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Jamie Carragher explains his 'clumsy' AFCON comments in his first TV appearance since dismissing it as 'not a major tournament'
04/03/25 20:19
Jamie Carragher has admitted he was wrong to dismiss the Africa Cup of Nations as not a 'major tournament' - but stands by his reasoning behind a 'clumsy' comment. The Liverpool legend believes there may be a 'bias' against AFCON in Ballon d'Or voting which holds back stars such as Mohamed Salah....read
Jay-Jay Okocha becomes the latest African legend to slam Jamie Carragher - as Premier League icon takes brutal swipe at Liverpool legend's AFCON comments
28/02/25 08:41Jay-Jay Okocha has weighed in on the Jamie Carragher debate after the pundit was criticised over his Africa Cup of Nations snub.
Former Chelsea and Nigeria star John Obi Mikel tells 'smirking' Jamie Carragher he can 'f*** off', that he 'won f*** all' and is 'ignorant and disrespectful' over his Africa Cup of Nations comments
27/02/25 09:59Carragher has faced the heat in the last couple of days after giving a reasoned argument for why he thinks the Africa Cup of Nations is not a 'major tournament'.
So what IS behind Jamie Carragher and Rio Ferdinand's public feud? AFCON row just the latest in a series of spats including a handshake snub and social media digs over Cristiano Ronaldo
25/02/25 22:00This latest episode in their relationship follows a good-natured tradition down the years of the two jabbing at each other over their various opinions on the beautiful game.
Jamie Carragher embroiled in row with Micah Richards and Rio Ferdinand after claiming Africa Cup of Nations is 'not a major tournament' as Sky EDIT OUT controversial comment from debate
25/02/25 15:42Sky Sports pundit Carragher has been put on the defensive after comments suggesting why Reds hero Mohamed Salah could miss out on individual global prizes.
Jamie Carragher labels Rio Ferdinand a 'CLOWN' after the former Man United defender claimed his Africa Cup of Nations dismissal is an 'ignorant thought process'
24/02/25 19:40Jamie Carragher has labelled Rio Ferdinand a 'clown' after the former Manchester United defender waded into the controversy over his AFCON comments.
AFCON winner slams Jamie Carragher's comment dismissing it as 'not a major tournament' with brutal swipe
24/02/25 15:37A former Africa Cup of Nations winner has slammed Jamie Carragher 's comments over the tournament in a pointed response to the former Liverpool defender.
Micah Richards and Daniel Sturridge awkwardly check Jamie Carragher after he dismissed Africa's AFCON as a major tournament during Mo Salah debate
23/02/25 20:25The Reds took a huge step towards their second Premier League title on Sunday with a dominant performance at the Etihad, extending their lead over Arsenal to 11 points with 11 games left.
Nigeria awarded a 3-0 victory after boycotting their AFCON qualifier Libya due to squad being left stranded at the airport for more than 16 HOURS with 'no food and drink'
26/10/24 19:39Nigeria have been awarded a 3-0 victory over Libya, and three vital points, from their scheduled Africa Cup of Nations qualifier earlier this month.
Six Premier League stars are among players rushed to safety after furious Ghana fans invade the pitch and 'throw missiles' following AFCON loss
06/09/24 16:08The Black Stars have been in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying action over the international break, and lost 1-0 against Angola on Thursday evening to suffer their first defeat of qualification.
New Africa Cup of Nations dates 'set to wreak havoc on the Premier League's Christmas period'... with tournament forced to move to accommodate FIFA's expanded Club World Cup
19/06/24 10:03Ahead of the next staging of AFCON, which was initially scheduled for the summer of 2025, the CAF has been forced to reconsider plans as a result of FIFA's new-look 32-team tournament.
Mohamed Salah breaks Liverpool club record on his return to the starting line-up as Jurgen Klopp's Reds score FOUR in 13 minutes against Sparta Prague
14/03/24 20:42Mohamed Salah broke a Liverpool club record as the Reds scored four goals in the first 13 minutes against Sparta Prague on Thursday night.
Cameroon suspends 62 players for age fraud...including '17-year-old' Wilfried Nathan Douala who was youngest member of Rigobert Song's Africa Cup of Nations squad
11/03/24 14:12The Cameroonian Federation has suspended 62 players for age fraud, including the youngest member of their squad for January's Africa Cup of Nations.
Eni Aluko's online troll - who said he hoped she was 'hiding in the Gaza Strip' when abuse saw her flee the UK - says he regrets post but maintains it was 'tongue-in-cheek'
05/03/24 14:56In the BBC podcast Why do you hate me?, the troll, a married Chelsea fan in his early 60s, says he regrets targeting TV football pundit Eni Aluko, pictured left, on X, formerly Twitter.
Eni Aluko claims social media firm X 'allows people to vomit their hatred unchecked' after Joey Barton's sexist attacks online... with the pundit taking legal action over 'defamatory' posts
28/02/24 09:07The TV football pundit has received a slew of sexist abuse from the former Manchester City star in recent months amid his tirade on women working in the men's game.
Footage of Mo Salah running through Liverpool while filming a Pepsi advert raises hopes he could return for the weekend's trip to Nottingham Forest
27/02/24 06:07The Egyptian striker has been a long-term ambassador for Pepsi, previously reuniting with a former Liverpool teammate to film an advert for the soft drinks brand.
Nottingham Forest are set to lose their top medical chief after only seven months in the job... amid groans from Nuno Espirito Santo over player absences due to injury
21/02/24 17:21Fearn joined Forest only last July as part of a backroom shake-up but Mail Sport understands he is now poised to depart the City Ground. Fearn is highly regarded within the game.
THE NOTEBOOK: This is not the first time that Mason Holgate has been sent off for a reckless challenge... while Simon Adingra returns to the starting XI and scoresheet after AFCON victory
18/02/24 17:14AADAM PATEL AT BRAMALL LANE: It's not the first time that Holgate has been sent off for a reckless challenge. Holgate is the only player to get a red card in each of the last three seasons.
Diogo Jota and Jurgen Klopp are named Premier League player and manager of the month for January - after Liverpool won three out of three amid a fine run of form
16/02/24 11:14The 27-year-old has stepped up impressively for Jurgen Klopp 's side in the absence of Mohamed Salah due to AFCON and injury and has been crucial in Liverpool's title push.
Former £25m Premier League winger and AFCON star set to continue his career in Brazil, after the end of a short-term spell in the Championship
16/02/24 00:54A former Premier League star with 162 appearances in the English top-flight is set to move to Brazil for the next stage of his career.
Sebastien Haller gets a celebratory welcome from his Borussia Dortmund teammates as he returns to his club after scoring Ivory Coast's winner at AFCON to cap a remarkable comeback following cancer treatment
15/02/24 21:53Sebastien Haller received a celebratory welcome back from his Borussia Dortmund teammates as he returned to training after winning AFCON with the Ivory Coast.
Mohamed Salah RETURNS to Liverpool training for the first time since picking up a muscle injury while at AFCON with Egypt
13/02/24 15:14Liverpool welcomed Salah back to first team training for the first time since he sustained a posterior muscle injury in Egypt 's unsuccessful AFCON campaign.
Sebastien Haller completed one of the most remarkable comebacks in footballing history by scoring Ivory Coast's winner for AFCON glory... but who else has returned to the sport following cancer treatment?
12/02/24 19:00Inspired by the recent journey of Sebastian Haller, who battled cancer, reclaimed his place on the pitch and scored in the AFCON final, this feature shines a spotlight on those who have faced similar.
Nigeria 1-2 Ivory Coast: Sebastian Haller's incredible finish late-on gives the Elephants their dream home AFCON win despite sacking their manager in the group stages
11/02/24 22:09Sebastian Haller's brilliantly improvised finish was enough to complete a dream AFCON final win for Ivory Coast as they came from behind to beat Nigeria 2-1.
Nigeria 1-2 Ivory Coast - AFCON Final RECAP: score, team news and updates as the hosts are crowned champions of Africa
11/02/24 18:30Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Nigeria and the Ivory Coast come head to head to battle for Africa's most prestigious football trophy, the AFCON.
Ange Postecoglou reveals Son Heung-min and Yves Bissouma could return against Brighton as he enjoys his 'healthiest squad for a while', but refuses to accept Spurs may have a problem with conceding late goals
09/02/24 13:42Ange Postecoglou has confirmed Son Heung-min and Yves Bissouma are back from international duty and ready to play, as he enjoys his 'healthiest' Tottenham squad 'for a while'.
Fans love Conor Gallagher's 'priceless' reaction to Enzo Fernandez's stunning free-kick during Chelsea's 3-1 win at Aston Villa - as gobsmacked midfielder is wowed by Argentine's wondergoal
08/02/24 12:11Fernandez curled a stunning free-kick into the top left corner from about 25 yards out in Chelsea's 3-1 FA Cup fourth round replay clash with Aston Villa, sparking rapturous scenes on Wednesday.
Ivory Coast seal spot in the AFCON final after Sebastien Haller nets unusual volley to set up hosts' meeting with Nigeria... less than two years after the Borussia Dortmund star was diagnosed with cancer
08/02/24 00:53Les Elephants had assumed that after finishing third in their group thanks to lacklustre defeats against Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea, they were destined to crash out two weeks ago.
Kelechi Iheanacho leads wild celebrations after scoring the winning penalty for Nigeria in dramatic AFCON semi-final win over South Africa
07/02/24 22:12In a game marred with controversy, Nigeria needed penalties to beat South Africa , with the Leicester forward scoring the decisive spot kick to send his side to Sunday's final.
Chaos at AFCON after Victor Osimhen scores late second for Nigeria against South Africa in their semi-final... but VAR rules goal out and awards a PENALTY at the other end instead to force extra-time!
07/02/24 19:26The tie went to extra time, but seemed to be all-but-done in the 90th minute of normal time when Nigeria thought they had scored a second goal to go 2-0 up, but VAR intervened to over-rule the goal.
Harvey Elliott reveals text message from 'great human being' Mo Salah after Liverpool's FA Cup win over Arsenal - despite the Egyptian being at AFCON - as he opens up on the forward's mentorship role
07/02/24 12:52The midfielder has become a Liverpool regular over the last couple of seasons after joining from Blackburn Rovers in 2019. He credits Salah, who 'wants the best for everyone', as a mentor.
Brahim Diaz is good enough to start for Real Madrid, Barcelona's 'El Tigrinho' Vitor Roque needs to be a bit less tigerish and Sevilla hit a bum note... 10 THINGS WE LEARNED from LaLiga
07/02/24 11:02PETE JENSON: Brahim Diaz shone for Real Madrid but they could only draw, Barcelona got a lift from a young Brazilian and a Sevilla player was touched up taking a throw!
Victor Osimhen gives Nigeria a scare ahead of Africa Cup of Nations semi-final after 'abdominal discomfort' sees Napoli striker miss team flight
06/02/24 07:15The Super Eagles are set to take on South Africa in Bouaké, Ivory Coast on Wednesday as they bid to reach their first AFCON final since 2013.
Cameroon Football Federation REJECT Samuel Eto'o's resignation as president after disappointing AFCON last-16 exit... with the former striker overseeing several controversial moments during his tenure
06/02/24 01:29After a hugely impressive career for the likes of Barcelona, Inter Milan and Chelsea, the former forward took on the presidency of Fecafoot in December 2021.
MATT BARLOW: Ademola Lookman was right to leave England behind after etching his name into Nigerian football folklore at AFCON... he is an inspiration for anyone looking to squeeze the most from a short career
04/02/24 21:00MATT BARLOW: Little more than four years ago, when we met at RB Leipzig's training complex, Ademola Lookman spoke sensibly about the big decision looming over his international future.
Hilarious AFCON commentary sees broadcaster go viral AGAIN, as Mohamed Barakat sings World Cup classic 'Waka Waka' in shootout... after rising to fame during Everton's defeat by Fulham earlier this season
04/02/24 11:20South Africa progressed to the semi-finals of the tournament after winning in dramatic fashion, defeating their opponents in a penalty shootout after the game had finished 0-0 in 120 minutes.
Ex-Man Utd flop Bebe misses penalty as Cape Verde suffer shootout heartbreak at AFCON, with South Africa keeper making 'save of the tournament' late on and stopping FOUR from the spot to set up Nigeria semi-final
03/02/24 23:03South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams starred in a dramatic penalty shootout against Cape Verde in the AFCON quarter-finals to send his side through to face Nigeria in the semi-finals.
Ivory Coast icon Didier Drogba celebrates his country's dramatic AFCON quarter-final win over Mali with joyous rendition of the national anthem on Instagram
03/02/24 20:39Didier Drogba enjoyed his nation's 2-1 victory over Mali in the AFCON quarter-finals, after the former Chelsea star was seen singing the national anthem.
African football chiefs vow to clamp down on 'unprofessional' behaviour from journalists in the press box at AFCON with reporters caught FIGHTING, shouting abuse at players and near-naked dancing
03/02/24 20:27After consultations with the local police in the Ivory Coast, the governing body has now taken the drastic step of issuing new guidelines and restricting media access at the tournament.
Ivory Coast STUN Mali with last-minute winner from backheel flick to send host nation into AFCON semi-finals with TWO red cards in the closing minutes as wild scenes erupt at full time
03/02/24 19:51Ivory Coast secured a last-minute win with an incredible late goal to send them through to the semi-finals as they beat Mali 2-1 on Saturday.
Mali and Tottenham star Yves Bissouma has 'been playing with malaria' at AFCON as Mali coach confirms it has been affecting the midfielder all tournament
03/02/24 19:34Yves Bissouma tested positive for malaria during his time at the AFCON tournament, it has been confirmed by Mali's head coach Eric Chelle.
Ivory Coast goalkeeper Yahia Fofana saves Adama Traore's penalty for Mali in AFCON quarter-final and runs off celebrating... before 10-man hosts snatch dramatic victory with 122nd-minute winner
03/02/24 17:28Ivory Coast goalkeeper Yahi Fofana denied Adama Traore the opener with a penalty save in their clash with Mali in the AFCON quarter-final.
Ademola Lookman's dad gives heart-warming interview about his son's rise with Nigeria at AFCON... with soaring Super Eagles now awaiting semi-final showdown with South Africa
03/02/24 00:22Ademola Lookman's dad has spoken about his pride towards his son during Nigeria's fine Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
Ghana 'approach Man United starlet Kobbie Mainoo over switching international allegiance from England' in stunning move amid 18-year-old's brilliant run of form
02/02/24 16:08The Manchester United starlet has erupted on the scene recently with a number of performances for Erik ten Hag's team that bely his youth, understandably drawing a number of eyes.
Mauricio Pochettino claims Chelsea have 'enough' attacking options despite failing to sign a stiker during the January window... and letting Armando Broja go on loan to Fulham
02/02/24 13:16The academy graduate booked a late move across west London as the January window closed at 11pm last night, with Chelsea failing to recruit a replacement.
Favourites Senegal and Morocco are out, Mohamed Salah's record-winners Egypt are gone and former champions Algeria and Tunisia didn't make it past the groups... as we near the last-eight, is this the most open AFCON EVER?
31/01/24 19:00The pre-tournament favourites? Gone. The reigning champions? Already out. The record-winners? Knocked out on penalties. Highest-ranked team on the continent? Fallen in the last round.
Nicolas Jackson will miss Chelsea's game against Liverpool after his flight was DELAYED... with Senegal's players ordered to return to their homeland after AFCON exit
31/01/24 15:51Head coach Mauricio Pochettino revealed Chelsea were looking into getting striker Jackson back in time following Senegal's AFCON last-16 exit on Monday against the Ivory Coast.
Man United keeper Andre Onana returns to Carrington after a HECTIC 17 days that saw him travel 6,000 miles, only to be dropped after one game at AFCON and exit without making a single save!
31/01/24 14:14Onana's participation at the Africa Cup of Nations caught the headlines after it emerged he would only be joining up with his side at the last minute after playing in United's clash with Tottenham.
Nicolas Jackson could return for Chelsea TONIGHT for the Blues' game against Liverpool after Senegal's AFCON exit... as Mauricio Pochettino suggests the forward can 'arrive and score the winning goal'
31/01/24 08:43Chelsea were yesterday exploring the logistics involved with getting the striker back following Senegal's last-16 exit on Monday, with Mauricio Pochettino ready to involve him if possible.
Man United midfielder Sofyan Amrabat is 'sent off TWICE' as tournament favourites Morocco crash out of AFCON after shock loss to South Africa - as Old Trafford flop was given second yellow card and then called back for straight red
31/01/24 00:03Morroco were one of the pre-tournament favourites, given their historic run at the 2022 Qatar World Cup. However, South Arica's Makgopa scored a brilliant opening goal.
Sadio Mane is on DOUBLE what his former Liverpool team-mate Mohamed Salah earns while Riyad Mahrez is paid eye-watering sums of money - but who is the highest paid African footballer at AFCON 2024?
30/01/24 19:22As we now enter into the knockout stages, there has been high drama with heavy favourites Senegal getting knocked out last night by hosts Ivory Coast.
Ivory Coast's crazy AFCON: Hosts were staring at humiliating exit after four-goal thrashing and SACKED their coach before miracle reprieve... now shock win over Senegal has whole nation dreaming of glory
30/01/24 18:00'The Elephants', as the Ivory Coast national team is nicknamed, look a bit slow and wobbly, but they're marching on at their own Africa Cup of Nations.
MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Andre Onana could quit international football AGAIN after dismal AFCON, Kobbie Mainoo is making an impression among first-team stars and £60m Mason Mount's injury woes continue
30/01/24 15:30Andre Onana is considering his future in international football after returning from Cameroon's failed Africa Cup of Nations campaign, Confidential can reveal.
Christopher Nkunku and Malo Gusto will be fit to face Liverpool in major injury boost for Chelsea... and Mauricio Pochettino could also welcome back Nicolas Jackson after Senegal's AFCON exit
30/01/24 14:20Christopher Nkunku and Malo Gusto will return to Chelsea's squad for Wednesday's trip to Liverpool and they could also welcome back Nicolas Jackson from AFCON duty
Senegal star claims AFCON is 'CORRUPT' after defending champions are knocked out by hosts Ivory Coast - and calls out VAR decision for 'killing the competition'
30/01/24 12:09The Lions of Teranga began the shoot-out well but faltered when the third taker Moussa Niakhate hit the post with his effort, sending the home side through to the quarter-finals.
Devastated Senegal star Lamine Camara is carried off the pitch in TEARS by team-mate Cheikhou Kouyate after his side are knocked out of AFCON on penalties by Ivory Coast
30/01/24 10:50The clash went all the way to penalties, with Kessie netting the decisive spot kick after Nottingham Forest defender Moussa Niakhate struck the post as the tournament hosts won 5-4.
Ivory Coast fan becomes instant meme material as he's caught on camera chatting to a terrified-looking young woman during AFCON hosts' victory over defending champions Senegal
30/01/24 09:55The host nation's fate in the competition looked calamitous as they teetered on the edge of elimination and made the decision to sack coach Jean-Louis Gasset.
VAR to the rescue! AFCON referee misses 'STONEWALL' penalty and books Ivory Coast's Nicolas Pepe for DIVING against Senegal... before technology spares his blushes as hosts equalise late on from the spot and beat holders in shootout
29/01/24 22:32VAR came to the referee and Ivory Coast's rescue during their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 clash with Senegal after the man in the middle originally failed to award the hosts a ' stonewall ' penalty.
Arsenal send scouts to AFCON to watch 20-year-old wonderkid from Ivory Coast... with Mikel Arteta keen to bolster his squad ahead of Premier League title pursuit
29/01/24 10:08Arsenal have sent scouts to the Africa Cup of Nations to watch their potential next recruit in action.
TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Chelsea 'enter race for £25m Blackburn wonderkid Adam Wharton', PSG 'believe they can sign Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes', and 'SEVEN clubs send scouts to AFCON to watch promising Ivory Coast centre-back'
29/01/24 06:58It has been a startlingly quiet period, even by January standards, but the frantic whispers in the room seem to be gathering volume as clubs cotton on to the fact they have to do something before.
Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed Abou Gabal smashes sudden death penalty into the crossbar against DR Congo as AFCON favourites crash out of the competition during Mohamed Salah's absence
28/01/24 23:23Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed Abou Gabal missed his vital penalty in Sunday's AFCON round of 16 clash against DR Congo as Egypt crashed out of the competition.
Mohamed Salah's AFCON dreams are OVER as Egypt lose to DR Congo on penalties... with Liverpool star watching on from home while undergoing rehab session as he plotted a return for the final
28/01/24 23:19Mohamed Salah 's hope for AFCON glory are over as Egypt have been knocked out of the tournament after losing to DR Congo on penalties on Sunday evening.
Chaos at AFCON as Guinea's Mohammed Bayo scores dramatic last-gasp winner to send his country into the last eight of the tournament after Equatorial Guinea are given a straight red card
28/01/24 20:28The African Cup of Nations provided yet another chaos-fuelled game as Guinea score late-on to beat Equitorial Guinea and go throught to the last eight
Angola goalkeeper Neblu is sent off after just 17 minutes during AFCON clash after handling the ball outside his area with Namibia later having Lubeni Haukongo dismissed
27/01/24 17:53Neblu was left distraught after he was dismissed for handling the ball outside of his penalty area. Just before half time Namibia were also reduced to ten men.
Zinedine Zidane 'rejects managerial offer from an AFCON giant' after the country's shock exit from the tournament... despite being 'flattered' by the approach
26/01/24 19:56Despite being flattered by the offer, the ex-France star turned it down. Zidane was approached after the nation suffered an early exit from the Africa Cup of Nations.
Mohamed Salah is mocked for needing to do 'dirty and rigid' exercises which are 'difficult to do except in Liverpool' by ex-Premier League star Mido... after the Egypt skipper left AFCON to begin rehabilitation from a hamstring injury
26/01/24 10:57Former Tottenham striker Mido aimed a sarcastic dig at Mohamed Salah for returning to Liverpool to recover from the injury he sustained at the Africa Cup of Nations.
The brilliant and bizarre moments at AFCON so far after the end of a chaotic group stage: Iconic celebrations, SIX managers leaving, nearly 100 goals - and a player injured attempting a back-flip!
25/01/24 18:40There aren't many other competitions where you get 40-yard free-kick screamers , Hand Of God attempts and players picking up injuries trying to do a back-flip in training all rolled into one.
Mo Salah breaks his silence after critics questioned his commitment to Egypt after flying back from AFCON to Liverpool to treat hamstring injury... as his agent slams 'hyperventilating influencers' for criticising him to gain 'fame, clicks and likes'
25/01/24 17:04Mohamed Salah has hit back at the critics who questioned his commitment to Egypt after he returned to England to receive treatment.
Jurgen Klopp apologises to angry Egypt fans for announcing Mohamed Salah's return to England too early following AFCON injury - after former national player claimed the captain should stay with his nation 'even if he only had one leg to stand on'
25/01/24 15:58Salah suffered a posterior muscle injury in Egypt's draw to Ghana a week ago and all parties decided the best course of action was for the 31-year-old to return to Merseyside.
Outcry as African journalist posts footage showing female football fans having their breasts felt by security as they are searched entering stadium
25/01/24 14:05Video shows a security guard frisking women outside a venue during the Africa Cup of Nations, currently in its busy group stages with the final scheduled for February 11.
Jurgen Klopp launches passionate defence of Mo Salah as he hits back at reporter for questioning Liverpool star's loyalty to Egypt after leaving AFCON for injury treatment
25/01/24 00:46The 31-year-old was substituted during Egypt's 2-2 draw against Ghana last Thursday with a hamstring injury. Mail Sport understands that Salah could now be sidelined for four weeks.
AFCON hosts Ivory Coast sneak through into knockout stages despite sacking their manager on Wednesday after Zambia were beaten by Morocco... as last-16 ties are revealed
25/01/24 00:20It was to be Zambia and Ghana, who saw striker Inaki Williams return to Athletic Bilbao with a bang against Barcelona, who were the two unlucky third placed teams not to progress.
Morocco manager Walid Regragui handed four-match ban after clashing with Chancel Mbemba following 1-1 AFCON draw against DR Congo... and admits he 'regrets' heated exchange
24/01/24 22:27Ugly scenes erupted at full-time after the Atlas Lions were held to a 1-1 draw during their Africa Cup of Nations clash against Morocco on Sunday.
Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi QUITS after shock AFCON exit following defeat to minnows Mauritania... as he becomes the fourth managerial casualty at the tournament in 24 hours
24/01/24 16:49Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi told his players he was quitting after they were eliminated from the Africa Cup of Nations finals on Tuesday, the state-run Algerie Presse Service reported.
Ivory Coast SACK boss Jean-Louis Gasset after shock 4-0 defeat by Equatorial Guinea - despite the tournament hosts still in with a chance of reaching the last-16 of AFCON!
24/01/24 15:51The African country have dismissed the Frenchman two days after their shock 4-0 defeat by Equatorial Guinea, which left them with three points from three games in their group.
Nigeria and Fulham star Calvin Bassey caught raging over Call of Duty as Ola Aina mocks his Super Eagles team-mates for their 'gaming addiction'... with the squad relaxing after booking their AFCON last-16 spot
24/01/24 14:02Calvin Bassey was mocked by Nigeria team-mate Ola Aina as the defender was recorded raging while playing Call of Duty during the squad's down time at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Fans heap praise on Andre Onana's 'good mentality' after the Man United goalkeeper passionately cheers on Cameroon from the touchline... despite being dropped for their huge AFCON win over Gambia
24/01/24 10:21Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has been praised for his response to being dropped by Cameroon for their must-win Africa Cup of Nations group match against Gambia.
Mauritania's incredible AFCON story goes viral after the minnows rise from being ranked 206th in the world to winning their first EVER match in the competition against giants Algeria
24/01/24 09:26Mauritania's progression from one of the worst ranked international teams to earning their first Africa Cup of Nations win has been captured in a viral social media video.
Algeria dumped out of AFCON at group stage after shock 1-0 defeat by minnows Mauritania as boss Djamel Belmadi's decision to drop Riyad Mahrez backfires
24/01/24 00:34Algeria crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations as Mohamed Dellahi's first-half goal proved enough to earn Mauritania a shock first-ever 1-0 win in the tournament and a ticket to the last 16.
Ghana SACK manager Chris Hughton after the four-time AFCON champions suffered a shock group-stage exit from the tournament
24/01/24 00:02Ghana finished third in Group B at the tournament in the Ivory Coast after a 2-2 draw with Mozambique on Monday and any outside hope they had of a place in the last 16.
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Ronnie O'Sullivan and Ali Carter bitter feud takes yet another twist as fans spot off-camera gesture at the Snooker World Championship Subtle move 
Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn face-off for first time since 'egg-gate' - with security on red alert ahead of huge grudge match Explosive reunion? 
Lewis Hamilton's vegan burger company 'shuts down' leaving '150 jobless' after recording £8MILLION in losses New report claims 
Mykhailo Mudryk doping ban update as chief confirms Chelsea could SAVE a huge chunk of his £88m transfer fee Silver lining for Blues? 
Snooker star John Higgins reveals heart-breaking reason behind breaking down in BBC interview after reaching Last-16 at the Crucible Sad scenes 
Michael Schumacher's son spotted on celebrity dating app Raya, as he wipes Miss Universe girlfriend from his recent Instagram posts
Leeds WAGs join their £110m Premier League promotion party as partners offer a peek inside champagne-soaked dressing room celebrations
Spain love triangle footballer makes red carpet debut with stunning new girlfriend as he tries to move on from the drama Moving on 
Luke Littler hints he will BOYCOTT tournaments in one country in cryptic social media post - after something he 'can't explain' happened there
Man United star Victor Lindelof's wife reveals the shocking real reason why he had to suddenly leave their Europa League win over Lyon mid-match
Watch: The moment Troy Deeney is SENT OFF on his Baller League debut - with former Watford star sparking brawl after clashing with opponent
Sheffield United star has to be held back as rival players clash during pitch invasion - after Burnley are promoted back to the Premier League
Federico Valverde scores stunning stoppage time winner as Real Madrid keep title hopes alive - while suspended Kylian Mbappe is BOOED in the stands by furious fans
Furious Max Verstappen hits out at F1's rulers and insists people 'can't handle the truth'... as a five-second penalty costs him in Saudi Arabia with rival Oscar Piastri claiming victory
Declan Rice gifted signed guitar by Ed Sheeran and challenged to 'play it next time' they meet - after the pair duetted at the England camp during Euro 2020
Ben Whittaker DENIES spitting at Liam Cameron's corner after being branded 'classless' by TV commentator for his reaction after second round victory
Tom Aspinall appears to aim a savage dig at Jon Jones over the UFC legend's doping history - as negotiations for huge heavyweight title fight drag on
Dimitri Payet's former mistress claims he 'forced her to film vile sex acts' and lifts lid on their 'fake wedding' behind wife of 20 years' back
Rory McIlroy's rumoured ex Amanda Balionis back on TV for the first time since his Masters win He became sixth man to clinch career Grand Slam 
Kobbie Mainoo posts throwback photo of himself wearing rival's kit to leave fans stunned as Man United star celebrates his 20th birthday
Cardiff place Aaron Ramsey in charge after sacking Omer Riza - with Arsenal legend given three games to save club from relegation
Nicky Butt 'is cautioned by police as he is revealed as the man who headbutted a security guard after being spotted urinating at his birthday party'
Inside the beating heart of Goodison Park as Everton fans prepare to bid farewell to the ground that has united their community for 133 years
Rory McIlroy pictured arriving in Belfast as Masters champion steps off $70million private jet after travelling with daughter Poppy
Lewis Hamilton is blasted as 'f***ing dangerous' by F1 star at Saudi Arabian GP as Ferrari driver learns fate after investigation into incident
Paul Scholes sparks concern over his appearance during TV punditry gig for Man United's win over Lyon He was on punditry duty on Thursday night 
Doting dad Cristiano Ronaldo shows his softer side as footballer playfully celebrates daughter's 3rd birthday with heartwarming Instagram post
Neymar is carted off pitch in tears after ANOTHER injury blow, as joy of 100th home game for boyhood side Santos turns to despair Sad and familiar sight 
Jude Bellingham breaks silence after Real Madrid's humbling Champions League defeat by Arsenal - following clashes with Rice and Saka
Incredible moment the third fastest woman EVER turns up to her son's sports day mums' race... and shows no mercy Olympian at play 
Harry Kane fights back tears in front of fans as England captain's career-long trophy drought stretches past 15 years with Bayern Munich's shock defeat
Serena Williams claims she would have been 'banned for TWENTY YEARS' if tennis superstar had failed doping test like world No1 Jannik Sinner
Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll reacts to 'mystery blonde' who hugged him after Masters win Came after he had celebrated with family 
Myles Lewis-Skelly pokes fun at Antonio Rudiger after Real Madrid defender got away with STAMP on teenage star during Arsenal's victory
Arsenal WAGs enjoy memorable night in Madrid as Bukayo Saka's girlfriend Tolami Benson celebrates win over Real Champions League win 
Scottie Scheffler reveals the truth behind Rory McIlroy Green Jacket moment after backlash for 'classless' move World No 1's exit 
Harriet Dart's spikiest on-court moments: A cut-throat rivalry and rows with umpires - after Brit star told opponent who smelt 'really bad' to put deodorant on
Olympics gender-row boxer Imane Khelif reveals body transformation plans to fight at the next Games - with eyes on another gold medal
Sport's ultimate power couple 'in deep CRISIS': Ex-Man United star Bastian Schweinsteiger and tennis ace Ana Ivanovic 'face marriage split after nine years'
British star Harriet Dart issues apology for asking umpire to tell her opponent to put deodorant on - before French player delivers hilarious response
Watch Unai Emery's priceless reactions to Aston Villa missing two golden chances to draw level with PSG in dramatic Champions League exit
Embarrassing moment Aston Villa play EUROPA LEAGUE anthem instead of Champions League theme as players line up for crunch quarter-final 
Princes William and George are joined by the Duke and Duchess of Westminster to watch Aston Villa's thrilling Champions League battle against PSG
Speedway champion Tai Woffinden provides health update after life-threatening crash left him in a coma He was airlifted to hospital for emergency treatment after collision 
Former Man United Premier League winner, 43, looks unrecognisable as he blends in with fans on his Old Trafford return Remember him? 
Tennis fans blast 'disrespectful' British star Harriet Dart after she asked umpire to tell her opponent to put DEODORANT on in mid-match complaint
Snooker star reveals he almost died from being spiked with KETAMINE on a night out as he thanks manager for saving his life
Rory McIlroy's chef reveals what could be on the menu for his Champions Dinner after Master win - and it's not Irish stew! Food for thought 
Inside the lavish $22m mansion that Rory McIlroy shares with wife Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy - as Masters champion returns home after Augusta triumph 
World Cup winner reveals rare genetic condition that leaves doctors wondering 'how he can WALK' - and reveals what he should have done sooner
Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez shows off her huge 'engagement ring', weeks after he gave a savage reason for why he hasn't married her
Henry blasts Man United player for doing something he's 'never seen before' - as Carragher compares them to under-FIVES for goal conceded at Newcastle 
Bizarre error sees the WRONG Fulham player subbed off - with fuming boss Marco Silva told the decision can't be reversed after five-minute delay
EXCLUSIVE Rory McIlroy in line to be awarded freedom of his hometown after thrilling Masters victory completed career Grand Slam
Jack Grealish 'racks up £5,000 bar bill and copies Wolf of Wall Street gesture as Man City star parties in swanky London nightclub' 
Chelsea's toxic atmosphere is laid bare in new Stamford Bridge footage after Enzo Maresca appeared to go to war with his own fans after Ipswich draw
Football fans left perplexed and confused as Real Madrid legend Luka Modric, 39, becomes minority owner at mid-table Championship club
Barcelona women's star who touched an opponent's genitals and asked 'do you have a d***' during a match is BANNED for 'inappropriate touching'
Newcastle star Dan Burn hailed as a 'legend' after being filmed pushing a stranger's broken-down car to safety Video goes viral 
Heartbreak for Tom Brady as Birmingham City lose EFL Trophy final after NFL legend jets in for Wembley clash Beaten by Peterborough 
Kylian Mbappe sent off for 'disgusting' horror challenge - just days before Real Madrid's crucial Champions League clash against Arsenal
EXCLUSIVE Michael Schumacher signs Jackie Stewart crash helmet - with the aid of his wife - for charity auction... 12 years after horror skiing accident
Conor McGregor puts $500,000 bet on UFC 314 showdown between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett after teasing potential comeback fight
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted to hospital and will miss Magpies' clash with Man United Howe had felt unwell earlier in week 
Tammy Abraham starts PRAYING after horrendous head clash knocked out AC Milan team-mate The sickening collision left Abraham concerned 
Shocking moment Masters star Max Homa smashes shot into helpless caddie... before screaming at him US star had a moment to forget 
Mohamed Salah SIGNS new £380,000-per-week Liverpool deal as club's owners break their own golden rule to keep 'The Egyptian King'
Andre Onana could be DROPPED for Man United's trip to Newcastle after Lyon horror show - as Ruben Amorim prepares to wield the axe
You can afford a couple more of those now, Mo! Salah shows off £725,000 watch at his Liverpool new £50m contract signing presentation
Football's podcast war: Gary Lineker sticks the knife into rival Gary Neville's pod for 'languishing miles behind' while he rakes in £1.4m profit
Manchester United supporters accuse French police of tear-gassing them after being kept behind in the stadium following 2-2 draw in Lyon
Paul Scholes blasts Andre Onana for his two blunders in Man United's 2-2 draw against Lyon - as goalkeeper endures nightmare evening
Luke Littler upstaged by hometown hero Nathan Aspinall in Manchester - as 'The Asp' claims Premier League Darts win in front of Wayne Rooney
Conor McGregor posts training clip - teasing comeback and declares which UFC 314 fight he is 'interested' in Will we see a return? 
Prince William goes through emotional rollercoaster watching his beloved Aston Villa in Paris as he relishes 'making really important memories' with George
Rory McIlroy's daughter Poppy upstages her dad with astonishing putt at iconic Masters Par-3 contest Poppy lit up Augusta 
Jude Bellingham's dismissive reaction to manager Carlo Ancelotti caught in new footage from Arsenal loss - with Real Madrid boss 'mortally wounded'
Injured Gabriel is glued to his seat under a blanket as his wife goes wild at Arsenal's Champions League win over Real Madrid Warm celebrations 
Meet the owners of 1,900-square-foot house next to Masters golf course who have turned down MILLIONS to sell to Augusta National owners
Fans hail 'humble' Rice for his brilliant interview with Arsenal legend Henry after scoring TWO free-kicks in Champions League win over Real Madrid
Three Real stars called out for 'no sign of life' in Spanish press after loss at Arsenal: 'Tragedy in London'... 'A shipwreck'... 'Humiliation'
Fans joke Micah Richards could be SACKED for 'crude' on-air gag that left Jamie Carragher in stitches Remark saw Carragher burst out laughing 
Kylian Mbappe's priceless reaction to Declan Rice scoring TWO incredible free-kicks in 12 minutes as Arsenal secure dominant Champions League win
Jockey who was banned after riding tragic Celebre d'Allen at Grand National DELETES his social media following backlash from Aintree
