King Mohammed VI of Morocco has pardoned 18 Senegalese football fans jailed after a pitch invasion during the AFCON 2025 final in Rabat, citing humanitarian reasons amid the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha. The fans were imprisoned following a controversial match that saw Senegal win 1-0, but CAF later awarded Morocco the title by default after Senegal left the field in protest. Senegal has appealed the decision to CAS, which may take up to a year to rule.

May 23, 2026

Sports

Copa Libertadores Match Between Independiente Medellin and Flamengo Abandoned Due to Riots

A Copa Libertadores group stage match between Independiente Medellin and Flamengo was abandoned after home fans set off flares and started fires. The chaos occurred just after kickoff at Atanasio Girardot Stadium, forcing a 50-minute suspension and eventual evacuation. CONMEBOL officially called off the match, and Flamengo has demanded the three points.

May 8, 2026