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Mane Hints At International Retirement

Jan 15, 2026

Sadio Mane has hinted that he could soon retire from international football.  

This, after the striker said that he's delighted to appear in one last final at the Africa Cup of Nations.  

Senegal reached the finale after beating Egypt 1-0 this morning, with Mane scoring the winner.  

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Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni could be the next Real Madrid boss.  

According to reports Scaloni is the preferred candidate of Real President Florentino Perez – and the Argentine could be available in the summer as his contract expires after this year's World Cup.   

If confirmed, it would be Scaloni's first foray into club management. 

He previously guided Argentina's under-20 squad before being prompted to coach the senior team.  

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Meanwhile, interim Real boss Alvaro Arbeloa has taken full responsibility after their shock Copa Del Rey defeat to second-division Albacete. 

This, after he faced some criticism for resting several first-team stars for the match.  

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Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is reportedly upset over the sacking of boss Enzo Maresca and could consider leaving the London club.  

According to reports, PSG are monitoring the situation and could make a move for the Argentine.   

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Elsewhere:

Liverpool's Conor Bradley says he has successfully undergone surgery on his season-ending knee injury.  

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Everton and Nottingham Forest are reportedly battling it out to sign Morocco striker Youssef En-Nesyri, who currently plays for Fenerbahce. 

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The draw for this year's Australian tennis Open has been announced, it could see men's defending champion Jannik Sinner taking on Novak Djokovic in the semis. 

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And Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai have reached the quarterfinals of the Indian badminton Open but Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izuddin crashed out in the second round