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Nagelsmann looking for 'courageous performance' from Germany in Switzerland friendly
Reuters · 2 months ago
Germany will start revving their engine for this summer's World Cup when they take on Switzerland in their friendly international in Basel on Friday despite the absence of injured players, coach Julian Nagelsmann said.

Norwegian players unhappy with hotel surroundings before Dutch friendly in Amsterdam
Svend Bertil Fra · 2 months ago
A number of the players in the Norwegian squad are unhappy with the hotel chosen by their FA ahead of the friendly against the Netherlands. Coach Stale Solbakken rejects the criticism.

April’s Soweto Derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs moved to unfamiliar slot
Nick Said · 2 months ago
The second Soweto Derby of the Betway Premiership season between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs has been moved to Sunday, 26 April, officials have confirmed.

EXCLUSIVE: Ukraine's Minister of Sports on hopes and pressures of possible World Cup qualification
Lukáš Pečeně · 2 months ago
Before Ukraine's World Cup qualification play-off match against Sweden, Flashscore spoke to the country's Minister of Sport Matviy Bidnyi who gave us an insight into what the World Cup participation would mean for the war torn country.

Rodri keeps door open to Real Madrid move as Manchester City contract runs down
Reuters · 2 months ago
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has kept the door open to a possible move to Real Madrid as he enters the final year of his contract with the Premier League club, saying he cannot turn down the world's top teams and that a return to LaLiga would appeal to him.

PSG's Ligue 1 clash against Lens postponed to help their Champions League preparations
Reuters · 2 months ago
Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain's visit to second-placed Lens, set for April 11, has been postponed to May 13 to allow them more time to prepare for their Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool, the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) said on Thursday.

Hugo on the rise: The 11 coaches with the most number of Bafana Bafana matches
Nick Said · 2 months ago
Hugo Broos has passed 50 games in charge of Bafana Bafana and could yet end up as the coach with the greatest number of matches under his belt.

EXCLUSIVE: Pablo Zabaleta on coaching Albania and representing Argentina at the World Cup
Daniel Sobis · 2 months ago
When Pablo Zabaleta took a call from his old friend Sylvinho during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, he could hardly have imagined where it would lead. Two and a half years later, the former Argentina and Manchester City defender finds himself at the heart of one of football's most compelling stories — guiding Albania to the brink of their first-ever World Cup qualification.

Senegal football boss vows 'crusade' against decision to remove AFCON title
Reuters · 2 months ago
The head of Senegal's football governing body vowed on Thursday to mount a “crusade” against a decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip the country of its African Cup of Nations title, as its legal team warned the case could reshape the world of football and undermine the principle that refereeing decisions are final.

Roman Yaremchuk, the striker forced to step up against Sweden
Anna Carreau, à · 2 months ago
Reported injured in Lyon’s last match against AS Monaco due to Achilles tendon discomfort, Roman Yaremchuk was nevertheless present at Wednesday’s pre-match training session, ahead of a crucial World Cup 2026 qualifying play-off semi-final for Ukraine against Sweden this Thursday (21:00 CET).

Lionel Mpasi says DR Congo's FIFA World Cup qualification would be historic
Dennis Mabuka · 2 months ago
Ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup play-off Tournament, DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi has revealed what it will mean for the nation if they manage to secure qualification to the FIFA World Cup.

Ange Postecoglou says he is 'not done yet' as he eyes return to football
AFP · 2 months ago
Ange Postecoglou said Thursday he was "not done yet" while admitting it was hard to watch as the two clubs that dumped him last year battle to avoid English Premier League relegation.

Asian Cup draw postponed as conflict continues in Middle East
Reuters · 2 months ago
The draw for January's Asian Cup finals, which was due to be held in Riyadh on April 11th, has been postponed, the Asian Football Confederation announced on Thursday.

UEFA fine Benfica for fan behaviour during Champions League game with Real Madrid
Reuters · 2 months ago
European football's governing body UEFA said it has fined Benfica 40,000 euros ($46,250) for "racist and/or discriminatory behaviour" by supporters during their Champions League match against Real Madrid last month.

One stat from each team in the UWCL quarter-finals and UWEC semi-finals after the first legs
David Parkes · 2 months ago
The UEFA Women's Champions League quarter-finals and UEFA Women's Europa Cup semi-finals first legs occurred on Tuesday and Wednesday, producing a mix of intriguing results. Here is one stat from each of the 12 sides involved at this stage of the season.

Liam Rosenior future on the line as Chelsea plan summer transfer spree
Dean Jones · 2 months ago
Chelsea are planning a significant spend in the next transfer window, but whether Liam Rosenior is the man trusted to lead it remains uncertain.

Fulham defender Calvin Bassey withdraws from Nigeria squad after picking up injury
Shina Oludare · 2 months ago
Fulham star Calvin Bassey has been forced to pull out of the Nigeria squad ahead of their upcoming games against Iran and Jordan due to an injury.

Which Bafana Bafana players need a strong showing against Panama to earn World Cup ticket?
Nick Said · 2 months ago
We cannot know exactly what is going on in Hugo Broos’ head, but it is likely that around 15 players in the current Bafana Bafana squad to face Panama in back-to-back home friendlies are nailed on for a World Cup place.

MLS hopes to use the World Cup to grow the league's popularity globally
AFP · 2 months ago
Major League Soccer clubs must attract fans overseas to capitalize on the explosion of US football, officials said Wednesday, as the country prepares to co-host the World Cup.

Italy manager Gattuso claims World Cup play-off is 'biggest match' of his career
AFP · 2 months ago
Gennaro Gattuso on Wednesday called Italy's World Cup play-off semi-final against Northern Ireland the most important match of his coaching career.











