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Players of Argentina celebrate during the semifinal match between Argentina and England. Argentina has reminded us over and over again to never write off the defending champions. (Xinhua)

Why Argentina always finds a way when the pressure is greatest

Thursday, July 16, 2026
Aston Villa Women,

Meet Aston Villa Women, Rwanda's newest ambassadors in WSL

Thursday, July 16, 2026
Gabby Agbonlahor (L) and Jack Grealish are regarded as Aston Villa legends. Courtesy
Football

Football legends who shaped Aston Villa's 150-year history

Thursday, July 16, 2026
Francesco Calvo, Aston Villa's President of Business Operations, and Janet Karemera, Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Convention Bureau, officially unveil the Visit Rwanda–Aston Villa partnership in England
Tourism

Why Rwanda chose Aston Villa to spearhead its UK tourism push

Thursday, July 16, 2026
Lionel Messi (top) of Argentina celebrates victory after the semifinal match between Argentina and England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, the United States, July 15, 2026. (Xinhua)

Lautaro's late winner sinks England and sends Messi-inspired Argentina into World Cup final

Thursday, July 16, 2026
A clash of generations: Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham prepare to lead Argentina and England into a blockbuster World Cup semi-final with a place in the final at stake.

Messi vs Bellingham: A World Cup semi-final between two footballing generations

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Full Time: Spain 2-0 France

Spain beats France 2-0 to reach first World Cup final since 2010

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Jude Bellingham, the 23-year-old has been England's heartbeat. Courtesy

Bellingham has silenced the doubters in the best way possible

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Football enthusiasts watch aWorld Cup games at Zaria Court. Photos by Craish Bahizi

A guide to Kigali’s top plots to party this season

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Francesco Calvo, Aston Villa's President of Business Operations, and Janet Karemera, Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Convention Bureau, officially unveil the Visit Rwanda–Aston Villa partnership in England.
Tourism

Aston Villa unveils Visit Rwanda as front-of-shirt sponsor

Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Didier Deschamps (C), head coach of France, attends a press conference ahead of the semi-final match between France and Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Dallas, on July 13, 2026. (Xinhua)

Deschamps says Spain are World Cup favourites

Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Al Hilal have been stripped of the 202526 Sudan Premier League title
Football

Al Merrikh win Sudan league title after Al Hilal forfeit derby

Tuesday, July 14, 2026