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The Ghanaian Times
… A £57m release clause in the Portugal international’s contract has now expired. So far, there has been no agreement over an extension. …
Man Utd will reject any bid for FernandesThe Ghanaian Times
… The 41-year-old Portugal captain is one of the most decorated players of all time, winning major trophies with Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and current club Al-Nassr since making his senior debut for Sporting in 2002. …
Ronaldo drops hint over fresh retirement plansJoy Online
… A £57m release clause in the Portugal international’s contract has now expired. So far, there has been no agreement over an extension. …
Man Utd will reject any bid for FernandesJoy Online
… The UK, which, alongside Portugal, dominated the transatlantic slave trade, has consistently rejected the idea of paying reparations, which is perhaps unsurprising given estimates of what Britain “owes” in damages to nations affected, which run into many trillions of pounds. …
‘Ghana was the crime scene’ – the country leading the demand for slavery reparationsJoy Online
… The Portugal captain has spent almost four years at Saudi Pro League champions Al-Nassr, where he has one year remaining on his contract. …
‘Probably my last year’ – Ronaldo hints at retirementJoy Online
… The stadium has been undergoing renovation works for more than a decade, with it planned to be among the 11 Spanish stadia used to co-host the 2030 World Cup alongside Portugal and Morocco. …
La Liga to inspect Celta Vigo’s pitch after fungus outbreakJoy Online
… The Portuguese soccer star, 41, tied the knot with his longtime partner, model Georgina Rodríguez, in a civil ceremony on August 11, 2026, in Cascais, Portugal, according to a press release. …
Cristiano Ronaldo marries longtime love Georgina Rodríguez in PortugalJoy Online
… But the service makes it possible to travel around 5,000km by rail from Portugal’s Algarve to Finland’s northernmost train station of Kolari – believed to be the longest train route in Europe. …
New train service connects Finland and Sweden for first time in decadesThe Ghanaian Times
… FIFA said it was a “false and misleading” claim and that a decision on where to hold the final, with the tournament also hosted by Spain and Portugal, will be made “in due course”.-BBC Follow our WhatsApp Channel now! …
Infantino sorry for errors but stays FIFA presidentJoy Online
… Fifa said it was a “false and misleading” claim and that a decision on where to hold the final, with the tournament also hosted by Spain and Portugal, will be made “in due course”. …
Infantino sorry for errors but stays Fifa presidentMorocco's prime minister has told the head of the country's football federation to stop promising that Casablanca will host the 2030 World Cup final, citing the need to discuss the venue with co-hosts Spain and Portugal. The final location has yet to be finalised, though Spain's football federation president has previously claimed the final should be held in Spain.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Morocco's prime minister has told the head of the country's football federation to stop promising that Casablanca will host the 2030 World Cup final, citing the need to discuss the venue with co-hosts Spain and Portugal. The final location has yet to be finalised, though Spain's football federation president has previously claimed the final should be held in Spain.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Luka Modric, who turns 41 on Wednesday, has announced his intention to continue playing for Croatia's national team in upcoming Nations League games. The decision comes as Slaven Bilic returns as Croatia manager, the coach who guided Modric's early international career from 2006 to 2012.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Argentine football league will pause all matches in the 10th minute this weekend for a minute of applause to honor Lionel Messi, who announced his retirement from international football on Monday after 207 appearances for Argentina.
4 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Andrew Price, 51, became the first Welshman to compete in the US TV show Alone: World Championship, dropped into the Arctic Circle with just 10 tools. Price, who grew up learning foraging and bushcraft in Wales and later lived with Malaysia's Orang Asli people, described the experience as the most physically and mentally challenging thing he has ever done.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
UEFA has withdrawn its threat to boycott FIFA competitions after securing a guarantee that the FIFA Forward Enterprise plan will not be revived, but will pursue efforts to remove FIFA president Gianni Infantino by supporting a challenger when he stands for re-election in March. UEFA considers the race likely to be close, with 106 of 211 member associations needed for election, and has not abandoned hopes despite deciding against pursuing a no-confidence vote.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Uefa is set to drop its threat of boycotting Fifa competitions after receiving assurances that Gianni Infantino's plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors will not be repeated. The decision will be discussed at Uefa's executive committee meeting in Monaco on Thursday.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A massive power failure in Spain and Portugal on 28 April last year caused widespread disruption, including at meat processing firm Fribin, which suffered losses of hundreds of thousands of euros. The incident prompted Fribin and other companies to invest in battery back-up systems, with Fribin purchasing two five megawatt-hour modules for around €1.5m in total, partly funded by the European Union.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Black Star International Film Festival's 11th edition will feature films from 11 countries including Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, the United States, South Africa, Zimbabwe, China, Cameroon, Singapore, the Dominican Republic, and Russia. The festival takes place September 24–27, 2026 in Kumasi and follows submissions from 42 countries.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former West Brom midfielder Quevin Castro collapsed and died during a third-tier friendly match in Lisbon on Saturday at age 25. West Brom said they were devastated and will pay tribute with a period of applause in the 25th minute of their Championship fixture against Burnley on Sunday.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Opposition activist and rapper Vigario Luis Balanta was beaten to death and his body dumped in a field outside Guinea-Bissau's capital in March; his killing has driven the political movement he founded underground as the country remains under military rule since November.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United intends to reject any offer for captain Bruno Fernandes before the transfer deadline, with Galatasaray, Juventus, and AC Milan reportedly considering bids. Senior sources at Old Trafford say Fernandes is not for sale at any price, though his contract has one year left and a previous release clause has expired.
18 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Cristiano Ronaldo told Vogue that the upcoming year will probably be his last playing professionally, saying he wants to leave a spectacular legacy. The 41-year-old Portugal captain has scored 976 goals across a career spanning more than two decades and will continue with Al-Nassr this season.
18 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Manchester United has signaled it will reject any offer for captain Bruno Fernandes before the transfer deadline, despite interest from Galatasaray, Juventus, and AC Milan. The club has made clear Fernandes is not for sale at any price, though his contract has one year remaining with an option for an additional season and his previous release clause has expired.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana tabled a UN resolution recognising slavery as "the greatest crime against humanity" and hosted a June summit in Accra with delegates from around 80 countries to advance the case for reparations. Ghana has been designated by the African Union as "champion for reparatory justice" in the intensifying global conversation on formal apologies, debt relief, and financial compensation from nations that benefited from slavery.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Cristiano Ronaldo told Vogue that this season is probably his last as a footballer after a 25-year career, saying he wants to leave a spectacular legacy and has mapped out post-football plans including family, travel, and padel. The 41-year-old Portugal captain has one year remaining on his Al-Nassr contract and is 24 goals short of 1,000 senior career goals.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
La Liga officials will inspect Celta Vigo's stadium within 24 hours following a suspected fungus outbreak that has damaged the pitch ahead of the club's scheduled match against Osasuna on Sunday. Celta Vigo has reportedly requested a postponement, though Osasuna are said to be open to playing as scheduled.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, married model Georgina Rodríguez, 32, in a civil ceremony on August 11, 2026, in Cascais, Portugal, attended by their five children. The couple had announced their engagement one year earlier on August 11, 2025.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A new passenger train service began operating between Finland and Sweden, creating the first rail connection between northern Finland and southern Europe in nearly 40 years. The twice-daily route from Oulu to Haparanda takes 100 minutes and enables a journey of around 5,000km by rail from Portugal to Finland.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino apologised for "errors" in controversial plans to sell competition stakes to private investors but will remain in his position after receiving backing from FIFA's management board in Rabat. UEFA and others had criticised the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal as an "opaque deal," but Infantino and secretary general Mattias Grafstrom sent a letter to member associations apologising and pledging to prevent similar incidents.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino apologised for "errors" in controversial proposals to sell stakes in competitions to private investors, but retained his position after receiving backing from FIFA's management board at a meeting in Morocco. UEFA and others had criticised the Fifa Forward Enterprise proposal as opaque, but Infantino and secretary general Mattias Grafstrom sent a letter to FIFA members sincerely apologising and committing that such errors "will not happen again."
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Navy and the European Union-supported West Africa Integrated Maritime Security (SWAIMS) project have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation aimed at improving maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea. The SWAIMS project focuses on enhancing maritime safety, combating piracy and illegal fishing, and promoting collaboration among coastal states in West Africa through training and capacity-building initiatives.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol has backed new manager Enzo Maresca as the right choice to replace Pep Guardiola, saying the Italian has quality and new ideas, though he acknowledges it will take time for the team to adapt to the change.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA announced plans to sell off stakes in its football competitions, including the World Cup, to private investors associated with US President Donald Trump, which Infantino characterizes as democratisation of football but which has met criticism from fans, politicians and regional governing bodies. The plan would distribute $40m in funding to FIFA member associations, with a deadline of 19 September for federations to accept in order to access an initial $20m.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Spanish authorities have allowed thousands evacuated by wildfires to return home in Toledo, Madrid, Ávila, and Castellón regions, with 24,000 people in Madrid alone cleared to return. Spain and France now face a fourth heatwave this summer, with some fires still burning and warnings of dry winds and temperatures up to 41°C in south-west France.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Zinedine Zidane was confirmed as France's head coach on a four-year deal running until the 2030 World Cup, replacing Didier Deschamps who left after France finished fourth at the recent World Cup. Zidane, 54, had long been the leading candidate and said he turned down club offers to pursue the France role.
29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The World Bank projects Morocco's economic growth will decelerate to 4.2% in 2026 from 4.9% last year, driven by 2030 World Cup infrastructure investment and agricultural rebound, though drought and European economic recovery remain risks.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Portuguese club Marítimo have expressed interest in signing 19-year-old Ghanaian winger Nana Kofi Donkor following an impressive season in the Georgian top flight on loan at Dinamo Tbilisi. His attacking style and ability to beat defenders have made him one of Georgia's standout young players.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Jurgen Klopp, appointed Germany's head coach on a four-year deal, warned he will quit if the media does not respect his family's privacy, calling the role "the absolutely high point" of his coaching career and his first job since leaving Liverpool in 2024.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
French authorities have ordered evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula with hundreds fleeing by boat as a wildfire consumes 8,700 hectares in the Gironde region. Spain has also declared a national emergency as wildfires burn near Madrid, while a separate major fire in France's Landes region has prompted evacuation of more than 23,000 people.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
AC Milan midfielder Luka Modric, 40, has signed a one-year contract extension with the Italian club after joining on a one-year deal last summer following 13 years at Real Madrid. Modric scored two goals in 37 appearances for Milan last season as they finished fifth in Serie A.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →