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When Alejandro Sabella was handed the task of reviving Argentina’s fortunes after a poor campaign at the 2011 Copa America, not everyone in his homeland was convinced he was the right man. “I don’t know why they chose him,” said the country’s legendary…

Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov has signed a one-year extension with Monaco that will keep him at the club until the end of next season, the Ligue 1 side announced Friday. The former Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Bayer Leverkusen striker…

The winning captain in Saturday’s FA Cup final between Arsenal and Hull City at Wembley Stadium will be presented with a brand new trophy, the Football Association revealed on Friday. A new version of the famous trophy, awarded to the winners of the…

Reigning CHAN kings, Libya’s Mediterranean Knights lead the assault of 26 national competitors on an African weekend packed with anticipated…

Kenya defender David ‘Cheche’ Ochieng believes Harambee Stars have what it takes to cruise past Comoros in Sunday’s 2015 Orange…

Malawi midfielder Joseph Kamwendo says the Flames are bracing up for a physical contest against Sao of Chad on Saturday’s…

David Moyes will receive a pay-off of “single-digit millions” following his sacking by Manchester United, executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward revealed on Thursday. Speaking during a conference call to discuss United’s latest financial results, Woodward…

Harambee Stars coach Adel Amrouche has refused to take anything for granted against Comoros even though his Harambee Stars will…

The Warriors start their search for a third appearance at the Orange Africa Cup of Nations finals this Sunday when…

Rwanda’s Wasps are in upbeat mood ahead of Sunday’s Orange Africa Nations Cup Morocco 2015 first round qualifier against Libya…

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal will have to wait until next week before being appointed as Manchester United’s new manager, British media outlets claimed on Thursday. Newspaper reports earlier in the day had suggested that the Dutchman’s appointment…

Rio Ferdinand sidestepped questions about his abrupt departure from Manchester United Thursday and said he was still considering his next move. The former England captain, taking questions in Singapore during a promotional visit, said he had already…

Chelsea’s Cameroonian international striker Samuel Eto’o on Thursday branded manager Jose Mourinho “a fool” after the Portuguese coach called his age into question. Mourinho made headlines two months ago when he suggested in a private conversation that…

Russia coach Fabio Capello has urged the country’s football bosses to toughen rules for foreigners playing in the domestic league as he grapples to find a team to play in the World Cup. The 67-year-old, who took over in 2012, has complained of the very…

“We are on the verge of history — or nothing.” It could have been the voice of many a Saracens fan as they prepare for some of the most momentous weeks in the life of the 138-year-old club. But Nigel Wray, the man who made that rueful comment, is no…

Egyptian giants, Al Ahly start exploring new grounds when they kick off their Orange CAF Confederation Cup group stage campaign…

Earlier this year, Mauritania played in their first-ever continental finals at the African Nations Championship earlier this year in South…

The Rwanda Football Association (Ferwafa) has named English coach Stephen Constantine as the new head coach the national football team,…

Honduras wants only one thing at this year’s World Cup finals — to finally win a game. But the tiny nation, making their third appearance at the finals, have been drawn in Group E with 1998 champions France, a solid Swiss side and Ecuador. Having become…

Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri said Wednesday that he was considering his future in international football after being left out of the French World Cup squad for a second successive finals. The 26-year-old — who had an outstanding season as…