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English sides seek redemption from Champions League reality check
AFP · 3 months ago
Kings of the league phase, England's six Champions League sides were made to look like paupers in the first legs of the last 16 as they failed to muster a win between them.
Spain, Argentina 'Finalissima' clash cancelled: UEFA
AFP · 3 months ago
The 'Finalissima' clash between Euro 2024 winners Spain and world champions Argentina set to take place on March 27 in Qatar has been cancelled, UEFA said on Sunday.
City of Rome gives green light to new Roma stadium
AFP · 3 months ago
Rome's city council on Friday voted overwhelmingly in favour of Serie A club Roma's plan to build a new stadium in the northeast of the Italian capital with a view to hosting Euro 2032 games.
Forest stunned by Midtjylland, Villa beat Lille in Europa League
AFP · 3 months ago
Nottingham Forest suffered a shock 1-0 defeat against Midtjylland in the Europa League last-16 first leg, while Ollie Watkins ended his goal drought as the Aston Villa striker sealed a 1-0 win at Lille on Thursday.
Chelsea's Neto faces UEFA punishment for pushing ball boy
AFP · 3 months ago
Chelsea's Pedro Neto is set to be punished by UEFA for pushing a ball boy during his team's 5-2 defeat by Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League after European football's governing body announced on Thursday it had opened disciplinary proceedings.
European football clubs score with stadium rebuilds
AFP · 3 months ago
On a former derelict dock in the British port city of Liverpool, fans of Everton throng eateries and bars at the football club's new stadium ahead of a Premier League match.
Four years after banning Russia, FIFA and IOC passive in the face of war
AFP · 3 months ago
Four years after world sport rushed to ban Russia for invading Ukraine, the leading governing bodies are reacting guardedly to the US-led attack on Iran, raising accusations of double standards.
Will Iran take part in the 2026 World Cup?
AFP · 3 months ago
The war in the Middle East triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran has raised the question of whether the Iranian national team will take part in the World Cup later this year, during which it is due to play group games in the United States.
Infantino says players who cover mouths when speaking could be sent off
AFP · 3 months ago
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has suggested players who cover their mouths while talking to opponents could be sent off, in light of racism allegations against Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni.
VAR expanded to include second bookings and corners for World Cup
AFP · 3 months ago
VAR's scope has been extended to cover second yellow cards and corners in time for the World Cup after a meeting of football's lawmakers on Saturday.
English giants dominate line-up for Champions League last-16 draw
AFP · 3 months ago
The draw for the latter stages of this season's Champions League takes place on Friday with Newcastle United's midweek victory against Qarabag meaning an unprecedented six English sides will feature in the last 16.
Real Madrid victory for 'everyone against racism': Tchouameni
AFP · 3 months ago
Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni said his team's 2-1 win against Benfica on Wednesday to reach the Champions League last 16 was a victory for "everyone who is against racism".
PSG coach Luis Enrique calls on team to raise their game in Champions League last 16
AFP · 3 months ago
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique admitted that his side still had considerable room for improvement after they edged past Monaco in the Champions League on Wednesday to set up a last-16 showdown against Barcelona or Chelsea.
Vinicius seals Real Champions League progress as PSG edge out Monaco
AFP · 3 months ago
Vinicius Junior sealed Real Madrid's progress to the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday with the clincher against Benfica as holders Paris Saint-Germain edged out 10-man Ligue 1 rivals Monaco.
Vinicius hits winner as Real Madrid eliminate Benfica after racism row
AFP · 3 months ago
Vinicius Junior scored the winner on the night as Real Madrid beat Benfica 2-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday, progressing 3-1 on aggregate to the last 16.
UEFA can make fight against racism more than a slogan: Real Madrid's Arbeloa
AFP · 3 months ago
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa Tuesday called on European football governing body UEFA to make their fight against racism into more than just a slogan after the alleged abuse of star Vinicius Junior.
Mourinho's Bernabeu homecoming upended by suspension, racism row
AFP · 3 months ago
Jose Mourinho has not set foot in the Santiago Bernabeu since leaving Real Madrid in 2013, but his Champions League homecoming with Benfica on Wednesday will be far more complicated than initially anticipated.
UEFA suspend Benfica's Prestianni after alleged racist abuse
AFP · 3 months ago
UEFA on Monday suspended midfielder Gialuca Prestianni from Benfica's Champions League play-off second leg against Real Madrid this week after he was accused of racially abusing Vinicius Junior.
Police investigating racist abuse of Premier League quartet
AFP · 3 months ago
Police said Monday they are investigating "abhorrent" racist abuse directed online at four Premier League footballers last weekend.
Benfica investigate video of fans' monkey gestures
AFP · 3 months ago
Benfica have begun an investigation into two fans who were filmed making what appeared to be monkey gestures in the direction of Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior during the two sides' Champions League match earlier this week.
