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Home comforts beckon as under-fire Wirtz returns to Germany duty
AFP · 8 months ago
After a difficult start in Liverpool, midfielder Florian Wirtz will hope a return to the familiar surroundings of international duty with Germany will ignite a turnaround in form.
Monaco sack coach Hutter, line up Pocognoli: sources
AFP · 8 months ago
Monaco sacked their Austrian coach Adi Hutter on Thursday and are set to replace him with Belgian Sebastien Pocognoli, sources told AFP.
Mbappe 'relaxed' and ready to play in France's World Cup qualifiers
AFP · 8 months ago
France captain Kylian Mbappe said Thursday he was feeling relaxed with his life in Madrid and was in good shape as his nation seeks to move to the brink of World Cup qualification as they face Azerbaijan in Paris.
Deschamps says adaptation the key to not becoming an 'old fool'
AFP · 8 months ago
France coach Didier Deschamps admitted to AFP in an interview that he has had to learn to adapt to the younger generation of players rather than impose his ideas on them, to avoid becoming an "old fool".
Son Heung-min set to make South Korean history in Brazil friendly
AFP · 8 months ago
South Korea captain Son Heung-min is set to break his country's record for most appearances for the men's national team when they host Brazil on Friday.
Pro-Palestinian protest threat racks up tension for Italy's World Cup qualifier with Israel
AFP · 8 months ago
Italy are struggling to qualify automatically for next year's World Cup finals and the pressure on the team is exacerbated by the tension surrounding next Tuesday's qualifier with Israel in Udine.
Boca Juniors manager Russo dies aged 69: Argentine Football Association
AFP · 8 months ago
The coach of Argentine football club Boca Juniors, Miguel Angel Russo, has died at the age of 69, the Argentine Football Association announced Wednesday.
Man Utd win on women's Champions League debut, Chelsea held by Twente
AFP · 8 months ago
Manchester United's women beat Valerenga 1-0 to mark their debut in the Champions League, while Chelsea could only manage a 1-1 draw away to FC Twente on Wednesday.
Zidane's son Luca 'proud' to play for Algeria
AFP · 8 months ago
French football legend Zinedine Zidane's son Luca said on Wednesday he is "proud" to represent Algeria ahead of the north African country's World Cup qualifier against Somalia.
Kane out but Tuchel wants more of the same from England
AFP · 8 months ago
England will be without captain Harry Kane in Thursday's friendly against Wales as manager Thomas Tuchel looks to build on a 5-0 win in Serbia that kickstarted his time in charge of the Three Lions.
Ratcliffe gives Amorim three years to prove himself at Man Utd
AFP · 8 months ago
Ruben Amorim has been given three years to prove himself at Manchester United after co-owner Jim Ratcliffe insisted he will not make a knee-jerk decision about the under-fire manager's future.
Salah scores twice as Egypt qualify for 2026 World Cup
AFP · 8 months ago
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored twice to help Egypt beat Djibouti 3-0 in Casablanca on Wednesday and qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
La Liga confirm 'historic' Barcelona match in Miami
AFP · 8 months ago
Barcelona will face Villarreal in Miami in a La Liga match on December 20, the Spanish top flight said Wednesday, making it the first European league fixture to be played abroad.
Conceicao named as new coach of Al Ittihad
AFP · 8 months ago
Former AC Milan manager Sergio Conceicao will take over as coach of Al Ittihad following the sacking of Laurent Blanc, the Saudi Arabian Pro League club announced on Wednesday.
Injured Huijsen replaced by Laporte in Spain squad
AFP · 8 months ago
Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen withdrew from the Spain squad for upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Wednesday because of a calf injury and was replaced by Aymeric Laporte.
Serie A chief blasts Rabiot's criticism of Milan match in Australia
AFP · 8 months ago
The CEO of Serie A on Wednesday slammed Adrien Rabiot's criticism of UEFA's decision to allow AC Milan to play a league fixture in Australia.
England captain Kane could miss Wales friendly
AFP · 8 months ago
England captain Harry Kane could miss Thursday's friendly against Wales after the Bayern Munich striker was unable to train on Wednesday.
Tarnished image and cheating claims in Malaysia football scandal
AFP · 8 months ago
Damaging accusations of cheating and forgery are at the heart of a football eligibility scandal in Malaysia which a senior government minister said "tarnishes the country's image".
England, Portugal, Norway closing in on 2026 World Cup
AFP · 8 months ago
England and Portugal are in pole position to win their respective 2026 World Cup qualifying groups with two games to spare, with several other European nations also hoping to secure berths at the finals in the upcoming matches.
Lyon exact revenge on Arsenal, Barca thrash Bayern in women's Champions League
AFP · 8 months ago
Melchie Dumornay scored twice as Lyon got revenge on Arsenal to open their Women's Champions League campaign with a 2-1 victory in London, while Barcelona thrashed Bayern Munich 7-1 on Tuesday.
