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Yamal set to return as wounded Barca start Clasico countdown
AFP · 8 months ago
Injury-hit Barcelona expect to have Lamine Yamal back fit to face Girona in La Liga on Saturday, in a welcome boost as the Catalans aim to bounce back from a damaging defeat with the Clasico in their sights.
In-form Inter face Serie A title test at Roma
AFP · 8 months ago
Inter Milan have two tests of their Serie A title credentials coming up over the next two weeks as they head to Roma on Saturday night, a week before a key clash with Napoli.
Old rivals Bayern and Dortmund in top form for 'Klassiker' clash
AFP · 8 months ago
League leaders Bayern Munich host second-placed Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, with both sides unbeaten after opening the season in top form.
Liverpool seek mojo against Man Utd, Postecoglou hunts first win
AFP · 8 months ago
Liverpool will be desperate to recapture their spark against bitter rivals Manchester United this weekend but Ruben Amorim's men will harbour hopes of pinching a rare win at Anfield.
Al Dawsari, Takahashi win Asian player of the year awards
AFP · 8 months ago
Saudi Arabia captain Salem Al Dawsari was named Asia's Player of the Year for a second time and Japan's Hana Takahashi won the women's award at a ceremony in Riyadh.
Maccabi Tel Aviv fans cannot attend Europa League Villa match
AFP · 8 months ago
Aston Villa announced on Thursday the club had been advised no Maccabi Tel Aviv fans will be allowed to attend next month's Europa League meeting between the two sides over "public safety concerns".
Leverkusen went in 'wrong direction' under ex-boss Ten Hag, says sporting director
AFP · 8 months ago
Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes said on Thursday that it was clear from early on that the club were going in the "wrong direction" under former coach Erik Ten Hag.
Goalkeeper Pickford signs new Everton contract
AFP · 8 months ago
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has signed a new four-year contract at Everton, the Premier League club announced on Thursday.
Billionaire Ronaldo tops Forbes footballer rich list again
AFP · 8 months ago
Portugal great Cristiano Ronaldo once again topped the Forbes highest-paid footballers list for the 2025-26 season, as one of three members of the top 10 plying their trade in Saudi Arabia.
Nepal ask FIFA to overturn Malaysia defeat because of player bans
AFP · 8 months ago
Nepal have appealed to FIFA to overturn their 2-0 defeat to Malaysia in 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers in March this year, claiming that their opponents fielded an ineligible player.
Indonesia, Kluivert part ways after World Cup dream ends
AFP · 8 months ago
Patrick Kluivert's stint as Indonesia coach is over after they "mutually" agreed to part ways Thursday following a failed bid to reach the World Cup.
Ambitious new Monaco coach Pocognoli looking to make Van Gaal-style 'impact'
AFP · 8 months ago
Monaco's new coach Sebastien Pocognoli is looking to take inspiration from his old boss Louis van Gaal as he tries to kickstart the Ligue 1 club's season after a sluggish start to the campaign that cost his predecessor his job.
Bloom-backed Hearts out to shatter Scottish football's 'glass ceiling'
AFP · 8 months ago
Breaking the stranglehold on Scottish football held by Celtic and Rangers has proved impossible for 40 years, but fan-owned Hearts are daring to dream thanks to the expertise of Brighton owner Tony Bloom.
Chelsea's Maresca banned for Forest match after wild celebration
AFP · 8 months ago
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca was given a one-match touchline ban on Wednesday for dissent and over-celebrating a last-gasp goal in a 2-1 Premier League win over Liverpool on October 4.
FIFA hopes 2026 World Cup cities will be 'ready' for games after Trump comments
AFP · 8 months ago
FIFA said on Wednesday it hoped all 16 host cities will be "ready" to stage games at the 2026 World Cup finals after US President Donald Trump suggested matches could be moved for security reasons.
De Jong pens new Barca deal to 2029
AFP · 8 months ago
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong signed a new deal until 2029, the Spanish champions announced Wednesday.
Czech Republic sack coach Hasek after Faroes flop
AFP · 8 months ago
The Czech football federation (FACR) announced the sacking of national team coach Ivan Hasek on Wednesday, following a humiliating 2-1 defeat in a 2026 World Cup qualifier against the Faroe Islands.
Tuchel laughs off good-humoured 'stick' from England fans
AFP · 8 months ago
Manager Thomas Tuchel laughed off taunts from England fans as "British humour" after his team smashed Latvia 5-0 to become the first European side to book a place at next year's World Cup.
Liverpool owners vow 'work isn't done' on 15th anniversary of takeover
AFP · 8 months ago
Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group say their "work isn't done" yet, despite returning the club to the top of English and European football as they marked 15 years at Anfield on Wednesday.
Jamaica beat Bermuda 4-0 to top World Cup group as Curacao held
AFP · 8 months ago
Jamaica beat Bermuda 4-0 on Tuesday to seize the lead in Group B of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying as Curacao slipped to second after a 1-1 home draw against Trinidad and Tobago.
