35 m. ago Africa Cup of Nations final buildup, Premier League news, and more – matchday live

⚽ News, buildup and discussion before the day’s action⚽ Fixtures | Tables | Afcon final preview | Email us hereMeanwhile, title-chasers City were left red-faced after losing the Manchester derby to bitter rivals United. Michael Carrick enjoyed a dream start to life as United’s interim head coach and won the fans over in the best possible way.Elsewhere in the Premier League, Arsenal missed the opportunity to go nine points clear at the top of the table with a 0-0 draw away at Nottingham Forest. The Gunners missed several opportunities to take the lead, but the main talking point was a penalty incident that was cleared by VAR following a brief check. Mikel Arteta spoke very strongly about the handball incident at full-time. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago How to watch Senegal vs Morocco: TV channel and live stream for AFCON final today

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations comes to a dramatic close in Rabat

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1 hour ago Prem cult hero threatened to quit AFCON and went broke but now worth £17m

Winning the Africa Cup of Nations is one of the highest international honours in football, but one former Premier League star almost passed up his opportunity at the prize

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2 h. ago Is the Africa Cup of Nations final on TV? How to watch Morocco v Senegal for free

Morocco dream of a home title while Sadio Mane’s Senegal look to become two-time champions

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12 h. ago Only a thrilling final can save a predictable Africa Cup of Nations from being forgotten | Jonathan Wilson

Despite high-quality matches, Senegal’s meeting with hosts Morocco may pale with the World Cup loomingSometimes a tournament’s greatest strength can be its greatest weakness. In part because of the excellent playing conditions, this has been an Africa Cup of Nations devoid of shocks. The better teams keep winning. There has been a lot of good football, but not a huge amount of memorable football.And the consequence is that, in the final, we have the two best teams, or certainly the best team in north Africa against the best team in sub-Saharan Africa: the hosts and World Cup semi-finalists Morocco against Senegal, who have reached three of the past four Afcon finals. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

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18 h. ago Chelsea vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League match stream, confirmed team news, lineups and fan reaction

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18 h. ago Tottenham vs West Ham LIVE: Premier League match stream, confirmed team news, lineups and fan reaction

A huge London derby dubbed ‘El Sackio’

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19 h. ago Senegal accuse Morocco of putting ‘players in danger’ before Afcon final

FSF protests about security and accommodation concernsTraining facility and insufficient ticket worries also raisedThe Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has accused Morocco’s local organising committee of undermining their preparations for Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final against the hosts.In a statement on social media, the FSF protested about a lack of adequate security on arrival, inadequate accommodation, confusion over training facilities and insufficient tickets being provided for Senegal fans. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago Tottenham vs West Ham LIVE: Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

A huge London derby dubbed ‘El Sackio’

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19 h. ago Confidence runs high in London’s Little Morocco as Afcon glory beckons

Atlas Lions face Senegal in final of Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday and Moroccan diaspora scents victoryLondon’s Little Morocco is brimming with pride and anticipation. The Moroccan diaspora in North Kensington is in no doubt that on Sunday the Atlas Lions will triumph against Senegal in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations.“There’s not just an excitement, it has completely taken over everything else,” said Souad Talsi, who runs the Al-Hasaniya Moroccan women’s centre at the base of 31-storey Trellick Tower, at the north end of Golborne Road. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago AFCON referee who ended game early twice in huge controversy and what he's doing now

The official caused a stir at the tournament back in 2022 with his on-field antics resulting in huge controversy

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21 h. ago Where AFCON referee who blew up early TWICE is now after he 'could've died'

The official caused a storm at the tournament back in 2022 with his on-field antics resulting in major controversy

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22 h. ago Manchester United vs Man City LIVE: Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Michael Carrick takes charge of Red Devils in lunchtime derby showdown at Old Trafford

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23 h. ago Nigeria XI vs Egypt: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for AFCON today

Super Eagles sweating over the fitness of Victor Osimhen for Africa Cup of Nations third-place clash with Egypt

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24 h. ago Tottenham XI vs West Ham: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

No Richarlison but Spurs could hand debut to Conor Gallagher in London derby

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24 h. ago Liverpool XI vs Burnley: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

Still no Mohamed Salah for the Reds at Anfield

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Blues battling to contain virus ahead of west London derby showdown

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24 h. ago Arsenal XI vs Nottingham Forest: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

Mikel Arteta could welcome back more players as Gunners head to the City Ground

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