Ivory Coast's Elye Wahi denied Canada visa amid spot-fixing allegationsIvory Coast striker Elye Wahi, who is being investigated into suspected spot-fixing, has not been authorized to travel to Canada for his team's next World Cup match against Germany, the Ivorian soccer federation said Thursday.
Ivory Coast's Elye Wahi arrested for Ligue 1 spot-fixingIvory Coast's Elye Wahi, who is playing at the 2026 World Cup, was arrested for alleged spot-fixing just a couple of weeks before the tournament began, ABC News confirmed on Wednesday.
Lens beat Nice to win French Cup for 1st time in club historyLens capped a spectacular season by winning the French Cup for the first time, with star striker Florian Thauvin scoring and making another in a 3-1 win over Nice in the final on Friday.
Sources: Nice's Moffi, Boga on leave after alleged assaultNice forwards Terem Moffi and Jérémie Boga have both been given leave from the team after they were allegedly assaulted by their own fans on Sunday night on their return from a 3-1 defeat at Lorient, sources told ESPN.
Heated debate rages in Nigeria over treatment of former Super Eagles playersFormer Auxerre and Inter Milan defender Taribo West has ignited fierce debate in Nigeria over how the country treats its sporting legends, following the burials of Super Eagles greats Peter Rufai and Christian Chukwu this month.
Weekend predictions: Will Tottenham or West Ham stay up?Relegation beckons in the Premier League for either Spurs or West Ham, while there's a David vs. Golaith battle happening in Portugal. Julien Laurens makes his predictions.
Endrick scores stunner to propel Lyon to French Cup quarterfinalsEndrick made it five goals in five games with a stunning strike as Lyon beat Laval 2-0 to reach the Coupe de France quarterfinals on Wednesday.
Mario Balotelli's best moments: Fireworks, 'Why Always Me?'Mario Balotelli has given us so many memorable moments. For every incredible goal he scores, there is an equally unbelievable act of mischief.Stories ESPN tags with Nice or Auxerre. Each opens on ESPN.