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Chancel Mbemba’s late header took the tie to extra time. Yannick Bolasie missed from the spot as Africa Cup of Nations debutants Madagascar beat DR Congo in a dramatic penalty shoot-out to reach the quarter-finals. Marcel Tisserand had already skied his attempt over the bar when Bolasie followed suit to hand the Barea a 4-2 shoot-out victory in Alexandria, with the game having finished 2-2 after extra time. Madagascar took a ninth-minute lead in spectacular style when wide man Ibrahim...

Striker Aleksandar Mitrovic has committed his future to Fulham in the wake of relegation from the Premier League by signing a new contract. The 24-year-old Serbia international, who scored 11 top-flight goals last season, has put pen to paper on a deal which will keep him at Craven Cottage until the summer of 2024. A statement on fulhamfc.com read: “The club is absolutely delighted to announce that Aleksandar Mitrovic has committed his future to Fulham. “Our number nine has agreed...

Paul Pogba has been included in Manchester United’s squad for their pre-season tour. The France midfielder had been a doubt for the trip as reports that he is angling for a move away from Old Trafford picked up pace last week. But he will travel with the team as they head to Australia on Sunday afternoon to kick-off their preparations for the new season. https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1147808535385911296 Romelu Lukaku, another player linked with a summer departure, is also included among the 28-man...

The South American football confederation said questioning the integrity of the Copa America is “unacceptable” after Lionel Messi alleged Argentina were victims of “corruption” in their 2-1 win over Chile. Messi saw red towards the end of the first half of their third-place play-off in Sao Paolo and refused to take part in the medal ceremony. The Barcelona star was dismissed following a confrontation with former Cardiff midfielder Gary Medel, who was also shown a red card. 90 'FIM DO...

El Khadra won all three of their group games without conceding a goal. Leicester City’s record signing Islam Slimani was the man of the match as Algeria stormed into the knock-out stages of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 100 percent record after victory over Tanzania in their final group game. Slimani scored once and provided two assists as the Desert Foxes were comfortable 3-0 victors in Cairo. However, Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi has warned his side their group-stage...

Crystal Palace have signed former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Stephen Henderson. The 31-year-old free agent has signed a one-year deal, the Premier League club have confirmed. Henderson made 16 appearances for Forest after joining from Charlton in 2016 and was let go at the end of last season. He had a short loan spell with Sky Bet League One side Wycombe last term, making three appearances, but will spend the next campaign competing with Vicente Guaita and Wayne Hennessey at Selhurst...

South Africa stunned hosts Egypt 1-0 to reach the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. Seven-time winners Egypt produced a lacklustre display and were punished by Thembinkosi Lorch’s 85th-minute strike. South Africa, the 1996 winners, are through to just their second quarter-final since 2002 and will face Nigeria on Wednesday. Egypt struggled to create chances, with their best two openings of the game both being squandered by Trezeguet, while Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah was largely kept quiet. South Africa were...

Ruben Loftus-Cheek has agreed a contract extension with Chelsea that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until at least 2024, the Premier League club have announced. The 23-year-old, who is currently recovering from an Achilles injury, made an impression in the first team during the final few months of Maurizio Sarri’s reign. Loftus-Cheek told Chelsea’s official website: “I’m really happy and pleased that I get to stay here for another five years. So proud to sign a new long-term contract!...

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata will join Atletico Madrid on a permanent deal at the end of the 2019-20 season, the Premier League club have announced. The 26-year-old is currently on an 18-month loan with Atletico, which began in January, and he will remain in the Spanish capital upon its completion. The Spain international scored 24 goals in 72 appearances for the Blues after joining from Real Madrid for a fee of around £60million in 2017. Thank you and good luck,...