Riyad Mahrez, a five-time Premier League winner, announced his retirement from international soccer following Algeria's World Cup exit, a 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in the round of 32 on Thursday.

Switzerland vs Algeria Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026 Match: Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored as Switzerland defeat Algeria 2-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match in Vancouver.

Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez has sparked a huge controversy following his post-match remarks in a 3-3 draw against Austria in Kansas City at the FIFA World Cup on Sunday.

Luca Zidane opted to represent Algeria, the country of his grandfather's birth, and kept a cleansheet in a 3-0 win over Sudan.

Captain Riyad Mahrez scored in each half as 2019 champions Algeria eased to a 3-0 win over 10-man Sudan in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday.

Mendy also hit out at Manchester City for not paying the wages of the duration of his contract.

The 32-year-old Algerian winger joined Pep Guardiola's team in 2018 from Leicester, winning 11 major trophies at the club.

Riyad Mahrez's superb display dispatched the Championship underdogs, ensuring City ended their run of three successive FA Cup semi-final defeats.

RB Leipzig centre-back Josko Gvardiol scored a second-half header, cancelling out Riyad Mahrez's strike to earn a 1-1 with Manchester City in their Champions League last 16 clash on Wednesday

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City will be "destroyed" by Arsenal in the Premier League title race if they do not improve despite a stirring second half fightback to beat Tottenham 4-2 on Friday.