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Germany set for massive security challenge at Euro 2024

AFP · 1 week ago

Keeping fans and players safe will be a mammoth task for Germany as it hosts Euro 2024 this summer in a tense global climate with major conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.

Hungry Madrid parade league title with eye on European glory

AFP · 1 week ago

If anything defines Real Madrid it is a relentless hunger for silverware and that remained clear even as they celebrated their 36th La Liga title triumph on Sunday.

Spurs boss Postecoglou ready to disappoint King Charles by relegating Burnley

AFP · 1 week ago

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou is willing to disappoint King Charles III by relegating Burnley on Saturday despite his recent trip to Buckingham Palace.

Former coach Del Bosque to lead committee overseeing Spanish federation

AFP · 3 weeks ago

Former Spain coach Vicente del Bosque will lead the committee overseeing the country's scandal-hit football federation, the Spanish government said Tuesday.

Spanish football federation appoints Rocha as president

AFP · 3 weeks ago

The Spanish football federation appointed Pedro Rocha as its president on Friday, after disgraced former chief Luis Rubiales stepped down last September.

Spanish govt to 'oversee' scandal-hit football federation

AFP · 3 weeks ago

The Spanish government decided Thursday to create a commission to 'oversee' the country's scandal-hit football federation (RFEF) and try to pull it out of crisis.

Inter put back parade and Torino game to create Sunday title party

AFP · 3 weeks ago

Inter Milan said on Tuesday that they have pushed back their title celebration and their next Serie A game and both would now be on Sunday.

Premier League chief fears regulator could kill 'golden goose'

AFP · 1 month ago

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has hit out at plans for an independent regulator of English football, saying it could damage the league's competitive advantage over the rest of Europe.

Security increased at Champions League ties after threat

AFP · 1 month ago

Security will be reinforced at Champions League quarter-final matches on Tuesday and Wednesday after a communication outlet supporting the Islamic State group published threats against stadiums.

Regulator legislation exposes rift in English football

AFP · 2 months ago

Divisions between Premier League clubs and the lower leagues of English football were exposed on Tuesday after the UK government introduced a bill to enshrine an independent regulator into law.

North Korean World Cup player says Japan qualifier more than football

AFP · 2 months ago

An Yong Hak was born and raised in Japan but he will be cheering for his former team North Korea when the two sides clash in a World Cup qualifier in Tokyo on Thursday.

Messi denies political snub was behind Hong Kong no-show

AFP · 3 months ago

Lionel Messi denied his absence from a match in Hong Kong two weeks ago that angered China was a political snub, but was caused by an injury.

Messi insists Hong Kong no-show was due to injury, not politics

AFP · 3 months ago

Argentine football star Lionel Messi insisted Monday that his absence from a match in Hong Kong two weeks ago that drew the ire of spectators was not a snub but prompted by injury.

Messi wows Tokyo fans days after Hong Kong no-show

AFP · 3 months ago

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi played 30 minutes of a friendly match in Japan on Wednesday, days after his no-show in a similar match sparked fury in Hong Kong.

Messi wows Tokyo fans in friendly defeat by Kobe

AFP · 3 months ago

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi pleased Tokyo fans on Wednesday in a friendly match that ended in a 4-3 penalty shootout loss to Vissel Kobe after the game ended goalless.

Messi says leg 'getting better' but could miss Japan match

AFP · 3 months ago

Lionel Messi said Tuesday his leg injury was "getting better" but the World Cup-winning captain could not guarantee he would be fit to play in Inter Miami's pre-season friendly in Japan this week.

Hong Kong sports minister was assured Messi would play

AFP · 3 months ago

Lionel Messi had been contracted to play at least 45 minutes of a pre-season friendly that ended with his Inter Miami team being booed off, Hong Kong's sports minister said on Monday.

Messi, Beckham booed after Argentine star sits out Hong Kong friendly

AFP · 3 months ago

Lionel Messi and Inter-Miami co-owner David Beckham were booed on Sunday and angry fans demanded refunds after the Argentina superstar sat out the team's pre-season friendly in Hong Kong.