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Dominant Middlesbrough held by Southampton in goalless play-off first-leg draw
Matthew Rhodes · 4 weeks ago
Middlesbrough failed to convert a string of big chances in a goalless draw against Southampton in the first leg of their Championship play-offs semi-final at the Riverside Stadium, setting up a tense second leg at St Mary’s Stadium on Tuesday.
Crystal Palace keen to complete ambitious move for Bournemouth coach Andoni Iraola
Zack Oaten / Tri · 4 weeks ago
Crystal Palace are reportedly preparing a move for Bournemouth coach Andoni Iraola, who is set to leave the club at the end of the season.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang dropped by Marseille over fire extinguisher prank
Zack Oaten / Tri · 4 weeks ago
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been dropped from the Marseille side after reportedly spraying a staff member with a fire extinguisher.
Inter striker Bonny completes switch of nationality to Ivory Coast ahead of World Cup
Reuters · 4 weeks ago
Inter Milan forward Ange-Yoan Bonny has completed a switch of nationality and will be available for selection for the Ivory Coast when they announce their World Cup squad on Friday.
Real Madrid coach Arbeloa confirms Tchouameni in for Clasico, slams dressing room leak
AFP · 4 weeks ago
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said Aurelien Tchouameni will be in his team's squad to face Barcelona on Sunday in LaLiga, despite his confrontation with teammate Fede Valverde.
Luis Figo on El Clasico memories, Mbappe criticism & Portugal's World Cup hopes
François Miguel · 4 weeks ago
As the guest of honour for the partnership between LaLiga and Duracell, which will sponsor added time in Spanish league matches for the next three seasons, Luis Figo spoke about Sunday’s El Clasico and Portugal’s chances at the World Cup during a small roundtable where Flashscore was invited.
Elfsborg go second in Allsvenskan as Ostman inspires win over Brommapojkarna
Anthony Tomas · 4 weeks ago
Elfsborg are up to second in the Allsvenskan standings for the time being, as two Leo Ostman goals earned them a home victory over Brommapojkarna.
Al Hilal capture Saudi Cup as Simone Inzaghi wins first trophy at club
Reuters · 4 weeks ago
Al Hilal’s Theo Hernandez scored deep into first-half stoppage time as his side rallied to beat Al Kholood 2-1 in the Saudi King’s Cup final on Friday, earning coach Simone Inzaghi his first trophy with the club.
Luis Suarez open to international return for Uruguay at World Cup
Reuters · 4 weeks ago
Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has left the door open for an international return, saying he would reverse his retirement if he is needed for this year’s World Cup, potentially returning to the national side after over a 19‑month absence.
Sofapaka's Edward Manoah blames mass exodus for relegation from FKF Premier League
Dennis Mabuka · 4 weeks ago
Sofapaka head coach Edward Manoah has revealed reasons he feels led the club to be relegated from the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League after 17 years.
Lionel Messi backs Neymar to be included in Brazil's World Cup squad
Reuters · 4 weeks ago
Lionel Messi has backed former Barcelona teammate Neymar to be included in Brazil’s squad for this year’s World Cup, describing the forward as one of the world’s best despite concerns over his fitness.
Bafana Bafana at the World Cup: the nine games that shaped their history on the global stage
Nick Said · 4 weeks ago
Bafana Bafana head into their fourth World Cup finals, looking to exit the group stages for the first time in 2026.
Reformed German giants Schalke 04 escape near bankruptcy to return to Bundesliga
Svend Bertil Fra · 4 weeks ago
Schalke 04 secured promotion back to the Bundesliga last week by claiming a 1-0 victory over Fortuna Dusseldorf to win the 2. Bundesliga, culminating in a significant turnaround from previous financial crises and near-relegation to the third division. Their success has been driven by a new, stable management approach, a strong defensive foundation, and key squad additions during the winter transfer window.
One stat for each side after the Women's Champions League semis and Europa Cup decider
David Parkes · 4 weeks ago
The UEFA Women's Champions League semi-finals were completed over the weekend, while Friday's UEFA Women's Europa Cup decider produced the competition's first-ever champion. Here is one stat for each of the six teams involved in action.
Oulu lose but cling onto Veikkausliiga lead as TPS shock HJK Helsinki
Anthony Tomas · 4 weeks ago
Mixed fortunes on Friday night for the teams at the top end of the Veikkausliiga have left AC Oulu, TPS and KuPS all level on 12 points, while defeat for HJK meant they missed the chance to take the outright lead for themselves.
Southampton charged by EFL over alleged spying on Middlesbrough ahead of play-off clash
Reuters · 4 weeks ago
The English Football League (EFL) charged second tier Southampton on Friday after rivals Middlesbrough complained of spying ahead of a Championship promotion playoff semi-final first leg clash.
Nantes relegated to Ligue 2 after suffering narrow defeat at title-chasing Lens
Tom Pritchard · 4 weeks ago
Nantes’ 14-year stay in Ligue 1 came to an end after a 1-0 defeat to title-chasing RC Lens saw Les Canaris relegated to Ligue 2 for the first time since the 2012-13 season.
Frankfurt's European hopes take a dent after losing to Dortmund in five-goal thriller
Max Davis · 4 weeks ago
Borussia Dortmund sealed a second-place finish in the Bundesliga for the fifth time in eight seasons thanks to a 3-2 win over Eintracht Frankfurt, jeopardising Die Adler’s hopes of qualification for the UEFA Conference League.
Nicolas Otamendi and Moises Caicedo cleared by FIFA to play opening World Cup games
Reuters · 4 weeks ago
FIFA has amended its World Cup disciplinary rules to ensure that minor suspensions picked up in qualifiers are no longer carried over into the 2026 finals, clearing Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi and Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo for their sides’ opening matches.
Viborg suffer cruel blow to their bronze hopes as Sonderjyske celebrate slim away win
Svend Bertil Fra · 4 weeks ago
Viborg FF on Friday night were dealt a cruel blow to their aspirations of winning bronze medals in the Danish Superliga when they, for the first time, were defeated at home by Sonderjyske by 1-0.
