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Germany set for massive security challenge at Euro 2024
AFP · 4 days 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 · 5 days 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 · 2 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 · 1 month 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 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.
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.
CAF boss Motsepe confident AFCON will avoid 'painful experience' of Cameroon
AFP · 4 months ago
African football chief Patrice Motsepe insisted Friday he is confident this year's Cup of Nations will not see any repeat of the kind of tragedy that marred the last tournament in Cameroon in 2022.
Mane's Senegal defend title as Ivory Coast hosts Cup of Nations
AFP · 4 months ago
The Africa Cup of Nations kicks off on Saturday in Ivory Coast with the host nation and Mohamed Salah's Egypt among the leading contenders to succeed the Senegal of Sadio Mane as continental champions.
Football-mad Ivorians gear up to host Africa Cup of Nations
AFP · 4 months ago
White balloons bid fans "Akwaba" or "Welcome" in the local Akan language, team shirts are selling like hot cakes at the markets and the national side's colours already adorn adverts in the streets.
Erdogan plays down row over Saudi-hosted Super Cup
AFP · 4 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 · 4 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.