Passing the buck: Nation wants answers on Guinean stadium carnage but Fifa, CAF and FA won’t accept responsibility
The police and security forces are blamed by many of those at the game for firing the teargas rounds that created a dense noxious fog in the stands and pitch area.
Guinea stadium disaster: Before the game there was a colourful carnival, but by end of the day, it was carnage
“I loved my son very much. I can’t talk about him without crying,” says Mory Sanoh, as the tears come again and his voice breaks. “Who can bear such a tragedy?” Lacinte, his seven-year-old son, did not make it out of the Stade du 3 Avril alive on December 1,...
Fifa comes under scathing criticism for awarding Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup despite poor human rights record
Saudi Arabia has invested heavily in sport, revamping its domestic soccer league by signing global superstars such as Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Brazil’s Neymar. The kingdom’s Public Investment fund (PIF) acquired English Premier League club Newcastle United and founded the LIV Golf tour, challenging the US-based PGA Tour’s dominance.
Data suggest Chelsea the most entertaining team in English Premier League at present
The Chelsea fans in the away end roared their approval. “Chelsea are back,” they bellowed, the first time this writer has heard that upbeat chant since the Todd Boehly-Clearlake consortium took over in May 2022. Maresca’s name was belted out loudly, too, the first head coach hired by the current regime to be on the receiving end of such a resounding noise of approval.
Kenyan youth take up kung-fu as buffer against high redundancy, drug peddling and lifestyle diseases
Coach Kennedy Murimi trains dozens of children and youth in Nairobi’s Kawangware neighbourhood and has noticed a significant increase in learners. He said the number of people attending his trainings has tripled in recent months to about 60.
Man City manager Pep Guardiola clarifies latest bad results caused him bloody scratch
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has moved to clarify a light-hearted remark he made about wanting to harm himself following his team’s match in the Champions League. Guardiola emerged to speak to media after the 3-3 draw with Feyenoord on Tuesday – during which City conceded three goals after the...
Sudan’s football team have been forced into a nomadic existence playing ‘home’ games in South Sudan
With approximately 19 million children unable to go to school or university, Noor fears for “a whole generation of young Sudanese who are losing out on their future”.
NBA legend Michael B. Jordan stirs audience at women’s college basketball game with autograph
Michael Jordan, who was People’s “Sexiest Man Alive” in 2020, was shown on the videoboard, which then moved to a woman wearing a USC sweatshirt who held up a smouldering double-truck magazine image of the “Black Panther” actor.
Fixing Man City and Arsenal: Reality of injuries and excuses, missed chances and devastating counter-attacking blows
More often than not, it’s the straightforward explanation that makes the most sense. Arsenal haven’t been their usual selves in recent weeks – carving out lower-quality chances, stringing together fewer passes, and struggling to pen their opponents and sustain pressure – and that has largely coincided with an injury to their most influential creative player.
Delayed response hands Kenyan runner Anyango six years ban for use of testosterone
The AIU said Emmaculate Anyango failed to respond to the charge before the November 1 deadline, which waived her right to a hearing, while multiple samples testing positive for banned substances ultimately led to a longer ban.
