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How the Africa Cup of Nations final descended into chaos

Senegal walked off the pitch in protest to a contentious late penalty decision against them, before Brahim Diaz stunningly missed his spot-kick with an inexplicable ‘Panenka’ effort

<p>Senegal fans try to invade the pitch amid the chaos of the Afcon final</p>
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Senegal face punishment after ‘shameful’ walk-off protest

Morocco star Brahim Diaz fluffed a ‘Panenka’ penalty for the chance to win the Africa Cup of Nations, after the Senegal team had stormed off the pitch in protest

<p>Thomas Frank's time at Tottenham could be up after a dismal run of results</p>
LatestFootball

Tottenham considering Frank’s future with CEO at training ground

<p>Lisandro Martinez pats the badge after the derby win over Manchester City</p>
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Without Amorim, Man Utd feel liberated — but here comes the hard part

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Guardiola unable to see a way out of Man City’s Haaland problem

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<p>Marc Guehi</p>
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Transfer news live: Guehi passes Man City medical, Frank under threat

Thierno Barry was on target for Everton (Jacob King/PA)
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Everton unhindered by VAR controversy as Barry strike sees off Villa

<p>Manchester United swept rivals Man City aside in their Premier League derby at Old Trafford</p>
at Old Trafford

Michael Carrick’s masterclass brings magic back to Old Trafford

Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk is set to call another players’ meeting on Monday (Peter Byrne/PA)
Football

Van Dijk to hold Liverpool players’ meeting after Burnley draw

<p>Wolves’ Andre and Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes battle for possession in a drab 0-0 draw</p>
Football

Wolves frustrate limp Newcastle to extend unbeaten run to four games

<p>Lisandro Martinez challenges Erling Haaland during the Manchester derby</p>
Football

Man United’s Martinez: Scholes can come to my house and criticise me

<p>The completed World Cup draw (Sam Corum/PA)</p>
Football

World Cup 2026 fixtures: Full schedule, match dates and venues

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ACFC

<p>Real Madrid's head coach Xabi Alonso shake hands with Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior</p>
Football

Football’s next tactical innovation is ‘just not having a manager’

<p>Discover the absurdities and oddities of the beautiful game with the Adam Clery Football Column</p>
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Unpack football’s absurdities with Adam Clery’s ACFC newsletter

<p>Argentinian referee Horacio Elizondo (2ndR) shows the red card to English forward Wayne Rooney</p>
Football

Football wishes it was darts – but darts wants to be pro wrestling

<p>Scotland’s Scott McTominay scores the opening goal during the win over Denmark (Andrew Milligan/PA)</p>
Football

Someone call the police! Scott McTominay has just been robbed

Premier League

Unai Emery’s Aston Villa lost at home to Everton (Nick Potts/PA)
Football

Emery says Villa are ‘not top five contenders’ in bizarre interview

Eddie Howe was disappointed with Newcastle’s attacking display (Mike Egerton/PA)
Football

Eddie Howe frustrated as Newcastle held in goalless draw at rock-bottom Wolves

Joao Pedro (second left) was on target for Chelsea (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Football

Joao Pedro: Aggression was key as Chelsea struggled to Brentford victory

Rodri is not giving up on the title race (Nick Potts/PA)
Football

Rodri promises Man City will ‘fight until the end’ in title race

<p>Nottingham Forest's Nicolas Dominguez (left) and Arsenal's Martin Zubimendi battle for the ball</p>
LiveFootball

Forest frustrate Premier League leaders Arsenal in goalless draw

<p>Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta talks to Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal</p>
Football

Arteta explains Saka ‘had a niggle’ in Arsenal injury update

Liam Rosenior said a virus made it difficult for Chelsea to control the game against Brentford (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Football

Liam Rosenior: Chelsea struggled in second half of Brentford win due to virus

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta saw his side held by Nottingham Forest (Nick Potts/PA).
Football

It’s a very clear penalty – Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta rues VAR call

Thomas Frank (left) after the match (John Walton/PA)
Football

Thomas Frank remains defiant despite Tottenham falling to West Ham defeat

Arsenal were held to a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest (Nick Potts/PA)
Football

Arsenal miss chance to pull further clear at top as stubborn Forest claim point

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta saw his side held by Nottingham Forest (Nick Potts/PA).
Football

It’s a very clear penalty – Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta rues VAR call

Thomas Frank (left) after the match (John Walton/PA)
Football

Thomas Frank remains defiant despite Tottenham falling to West Ham defeat

Arsenal were held to a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest (Nick Potts/PA)
Football

Arsenal miss chance to pull further clear at top as stubborn Forest claim point

Women’s football

<p>Rafaela Borggrafe has been banned for six matches</p>
Football

Liverpool’s Rafaela Borggrafe hit with six-game ban for racist comment

Football

Liverpool’s Rafaela Borggrafe hit with six-game ban for racist comment

<p>Rafaela Borggrafe has been banned for six matches</p>
<p> Referee Abigail Byrne shows a red card to Jayde Riviere </p>
Football

Arsenal held by 10-player Man United as Williamson returns to start

<p>Stanway helped England to a second European title last summer </p>
Football

Stanway sparks WSL transfer battle with Bayern Munich decision

<p>England's Jess Carter received racist abuse online during the Women's Euros this summer</p>
Football

Man pleads guilty to sending ‘abhorrent’ messages to Lionesses’ Carter

<p>Renee Slegers in the Arsenal dugout</p>
Football

Slegers signs new long-term contract as Arsenal head coach

<p>Renee Slegers in the Arsenal dugout</p>
Football

Slegers signs new long-term contract as Arsenal head coach

<p>The Club World Cup trophy from the men’s edition this summer</p>
Football

Inaugural Fifa Women’s Club World Cup confirmed for January 2028

<p>Khadija Shaw scored four in a comfortable win over Aston Villa</p>
Football

Shaw scores four as Manchester City maintain WSL advantage

European football

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Palace face tough route to Conference League final after play-off draw

<p>Alvaro Arbeloa suffered an embarrassing defeat in his first game since replacing Xabi Alonso</p>
Football

Real Madrid hit ‘rock bottom’ after cup defeat to second-tier side

<p>Schalke have plenty to celebrate as they top the 2. Bundesliga</p>
Football

Schalke, Germany’s fallen giants, are finally on the rise again

Transfers

<p>Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli was booked late on over the clash (PA)</p>
Football

Martinelli sorry after ‘disgraceful’ manhandling of injured Bradley

<p>Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo (PA)</p>
Football

Liverpool transfer updates including Semenyo, Guehi and more

<p>Kenan Yildiz is among the names Arsenal hold a reported interest in</p>
Football

Arsenal transfer news round-up: Yildiz, Bartesaghi and more

<p>Mohamed Salah came off the bench in the first half at Anfield</p>
Football

Where Salah could go next after star’s possible Liverpool farewell

<p>Gianluigi Donnarumma in action for Italy in World Cup qualifying this week</p>
Football

Donnarumma’s arrival signals a shift in style for City under Guardiola

<p>Andre Onana</p>
Football

Onana considers Man United exit as discussions over loan move continue

<p>Villa sold academy graduate Jacob Ramsey to Newcastle United</p>
Football

Financial rules ‘killed’ Villa’s transfer window, says Konsa

<p>Senne Lammens has played one full season for Royal Antwerp</p>
Football

Defying xG and a penalty king: Why Man United gambled on Lammens

International football

<p>Goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams sealed the win</p>
LiveFootball

Nigeria knock out Algeria to seal Afcon semi-final against Morocco

LiveFootball

Raphael Onyedika’s brace sends Uganda home as Nigeria top Afcon Group

Football

‘Alarm bells should be ringing’ as England fans snub World Cup prices

Football League

Football League

Next West Brom manager odds: Carsley early favourite to replace Mason

<p>Alan Sheehan is the current favourite</p>
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Next Oxford manager odds: Alan Sheehan odds-on to succeed Gary Rowett

<p>The fan sadly died after suffering a medical emergency at the Valley</p>
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Charlton fan dies as Portsmouth game abandoned for medical emergency

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<p>Sadio Mane celebrates with the Africa Cup of Nations trophy</p>
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Mane praised after ending Senegal protest in chaotic Afcon final

Football

Mane praised after ending Senegal protest in chaotic Afcon final

<p>Sadio Mane celebrates with the Africa Cup of Nations trophy</p>
<p>Senegal’s head coach Pape Thiaw, left, speaks to Walid Regragui as he leaves the pitch </p>
Football

Regragui calls Thiaw ‘shameful’ after leading walk-off protest

<p>Senegal manager Pape Thiaw ordering his players off the pitch</p>
Football

Thiaw storms out of press conference after being jeered by journalists

<p>Brahim Diaz looks tearfully on after the Afcon final</p>
Football

Diaz in tears after failed ‘Panenka’ penalty costs Morocco Afcon final

<p>Edouard Mendy speaks to Brahim Diaz before his penalty kick</p>
Football

Mendy explains Senegal walk-off in farcical Afcon final

<p>Edouard Mendy speaks to Brahim Diaz before his penalty kick</p>
Football

Mendy explains Senegal walk-off in farcical Afcon final

Senegalese players celebrate after winning the Africa Cup of Nations (Youssef Loulidi/AP)
Football

Senegal win Afcon after walking off pitch amid penalty chaos

<p>Jake O’Brien heads in for Everton at Villa Park</p>
Football

Why was O’Brien’s goal against Aston Villa not overturned by VAR?

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