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Has the Messi-Ronaldo debate finally been settled?

Thursday, July 09, 2026
APR FC's new Malian midfielder Mamadou Traoré who recently joined Army side from Stade Malien. FERWAFA announced that clubs will be required to pay Rwf2 million to register each foreign player.
Football

FERWAFA sets Rwf2m fee for foreign player registration

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
French Captain, Kylian Mbappe has hit back at a Paraguayan senator over racist remarks she made in connection with Paraguay’s defeat at the World Cup by France. (Xinhua photo)

Silence is not an option: Why Mbappé was right to speak out

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
President Donald Trump confirmed he personally called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to request a review of Folarin Balogun's red card suspension.

Football must never become a playground for political influence

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Players of Belgium celebrate a past goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Seattle Stadium. Belgium will now meet Spain in the quarter-finals. (Xinhua photo)

World Cup hosts USA sent packing by ruthless Belgium

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Ange Sibo Uwizirerera speaks to parents and children during the event in Huye District. Courtesy
Women

From rescued infant to lifeline for vulnerable children

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal is seen after a group K match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ronaldo endured a frustrating evening as Spain eliminated Portugal. (Xinhua photo)

Merino's late strike ends Ronaldo's World Cup dream as Spain eliminate Portugal

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Rwandan forward David Shyaka has signed his first professional contract with Dutch Eredivisie giants PSV Eindhoven. Courtesy

Rwanda's Shyaka signs first professional contract with PSV Eindhoven

Monday, July 06, 2026
Norway's Erling Haaland is seen during their Group I match against Iraq at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Haaland scored twice against Brazil to send Norway into the quarter finals. (Xinhua photo)

Haaland double kicks Brazil out of the World Cup and sends Norway into the quarterfinals

Monday, July 06, 2026
Rubavu were crowned champions of the 2025-26 Deaf Football Championship at Kigali Pele Stadium on June 21. Courtesy
Football

In football, deaf athletes are finding a sense of belonging

Monday, July 06, 2026
Rwanda Security Force (RSF-5), together with the Rwandan community in Cabo Delgado, Mozambican security forces, and government officials, during Rwanda’s Liberation at RSF Headquarters in Mocímboa da Praia
Rwanda

PHOTOS: How Rwandan peacekeepers marked Liberation Day

Sunday, July 05, 2026
Former APR FC Nigerian striker Victor Mbaoma has turned down a move to Rwanda's Police FC, opting instead to join Kenyan Premier League side Tusker FC.
Football

Mbaoma turns down Police FC, joins Kenya’s Tusker FC

Sunday, July 05, 2026