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Liverpool, managed by Andoni Iraola, lost 3-2 to Monaco in a friendly at Anfield after having led by two goals. Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz scored for the English club, which suffered another comeback defeat after losing to Leeds, according to The Namibian.
Source: The Namibian
The Lambaréné inter-district tournament in Gabon was officially launched on 8 September 2026. The local competition between districts is therefore entering its start-up phase, although the dispatch does not specify its organiser, the number of participants or the match schedule, according to the information available.
Source: L’Union
Bayern Munich are targeting the 2026-2027 Champions League after winning the league and cup the previous season. Vincent Kompany set out this goal in Hong Kong, counting in particular on Michael Olise, summer signings and the return of key players, according to the source text.
Source: La Nouvelle Tribune
Malawi’s women’s football team, nicknamed the Scorchers, have moved closer to a historic qualification for the 2027 World Cup. Their run at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco gives them a chance of direct entry to the global tournament, according to Malawi24.
Source: Malawi24
Ghanaian footballer Caleb Yirenkyi has undergone his medical ahead of his €30 million transfer to Coventry City. The midfielder is leaving Danish club FC Nordsjælland to join the English team, in a deal described as concluded by transfer agent Fabrizio Romano.
Source: 3news
The National Technical Directorate of the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) has shortlisted three names for the job of Algeria head coach. The list was drawn up on Thursday at an extraordinary meeting at the National Technical Centre, according to information published in the article, which does not identify the candidates.
Source: Algérie 360
FIFA president Gianni Infantino apologised for unspecified mistakes while retaining his mandate. The supplied article gives no details of the facts concerned, or of the body or procedure that confirmed his continued leadership of the federation.
Source: Nile Post
English club Newcastle have appointed Matthias Jaissle as head coach following Eddie Howe’s departure. The 38-year-old former Germany Under-21 international was managing Saudi club Al-Ahli and had never coached a top-flight team, according to the club’s announcement.
Source: Vanguard
Ivory Coast has reappointed Hervé Renard as head coach after his two Africa Cup of Nations victories. In Cape Verde, Bubista has meanwhile left his role after reaching the World Cup round of 32, according to information provided by the source.
Source: BBC
UEFA announces two rule changes for the Champions League, Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League from the 2026-27 season. The changes concern suspensions for yellow cards and the display of playing time, according to the European body’s announcement.
Source: Tuko
President Salva Kiir has praised the international results of South Sudan’s national basketball teams, which he sees as a source of national pride. He spoke on Monday in Juba after receiving a report from the president of the South Sudan Basketball Federation, Luol Deng Ajou.
Source: Eyeradio
The way Xabi Alonso coaches Chelsea recalls his playing career at Liverpool and Real Madrid. This comparison accompanies an account of his work at the helm of the London team and the transformation under way within the club.
Source: MyJoyOnline
FC Canchungo have won Guinea-Bissau’s national football championship for the current season. The latest title sees the club return to the top of Guinean football, according to an announcement published by O Democrata GB.
Source: O Democrata
Three days after the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic reflected on the match. In an interview with Sport, he notably defended his decision to send off Enzo Fernández and discussed his exchange with Lionel Messi.
Source: La Nouvelle Tribune
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has declared its solidarity with UEFA and Concacaf. The three organisations oppose FIFA's controversial proposals, although the excerpt does not specify the exact nature of these plans or the next steps.
Source: BBC
Franco Baresi, former AC Milan and Italy defender, died aged 66, his former club announced on Friday. An iconic figure of Italian football’s golden age in the 1980s and 1990s, he was one of the most recognisable players of that period.
Source: Daily Maverick
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has written to the 211 member associations offering them up to $40m if they support his plan to sell stakes in the organisation’s major competitions. The federations must accept the plan before 19 September to access an initial payment of $20m.
Source: Standard
UEFA and CONCACAF have voiced opposition to Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell commercial stakes in the World Cup. By contrast, the Confederation of African Football has not ruled out the controversial initiative, according to reports.
Source: Connection Ivoirienne
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