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Buenos Aires, Argentina | XINHUA |    Tributes flowed for Diego Maradona on Friday as the Argentinian football legend celebrated his 60th birthday. The former Napoli, Barcelona and Boca Juniors forward was also honored with the unveiling of a giant mural showing him kissing the 1986 FIFA World Cup trophy in …

Accra, Ghana | XINHUA |   Ghana national football team head coach Charles Akonnor has named his squad for his side’s African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Sudan next month. Among the returnees include Mubarak Wakasu, of Jiangsu Suning in the Chinese Super League, Harrison Afful of U.S. side Columbus …

Accra, Ghana | XINHUA |    Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Ahmad Ahmad has tested positive for COVID-19, a statement from the continental football governing body said on Friday. “After his arrival in Cairo on Wednesday, October 28, Mr. Ahmad Ahmad, President of CAF, presented mild flu symptoms and …

Berlin, Germany | XINHUA |   Borussia Dortmund seems to be increasingly trapped in a challenging atmosphere endangering its goals. As if the banning of the stadium’s fans isn’t causing enough difficulties, the Black and Yellows are suffering from self-inflicted trouble spots. The 2012 German Champion seems to have lost control …

Madrid, Spain | XINHUA |   FC Barcelona looks to confirm its recovery following its 3-1 defeat at home to Real Madrid a week ago when it visits Alaves on Saturday evening. Barca travels to the Basque Region after arguably its best performance of the season saw it win 2-0 away …

Madrid, Spain | XINHUA |    The eighth round of matches in La Liga sees Real Madrid have a relatively straightforward looking home game while Barcelona travels to Vitoria to play Alaves, who has two wins all season. Here are some things to look out for this weekend in Spain 1 …

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | XINHUA |    Everton midfielder Allan has been added to Brazil’s squad for World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Uruguay, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Wednesday. The announcement came after Liverpool’s Fabinho was ruled out of the fixtures because of a hamstring injury. Allan, …

Berlin, Germany | XINHUA |   Marcus Thuram’s brace wasn’t enough as Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema and Casemiro were on target to deny Borussia Monchengladbach a win on home soil in the second round of the UEFA Champions League’s group stage on Tuesday. The “Foals” started courageously on home soil but …

Rome, Italy | XINHUA |   AC Milan’s perfect Serie A record was snapped by Roma on Monday, as the Rossoneri fumbled the lead three times, only managing a 3-3 home draw. AC Milan showcased fearsome form since the start of the new season, going on a run of four consecutive …

Berlin, German | XINHUA |    Every now and then, gigantic curtains appear around the pitches at Bayern Munich’s training ground to keep away inquisitive viewers from the team’s work. With the view now blocked, it seems common sense that coach Hansi Flick is about to do some secret tactical training. …