After a record number of goals, unrelenting shocks and an apparent capacity for unceasing drama, the Africa Cup of Nations finishes today when either hosts Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire) or fellow former champions Nigeria will be crowned kings of Africa.

Football's lawmakers are set to trial sin-binning players and issuing blue cards in the game - where player would spend 10 minutes in the technical area after being given the card by a referee.

Qatar successfully defended their AFC Asian Cup title in the Lusail Stadium after securing a 3-1 victory against first-timers Jordan largely thanks to Akram Afif, who claimed a hat-trick of penalties.

Ligue 1 was responsible for affording the most playing time among the top five leagues to U20 players in the 2022-23 season.

The AFC Asian Cup reaches its climax today as hosts and holders Qatar take on a Jordan side looking to make history in the competition.

The 25th Laureus World Sports Awards, the most prestigious honours event in sport, will take place in Madrid on April 22.