‘Biggest thing since independence’ – Cape Verde celebrates World Cup spot

It was only when Stopira’s effort hit the net in the 91st minute that it finally felt real. In the crowd, an eruption of blue, red and white; on the touchline, players and staff embraced. Some wept as a plan many years in

Ghana qualifies for 2026 World Cup with victory over Comoros

The Black Stars of Ghana finished their 2026 World Cup qualification campaign with a 1-0 victory over Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday evening. A second half strike from star boy Mohammed Kudus was enough to seal victory for the Black

Ronaldo the first billionaire player – Bloomberg

Cristiano Ronaldo has become football’s first billionaire player, according to financial information and media firm Bloomberg. The Bloomberg Billionaires Index,, external which tracks the world’s richest people based on their net worth, has measured the 40-year-old Portugal and Al-Nassr striker’s wealth for the first time. The

Tearful PSG star Dembele wins first Ballon d’Or

Paris St-Germain’s Ousmane Dembele has won the Ballon d’Or, the award for the best player in the world, for the first time. The 28-year-old France forward scored 35 goals and made 14 assists in 53 matches for PSG last season as they won