Southern African countries must embrace migrant contributions - ADF
Africa
-
Messi, Barcelona outgun Spurs as Neymar bags hat-trick
The Tottenham boss admitted Spurs had few answers for Messi as his team was left with an uphill struggle to reach the knockout stages.
-
Messi and co 'angry' after Barca slip up again
Lionel Messi was a surprise absentee from the starting line-up, along with Sergio Busquets, but he and the Spain midfielder were both called into action in the second half after Oscar de Marcos had put the visitors ahead.
-
Barcelona and Real Madrid suffer humbling losses
Barca remained top of the table on goal difference, locked on 13 points with Real. Atletico Madrid are third on 11 and Sevilla fourth on 10.
-
Messi hat-trick, Reds, Inter late wins mark start of Champions League
There were dramatic late goals around Europe, including for Inter Milan against Tottenham Hotspur, and winning starts for several of the leading contenders, with Atletico Madrid battling back to beat Monaco.
-
Barca lift Spanish Super Cup after late penalty save
Barcelona lifted the Spanish Super Cup for a record extending 13th time by coming from behind to beat Sevilla 2-1 on Sunday thanks to a stunning strike from France winger Ousmane Dembele and a penalty save in stoppage time from Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
-
Messi succeeds Iniesta as new Barcelona captain
Lionel Messi has been a vice-captain since 2015 and takes the club’s armband from Andres Iniesta.
-
Spain PM meets Catalan leader in bid to defuse political tensions
Catalonia unilaterally declared independence last October, prompting the then-conservative government of Mariano Rajoy to impose direct rule from Madrid.
-
Club representation at the 2018 Fifa World Cup
EWN takes a look at the clubs who contribute the most players at the 2018 Fifa World Cup.
-
[OPINION] Sundowns vs Barca: the lessons for the country
Aubrey Masango says it’s not the loss against so great a team that should concern us as a country. Rather, it’s the reason for the loss.
-
Iniesta signs with Japan's Vissel Kobe
Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta has signed with Japanese side Vissel Kobe, kicking off a new chapter in his career after a storied 16 years with Barcelona, the J.League club said on Thursday.
-
[WATCH] Star of the show: Barcelona's touching tribute to Andres Iniesta
FC Barcelona's players shared their memories and thoughts of captain Andres Iniesta before his last match for the team.
-
[LISTEN] Sundowns hope to upset Barcelona
Bongani Bingwa speaks to team spokesperson Thulani Tuswa about the team's prospects of a victory in the match.
-
'Outrageous' Ronaldo has Messi in his sights
His goal-fest against Girona lifted Ronaldo above Barcelona’s Luis Suarez as second top scorer in La Liga and he moved within three of Lionel Messi, his eternal rival.
-
Barca reach King's Cup final again as Coutinho strikes
Barcelona have won the trophy for the last three years and face Sevilla in the final on 21 April, a re-run of the 2016 showpiece which the Catalans won 2-0 after extra time.
-
Premier League clubs splash cash, but Coutinho deal trumps all
The Premier League clubs’ purchasing power was evident again in January but unusually the big money went on defenders.
-
Barcelona book Cup semi-final spot as Coutinho makes debut
Barca’s new midfielder Coutinho, who arrived from Liverpool this month for a club record fee of £142 million, was given a standing ovation when he came on to take his bow in the second-half.
-
Barcelona signed Coutinho at reduced price, says vice-president
Philippe Coutinho became the third most expensive player in football history when he signed a five-and-a-half year contract with Barca on Monday.
-
Messi agreed no-fee Barca exit clause in case of Catalan independence - media
Lionel Messi could leave Barcelona without a transfer fee if Catalonia ceded from Spain and the club did not compete in any of Europe’s top four leagues.
-
[UPDATE] Real Madrid’s title hopes fade as Barcelona secure ‘Clasico’ win
Barca are nine points clear of nearest challengers Atletico Madrid at the top of the standings.
-
Spaniards use national holiday to show unity amid Catalan crisis
Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has given Puigdemont eight days to drop his push for independence or face the suspension of its political autonomy.
-
Spain's King condemns Catalan leaders as thousands take to streets
Late Tuesday Catalonia’s leader, Carles Puigdemont, told the BBC that the region will declare independence in a matter of days.
