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'Shameful' and 'terrible look' - the chaos that marred Senegal's Afcon triumph
19.01.2026 00:20Senegal beat Morocco to win the Africa Cup of Nations for a second time - but only after the final was overshadowed when they temporarily refuse to play after the hosts are awarded a controversial stoppage time-penalty with the match 0-0.
'Arsenal will never forgive themselves if they don't win title now'
18.01.2026 20:43This is Mikel Arteta and Arsenal's "now or never" moment as Premier League title rivals stumble badly, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
Diaz will 'have nightmares' over 'Panenka' failure
19.01.2026 00:20Brahim Diaz had the chance to win Afcon for Morocco, but his choice to try a Panenka ended up costing his side dearly as Senegal hit back to win the game in extra time.
'Abandoned' or 'business' - was Glasner right to 'attack' Palace owners?
18.01.2026 19:11Oliver Glasner's outburst after Crystal Palace were beaten at Sunderland has led to increased speculation over his future at the club but will he be sacked?
'An ambassador for African football' - Mane is Senegal's Afcon hero
18.01.2026 23:45Senegal forward Sadio Mane is the hero once again, but this time for unexpected reasons as his side leaves the pitch during the chaotic Afcon final win over Morocco.
Results, fans, fall-outs - factors that lead to managerial pressure
18.01.2026 20:32From bad results to a clash with a club's owners - BBC Sport takes a look at some of the factors that lead to managers coming under pressure.
'I'm not so sure I learned much' - O'Neill knows what Celtic need after cup win
18.01.2026 22:47Celtic manager Martin O'Neill admits he did not learn much about his squad after a laborious Scottish Cup victory over sixth-tier Auchinleck Talbot.
Spurs chiefs consider sacking Frank as fans turn
18.01.2026 09:43Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank is under significant internal scrutiny with the club considering calling time on his seven-month reign.
Chelsea open to selling Fernandez - Monday's gossip
18.01.2026 21:13Chelsea tell Real Madrid they could sell Enzo Fernandez, Man Utd interested in Joao Gomes, and Nottingham Forest in talks for Lorenzo Lucca.