Parliament's Minority Caucus attacked the NDC government after Ghana Revenue Authority stopped the Energy Sector Levies Amendment Act. Officials called the fuel tax the Dumsor Levy and planned to start it June 16. The tax would have raised money to pay energy debts and cover sector problems. Citizens and businesses fought against the new charges before they began. Leaders decided to delay the policy after facing strong opposition.
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin signed a statement that called the government weak and confused. His group said politicians made poor decisions without talking to important people first. The statement blamed leaders for changing their minds about economic policies. Opposition members said the...
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami kicked off the new Club World Cup with a 0-0 tie against Al Ahly from Egypt. Heavy security surrounded the Hard Rock Stadium after problems at last year's Copa America final. Police officers checked bags and patted down fans before they could enter the venue. Miami goalkeeper Oscar Ustari made several great saves during the match. The Argentine star nearly scored twice but could not find the back of the net.
Al Ahly brought thousands of supporters who sang and waved flags throughout the game. Ustari stopped a penalty kick just before halftime to keep the score tied. Messi hit the crossbar with a long shot late during the second half. The crowd of nearly 61,000 people cheered loudest when the Barcelona...
Suriname wants to flip the script on football history. Players from this small South American nation helped the Netherlands win major tournaments for 30 years. Stars like Frank Rijkaard and Virgil van Dijk made Dutch soccer great with their Surinamese roots. The tiny country watched its children succeed for another nation across the ocean. Leaders decided to change course and bring those players home.
Since November 2019, Suriname allows Dutch-born players with family ties to join their national team. The 2026 World Cup gives them their best shot at qualifying because more teams can enter. Three host countries get automatic spots which opens more chances for other nations. Suriname competes through CONCACAF instead of South America...
Ghana defender Mohammed Salisu wants to leave AS Monaco during the summer transfer window. French media reports confirm the 26-year-old center-back plans to find a new team. He joined Monaco from Southampton during summer 2023 but struggled through his first season. Injuries kept him away from many games and limited his chances to play. The defender appeared less often as the campaign continued and became a backup player.
Salisu started only 15 league matches with his final start coming on February 1. Monaco signed Eric Dier as a free agent after he left Bayern Munich. The new arrival creates more competition for defensive spots on the roster. Salisu needs regular playing time to develop his career further. He searches for...
Chelsea fans will watch their new star at the Club World Cup but he plays for Palmeiras first. Brazil winger Estevao Willian joins Chelsea this summer after a £29 million deal from May 2024. The Brazilian club kept him for their tournament run before his move to London. Both teams could meet during the quarter-finals if they advance through their groups. The 18-year-old earned his first Brazil start against Ecuador under new coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira calls Estevao different from any player he has seen before. The teenager scored winning goals and amazed crowds with his skills on the field. Chelsea beat Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain to sign the young talent. Academy chief Joao Paulo Sampaio believes...
Tottenham bought French striker Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich for good. The team paid around £30 million for the 20-year-old player who will sign a six-year deal. Tel joined Spurs during January on loan with a buying option set at £45 million. The club talked down the price and saved money on the transfer. His loan agreement ends on June 30 before the permanent move happens.
Tel played 20 games for Tottenham last season and scored three goals total. He sat on the bench during their Europa League final win against Manchester United. The young forward represents France at the European Under-21 Championship right after his transfer. Bayern Munich originally wanted more money but accepted the lower offer. Spurs completed the deal ahead of...
United States coach Mauricio Pochettino says players cannot choose when they want to play for their country. AC Milan star Christian Pulisic asked to skip the Gold Cup but wanted to play two friendly matches first. Pochettino decided against letting the 26-year-old forward join the team for games against Turkey and Switzerland. Former American players Landon Donovan and Alexi Lalas criticized Pulisic for his request. The Milan player has appeared 118 times for club and country since leaving Chelsea two years ago.
Pulisic told CBS Sports he respected his coach but did not agree with the decision. He said people questioning his loyalty to America went beyond acceptable limits. Pochettino responded that players must follow his plans...
Ghana's Right to Dream Academy beat FIFA at the Court of Arbitration for Sport over money from Ernest Nuamah's transfer. The court said FIFA made a mistake about which club should receive development fees from the player's €25 million move. Right to Dream trained Nuamah during his teenage years when he could earn them money under FIFA rules. Stadium Youth Club was listed to receive the payments even though Nuamah left them at age eight. The court ordered FIFA to fix their records and pay Right to Dream instead.
Nuamah moved from FC Nordsjaelland to RWD Molenbeek before joining Lyon on loan. FIFA keeps five percent of international transfer fees for clubs that develop players between ages 12 and 23. Right to Dream should receive at...
Thomas Partey won Player of the Year at the Ghana Football Awards Saturday night. The Arsenal midfielder beat other top players for the honor at the Grand Arena. Officials held the seventh annual ceremony at the Accra International Conference Centre. Partey earned recognition after playing great football for his club team. The 32-year-old star helped Arsenal reach important matches during the season.
Arsenal came close to winning the Premier League title with Partey leading their midfield. The team also made it to the Champions League semifinals with his strong play. Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth competed against Partey for the award. Inaki Williams of Athletic Bilbao also wanted the top prize. Partey defeated both players to claim...
