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    Egypt's forward Mohamed Salah walks past the trophy after losing the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2021 final

    AFCON 2025: Everything You Need to Know

    The Africa Cup of Nations begins next week, coinciding with Europe’s winter schedule. Key players in the top 5 leagues will miss minutes with less than a week between release and kickoff, creating a mid-season test of team depth. Table of ContentsScheduleDetailsLate Tournament ArrivalThe GroupsCompetition FavouritesThe HostsTournament ReadyDefending ChampsHeavy PressureDark…

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    A view of the Jabulani, the ball for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa

    How the World Cup Ball Changed the Game

    Everybody touches it, every camera follows it, every fan recognises it, but it rarely receives the individualised attention compared to the screen time it deserves. The World Cup ball is the tournament’s underrated star, evolving with the sport itself. Beginning with laced leather, we have evolved to today’s synthetics and…

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    FIFA World Cup mascots Maple the Moose of Canada, Zayu the Jaguar of Mexico, and Clutch the Eagle

    FIFA World Cup Mascots through the Decades

    The World Cup is not just a football spectacle – it is a cultural festival bringing entertainment directly to the fans. The mascot is plastered on the posters and merchandise, is designed to be instantly recognisable. Over time, these icons have evolved from simple national symbols into characters with names,…

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    Flamengo's defender #13 Danilo (C) celebrates scoring his team Flamengo's first goal

    Flamengo: The “Eneacampeão” and the Brutal Road to 2026

    In a decisive clash at the Maracanã tonight, the Rubro-Negros secured the 2025 Brasileirão Série A title with a tense 1-0 victory over Ceará. A first-half strike from Samuel Lino proved to be the difference, sending the home crowd into raptures and mathematically sealing the trophy with a round to…

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    Lionel Messi of Argentina (C) celebrate with their FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 trophy

    2026 World Cup Draw: Everything You Need To Know

    The excitement is building as football fans worldwide turn their attention to one of the sport’s most anticipated moments: The 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw. With a historic format, three host nations, and a qualification campaign filled with drama, this year’s draw promises to shape an unforgettable tournament. Before the…

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    Scott McTominay of SSC Napoli

    Roma v Napoli Preview: Top Spot for the Taking

    As Roma and Napoli prepare to face off today, the stakes feel higher than they have in years. What was once a regional rivalry has transformed into a duel between two teams at the pinnacle of Italian football. With Roma sitting in 2nd and Napoli in 3rd, this matchup serves…