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Bournemouth sign 'proven winner' Adli from Leverkusen
AFP · 9 months ago
Moroccan international Amine Adli was hailed as a "proven winner" after he signed for Premier League side Bournemouth from German outfit Bayer Leverkusen on Thursday.
Shilton congratulates Brazilian goalkeeper Fabio on breaking record
AFP · 9 months ago
England goalkeeping legend Peter Shilton hailed Fluminense shot stopper Fabio breaking his record for most competitive appearances in men's football as a "brilliant achievement".
Ten hurt, 90 arrested as match abandoned following fan violence in Argentina
AFP · 9 months ago
Ten people were injured and 90 arrested Wednesday after violent clashes between rival fans during a Copa Sudamericana match involving Argentina's Independiente and visiting Universidad de Chile in Buenos Aires, club officials and police said.
Ten Hag hoping for fresh start at rebuilding Leverkusen
AFP · 9 months ago
One year on from their stunning unbeaten Bundesliga title triumph, new Bayern Leverkusen coach Erik Ten Hag has been handed the task of rebuilding the club, along with his own reputation.
Suarez fills Messi void as Inter Miami beat Tigres 2-1
AFP · 9 months ago
Luis Suarez scored a penalty in each half to give Inter Miami a 2-1 victory over Tigres UANL on Wednesday, stepping up to fill the void after Lionel Messi was ruled out of the Leagues Cup quarter-final clash.
Newcastle host Liverpool amid Isak stand-off, Spurs test new-look Man City
AFP · 9 months ago
Liverpool can expect a hostile reception when they travel to Newcastle on Monday amid their pursuit of wantaway Magpies striker Alexander Isak, while Manchester City and Tottenham face off in an early examination of their ambitions for the season.
Celtic held by Kairat Almaty in Champions League play-off
AFP · 9 months ago
Celtic's Champions League hopes are firmly in the balance after they were held to a goalless draw by Kairat Almaty of Kazakhstan in Glasgow in the first leg of their play-off tie on Wednesday, while Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce played out a goalless draw with Benfica.
Namibian Shalulile equals South African scoring record
AFP · 9 months ago
Namibian Peter Shalulile equalled the South African Premier Soccer League scoring record by claiming his 129th goal when Mamelodi Sundowns beat Magesi 2-0 in the Premiership on Wednesday.
Palace transfer targets Eze and Guehi to start in European tie
AFP · 9 months ago
Oliver Glasner has insisted both Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi will start in Crystal Palace's Conference League play-off first leg at home to Fredrikstad on Thursday.
Marseille's Rabiot, Rowe up for sale after 'extremely violent' bust-up: club president
AFP · 9 months ago
Marseille president Pablo Longoria said Wednesday that the French giants had decided to place star player Adrien Rabiot and English winger Jonathan Rowe on the transfer list as the result of an "extremely violent" dressing room bust-up.
Shearer accuses Isak of pouring 'flames on fire' of Newcastle row
AFP · 9 months ago
Newcastle great Alan Shearer has accused wantaway striker Alexander Isak of pouring "flames on the fire" of his row with the Magpies by accusing the northeast club of breaking promises.
Paris FC sign Germany goalkeeper Trapp
AFP · 9 months ago
German international goalkeeper Kevin Trapp returned to France for a second spell on Wednesday, signing for newly-promoted Paris FC from Bundesliga outfit Eintracht Frankfurt.
Brazilian goalkeeper Fabio claims world record for most games
AFP · 9 months ago
Fluminense goalkeeper Fabio on Tuesday claimed the record for most competitive appearances in men's football when the Brazilian played for a 1,391st time.
Brazil nixes red World Cup jersey amid political outcry
AFP · 9 months ago
The head of Brazil's football federation on Tuesday said he had nixed the much-derided idea of the national team wearing red -- the color associated with the ruling leftist party -- in the 2026 World Cup, which will take place months ahead of elections.
Real Madrid scrape past Osasuna in La Liga opener
AFP · 9 months ago
Kylian Mbappe struck from the penalty spot as Real Madrid beat a dogged Osasuna 1-0 on Tuesday to make a winning start in La Liga under new coach Xabi Alonso.
Isak says 'change' best for everyone after Newcastle trust broken
AFP · 9 months ago
Alexander Isak believes his departure from Newcastle is "in the best interests of everyone" after breaking his silence on the saga of the Premier League transfer window amid speculation over a move to Liverpool.
Salah makes history with third PFA player of the year award
AFP · 9 months ago
Mohamed Salah became the first player to win the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) men's player of the year for a third time on Tuesday after guiding Liverpool to Premier League glory.
Rabiot, Rowe put up for sale by Marseille after bust-up
AFP · 9 months ago
Marseille duo Adrien Rabiot and Jonathan Rowe were placed on the club's transfer list Tuesday after a physical altercation following the 1-0 loss at Rennes in the Ligue 1 season opener.
Miami fearing Messi blow ahead of Leagues Cup quarter-finals
AFP · 9 months ago
Lionel Messi is battling to be fit for Inter Miami's Leagues Cup quarter-final clash against Mexican side Tigres UANL on Wednesday, head coach Javier Mascherano revealed.
Ronaldo gets Hong Kong hero's welcome, avoids Messi pitfall
AFP · 9 months ago
Cristiano Ronaldo was given a hero's welcome Tuesday as he played a pivotal role for Saudi side Al Nassr in Hong Kong -- where great rival Lionel Messi became public enemy number one last year for failing to play.
