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African players in Europe: In-form Jackson heads Chelsea winner
AFP · 3 weeks ago
Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson scored his fourth goal in three matches to give Chelsea a 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest at the weekend.
Saudi Arabia's billion-dollar football league a work in progress
AFP · 3 weeks ago
Anyone expecting immediate results from Saudi Arabia's unprecedented splurge on football stars was probably disappointed as the billion-dollar spending created a lopsided season with no international silverware so far.
Creaking German trains could derail Euros travel
AFP · 3 weeks ago
Ageing infrastructure, frequent delays and workers that regularly stage strikes -- critics warn Germany's creaking railways are ill-prepared for an influx of football fans descending on the country during Euro 2024.
Flop of Premier League's promoted three exposes growing gulf
AFP · 3 weeks ago
For just the second time in Premier League history all three promoted sides are heading back down to the Championship after a season that has exposed the growing gulf between English football's top two tiers.
Malaysia football kicks off under heightened security after attacks
AFP · 4 weeks ago
Malaysia's premier football league kicked off Saturday under the shadow of heightened security after a series of attacks against players shocked the country and forced the cancellation of the season opener.
CAF Confederation Cup final set for Morocco amid drama
AFP · 4 weeks ago
Moroccan club Renaissance Berkane are due to host Egyptian outfit Zamalek on Sunday in the CAF Confederation Cup final first leg against a background of off-field drama.
Time running out for Arsenal as Man City hunt Premier League glory
AFP · 4 weeks ago
Arsenal have barely put a foot wrong in the Premier League in 2024 but, as the title race approaches the finish line, they desperately need a favour from Fulham, who host relentless Manchester City this weekend.
Atletico win appeal over racist abuse sanction
AFP · 4 weeks ago
The Spanish Football Federation on Thursday accepted Atletico Madrid's appeal against a partial stadium ban after racial abuse directed at Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams.
North Africa football fans use stadium freedoms to back Palestinians
AFP · 4 weeks ago
In North Africa, where political speech is often harshly policed, football stadiums have long been an exception.
Malaysian team pulls out of season opener after footballer acid attack
AFP · 1 month ago
One of Malaysia's top football clubs has pulled out of Friday's season-opening Charity Shield after a spate of assaults, including an acid attack, on players in the country.
Malaysian team pulls out of football season-opener after player assaults
AFP · 1 month ago
One of Malaysia's top football clubs has pulled out of Friday's season-opening Charity Shield after a spate of assaults, including an acid attack, on players in the country.
This week in women's football: Liga F, NWSL, Women's FA Cup, and more
Live Soccer TV · 1 month ago
This week features games from the United States, Spain, England, Italy, and more.
Malaysia acid-attack footballer in 'critical but stable' condition
AFP · 1 month ago
A Malaysian national team footballer who was the victim of an acid attack is in a "critical but stable"
African players in Europe: Salah starts and scores as Reds win
AFP · 1 month ago
Mohamed Salah was restored to the Liverpool starting line-up after a public spat with manager Jurgen Klopp and scored the opening goal in a 4-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
Cesar Luis Menotti, architect of Argentina's 1978 World Cup triumph, dead at 85
AFP · 1 month ago
Cesar Luis Menotti, who famously coached Argentina to their first World Cup triumph in 1978, an achievement described as one of the "country's greatest joys", has died at the age of 85, the country's football federation (AFA) announced Sunday.
Cesar Luis Menotti, football romantic who led Argentina to first World Cup
AFP · 1 month ago
Cesar Luis Menotti, who led a dashing Argentina team to victory in the 1978 World Cup, has died aged 85, the country's football federation announced on Sunday.
Guardiola backs England for Euro 2024 glory
AFP · 1 month ago
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has backed England to win Euro 2024 if they follow his club's route to continental glory.
Clattenburg quits as Nottingham Forest's referee analyst
AFP · 1 month ago
Mark Clattenburg has resigned from his role as a referee analyst at Nottingham Forest, with the former Premier League official admitting Friday he had become "more of a hindrance than a help".
Man City's Foden wins football writers' award
AFP · 1 month ago
Manchester City's Phil Foden was Friday named Footballer of the Year by the English Football Writers'
Howe says Tonali ban has hit Newcastle's Champions League quest
AFP · 1 month ago
Eddie Howe said Friday that Sandro Tonali's suspension for betting offences had damaged Newcastle's bid to qualify for the Champions League for a second straight season.
