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Lionel Messi missed Argentina training but was expected to be fit for the World Cup semi-final against England Argentina received positive injury updates on Cristian Romero and Leandro Paredes ahead of the crucial clash Messi entered the match in outstanding form, having scored eight goals and provided three assists at the tournament Don't miss out! Get your daily dose of sports news straight to your phone.

South African police have launched an inquest into the death of Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams Adams had only recently returned from representing South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America before his passing The midfielder lost his grandmother while on World Cup duty weeks before his own untimely death at the age of 25 South African police have opened a formal inquest into the death of Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams after the 25-year-old was found dead in Cape Town...

Argentina received FIFA approval to wear their navy blue kit against England in the World Cup semi-final The decision was linked to their victories over England while wearing the same colours in 1986 and 1998 Fans have highlighted several historical similarities between Argentina's past World Cup runs and their 2026 campaign Don't miss out! Get your daily dose of sports news straight to your phone.

Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs updated its visa-exempt travel list, granting short-stay access to citizens from only three African nations Lesotho, Mauritius, and Tunisia made the cut, allowing their passport holders to visit Japan for up to 90 days without a visa Citizens of Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, and Kenya must still apply through standard consular channels before travelling to Japan Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated its official visa-exemption list.

Alexander Sorloth has explained the reason he refused to pass to Erling Haaland during Norway's 2-1 defeat to England in the quarter-final Norway were leading 1-0 when Sorloth chose to go for goal, moments before Jude Bellingham equalised to swing the match in England's favour The incident sparked heavy criticism, with many believing a pass to Haaland would have put Norway in a commanding position before their eventual elimination Alexander Sorloth has explained the controversial moment that...

The German Federal Foreign Office published its 2026 visa-free travel list, with only two African countries making the cut Mauritius and Seychelles nationals can enter Germany for up to 90 days without a visa for tourism, business or family visits Citizens of most African countries must still obtain a Schengen visa before travelling to Germany in 2026 Don't miss out! Get your daily dose of sports news straight to your phone.

Spain published its 2026 visa entry requirements, confirming that only eight African nations qualify for visa-free access to the country Citizens from Botswana, Namibia, Mauritius, Seychelles, Rwanda, Cape Verde, Eswatini, and Lesotho can enter Spain without a prior visa application Nationals from Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, and most other African countries must apply for a Schengen visa for €90 before travelling to Spain Don't miss out! Get your daily dose of sports news straight to your phone.

Ghana's meteorological authorities have forecast thunderstorms and heavy rain across the northern, middle, and transition zones of the country Coastal areas are expected to remain mostly cloudy with a chance of isolated showers during the forecast period Residents in coastal, forest, and mountainous zones have been warned of possible mist or fog that could reduce early morning visibility Thunderstorms and rainfall are expected to affect Ghana's northern, middle, and transition belt regions,...

TikToker Asantewaa shared an emotional video that left many fans concerned about her personal life The social media influencer appeared to reflect on a difficult chapter she says she has now overcome Many followers flooded the comments, with some linking her emotional message to boyfriend AMG Armani Don't miss out! Get your daily dose of sports news straight to your phone.

Rob Dieperink died on July 13, 2026, at the age of 38, just weeks after he was removed from FIFA's list of officials for the 2026 World Cup No official cause of death had been announced at the time of reporting, with the Dutch Football Association leading tributes to the respected referee FIFA had withdrawn Dieperink from the World Cup referee panel after his arrest in London, although the case against him was later dropped FIFA referee Rob Dieperink has died at the age of 38, just weeks...