UEFA and FIFA's intervention helped halt the demolition of a football pitch in a West Bank refugee camp after international pressure.
Morocco moved up three spots in the January ranking to eighth, with the 2022 World Cup semi-finalists' previous best being in April 1998, at 10th
In a statement on X, Diaz apologised for his penalty miss in the Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal, saying his 'soul ached' in the aftermath.
The ICC warned Bangladesh to play T20 World Cup matches in India or face expulsion as Dhaka seeks a Sri Lanka venue over security fears.
AFCON 2025 drew to a close on Sunday, in a headline-making final which saw Senegal crowned African champions for the second time in their history.
A fan shouted “Leave Greenland alone!” during the US anthem at an NBA game in London, referencing Donald Trump’s comments on Greenland.
Pape Gueye scored in extra time for the Teranga Lions to beat host Morocco 1-0 in a chaotic final on Sunday.
AFCON reaches its climax on Sunday with a final showdown between hosts Morocco and Senegal, with the match kicking off at 1900 GMT in Rabat
Nigeria has beat Egypt on penalties after a goalless playoff for third place at AFCON 2025 in Morocco
Walid Regragui says expectations are high for Brahim Diaz, AFCON's top scorer so far, to take Morocco to glory in their final against Senegal on Sunday.