Africa’s nearly men

As they set out on the road to the 2026 World Cup, Bulgaria are dreaming of recreating their famous summer of 1994. But, as Rumen Paytashev explains, it might prove difficult for the current crop to emulate that Golden Generation

The team from the Indian Ocean Islands could become Africa's smallest-ever World Cup qualifiers

Copa America Femenina and WAFCON both produced thrilling finales, but problems remain

Women’s Euro 2025

ust two seasons on from returning to his homeland, Masour Ousmane Dembele looks poised to be crowned as the winner of this year’s Ballon d’Or – France’s sixth and, in a way, least likely recipient of

From refugee limbo to European glory and almost realising his Olympic dream, Dominic Lobalu’s story is already extraordinary. Now he’s ready to write a new chapter at the World Championships in Tokyo