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On the anniversary of his birth, Hani Mostafa, an Al Ahly star, and how he contributed to making history both as a player and a coach.
Today, Tuesday, marks the birthday of Hani Mustafa, the late star of Al Ahly and the Egyptian national team, who was born on October 27, 1947, in the Shubra area, leaving a distinctive mark in the history of Egyptian football.
Ballon d'Or: Harry Kane, the rise of an extraordinary player
With Englishman Harry Kane, the 2026 Ballon d'Or honors a rare profile of a hardworking and team-oriented goal scorer, a playmaker and exceptional finisher, a 33-year-old footballer who is anti-"bling-bling" and has aged well.
De la Fuente is the best coach in the world.
Spanish coach Luis de la Fuente won the Best Men's Coach award for 2026 at the Ballon d'Or ceremony organized by France Football in London. De la Fuente's recognition came after leading the Spanish national team to victory in the 2026 World Cup hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Ballon d'Or: Simon wins the Yashin Award
Spanish goalkeeper Unai Simon, of Athletic Bilbao and the Spanish national team, won the Yashin Award for Best Goalkeeper in the World for 2026 during the Ballon d'Or ceremony organized by France Football in London. Simon's award came after his contribution to Spain's victory in the 2026 World Cup, held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, where [...]
The round of 16 in the Women's Open Canada Squash Championship has begun.
The Round of 16 at the Canadian Open Squash Championship for Women kicks off in the early hours of today, Tuesday.
Rihani leads Al Ain to victory over Tractor.
Moroccan striker Hussein Rahimi led his team Al Ain to a 2-1 victory over Iranian side Tractor SC on Monday in a match held at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, as part of the third round of the AFC Champions League West Zone. Egyptian defender Rami Rabia opened the scoring for Al Ain in the 21st minute, before [...]
Algeria: Baghdad Bounedjah on track for a return to the national team?
The absence of a true reference striker and the new physical issue of Nadhir Benbouali could revive the possibility of Baghdad Bounedjah joining the Algeria national team. The Al-Shamal SC forward has been sidelined since the...
Yamal retains the title of Best Young Player.
Spanish star Lamine Yamal, a Barcelona player, won the "Kopa" award for the best young player in the world for 2026, for the third consecutive time, during the Ballon d'Or ceremony organized by France Football magazine on Monday evening in London. Yamal's award came during the 70th edition of the ceremony, held at the London Palladium, as he continued to shine with Barcelona.
Harry Kane wins the Ballon d'Or as the best player in the world for 2026.
English striker Harry Kane, Bayern Munich forward and captain of the England national team, won the Ballon d'Or for Best Player in the World for 2026 during a ceremony organized by French magazine "France Football" at the London Palladium in the British capital. This marks Kane's first time winning the award in his professional career, following years of brilliance on European pitches, where he established himself among […]
After 25 years of waiting, Harry Kane brings the Ballon d'Or back to England.
English star Harry Kane, striker for Bayern Munich, won the Ballon d'Or for Best Player in the World for 2026 on Monday, following an exceptional season with his club and national team.
Kopa Trophy: Discover Ibrahim Maza's final position in the ranking!
In an evening where the greatest talents of world football were celebrated, a Fennec managed to stand out. Ibrahim Maza has entered a very exclusive circle, following a year that could mark a turning point in his young career.
Mazraoui: "Qualification for the Ballon d'Or is an unbelievable dream"
Algerian international Ibrahim Maaza expressed his great happiness and pride at being nominated for the Ballon d'Or for Best Young Player in the World, stating that simply being on the list of nominees for such a prestigious award is a remarkable achievement in his career. In a statement to the German channel DAZN, the Bayer Leverkusen star showed a realistic outlook regarding his chances in the competition, saying: "I must be [...]
Naomi Schiff cautions Red Bull regarding their F1 car, describing it as being on a "knife's edge" following difficulties experienced at the US GP.
Broadcaster Naomi Schiff has warned that Red Bull's narrow set-up window could be compromising Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar's 2026 Formula 1 campaigns. At the United States Grand Prix, both drivers' races were derailed in the opening stages. Hadjar suffered a launch issue that prompted him to demand a clutch redesign, while Verstappen lacked electrical deployment out of Turn 1, which ...Keep reading
Ballon d'Or: Yamal continues to collect awards while De la Fuente shines.
Spanish player Lamine Yamal, a star for Barcelona, won the Kopa Trophy for Best Young Player in the World for the third consecutive year, while his compatriot Luis de la Fuente, coach of the Spanish national team, received the award for Best Men's Coach at the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony held in London.
A promising future for African sport
The image of African sports in 2025 is that of a continent in motion, confident in its potential and eager to assert itself with pride. Behind every athlete lies a story of
Maher makes a series of changes to Ceramica's lineup against ZED in the league.
On Maher, the coach of Ceramica, is making several changes to his team's lineup for the match against ZED, scheduled for the eighth round of the Egyptian Premier League.
A broken foot bone will keep Adam Moussa out of Zamalek for 3 to 6 months.
Zamalek basketball team's head of medical staff, Islam Gomaa, revealed details about Adam Moussa's injury sustained during today's match against Al Ahly. A fracture in his foot will keep Adam Moussa out of action for 3 to 6 months.
Zamalek: The foreign coach will join the staff of Moataz Jamal based on the recommendation of Hossam El Zanaty.
Maher Gharib, the media director of Zamalek SC, confirmed the closure of the Nasser Mansi issue after the player returned to team training and accepted the imposed penalty. Zamalek: An foreign coach will join Moataz Jamal's staff, recommended by Hossam El Zanaty.
Women's handball is heading in the right direction, with unprecedented achievements by clubs and national teams in 2026.
Women's handball is on the right track with the strong results achieved by youth teams and clubs both in Africa and globally.
Fred Vasseur highlights two pivotal incidents that thwarted Ferrari's chances of securing a double podium at the US GP.
The United States Grand Prix was a wildly successful weekend for Ferrari, if you strictly go off the timing sheets. The newly upgraded car possessed blazing-fast race pace, tyre degradation was fully under control, and Charles Leclerc dragged his machine to a brilliant second-place finish behind Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli. But inside the Scuderia garage, there is a lingering feeling of "what ...Keep reading