61 m. ago AFCON final stadium cost £200m to build and caused outrage after just four games

A stadium chosen to host the Africa Cup of Nations final proved to be controversial

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97 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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3 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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5 h. ago SNP ministers 'spending half of what is needed' to tackle housing emergency

A £4.1bn pledge for affordable housing in the Scottish Budget is not enough, campaigners say, with 50,000 Scots and 10,000 kids currently homeless.

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8 h. ago Australia dominate snowboard halfpipe as Scotty James wins final World Cup before Olympics

Valentino Guseli takes bronze and NZ’s Campbell Melville Ives silverMore medals in bobsleigh and snowboard cross ahead of Milan-Cortina GamesSnowboard king Scotty James has dazzled to reign supreme in the last World Cup halfpipe event before the Olympics, where he’ll be seeking an elusive gold medal.On a big day for Australia’s Olympic hopes, James sent a clear message to rivals as he won the prestigious Laax Open in Switzerland for a third consecutive time and fifth time in total, while young countryman Valentino Guseli was third. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago 'Disgusting' and violent elbow caught on camera as fans demand footballer 'banned for life'

Furious football fans were left calling for a lifetime ban for one Trearddur Bay player on Saturday, as he was caught on camera seemingly knocking out a CPD Porthmadog talent with a violent elbow

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14 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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16 h. ago Thomas Frank issues defiant response to Tottenham fans calling for his sacking

The boos rained down on the under-pressure manager after yet another defeat

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16 h. ago Three things we learned from Chelsea win as Rosenior's first Premier League victory masks fan unrest

Signs that things are clicking on the pitch, but some fans aren’t pleased

Sport

19 h. ago Tottenham fans march in protest against the board as pressure mounts during 'defining transfer window'

‘Change for Tottenham’ say at least 300 fans marched on the ground in protest against the running of the club

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20 h. ago Man Utd fans serenade Erling Haaland with brutal chant after Manchester derby knock

Manchester United fans had a brutal chant for Erling Haaland as he hobbled off the pitch for half-time after a poor performance from Manchester City

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20 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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21 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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21 h. ago Tottenham chief Vinai Venkatesham makes transfer promise in open letter to disgruntled fans

Spurs chief has vowed to spend money and expand the wage budget to support the club’s ambitions

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25 h. ago Police chief who refused to quit over lies that led to ban on Israeli football fans 'may sue for constructive dismissal and six

The West Midlands chief constable was allowed to depart with his full pension by the area's police and crimecommissioner (PCC), who even praised his 'honour' in stepping down.

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29 h. ago Morocco hosts Senegal for the Africa Cup final. Here's what you need to know

Morocco hosts Senegal in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, ending a four-week tournament that showcased the continent's best soccer

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36 h. ago Police chief who refused to quit over lies that led to ban on Irsaeli football fans 'may sue for constructive dismissal and six

The West Midlands chief constable was allowed to depart with his full pension by the area's police and crimecommissioner (PCC), who even praised his 'honour' in stepping down.

Sport

36 h. ago Football fan who punched boy, 13, in the face after FA Cup match hit with three

Sean Ryan launched an 'unprovoked attack' on the teenager after watching his team win

Sport

36 h. ago Nearly 1,000 Scottish football fans buy World Cup final tickets costing up to £6k in hope Tartan Army make it there

BARMY Tartan Army footie fans have bought tickets for the World Cup final in the hope Scotland will be there. And 37 of the dreamers have even stumped up for the most expensive seats, at £6,489 each, for the showpiece game in the US. It is the first time their country has qualified for the...

Economics

39 h. ago Oliver Glasner’s inevitable exit compounds one of Crystal Palace’s worst ever weeks | Ed Aarons

Manager’s decision is no surprise having fought to keep Marc Guéhi in the summer and amid doubts over futures of a host of Palace’s FA Cup-winning starsIt was the day Crystal Palace supporters had dreaded but feared was inevitable. Oliver Glasner, having confirmed that the captain Marc Guéhi’s move to Manchester City is poised to go ahead, had another bombshell prepared for his press conference to preview Saturday’s trip to Sunderland.Nearly eight months to the day since the Austrian led the club to their first major trophy by beating Manchester City in the FA Cup final, his announcement that he will leave Selhurst Park at the end of the season came as no surprise. It rounds off one of the worst weeks in the club’s history after the humiliating defeat by non-league Macclesfield that will be for ever an unwanted postscript to their victory. Continue reading...

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