A year to remember for African Football

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) wrapped up an extraordinary year of football in 2024, with major milestones in men’s, women’s, youth, and club football.  From Côte d’Ivoire’s historic AFCON victory to landmark performances in CAF competitions, here’s a comprehensive look at the year in African football. Côte d’Ivoire triumphs at AFCON 2023 The year began … Read more

I’m a World Cup winner but now can’t remember my kids names – I wish I’d worked on a building site

England rugby hero Steve Thompson has revealed his early-onset dementia means he sometimes forgets the names of his own children. The 46-year-old has boxed away his medals, trophies, and other mementos after being diagnosed with early-onset dementia and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in 2020 at just 42. The diagnosis left him grappling with suicidal thoughts. … Read more