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Manchester City Guilty of 114 Charges: Al Mubarak Breaks His SilenceFootball

Manchester City Guilty of 114 Charges: Al Mubarak Breaks His Silence

After Manchester City were found guilty of 114 of 115 charges for breaching Premier League financial fair play rules, club chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has broken his silence, insisting the club's confidence in proving its innocence remains unchanged as City prepares to appeal.

September 26, 2026
Brazil's Botafogo Reach Verbal Agreement with Ziyech, Awaiting His Arrival to Finalise the MoveFootball

Brazil's Botafogo Reach Verbal Agreement with Ziyech, Awaiting His Arrival to Finalise the Move

Brazilian club Botafogo have reached a verbal agreement with Morocco international Hakim Ziyech on a contract until 2028, following the mutual termination of his deal with Wydad Athletic Club. The Rio de Janeiro club is now awaiting the player's arrival to complete his medical and finalise the paperwork.

September 8, 2026
Punctuality, Nutrition, Rehab: Mourinho's Four New Strict Rules at Real MadridFootball

Punctuality, Nutrition, Rehab: Mourinho's Four New Strict Rules at Real Madrid

José Mourinho has ended the era of "exceptions" at Real Madrid by imposing four strict new rules covering punctuality, injury rehabilitation and nutrition, replacing the old financial fines with punishments that directly affect playing time.

September 3, 2026
Premier League 2026/2027 Results (28-31 August): Manchester City Thrash Crystal Palace, Chelsea Edge BrightonFootball

Premier League 2026/2027 Results (28-31 August): Manchester City Thrash Crystal Palace, Chelsea Edge Brighton

Manchester City thrash Crystal Palace (4-1) with braces from Haaland and Cherki, Chelsea edge a seven-goal thriller against Brighton (4-3), and Manchester United claim their first win of the season (5-2 over Ipswich): here's the round-up of Premier League matchday 3 (28-31 August 2026).

August 31, 2026
Messi Avoids Suspension But Gets FinedFootball

Messi Avoids Suspension But Gets Fined

MLS has fined Lionel Messi after he struck Philadelphia Union's Quinn Sullivan during Inter Miami's 2-2 draw.

August 22, 2026
Rodri Turned Down Real Madrid's Money for a Barça ProjectTransfers

Rodri Turned Down Real Madrid's Money for a Barça Project

According to Spanish media, Real Madrid made repeated internal efforts to convince Rodri to join them instead of Barcelona, but the Catalan club's sporting project proved decisive.

August 20, 2026

Matches

Standings

PDIFFPTS
Qualification
1Morocco3+57
2Mali303
3Zambia3-32
4Comoros3-22
Rules and legend
  • Qualification
  • Relegation

About the Mali national team

The Mali national team, nicknamed "the Eagles," is governed by the Malian Football Federation, founded shortly after independence in 1960. Runners-up at the 1972 Africa Cup of Nations, they are currently led by Franco-Portuguese head coach Anthony da Silva.

Legendary players

  • Seydou Keita — an iconic midfielder who played for FC Barcelona.
  • Hamari Traoré — the team's current captain.

World Cup

Mali have never qualified for the World Cup, including the 2026 edition.

FIFA ranking

Mali rank among the respected nations of the African continent in the FIFA World Ranking.

Frequently asked questions

When is Mali's next match?+

Mali face Tunisia on 3 October 2026.

What is Mali's current standing?+

Mali are currently 2 in Africa Cup of Nations with 3 points.

What is Mali's best AFCON result?+

Runners-up in 1972.

Who is Mali's captain?+

Hamari Traoré, the team's current captain.

Has Mali ever qualified for the World Cup?+

No, never.

When was the Malian Football Federation founded?+

In 1960, shortly after independence.