Kick Off: Martial joins Sevilla; Mane sends Senegal into AFCON quarterfinals

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OFFICIAL: Anthony Martial completes loan move to Sevilla

Sevilla have completed the signing of Anthony Martial on loan from Manchester United until the end of the season.

OFFICIAL: Oblak tested positive for COVID-19

The Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Oblak was tested positive for COVID-19.

Match Reports

Senegal 2-0 Cape Verde Islands: Mane nets again & 2 reds given to the away side

Senegal qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after beating nine-man Cape Verde 2-0 thanks to goals from Sadio Mane and substitute Bamba Dieng.

Morocco 2-1 Malawi: Atlas Lions douse Flames and book Afcon quarter-final spot

Youssef En-Nesyri and Achraf Hakimi led Morocco’s spirited comeback to inspire their side to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals following a 2-1 victory over Malawi in Tuesday’s Round of 16 clash at Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium.

These Things Happen

At least six football fans have died after a stampede during an Africa Cup of Nations game.

At least six football fans have died after a stampede during an Africa Cup of Nations game.

OFFICIAL: Fati will follow a conservative recovery plan for the injury

The first team player Ansu Fati will follow a conservative recovery plan for the injury to the proximal tendon in his left hamstring. His recovery will dictate his return.

Eriksen trains with Ajax amid reports he is close to signing for Brentford

Christian Eriksen is training with his former club Ajax amid reports he is close to signing for Brentford.

Messi makes surprise return to Barcelona to celebrate Xavi's 42nd birthday

Lionel Messi made a surprise return to Barcelona on Monday night, where he celebrated Xavi's 42nd birthday alongside former team-mates Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.

Araujo rejects Barcelona's contract extension: ManUnited and Chelsea on alert

Ronald Araujo, who contract with Barcelona ends in the summer of 2023, has rejected the club's opening contract extension offer.

Juve deal Arsenal a transfer blow as they 'agree a £63m fee to sign Vlahovic'

Juventus have agreed a £63million deal to sign Fiorentina forward Dusan Vlahovic, according to reports, in a killer blow handed to Arsenal in their attempts to sign the striker.

Leno wants to leave Arsenal this month with Newcastle interested in a loan deal

Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno wants to leave the north London outfit before the January transfer window slams shut as he looks to put frustrating season behind him.

Cristiano Ronaldo lounges shirtless in the sun for sizzling snap on winter break

Cristiano Ronaldo made the most of his two-week Premier League winter break as he jetted off to a tropical getaway.

Someone impersonated Henderson on Tinder and the results are hilarious

Someone decide to catfish and pose as Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson on Tinder - only to be caught out immediately.

What They Say 

Senegal criticized for allowing Mane to play on after getting KNOCKED OUT

Senegal football chiefs find themselves under serious criticism after Sadio Mane was allowed to carry on against Cape Verde having been knocked out cold.

Neymar's tense conversation with his father: I don't like how you talk to people

Neymar's new documentary is streaming now on Netflix and in it you can see the Paris Saint-Germain star involved in a heated exchange with his father, who looks after his marketing.

'Mane isn't washing his own underpants!' - Malawi boss slams Afcon conditions

Malawi head coach Mario Marinica has slammed the conditions his squad have faced at the Africa Cup of Nations while declaring that high-profile players such as Senegal's Sadio Mane don't have to "wash their own underpants".

In-Depth

Outfield players in goal: The Best and WORST after Comoros left-back's heroics

Given the extensive squads that football managers have at their disposal, it has become increasingly rare to see outfield footballers go between the sticks as an emergency goalkeeper.

Fixture of the Day

Africa Cup of Nations 

Côte d'Ivoire vs Egypt 2022/1/26 16:00 UTC

Mali vs Equatorial Guinea 2022/1/26 19:00 UTC