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A fashionably late kick-off for 2023 Africa Cup of Nations

More or less two years after the start of the 33rd Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, voilà number 34 in Cote d'Ivoire. Utterly logical for a biennial event – but in the wild, wacky world of African football, this one is late.

Radio France Internationale

Olympics brings on its first beer brand as a global sponsor — Budweiser's AB InBev

The International Olympic Committee has signed the first beer brand in the 40-year history of a sponsorship program that earns billions of dollars for the organization and international sports

The Independent UK

Fifa Best Awards: How to watch and who is on 2024 shortlist

Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe are up for the men’s award while Aitana Bonmati, Jenni Hermoso and Linda Caicedo are shortlisted for the women’s prize

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AFC Asian Cup 2023: Will India, the ‘sleeping giant’ of football, wake up?

As India plays its second consecutive Asian Cup, expectations remain low for the team that hasn’t won major titles.

Al Jazeera

Chelsea recall David Datro Fofana from Union Berlin loan but Sevilla move in doubt

Ivorian forward is now wanted by Sevilla, but FIFA rules could scupper that deal

Evening Standard

Which teams are favourites to win the AFC Asian Cup 2023?

Al Jazeera takes a look at the top five favourites to lift the AFC Asian Cup crown in Qatar.

Al Jazeera

Franz Beckenbauer, World Cup winning player and coach, dies at 78

Franz Beckenbauer, beloved German football star and World Cup winner as both player and coach, has passed away at 78.

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German Football Legend Franz Beckenbauer Has Died Aged 78

Legend Franz Beckenbauer, who left a unique imprint on German football as player, captain and coach, has died at the age of 78, the German football association said Monday.

International Business Times

Beckenbauer The Stylish Kaiser Who Ruled German Football

Franz Beckenbauer, an iconic German player and later coach with a knack for leading his teams to greatness, has died at the age of 78.

International Business Times

Franz Beckenbauer, World Cup-winning captain and manager, dies aged 78

Franz Beckenbauer, widely regarded as one of the finest footballers of all time, has died

The Guardian - UK

Feel the burnout: the curse of too much football can only be cured by player power

Overworked footballers deliver lower quality games and put themselves at risk – it is time to expect some pushback

The Guardian - UK

UEFA set to ‘lose power’ but will football’s Super League take off?

Will the league overcome its own challenges and successfully launch after a court ruling questioning UEFA’s powers?

Al Jazeera

Morocco are favourites to win Afcon – can they repeat World Cup heroics?

After historic run to the semi-finals in Qatar, the Atlas Lions are in shaky form and face determined opposition

The Guardian - UK

Celtic star Luis Palma at centre of bitter transfer row

Celtic star Luis Palma at centre of bitter transfer row as FIFA are alerted.

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The Guardian - UK

Awash with fossil fuel money, African football is sowing the seeds of its own destruction

As Afcon kicks off under an oil firm’s banner, it is a tragic irony that the climate crisis is making the game ever more unsafe to play outdoors

International Business Times UK

New York's MetLife Stadium To Undergo Seat Transformation As It Looks To Host 2026 World Cup Final

Just under 2000 seats are set to be removed from MetLife Stadium so it is in the right condition for hosting matches at the next FIFA World Cup.

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MetLife Stadium to Expand Field for World Cup Matches

MetLife Stadium plans to remove seats to widen the field for World Cup matches, showcasing their ambition to host the 2026 final. Get the details here!

The Independent UK

MetLife Stadium to remove 1,740 seats for 2026 World Cup, officials hoping to host final

MetLife Stadium officials plan to remove 1,740 seats to widen the field for World Cup matches as they hope to host the 2026 final

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Claudio Echeverri Close To Joining Manchester City; The Story of Another Promising Star

Echeverri captained Argentina during their 4th-place finish at last year's FIFA U-17 World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Women’s football in 2024: seven big stories to look out for across the year

Olympic, Nations League and W Gold Cup champions will be crowned, while Emma Hayes faces a baptism of fire in the USA

The Independent UK

Jenni Hermoso appears in court to testify in World Cup kiss case

Hermoso appeared in court to testify in the sexual assualt case against Luis Rubiales after she was subjected to an unwanted kiss on the lips following the World Cup final

Fortune

Leadership books to read over the holidays

Fortune has rounded up ten books that will provide you with leadership strategies and inspirational stories to prepare you for a successful start to 2024.

The Independent UK

Luke Littler targets breaking more records as he heads for quarter-finals

The 16-year-old became the youngest player to reach the quarter-finals when he beat Raymond van Barneveld.

The Guardian - UK

The alternative 2023 sports awards: quotes, gaffes and animal cameos

The best and worst of 2023 – featuring Saudi cash, the war on woke, and an emotional horse

FourFourTwo

PFA says players 'ready to take legal action' over congested fixture lists

With new FIFA Club World Cup recently announced, the Professional Footballers Association says players are ready to take a stand

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