13 h. ago Referees in crisis and pitch pressure: six things we learned from Afcon 2025

Dramatic tournament left food for thought for the 2027 edition, from the weather to the warm welcome in MoroccoAt the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire, officiating was at its finest, with the Confederation of African Football’s video assistant referee operation setting standards that were the envy of the Premier League and several other European leagues. Sadly, refereeing standards took a nosedive at this tournament, which many associate with the abrupt dismissal of the Ivorian Noumandiez Doué as head of Caf’s refereeing department on the eve of last year’s African Nations Championship. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Journalists boo Senegal’s Pape Thiaw at press conference after AFCON final drama

Senegal's coach Pape Thiaw was booed by journalists at the post-match press conference after he ordered his team off the pitch at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final on Sunday (18 January).

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19 h. ago AFCON final chaos escalates: Senegal boss walks out on his interviews after Moroccan reporters booed him and his daughter

Thiaw had directed his players off the pitch in protest over a late penalty awarded to Morocco in the dying minutes of normal time, just minutes after Senegal had seen a goal disallowed.

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22 h. ago Senegal manager 'hounded out of press conference' after ordering team off pitch in AFCON final

Senegal boss Pape Thiaw was booed by Moroccan journalists as he looked to conduct his post-match press conference following his side's Africa Cup of Nations win

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22 h. ago Senegal boss 'regrets' ordering players off the pitch as AFCON rival makes huge accusation

The AFCON final saw dramatic late scenes as Senegal's players were ordered off the pitch in protest to a late penalty - with their head coach speaking out on his antics

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23 h. ago Senegal boss Pape Thiaw 'booed and hounded out of press conference' after AFCON final anarchy

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw ordered his team to leave the field during the Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday after being left frustrated when Morocco were awarded a penalty

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29 h. ago Senegal boss Pape Thiaw storms out of press conference after being jeered by Moroccan journalists

Thiaw ordered his Senegal players off the pitch in protest to a contentious late penalty in the Afcon final

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31 h. ago Senegal win AFCON after football's most dramatic final: Morocco star misses late penalty that sparked walk

Senegal have won the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) with their 1-0 defeat of hosts Morocco after a dramatic final which saw head coach Pape Thiaw direct his players off the pitch in protest.

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32 h. ago Scotland's World Cup foes Morocco lose AFCON final amid chaos as Senegal walk off pitch and panenka missed

Manager tells team to come off before hosts miss penalty to win tournament

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32 h. ago AFCON final descends into CHAOS as Senegal boss calls his team off the pitch after controversial late penalty is awarded to Morocco by VAR

Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw directed his players off the pitch and back onto the bench in apparent protest over a late penalty awarded to Morocco in the dying minutes of the AFCON final. 

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32 h. ago Scotland's World Cup foes Morocco involved in AFCON final chaos as Senegal leave pitch after VAR penalty

Manager tells team to come off before hosts miss penalty to win tournament

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32 h. ago AFCON final stopped in dramatic fashion as manager orders players off pitch

The final of the African Cup of Nations between Morocco and Senegal ended in dramatic fashion

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41 h. ago AFCON final stadium cost £200m and sparked outrage after four tournament games

A stadium selected to host the Africa Cup of Nations final proved to be controversial during the tournament as Senegal and Morocco prepare to battle for the trophy this weekend

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45 h. 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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60 h. ago BBC The Traitors' Rachel and Stephen's downfall 'sealed' as fans spot 'biggest mistake'

Fans of The Traitors are convinced that two players will regret their decision

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5 d. ago Klarna reveals HUGE change for shoppers as it looks to rival online banks

KLARNA has revealed a huge change from today which means customers will be able to send each other cash through the app. The buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm will enable customers to send money to their friends and family if they are registered Klarna customers, including letting them split bills or simply gift them cash. They will...

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2 w. ago Youssef Chermiti chases down next Rangers rival as Celtic slayer makes huge statement

The striker scored a double at Celtic Park to haul his side level with the champions in the Premiership table

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3 w. ago Man Utd news: Bruno Fernandes replacement found as January transfer battle begins

Manchester United are targeting Bruno Fernandes' replacement following his injury, while competing with a Premier League rival for a huge signing in January

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4 w. ago Man Utd signing wanted to quit after one day at club – 'can you rip up contract'

One of the Premier League's best players joined Manchester United but regretted the move and wanted to quit Old Trafford after just one training session

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