Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Location

Players to watch: Ghana's Antoine Semenyo

France, June 5 -- Four years ago at the World Cup in Qatar, Antoine Semenyo was a striker at English second-division club Bristol City. He will go with the Black Stars - as Ghana are nicknamed - to t... Read More


Africa's finest: Egypt look to heal a century of hurt

France, June 5 -- A team from Egypt was signed up for the inaugural World Cup in Uruguay in 1930. But the ship taking the players and coaches on the first leg of their journey was held up by a storm ... Read More


Chwalinska beats Shnaider to set up Andreeva clash in French Open women's final

France, June 5 -- The 24-year-old Pole won 7-6, 6-4 on centre court to progress to her first final on the senior tour. On Saturday afternoon, she will take on fellow first-time Grand Slam tournament ... Read More


Players to watch: Argentina's Lionel Messi

France, June 4 -- Messi skippered La Albiceleste - "the White and Blue", as Argentina are nicknamed - to the trophy in the 2022 competition in Qatar following a penalty shootout win over France in the... Read More


Africa's finest: Tunisia eye first knockout place

France, June 4 -- A new last-32 round for the top two teams from the 12 groups and the eight best third-placed sides should give Tunisia a better chance of reaching the knockout stages. In six previo... Read More


First contact: Jordan's rise to the global stage

France, June 4 -- Jordan will take on 2022 World Cup winners Argentina in their inaugural trip to the 2026 World Cup. Fellow debutants Curacao could argue they have the tougher baptism as they face G... Read More


Shnaider sends Sabalenka 'into deep, dark hole' in French Open shock

France, June 3 -- The world number one led Diana Shnaider 6-3, 5-3 with a chance to serve for the match on centre court at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris. But she fluffed her chance as Shnaider ree... Read More


Schnaider sends Sabalenka 'into deep, dark hole' in French Open shock

France, June 3 -- The world number one led Diana Schnaider 6-3, 5-3 with a chance to serve for the match on centre court at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris. But she fluffed her chance as Schnaider r... Read More


First contact: Cape Verde's rise to the global stage

France, June 3 -- Cape Verde will face World Cup regulars Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia during their debut at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Head coach Pedro Leit&#227... Read More


Africa's finest: The Elephants are back and this time they mean business

France, June 3 -- For the first nine World Cups between 1930 and 1970, Cote d'Ivoire was either still part of France, not a member of Fifa, or simply chose not to participate in the tournament. When ... Read More