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Morocco Held to 1-1 Draw by Mali, Ending Record 19-Game Winning Streak
Morocco's unbeaten run of 19 successive internationals ended in a tempestuous AFCON Group A match as Mali equalized via penalty from Lassine Sinayoko in the 64th minute after VAR review. Brahim Diaz had given the hosts the lead from the spot before halftime, but Morocco remain unconvincing despite topping the group with four points.
Egypt advanced to the last 16 with a 1-0 win over South Africa earlier.
Egypt First Team into AFCON Last 16 After 1-0 Victory Over South Africa
Egypt secured their knockout stage spot in Group B with a narrow win against South Africa in Agadir during the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. The result came on a busy day of action, highlighting Egypt's strong form in the tournament.
Other Group B match ended Angola 1-1 Zimbabwe in Marrakech.
Comoros and Zambia Draw 0-0 in AFCON Group A Opener
Earlier on Friday, Comoros and Zambia played out a goalless draw in Casablanca, leaving both sides with one and two points respectively in Group A standings. This sets up Morocco's next clash against Zambia on Monday, with Mali also on two points.
Morocco top the group after their draw with Mali.
Inter Milan Faces Tough Test Against Atalanta in Serie A Clash
League leaders Inter Milan, under Cristian Chivu, aim to hold off Milan and Napoli when they visit upstart Atalanta on Boxing Day weekend. Despite recent Supercoppa loss, Marcus Thuram and Lautaro MartĂnez will be key for Inter to end the year strongly.
Atalanta provides a stern challenge for the top spot.
Manchester United vs Newcastle United Headlines Premier League Boxing Day
The only Premier League game on Boxing Day pits struggling Manchester United against Newcastle at Old Trafford, with kickoff at 3 p.m. ET. Both teams seek form revival, with Ruben Amorim missing injured Bruno Fernandes.
United's home form is middling, sitting 13th in the home table.
Braga vs Benfica Preview: Mourinho's Unbeaten Run on the Line
Jose Mourinho's Benfica faces Braga in Primeira Liga, with predictions favoring a 2-1 Benfica win to extend their strong form. Mourinho expected to maintain his league unbeaten streak in this key matchup.
Both sides enter in excellent shape.
Hibernian vs Hearts Edinburgh Derby Set for Intense Battle
Scottish Premiership features a hectic Edinburgh derby between Hibernian and Heart of Midlothian, predicted 1-2 to Hearts. Expect goals from both sides in this fierce rivalry clash.
Hearts tipped to overpower their neighbors again.
Transfermarkt Updates Football Market Values in December 2025
Transfermarkt released a significant player valuation update, highlighting top talents amid the winter transfer window. Key changes reflect current form and market trends in global football.
This impacts clubs planning January moves.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé Top 2025 Most Valuable Players List
Ronaldo and Mbappé lead the rankings of the world's most valued footballers for 2025, underscoring their enduring market appeal. The list evaluates professional football stars based on performance and potential.
Mbappé holds strong as third most valuable globally per recent updates.
Morocco Feels AFCON Pressure as Hosts After Mali Draw
Hosts Morocco face mounting pressure at AFCON following their draw that ended their record streak, despite favorite status. Next up is Zambia, with the team looking unconvincing early on.
Key players like Achraf Hakimi await debut post-injury.
Mali's Yves Bissouma Returns in AFCON Clash with Morocco
Mali captain Yves Bissouma featured for 57 minutes against Morocco after ankle surgery recovery, boosting their equalizer effort. Goalkeeper Djigui Diarra shone with key saves in the 1-1 draw.
Sinayoko's penalty was pivotal after VAR intervention.
AFCON Group A Standings: Morocco Leads on Four Points
Post-match standings show Morocco atop Group A with four points, Mali and Zambia on two, Comoros on one ahead of Monday fixtures. The tournament heats up with Egypt already advancing from Group B.
VAR decisions influenced key results.