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Achraf Hakim: I have real pride winning the African Footballer of the Year Achraf Hakim: I have real pride winning the African Footballer of the Year

Achraf Hakim has revealed that he has "real pride" as he was announced the 2025 African Footballer of the Year.

Will the Premier League succeed in establishing a salary cap? Will the Premier League succeed in establishing a salary cap?

The Premier League is keen on adopting a salary cap -- or "anchoring" -- and new rules designed to keep clubs from incurring too much loss. But will clubs see the benefit over the potential pitfalls?

Arsenal vs Tottenham: Five classic north London derbies Arsenal vs Tottenham: Five classic north London derbies

Before Arsenal host Tottenham on Sunday, here are five classic Premier League encounters that should whet the appetite.

Paul Pogba set for football return after two years out - sources Paul Pogba set for football return after two years out - sources

Paul Pogba will be included in the AS Monaco squad to face Rennes on Saturday in Brittany and the plan is for him to play a few minutes, sources told ESPN on Thursday.

One of Müller, Son dream MLS debuts will end in Vancouver-LAFC clash One of Müller, Son dream MLS debuts will end in Vancouver-LAFC clash

Thomas Müller and Son Heung-Min have been dream signings for Vancouver and LAFC, but their playoff matchup means one of those dreams must come to an end.

2026 World Cup playoff draws: Reactions, predictions, more 2026 World Cup playoff draws: Reactions, predictions, more

Six spots remain up for grabs at the 2026 World Cup, with four to emerge from Europe and a further two from an intercontinental playoff. What's the draw, and who will advance? We make our picks.