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Senegal celebrate AFCON title at Stade de France friendly amid controversy

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Senegal marked their Africa Cup of Nations triumph in controversial fashion at the Stade de France on Saturday despite being stripped of the title in favor of Morocco. The Teranga Lions went on to beat Peru 2-0 in a friendly, but the dispute rumbles on. The Senegalese Football Federation has lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport following CAF’s decision.

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Senegal's players parade with the African Cup of Nations trophy ahead of the international friendly football match between Senegal and Peru at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis north of Paris on Marc
Senegal's players parade with the African Cup of Nations trophy ahead of the international friendly football match between Senegal and Peru at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis north of Paris on March 28, 2026. © Julien de Rosa, AFP

Elsewhere in international action, Ivory Coast cruised past South Korea 4-0 in England, while Belgium impressed with a 5-2 win over the United States in Atlanta. France are back in action on Sunday against Colombia, three days after a statement 2-1 victory over Brazil, with heavy squad rotation expected.

In Spain, Barcelona have been dealt a major blow: Raphinha is set to miss five weeks and will notably be sidelined for the Champions League quarter-final against Atlético Madrid.

In figure skating, Guillaume Cizeron and Laurence Fournier Beaudry were crowned world champions in ice dance in Prague, continuing a remarkable partnership already crowned with Olympic gold last month in Milan.

And in the NBA, San Antonio’s hot streak rolls on. The Spurs secured an eighth straight win with a dominant 127-95 victory over Milwaukee, powered by an all-around performance from Victor Wembanyama and a triple-double from Stephon Castle.