Ghana’s Sports and Recreation Minister, Kofi Adams, is urging the 2026 World Cup host nations to relax certain requirements for fans intending to travel for the tournament. The USA, Mexico, and Canada will welcome the rest of the world from … Read more →
There is a fascinating piece from the Hollywood bible, Variety, about the publication’s coverage of Muhammad Ali. His first mention came in the 1 December, 1961 edition, but Ali did not make it to page one until 30 January, 1963. … Read more →
It is a conundrum to challenge even the best of hosts. What do you give as a gift to a global football icon who has everything? When your guest is Brazilian legend Pele, the only player to have three World … Read more →
Controversial boxer Braimah Kamoko, alias Bukom Banku, says he is taking a brief hiatus from the sport to concentrate on politics, but has promised to return to the ring stronger next year for a potential cracker against Bastie Samir. The … Read more →
Manchester United’s 18-year-old striker Marcus Rashford has signed a new deal which will keep him at Old Trafford until June 2020. He scored twice on his first-team debut against Midtjylland in February and finished the season with eight goals in … Read more →
In leading Real Madrid to their 11th European Cup less than five months after inheriting an unhappy team from Rafael Benitez, Zinedine Zidane has cemented his heroic status at the Bernabeu and appears to have assured his immediate future. Although … Read more →
Manchester United have another exciting youth prospect on their hands in Ashley Fletcher, according to Barnsley’s caretaker head coach Paul Heckingbottom. Fletcher joined Barnsley on loan in January and scored a stunning effort in Sunday’s League One play-off final against … Read more →
Former Black Stars defender, John Paintsil has been arrested by the police for allegedly slapping the East Legon District Police Commander, DSP Emmanuel Basintale. The footballer is said to have slapped the commander in the right eye yesterday around 5pm … Read more →
Louis van Gaal has been sacked as manager of Manchester United, with Jose Mourinho expected to be announced as his successor within the next 48 hours. The Dutchman was informed of his dismissal by executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward at the … Read more →
Mourinho has been out of work since he was sacked by Chelsea in December. With United failing to qualify for the Champions League under Louis van Gaal, the Old Trafford hierarchy are thought to have decided a change is required. … Read more →
Spain’s first openly gay football referee says more will follow his lead by coming out – even though he quit after being verbally abused. Jesus Tomillero, 21, spoke to the BBC on the day a Parliament inquiry into homophobia in sport … Read more →
Wayne Rooney sees his Manchester United future in midfield after impressing in the role during Tuesday’s 3-1 win over Bournemouth at Old Trafford. The England captain scored the opener and set up Ashley Young for the third. “Sometimes you … Read more →
Ghana will play Guinea in an international friendly later this month, footballghana.com has exclusively reported. The Black Stars will take on the Sylli National in the French capital of Paris in preparation towards next month’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. … Read more →
Manchester United’s final-day match against Bournemouth has been called off because of a suspect package. Two stands – the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand and the Stretford End – were evacuated before the home game against Bournemouth and sniffer dogs … Read more →
Serena Williams beat Madison Keys in straight sets to win the Italian Open – her first WTA title in nine months. The world number one beat her fellow American 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 to triumph in Rome for the fourth time … Read more →
Britain’s Andy Murray gave himself the perfect birthday present as he won his first Italian Open title with a 6-3 6-3 victory over Novak Djokovic. It was a first win on clay against Djokovic in five attempts for the Scot, … Read more →