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Goal brings you the latest news from the Black Stars’ camp as preparations for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) get into full gear Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Teye Partey has joined up with Ghana’s squad for their pre-Africa Cup of Nations camp in the UAE, dropping the number of absentees to five. The 25-year-old, together with Deportivo Alaves ...

Andy Ruiz Jr might have produced one of the biggest upsets in heavyweight history on Saturday, but his pay cheque was distinctly lightweight, compared to Anthony Joshua’s. The Mexican stunned Britain’s WBA, IBF and WBO champion to shake up heavyweight boxing’s established order in dramatic style. Ruiz is understood to have made only around £5m from the fight at New ...

The former Red Devils boss has lifted the lid on his time at Old Trafford and queried why an inexperienced coach has stepped into shoes he once filled Louis van Gaal has questioned the spending power and appeal of Manchester United, while also criticising their decision to appoint Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on a permanent basis. The Dutchman spent two seasons at ...

Deontay Wilder wasted no time in giving his opinion on Anthony Joshua’s shock defeat to Andy Ruiz Jnr in New York. The British heavyweight lost his WBA, WBO, IBO and IBF title belts to the unfancied Mexican inside Madison Square Garden and bitter rival Wilder insisted Joshua’s career ‘consisted of lies, contradictions and gifts.’ Taking to Twitter following Joshua’s unexpected ...

The PSG forward’s Instagram video was pulled down after he shared intimate messages without consent, but his father says his son is a blackmail victim Neymar’s father launched an explosive defence of his son following a backlash against Neymar Jr for sharing private content between him and a woman who reportedly alleges he raped her in May. The Paris Saint-Germain ...

Jay-Z once rapped “I’m not a businessman, I’m a business, man.” Turns out he was right. The superstar rapper is also a fashion trendsetter, a streaming music mogul, a sports management company owner and Mr. Beyonce Knowles. All that has helped him to become the first billionaire rapper, according to Forbes. “Less than a decade later, it’s clear that Jay-Z ...

The 16-year-old is on his way to Old Trafford after rejecting a professional contract offer from the Amsterdam giants Ajax attacker Dillon Hoogewerf has confirmed he will join Manchester United this summer. The Eredivisie champions confirmed last week that the 16-year-old striker, who also plays as a winger, had rejected their offer of a professional contract to pursue a move ...

The referee’s decision to penalise Moussa Sissoko for handball seemed harsh as it struck his chest before touching his arm The Champions League final between got off to a controversial start as Liverpool were awarded a penalty for a handball by Tottenham midfielder Moussa Sissoko in the very first minute. Sadio Mane’s attempted cross was blocked when the ball struck ...

One year on from his traumatic experience against Real Madrid, the Egyptian opened the scoring in a 2-0 victory over Spurs in Madrid The mentality giants are the Kings of Europe. On the biggest stage of all, Liverpool delivered. Their superb season got its special conclusion. After 14 years, the Champions League trophy is heading back to Anfield after Jurgen ...

The former Blues man wants to push the Belgian talisman to become the best in the world after moving on this summer Cesc Fabregas has urged former Chelsea team-mate Eden Hazard to move to Real Madrid, stating that the Spanish capital is the perfect stage for the attacker to win the Ballon d’Or and truly announce himself as one of ...