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Barcelona has moved to calm a wave of criticism after former Bayern Munich and Germany defender Jerome Boateng appeared at the club’s training base, sparking anger among supporters and wider debate across social media. The club insists it remains committed to fighting gender based violence and says Boateng’s presence was neither symbolic nor connected to any formal role at FC Barcelona.

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Arsenal must shut out external noise and stay grounded, with the Londoners leading the Premier League title race by four points after 11 games, forward Bukayo Saka said on Thursday ahead of England’s World Cup qualifier against Serbia at Wembley.

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Curaçao has rewritten the story of small-nation football by becoming the least populous country ever to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, surpassing Iceland's landmark achievement in 2018. The tiny Caribbean territory, home to roughly 156,000 people, secured its place after a tense 0–0 draw against Jamaica, topping a competitive group that included Trinidad and Tobago and Bermuda.

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Kenyan marathon star and reigning world record holder Ruth Chepngetich has been handed a three-year ban after admitting to an anti-doping rule violation involving the use of a banned substance. However, her record-breaking performance at the 2024 Chicago Marathon will remain valid, as it occurred months before the positive test.

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Orlando Pirates have been fined US$25 000 for spraying their Congolese opponents change room with a noxious substance and also denying St Eloi Lupopo the necessary accreditation for last month’s CAF Champions League clash at the Orlando Stadium.

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Morocco's teenage stars will face six-time champions Argentina on Sunday in the final of the under-20 World Cup – with Morocco's team playing against a backdrop of Generation Z-led protests over issues including government spending on sporting events at the expense of public services. 

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Moroccan defender, Achraf Hakimi has been named the 2025 African Footballer of the Year by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

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Four South African rowers are making history over the weekend at the prestigious Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston as the first crew of color from the country to compete internationally.