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Court of Arbitration for Sport

Also known as: CAS · Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne

Court of Arbitration for Sport — international arbitration body hearing Senegal's appeal of CAF's decision to strip them of the 2025 AFCON title.

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  1. April 2026

  2. The Ghanaian Times

    Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport against a four‑year drugs ban imposed by the Football Association. …

    Chelsea’s Mudryk appeals against four-year FA ban

  3. Daily Guide

    Mykhailo Mudryk Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has taken his fight against a Football Association drugs ban to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). …

    Chelsea’s Mudryk Takes Drugs Ban Fight To CAS

  4. Joy Online

    Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport against a four‑year drugs ban imposed by the Football Association. …

    Chelsea’s Mudryk appeals against four-year FA ban

  5. Joy Online

    … Players scrambled to appeal through the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. …

    Ashantigold secure promotion to Ghana Premier League, but is it really the same club?
Sport

CAS ruling on AFCON final appeal expected end of November

The News

The Court of Arbitration for Sport will issue a full ruling by end of November on Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations title after CAF declared Morocco champions, despite Senegal's 1-0 extra-time victory in the January final in Rabat. Senegal was stripped of the title after CAF ruled they forfeited the match by walking off the pitch in protest over a late penalty decision.

20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 20 October

  1. CAS ruling on AFCON final appeal expected end of November

    The Court of Arbitration for Sport will issue a full ruling by end of November on Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations title after CAF declared Morocco champions, despite Senegal's 1-0 extra-time victory in the January final in Rabat. Senegal was stripped of the title after CAF ruled they forfeited the match by walking off the pitch in protest over a late penalty decision.

    20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 9 October

  1. Morocco-Senegal AFCON final dispute escalates to CAS

    The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal, unresolved for nine months after controversial refereeing decisions, will be heard by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Thursday following Senegal's appeal against the ruling that stripped them of the trophy.

    9 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 8 October

  1. CAS to hear Senegal's appeal over stripped AFCON title

    The Court of Arbitration for Sport heard Senegal's appeal after the Confederation of African Football stripped them of this year's Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded it to Morocco. Senegal had beaten Morocco 1-0 in the final in January after walking off the pitch for 14 minutes in protest of a penalty decision, but CAF's Appeal Board ruled they forfeited the match by leaving the field.

    8 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Football chiefs call for Manchester City punishment this season

    Manchester City has been found guilty of breaching Premier League financial regulations between 2009-10 and 2017-18, including artificially inflating revenue by more than £900m through sponsorship deals. Senior football figures have told BBC Sport they see no reason why the case cannot be concluded by the end of this season, though City has signalled intent to appeal.

    30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. CAS to hear Senegal's AFCON title appeal on October 8

    The Court of Arbitration for Sport will hold a hearing on October 8 in Switzerland for Senegal's appeal of CAF's decision to strip them of the AFCON title and award it to Morocco instead. Senegal won the final 1-0 after a Pape Gueye extra-time goal, but the match was marked by player protests when a penalty was awarded to Morocco; CAF overturned the result in March 2026, awarding Morocco a 3-0 victory.

    30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 24 September

  1. 2027 AFCON qualifiers begin amid Morocco-Senegal title dispute

    The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign started today with 48 countries in 12 groups competing over six rounds through March, while the continent awaits a decision on last year's disputed final in Morocco, where Senegal beat the hosts but was stripped of the title after walking off the pitch in protest; Senegal has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, with a hearing scheduled for October 8.

    24 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 21 September

  1. Patrick Vieira appointed Senegal national team head coach

    Patrick Vieira, 50, has been named Senegal head coach following the dismissal of Pape Thiaw. Born in West Africa and a former France international, Vieira described the appointment as "an absolute dream" and a homecoming, saying he was drawn by the nation's exceptional generation of players.

    21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Tottenham sign Mudryk and Adarabioyo from Chelsea

    Tottenham have signed winger Mykhailo Mudryk on loan until season-end and defender Tosin Adarabioyo on a permanent deal worth up to £12m from Chelsea on transfer deadline day. Spurs hold an option to make Mudryk's move permanent for £75m.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. CAS to hear Senegal AFCON appeal against Morocco in October

    The Court of Arbitration for Sport will hear Senegal's appeal on 8 October against the Confederation of African Football's March decision to award Morocco the 2025 AFCON title instead of Senegal, who won the on-pitch final 1-0 but had the result overturned following pitch disturbances.

    26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 21 August

  1. Argentina midfielder Paredes banned for 10 matches by FIFA

    Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has received a 10-match ban from FIFA's disciplinary committee for on-field clashes after Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. Teammate Nahuel Molina was given a seven-match suspension, and the Argentine Football Association was fined $321,000 for breaches including team misconduct and discriminatory chants.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Patrick Vieira appointed Senegal head coach

    Senegal hired Patrick Vieira to replace Pape Thiaw, who was fired after the team was eliminated from the World Cup in the round of 32. Vieira, a 50-year-old former World Cup winner as a player with France, has previously coached New York City FC, Nice, Crystal Palace, Strasbourg, and Genoa.

    20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Patrick Vieira appointed Senegal men's national team head coach

    Former Arsenal and France captain Patrick Vieira, born in Dakar, has been named the new head coach of Senegal's men's national team, replacing Pape Thiaw who was sacked after Senegal's 2026 FIFA World Cup elimination. Vieira, 50, will manage his country of birth and is expected to begin with qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations next month.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 14 August

  1. PSG defeat Aston Villa 2-1 to retain UEFA Super Cup

    Paris St Germain retained the UEFA Super Cup with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa, with goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desirée Doucé. PSG, back-to-back Champions League winners, went ahead through Kvaratskhelia in the 20th minute before Brian Madjo equalised at halftime, but Doucé restored PSG's lead in the 61st minute.

    14 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Pogba set to leave Monaco as contract termination talks progress

    Paul Pogba is expected to leave Monaco following talks over a possible early contract termination, with discussions set to conclude soon. The 2018 World Cup winner joined the Ligue 1 side last summer after being permitted to return to football following an 18-month doping suspension.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 31 July

  1. Chelsea winger Mudryk cleared to play after doping case resolved

    Mykhailo Mudryk, provisionally suspended since November 2024 after an adverse finding for meldonium, has had his doping case resolved with the FA. The Ukraine international can now return to competition with immediate effect after accepting the anti-doping breach and serving a suspension equal to time already elapsed.

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Yan Diomande joins Real Madrid in record transfer

    The 19-year-old African winger Yan Diomande is signing with Real Madrid for more than £100m, making him a record sale for RB Leipzig, a record signing for Real Madrid, and the most expensive African player in history. His rise has been rapid — less than 18 months ago he was largely unknown before playing for Leganes and then Leipzig.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 12 July

  1. Senegal sack manager Pape Thiaw after World Cup exit

    Senegal dismissed manager Pape Thiaw following their last-32 exit from the 2026 World Cup, where they lost 3-2 to Belgium after leading 2-0. The Senegal Football Federation cited "thorough evaluation of sporting results and prospects" for the decision.

    12 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Ex-Wimbledon champion Vondrousova banned four years for refusing test

    Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has been banned for four years by the International Tennis Integrity Agency after refusing a doping control officer entry to her home in December 2025. Vondrousova cited safety concerns and said the officer failed to follow protocol, but a tribunal found she provided no compelling justification for the refusal.

    23 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 22 June

  1. Former Wimbledon champion Vondrousova banned four years for refusing anti-doping test

    Czech tennis player Marketa Vondrousova, who won the 2023 Wimbledon women's singles title, has been banned for four years by the International Tennis Integrity Agency after refusing an anti-doping control officer entry to her home in December 2025. The tribunal found she provided no compelling justification for the refusal, though Vondrousova cited safety concerns and protocol violations; she has the right to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 8 June

  1. Senegal's 2002 World Cup upset of France shaped national football identity

    On May 31, 2002, Senegal defeated defending world champions France 1-0 in Seoul in their first World Cup appearance, with Papa Bouba Diop scoring in the 30th minute. The victory became a defining moment for Senegalese football, proving the nation could compete with global superpowers and shattering a psychological barrier for future generations.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Southampton expelled from Championship play-offs after failed appeal

    An EFL arbitration panel dismissed Southampton's appeal against expulsion from the Championship play-offs for breaches of regulations. Middlesbrough, whom Southampton had beaten 2-1 in the semi-finals, have been reinstated and will face Hull City in the play-off final on Saturday for a place in the Premier League.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 April

  1. Chelsea's Mudryk appeals FA four-year doping ban to CAS

    Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport against a four-year drugs ban imposed by the FA following an adverse finding in a routine urine test in December 2024. The 25-year-old Ukraine international has been sidelined for nearly 18 months, with the ban potentially backdated to December 2028 unless the appeal succeeds.

    30 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Chelsea's Mudryk appeals FA drugs ban to CAS

    Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has appealed his Football Association drugs ban to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after an adverse finding in a routine urine test in December 2024. The Ukraine international, who has not played since November 2024, claims he came into contact with the cardiovascular medication meldonium while on duty with his national team and has maintained he never knowingly used banned substances.

    30 April 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Chelsea's Mudryk appeals four-year FA doping ban to CAS

    Ukrainian winger Mykhailo Mudryk has appealed his four-year Football Association ban for a banned substance to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The 25-year-old tested positive for meldonium in October 2024 and has not played competitively since November 2024; his ban could be backdated to December 2028 unless the appeal succeeds.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 26 April

  1. Ashantigold returns to Ghana Premier League after third-tier promotion

    Ashantigold has secured promotion to the Ghana Premier League, but the article questions whether it is genuinely the same club that was expelled in 2023 for a match-fixing scandal and involvement of banned officials, or a reconstituted entity in fresh form.

    26 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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