s success in 2022, the kingdom is eyeing a bigger goal The rendering is dramatic, a vast white stadium inspired by the...
Rwandan leader went to Arsenal game as country marked 30 years since genocide
Paul Kagame flew to UK for Champions League match while national police told citizens to restrict activities including football The president of Rwanda, whose police...
North Korea cancels World Cup qualifier against Japan
Last-minute decision on Tuesday’s match leaves football bodies searching for alternative venue North Korea has abruptly cancelled its 2026 World Cup qualifying match with Japan...
Brazilian footballer Robinho arrested after rape conviction
Former Manchester City striker taken into custody after court in Brazil ruled he should serve a nine-year sentence for offence committed in Italy The former...
Rwanda’s sacking of footballer adds to fears over UK’s ‘immoral’ asylum seekers plan
The suspension of a Congolese player for a gun gesture referring to conflict in DRC raises questions over government’s refugee policy When a Congolese footballer...
The Gambia team make emergency landing on way to Africa Cup of Nations
Loss of cabin pressure and oxygen to blame, says Gambian FA Saidy Janko: ‘The consequences could have been a lot worse’ The Gambia’s coach, Tom...
Businessman who tried to buy Sheffield United accused of ‘elaborate’ fraud
US watchdog sues Dozy Mmobuosi for allegedly faking documents and making up companies out of ‘thin air’ A Nigerian businessman who appeared to be closing...
