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Bruno Fernandes has admitted the way he captains Manchester United is “not always right” but has defended his leadership of Erik ten Hag’s team amid criticism from former skipper Roy Keane. Keane — United captain between 1997 and 2005 — suggested Fernandes should be stripped of the armband because of his on-field behaviour during the 3-0 derby defeat to Manchester ...

England and Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps has been voted BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year. Earps won the Golden Glove as England reached the World Cup final in August, which they lost 1-0 to Spain despite Earps saving a second-half penalty. She also helped United finish second in the 2022-23 Women’s Super League (WSL). “I am truly honoured,” the ...

Jude Bellingham scored his 14th goal of the season as Real Madrid returned to the top of La Liga with a 3-0 victory at lowly Cadiz. He now has the most goals by any Real Madrid player in their first 15 games. The previous record of 13 was jointly held by Cristiano Ronaldo, Alfredo di Stefano and Pruden. England midfielder ...

Argentina’s World Cup-winning boss Lionel Scaloni says he is considering resigning after five years in the role. Scaloni made the surprise announcement after Argentina’s 1-0 World Cup qualifying win over Brazil in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday. The 45-year-old also led Argentina to the Copa America in 2021 before their World Cup triumph in Qatar last year. “Argentina needs a ...

Crystal Palace forward Jordan Ayew has acknowledged the difference in quality and purpose between his team and Arsenal ahead of their second Premier League match of the season. Both clubs picked up victories in their opening matches last weekend and are vying for supremacy in the London derby, which takes place Monday night at Selhurst Park. Jordan Ayew, who assisted ...

The Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security (CPAPS), for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Dr Abdel-Fatau Musa, has assured that the region bloc is going waging war against Niger. He said they are rather warring against the junta that organized the coup. Asked whether ECOWAS has thought about the possible implications of deploying troops to Niger ...

The Somali government on Sunday ordered a ban on TikTok, Telegram and an online betting site, claiming that these platforms were being used by “terrorists” for propaganda purposes. The decision comes ahead of the second phase of the military offensive against the radical Islamist Shebab, who have been waging a bloody insurrection against the central government in Mogadishu for more ...

With half of its population below 19 years of age, Africa has a huge human resource potential. The continent however still grapples with high levels of youth unemployment. Could closer working relationships between education institutions and employers offer a lasting solution to this challenge that gives many government leaders sleepless nights? We talk to Veda Sunassee, the Chief Executive Officer ...

Russia and China will look to gain more political and economic ground in the developing world at a summit in South Africa this week, when an expected joint dose of anti-West grumbling from them may take on a sharper edge with a formal move to bring Saudi Arabia closer. Leaders from the BRICS economic bloc of Brazil, Russia, India, China ...

Belgian youngster Romeo Lavia has sealed a move to Chelsea after successful negotiations, the club has announced. The midfielder had a great campaign with Southampton last season appearing in 29 Premier League games which triggered the interest of a number of teams including Liverpool and Chelsea. The 19-year-old however, opted to join Chelsea in a £58m deal which would see ...