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Erdogan plays down row over Saudi-hosted Super Cup
AFP · 5 months ago
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday brushed off criticism after the Turkish Super Cup final between two Istanbul giants was postponed following a row with its Saudi hosts.
Widespread opposition suggests Super League is still a non-starter
AFP · 5 months ago
Thursday's ruling by the European Court of Justice appears unlikely to lead to any changes to the footballing landscape on the continent in the near future, after leagues, clubs, player representatives and fan groups immediately reiterated their opposition to any proposed Super League.
Turkish top-flight suspended after 'vile, inhumane' referee attack
AFP · 5 months ago
The Turkish SuperLig has been suspended indefinitely after a referee was punched by Ankaragucu's president following a 1-1 draw with Rizespor, the country's football federation (TFF) announced on Monday.
Klinsmann urges China to free detained S.Korea player for Christmas
AFP · 6 months ago
South Korea coach Jurgen Klinsmann has called on the Chinese government to release World Cup midfielder Son Jun-ho in time for Christmas.
Venezuela accuses Peru of 'kidnapping' football team in post-match spat
AFP · 6 months ago
Venezuela on Wednesday accused the Peruvian government of "kidnapping" its national football team, accusing Lima of refusing to allow the team's aircraft to refuel after a 1-1 draw between the two teams in a 2026 World Cup qualifier.
Xi says 'not so sure' of Chinese football team's abilities
AFP · 6 months ago
Chinese President Xi Jinping has said he is "not so sure" of the abilities of the national men's football team, despite their recent victory over Thailand.
On Liberia's community football pitches, Weah still a star
AFP · 7 months ago
Osman Fofana, a 17-year-old student in Liberia's capital Monrovia, could not contain his excitement as he walked onto a new football field in his slum community of Clara Town.
Spain find fragile peace and progress after Rubiales scandal
AFP · 8 months ago
Spain's women's national team took one step towards the Olympic Games and several more towards equality, over a tense fortnight out of which a fragile peace emerged.
Spain celebrate World Cup win with record crowd for Switzerland romp
AFP · 8 months ago
Spain's Women's World Cup winners were given a rapturous reception as they played for the first time at home after their triumph, thrashing Switzerland 5-0 in the Nations League on Tuesday in front of a record crowd.
We want to play at Olympics, with right conditions: Spain's Caldentey
AFP · 8 months ago
Spain forward Mariona Caldentey said Monday she hopes the women's team can compete at the Olympic Games next year, as long as it is under "the conditions we think we deserve".
France vows 'firm response' to homophobic chants at football match
AFP · 8 months ago
The French government vowed Monday to punish football fans who chanted homophobic slurs at a top Ligue 1 clash at Paris's Parc des Princes stadium.
Putellas, Paredes say Spain players staying to promote change
AFP · 8 months ago
Spain players Alexia Putellas and Irene Paredes said Thursday the majority of the squad agreed to stay to advance change within the Spanish football federation, after they were called up to play for the women's national team against their will.
Several striking Spain players arrive for national team camp
AFP · 8 months ago
Six Spain players arrived at a Madrid hotel to join their women's national team camp on Tuesday, five of whom are currently striking over changes they want made in the Spanish football federation (RFEF).
Spain players face punishment if they refuse to play: government
AFP · 8 months ago
Striking Spain players would be punished if they do not attend their national team camp after being called up, the Spanish government said early Tuesday.
Saudi transfer window shutting brings relief in Europe
AFP · 8 months ago
Clubs in Europe could breathe a collective sigh of relief following the closure this week of the transfer window in the Saudi Pro League, whose huge spending over the summer was topped only by the English Premier League.
Spanish women's league players confirm strike over 'unacceptable' pay offer
AFP · 8 months ago
Players from Spain's women's top flight, Liga F, will follow through with strike action after negotiations to improve pay remained at an impasse, unions representing the players said Thursday.
Sacked Spain coach Vilda says dismissal 'unjust'
AFP · 8 months ago
Sacked Spain women's coach Jorge Vilda says he has a clear conscience and his dismissal 16 days after La Roja's World Cup triumph was unjust.
Spain women's coach Vilda set to be forced out amid Rubiales storm
AFP · 9 months ago
Spain's controversial Women's World Cup-winning coach Jorge Vilda is set to be forced out as the sexism scandal engulfs the Spanish football federation, according to Spanish reports.
Spain opens preliminary sex abuse probe over suspended chief Rubiales' kiss
AFP · 9 months ago
Prosecutors at Spain's top criminal court said Monday they had opened a preliminary investigation into Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales'
Rubiales could face further suspension after kiss as sports court meet
AFP · 9 months ago
Suspended Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales could face further domestic sanctions as the country's top sports court meets Monday to examine complaints against him for forcibly kissing Women's World Cup star Jenni Hermoso.
