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FIFA Calls For Sub-Saharan Africa’s WC Broadcast Bids

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FIFA has initiated a tender process in Sub-Saharan Africa for media rights to the FIFA World Cup 2026 and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027.

This step aligns with FIFA’s aim to select suitable media entities capable of fulfilling transmission commitments and ensuring a top-notch viewing experience for the tournaments.

The ongoing World Cup 2026 qualifiers in Africa make this tender an essential move to engage with diverse audiences for the tournaments hosted in Canada, Mexico, and the USA.

In the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, the 23rd edition, an innovative format will feature a staggering 104 matches, doubling the number of knock-out stage games.

With a historic expansion to 48 nations, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) secures nine guaranteed spots, with potential for a tenth African team via the FIFA intercontinental play-off tournament.

The recent FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ showcased remarkable success for African teams, with Morocco achieving a historic semi-final berth, Senegal progressing to the round of 16, and Cameroon, Ghana, and Tunisia securing victories in the group stage.

Additionally, interested entities are welcomed to present their broadcast proposals for the tenth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in 2027.

The host(s) for the FIFA World Cup 2027™ will be determined on May 17, 2024, during the FIFA Congress.

African teams left an impression at the recent FIFA Women’s World Cup held in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, as three out of four African representatives progressed to the knockout stage, marking the first instance in history that all four teams secured a victory.

 

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Burnley Crash Out Of Premier League After Loss At Spurs

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Burnley’s stay in the Premier League came to an end on Saturday as they suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Tottenham, condemning them to relegation.

Jacob Bruun Larsen’s early strike had given the Clarets a glimmer of hope, but Tottenham’s Pedro Porro and Micky van de Ven struck back to seal Burnley’s fate.

The loss means Burnley will join Sheffield United in the Championship next season, with Luton Town also facing the drop after their loss to West Ham.

Manager Vincent Kompany’s efforts to save Burnley’s season ultimately fell short, as the team was unable to secure the win they needed to extend their survival bid to the final day of the season.

With only one game remaining, the Clarets find themselves five points behind Nottingham Forest, who occupy the fourth-bottom spot.

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Kylian Mbappe Set To Bid Farewell To PSG

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France forward Kylian Mbappe has declared his plan to depart from Paris Saint-Germain at the conclusion of the current season.

The announcement was made through a video shared on his Instagram page on Friday.

In the video, Mbappe expressed, “…I have always said I will speak with you when the time comes. And so I wanted to announce to you all that it’s my last year at Paris Saint Germain. I will not extend. The adventure will come to an end in a few weeks.”

The 25-year-old’s contract with the Ligue 1 champions is set to expire, and there has been strong speculation linking him with a transfer to Real Madrid.

Last summer, there was a major standoff regarding Mbappe’s future with PSG.

At one point, he was sidelined from the first-team squad and omitted from the club’s pre-season tour of Asia.

However, an agreement was eventually reached to ensure PSG wouldn’t lose out when Mbappe eventually departs.

The details of his impending exit are still pending confirmation.

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Leverkusen Clinch Final Spot After 22 Years

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Leverkusen staged a late comeback, extending their unbeaten streak to 49 games and securing a spot in their first Europa League final in 22 years.

Their 2-2 draw against Roma resulted in a 4-2 aggregate victory in the semi-final second leg.

They are set to encounter Atalanta, another Italian team, in the final showdown in Dublin on May 22.

According to report, Roma kicked off strongly, creating the game’s initial chances, notably with Romelu Lukaku’s attempt thwarted by Matěj Kovář’s swift intervention.

Despite Leverkusen’s dominance in openings during the first half, their closest opportunity came from Exequiel Palacios, whose shot ricocheted off the post and Mile Svilar before being cleared.

The visitors capitalized on Leverkusen’s missed chances when Jonathan Tah fouled Sardar Azmoun, leading to a penalty converted by Leandro Paredes, halving their aggregate deficit as they headed into halftime.

Following the restart, Leverkusen intensified their offensive efforts, accumulating over 20 attempts on goal.

However, it was Roma who capitalized once more, this time from another penalty.

Adam Hložek was penalized for handball, allowing Leandro Paredes to equalize again and level the overall score.

Despite Roma’s minimal threat on a third goal, Leverkusen seized the opportunity, benefitting from an own goal by Gianluca Mancini off a deep corner from Grimaldo.

As Roma pushed forward in a bid for extra time, Leverkusen exploited their defensive gaps, with Josip Stanišić cutting inside to score, securing Leverkusen’s 49-game unbeaten streak and their spot in the final in Dublin.

 

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