Somali referee Omar Artan, the World Cup match official refused entry to the United States due to visa issues, has been appointed by UEFA to take charge of the UEFA Super Cup final between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on Aug. …
… Now 34, the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain superstar has been an integral part of Brazil’s last three World Cup campaigns but there was some surprise at his inclusion this time as injuries have prevented him from playing for his country at all since 2023. …
… Now 34, the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain superstar has been an integral part of Brazil’s last three World Cup campaigns but there was some surprise at his inclusion this time as injuries have prevented him from playing for his country at all since 2023. …
… Questions have also been raised over the future of Uruguay international, Manuel Ugarte, who joined from Paris Saint-Germain in 2024 for around £50 million. …
… Fans watched the UEFA Champions League final live on a giant screen as Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a cagey contest at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary, to successfully defend their European crown. …
A total of 219 people have been injured in clashes between football fans and police across France after Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) won the Champions League final against Arsenal. …
… The competition formed part of activities leading up to the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, which saw PSG triumph on penalties after an enthralling contest. …
Wild celebrations broke out at Hitz FM’s Rep Ur Jersey event at the Aviation Social Centre in Accra after Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal on penalties to retain the UEFA Champions League title. …
Algeria has qualified for the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 after an impressive qualifying campaign that included a 3-1 aggregate victory over Cameroon. Under coach Farid Benstiti, the team aims to build on their historic quarter-final appearance from 2024 and challenge the continent's established powers.
Algeria has qualified for the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 after an impressive qualifying campaign that included a 3-1 aggregate victory over Cameroon. Under coach Farid Benstiti, the team aims to build on their historic quarter-final appearance from 2024 and challenge the continent's established powers.
France won all three group games at a FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1998, with Ousmane Dembele scoring the second-fastest World Cup hat-trick of all time. Dembele broke his major tournament goal drought this week and now has four goals on the world stage.
Tieme Music, founded in 2022 by Franck Osei-Mensah and Charlène Osei-Mensah with bases in Accra and Paris, has become the #1 music distribution platform in Ghana by 2025 and reached over 6,000 artists while signing seven major talents to its label services. The company has earned 17 nominations at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards and international recognition including nominations at the Trace Music Awards, the Headies, and two nominations at the Les Flammes Awards in France.
Norway meet France at Gillette Stadium on Friday evening in the final round of group stage matches for the 2026 World Cup. Norway sit second in Group I behind France due to goal difference, though can claim top spot with victory, while France need only avoid defeat to confirm first place.
Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho is reportedly set to sign with Italian third-tier side Ravenna at age 46, marking a potential comeback more than a decade after his last professional appearance in 2015. Ravenna vice-president Ariedo Braida acknowledged the move is largely aimed at boosting the club's profile rather than strengthening the squad.
Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi will face trial on a rape charge after France's Versailles appeals court rejected his appeal against referral to criminal court. Hakimi, 27, said he welcomes the opportunity to present his case and denies the allegations.
England winger Bukayo Saka said he is prepared to risk his fitness and play through an Achilles problem for Thomas Tuchel's team at the World Cup, despite coach Tuchel noting he has been unable to train on successive days because of the issue.
Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup after US authorities cited his alleged "association with suspected members of terror organisations," but FIFA will pay him his full tournament fee despite his inability to participate.
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was refused entry to the US and barred from World Cup duty by American authorities, has been selected by UEFA to officiate the August 12 UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa in Salzburg, Austria.
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, barred from the World Cup by US authorities despite holding a valid visa, has been appointed to officiate the UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on August 12 in Salzburg, following a cooperation agreement between European soccer's governing body and the Confederation of African Football.
Omar Artan, a Somali referee barred from entering the United States for World Cup duty due to visa and vetting concerns, has been appointed by UEFA to officiate the UEFA Super Cup final between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on August 12 in Salzburg, Austria.
Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise scored three goals in France's 3-1 World Cup warm-up win over Northern Ireland, prompting coach Didier Deschamps to praise his form and confidence ahead of the tournament.
France coach Didier Deschamps praised Bayern Munich's Michael Olise after he scored a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup warm-up victory over Northern Ireland, backing him to make an impact at the tournament. William Saliba returned from injury as France prepare for their World Cup opener against Senegal on June 16.
Neymar is "recovering well" from a calf injury sustained late last month and is making good progress in treatment ahead of Brazil's World Cup campaign, which begins against Morocco in New Jersey on Saturday, according to the Brazilian Football Confederation.
Neymar is "recovering well" from a calf injury ahead of Brazil's World Cup campaign, with an MRI scan on Monday showing "good progress in his treatment," the Brazilian Football Confederation said. Coach Carlo Ancelotti has indicated the 34-year-old will be ready for either Brazil's first or second game.
Manchester United have agreed a £35 million deal with Atalanta for 26-year-old Brazilian midfielder Ederson, who is expected to undergo a medical in coming weeks with the transfer likely finalised in early July. The signing comes as United seeks to strengthen midfield following Casemiro's departure.
Luv FM and Nhyira FM hosted a "Rep Your Jersey" UEFA Champions League final viewing event at SG Mall in Kumasi on May 30, 2026, where hundreds of football fans watched PSG defeat Arsenal 4-3 on penalties and had chances to win prizes including appliances and electronics.
After PSG won the Champions League final against Arsenal, clashes between football fans and police across France injured 219 people, including 57 police officers. According to Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, 780 people were arrested, with more than 450 in custody, and violence disrupted transport services in Paris.
Richard Ankomah won the Hitz FM Rep Ur Jersey UEFA Champions League Quiz held in Accra on May 30, 2026, and received a 43-inch TCL television as his top prize. The competition was held at the Aviation Social Centre as part of activities surrounding the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain.
PSG supporters erupted in celebrations at Hitz FM's Rep Ur Jersey event in Accra after the club defeated Arsenal on penalties to retain the UEFA Champions League title, turning the venue into a party that extended into the night.
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal in a penalty shootout to retain the UEFA Champions League title, with the match ending 1–1 after extra time. The final was broadcast live at Hitz FM's Rep Ur Jersey event at the Aviation Social Centre in Accra, where fans gathered to watch.
Arsenal F.C. have been crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City drew 1-1 against AFC Bournemouth. Manager Mikel Arteta's side ended their wait for a domestic title with a consistent and dominant campaign since the 2003-04 season.
PSG secured their record-extending 14th French Ligue 1 title and fifth consecutive crown with a 2-0 victory against RC Lens, with one game remaining. Manager Luis Enrique called it the toughest title to win since taking charge in 2023.
Ousmane Dembélé of Paris Saint-Germain won Ligue 1's player of the season award for the second consecutive year, limiting him to nine league starts despite injuries. PSG has claimed the award for the 10th straight time.
UEFA has appointed German referee Daniel Siebert to officiate the Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain on May 30 in Budapest. Siebert has already handled two Arsenal matches this season and will be working his tenth Champions League game overall this campaign.
Ghana's May 28 friendly against Mexico, played outside the FIFA international window, presents head coach Carlos Queiroz with his only chance to assess the squad before the final World Cup squad deadline. Named mostly of U-23 and Ghana Premier League players, the match offers fringe players a decisive audition opportunity.
Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain meet in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final at the Allianz Arena, eight days after PSG won the first leg 5-4 in a record-breaking highest-scoring UCL semi-final match. Bayern have been eliminated nine times in the ten previous occasions where they lost the first leg of a European semi-final, with their only comeback to reach the final coming against CSKA Sofia in the 1981-82 European Cup.
Bukayo Saka's goal in the 45th minute gave Arsenal a 1-0 win over Atlético Madrid in their semifinal second leg, advancing 2-1 on aggregate to secure their first Champions League final appearance since 2006. They will face either Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich in Budapest on May 30.
Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United are leading contenders to sign 19-year-old Ghanaian attacker Prince Amoako Jnr from FC Nordsjaelland, with a transfer fee estimated between €27 million and €32 million. Amoako Jnr has scored eight goals and five assists this season, attracting interest from multiple top European clubs including Arsenal, Dortmund, and Brighton.
Arsenal and Atletico Madrid played to a 1-1 draw in their Champions League semi-final first leg, with both teams scoring from penalties. Arsenal's late penalty was overturned following a VAR check by referee Danny Makkelie, who deemed contact insufficient after initially pointing to the spot.