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Real Madrid have parted ways with manager Xabi Alonso after just eight months in charge, appointing former defender Alvaro Arbeloa as his replacement following mixed results this season

Mohamed Salah scored and assisted as Egypt's Pharaohs defeated Ivory Coast 3-2 in a dramatic AFCON quarter-final, advancing despite heavy Ivorian pressure

Victor Osimhen scored and assisted as Nigeria defeated Algeria 2-0 to reach the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals, setting up a clash with host Morocco

Morocco's Atlas Lions booked their place in the AFCON 2025 semi-finals with a dominant 2-0 victory over Cameroon in Rabat, powered by goals from Brahim Díaz and Ismail Saibari

Senegal progressed to the AFCON 2025 semi-finals with a disciplined 1–0 win over Mali in Tangier, as Iliman Ndiaye’s first-half goal proved decisive

Manchester City have signed Ghana international Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth for £65m in a record deal. The 26-year-old winger joins Pep Guardiola’s side on a contract until 2031.

Cristiano Ronaldo could break multiple historic football records in 2026, including 1,000 career goals, World Cup scoring milestones, and Saudi Pro League achievements. Here are six records within his reach