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Hakimi Declared Fit for Morocco's AFCON Bid

Sports Morocco's head coach Walid Regragui and Morocco's defender #02 Achraf Hakimi attend a press conference at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on December 20, 2025, ahead of the start of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) football tournament. (Photo by Abdel Majid BZIOUAT / AFP)

Hakimi Declared Fit for Morocco's AFCON Bid

Morocco captain and star player Achraf Hakimi is fit and ready for the host nation's Africa Cup of Nations bid but may not start in the tournament's opening…

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Sports Bayern Munich's Belgian head coach Vincent Kompany arrives for the German first division Bundesliga football match between FC Bayern Munich and Mainz 05 in Munich, southern Germany on December 14, 2025. (Photo by Karl-Josef HILDENBRAND / AFP)

Kimmich, Neuer Headline Absentee List for Injury-hit Bayern

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany confirmed captain Manuel Neuer and Joshua Kimmich were among several absentees for Sunday's Bundesliga match against…

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Sports Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta kicks back a ball during the English Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers, in London, Britain, 13 December 2025.  EPA/TOLGA AKMEN

Arsenal's Arteta Says he Has to Earn the Right to Get Contract Extension

Mikel Arteta suggested he could extend his contract at Arsenal beyond 2027 but says he still has to earn the right to continue as manager by winning silverware…

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Sports Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi's jersey is displayed in a shop in Rabat, on December 19, 2025, ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). 2 ACHRAF HAKIMI (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP)

Saudi King, Crown Prince Congratulate King of Morocco on Winning FIFA Arab Cup

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a cable of congratulations to King Mohammed VI of Morocco on the occasion of his…

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Sports Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Nassr v Al Ittihad - Al-Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - May 7, 2025 Al Ittihad's Houssem Aouar REUTERS/Stringer

Blow for Algeria as Key Midfielder Ruled out of Cup of Nations

Algeria have been dealt a blow to their Africa Cup ​of Nations hopes with the withdrawal of key midfielder Houssem Aouar on Friday. He was injured in…

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Sports Liverpool manager Arne Slot (L) looks on towards Mohamed Salah of Liverpool (R) during the English Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Brighton & Hove Albion, in Liverpool, Britain, 13 December 2025. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

Liverpool Have 'Moved On' from Salah Furor, Says Upbeat Slot

Arne Slot said Liverpool have "moved on" from the furor caused by Mohamed Salah's explosive outburst at being dropped and are showing signs of growing into the…

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Sports The race is organized by the Royal Commission for AlUla in partnership with the Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation. SPA

Saudi Arabia’s AlUla to Host Endurance Race with Riders from 12 Countries

AlUla Governorate is scheduled to host on Saturday the Saudi Arabian Olympic and Paralympic Committee Endurance Cup, which will be held at AlFursan Equestrian…

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Sports Baluch Iranian youths ride on a motorcycle in Zahedan, in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchistan bordering Afghanistan on December 18, 2025. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)

Indian Football Club Banned, Fined for Refusing to Play in Iran

The Asian Football Confederation banned Indian club Mohun Bagan Super Giant from all its competitions and fined it more than $100,000 for refusing to play a…

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Sports Soccer Football - Scottish League Cup Final - St Mirren v Celtic - Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain - December 14, 2025 Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy reacts Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough

Henry Says Nancy Can Turn Things Around at Celtic

Wilfried Nancy has endured the worst start of any manager at Celtic after losing his first four games but former Arsenal forward Thierry Henry has called for…

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Sports Morocco's players celebrate with the winner trophy after defeating Jordan in the FIFA Arab Cup final soccer match in Lusail, Qatar, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Hussein Sayed)

Morocco Beat Jordan 3-2 after Extra Time to Clinch Arab Cup

Morocco defeated Jordan 3-2 after extra time to claim the Arab Cup on Thursday thanks to two goals from Abderrazzaq Hamed Allah following a stunning long-range…

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Sports Soccer Football - Friendly - Fulham v Eintracht Frankfurt - Craven Cottage, London, Britain - August 9, 2025 Eintracht Frankfurt's Fares Chaibi Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

Morocco Hosting AFCON will Help Algeria, Chaibi Says

Algeria hope to use the familiarity of Morocco's climate to land a third Africa Cup of Nations title, midfielder Fares Chaibi said despite his dismay that the…

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Sports Spain and Argentina have met 14 times, with both teams winning six times each. - Reuters File Photo

Argentina and Spain to Face off in 2026 'Finalissima' in Qatar

European Championship winners Spain will face Copa America champions Argentina in the 'Finalissima' game in Qatar in March next year, European soccer body UEFA…

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Sports Football - Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion v Liverpool - The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, Britain - May 19, 2025 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah looks dejected after the match. (Action Images via Reuters)

Salah and Mbeumo Lead the List of Premier League Players Heading to the AFCON

Mohamed Salah has gone for up to a month, costing Liverpool its all-time leading goal-scorer in the Premier League. Manchester United has lost its most potent…

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Sports Jump Saudi has evolved into a premier global fixture, attracting participants from over 30 countries to date - SPA

Global Equestrian Stars Converge in Riyadh for the Final Week of Jump Saudi 2025

The fifth edition of the Jump Saudi championship reaches its peak on Thursday as the second and final week of competition begins at the Jump Saudi Arena in Al…

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Sports  Next Gen ATP Finals presented by the Public Investment Fund kicked off at the indoor arena of King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah - SPA

Jeddah Hosts Next Gen ATP Finals

The Next Gen ATP Finals presented by the Public Investment Fund kicked off at the indoor arena of King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. The tournament is…

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Sports FILE - Coach Davide Ancelotti of Brazil's Botafogo instructs his players during a Copa Libertadores round of sixteen second leg soccer match against Ecuador's Liga Deportiva Universitaria at Rodrigo Paz Delgado stadium in Quito, Ecuador, Aug. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa, File)

Brazil's Botafogo Fires Carlo Ancelotti's Son from Coaching Position after Frustrating Season

Brazilian club Botafogo fired the son of Brazil's national team coach Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday just five months after he had signed as its manager in his…

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Sports (FILES) Ecuador's defender Mario Pineida (C) vies for the ball with Colombia's midfielder Edwin Cardona (L) during their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier football match in Quito, on March 28, 2017. (Photo by Juan CEVALLOS / AFP)

Ecuadorian Police Say Soccer Player Mario Pineida Has Been Shot Dead in an Apparent Attack

Ecuadorian police said on Wednesday that Mario Pineida, a 33-year-old Barcelona de Guayaquil defender and former national team player, was shot dead in an…

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Saudi National Team Coach: We Aim to Conclude Our Participation in the Best Possible Manner

Saudi national team head coach Hervé Renard affirmed during a pre-match press conference ahead of the team’s encounter with the UAE that the squad aims to…

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Sports Carlos Alcaraz reacts after winning the first set against Joao Fonseca during the Miami Tennis Invitational tournament, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Carlos Alcaraz Ends 7-year Partnership with Coach Juan Carlos Ferrero

Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz is parting ways with his longtime coach Juan Carlos Ferrero. Alcaraz announced their decision to end a seven-year partnership on…

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Sports 13 December 2024, Switzerland, Zurich: The FIFA logo is seen on the façade of FIFA headquarters before the draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. (dpa)

FIFA Launches $60 Ticket Tier amid Criticism of 2026 World Cup Pricing 

FIFA introduced on Tuesday a small number of $60 "Supporter Entry Tier" tickets, aiming to make next year's World Cup more affordable for fans of qualified…

Sports Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - December 7, 2025 McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates after becoming the 2025 Formula One World Champion (Reuters)

Norris Steps up as a Fresh Champion for Formula One’s New Era 

Lando Norris stepped up as a first-time world champion in 2025 to end Max Verstappen's four-year reign and lead Formula One into a new era. Whether the…

Sports Football - Carabao Cup - Quarter Final - Cardiff City v Chelsea - Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain - December 16, 2025 Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca celebrates after the match. (Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge)

Maresca Says he is Happy at Chelsea After 3-1 Win at Cardiff

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said he is happy at the club after they booked a spot in the League Cup semi-finals with a 3-1 win at Cardiff City on Tuesday,…

Sports MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 08: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reacts after winning against Joao Fonseca of Brazil during the Miami Invitational at loanDepot park on December 08, 2025 in Miami, Florida. Tomas Diniz Santos/Getty Images/AFP

'Sincaraz' Rivalry Lights Up 2025 Season, Women Share the Spotlight

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner turned 2025 into a gripping tug-of-war for tennis supremacy by carving up the Grand Slams for a second straight year, while…

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Sports Chelsea's Reece James, center, lifts the trophy following the Club World Cup final soccer match between Chelsea and PSG at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, July 13, 2025. (AP)

Chelsea Injuries up 44% After Club World Cup but Report Says Event Has Had ‘Minimal’ Impact

Chelsea suffered a 44% spike in injuries after competing in the supersized Club World Cup this year, according to findings published on Tuesday. But the…

Sports 14 December 2025, United Kingdom, London: Sunderland's Habib Diarra (L) and Leeds United's Gabriel Gudmundsson battle for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Brentford and Leeds United at the Gtech Community Stadium. (dpa)

Sunderland Worst Hit by Losing Players to African Cup of Nations 

Premier League Sunderland will have to do without six players over the next few weeks and are the club worst hit as the Africa Cup of Nations takes its toll on…

Sports Then-Celtic head coach Brendan Rodgers greets supporters after a Europa League soccer match between Red Star and Celtic at Rajko Mitic Stadium in Belgrade, Serbia, Sept. 24, 2025. (AP)

Rodgers Takes Charge of Saudi Team Al-Qadsiah After Departure from Celtic 

Brendan Rodgers has returned to football as the coach of Saudi Arabian club Al-Qadsiah, six weeks after resigning from Scottish champion Celtic. Al-Qadsiah,…

Sports 12 July 2025, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Red Bull driver Max Verstappen leads into turn one during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi. (dpa)

Portugal to Return to F1 Calendar in 2027 and 2028 

Formula One will return to Portugal's Portimao circuit in 2027 and 2028 after the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort drops off the calendar. Formula One announced…

Sports Novak Djokovic of Serbia cools himself with water during the men's singles semifinal match with Valentin Vacherot of Monaco, at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament at Qizhong Forest Sports City Tennis Center, in Shanghai, China, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. (AP)

ATP to Introduce New Heat Policy from 2026 Season 

The ATP Tour said it will introduce a new heat policy that will come into effect from 2026 after a string of retirements due to soaring temperatures and…

Sports Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Rodrygo secured the visitors a much-needed victory at Alaves. ANDER GILLENEA / AFP

Rodrygo Scrapes Real Madrid Win at Alaves

Kylian Mbappe and Rodrygo Goes's goals earned Real Madrid a tense 2-1 win at Alaves in La Liga on Sunday to potentially keep coach Xabi Alonso in his job. …

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