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Germany captain Gwinn to miss rest of Euro 2025 with injury
AFP · 11 months ago
Germany captain Giulia Gwinn will miss the rest of Euro 2025 after suffering a knee injury during her team's opening win against Poland, the German football federation (DFB) announced on Saturday.
Chelsea add Gittens to glut of attacking talent
AFP · 11 months ago
Chelsea added England under-21 international winger Jamie Gittens to their array of attacking talent on Saturday from Borussia Dortmund.
Man City defender Walker joins Burnley
AFP · 11 months ago
England defender Kyle Walker has signed a two-year deal with newly-promoted Premier League club Burnley for a reported fee to Manchester City of £5 million ($6.
Brazil starlet Estevao 'ready' for Chelsea move: Palmeiras coach
AFP · 11 months ago
Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira said he believes teenage prodigy Estevao Willian is ready to take the leap to the Premier League after he marked his farewell appearance for the Brazilian club with a goal against future employers Chelsea on Friday.
Chelsea edge Palmeiras to reach Club World Cup semis
AFP · 11 months ago
A late own-goal by goalkeeper Weverton took Chelsea through to the Club World Cup semi-finals on Friday as the Premier League side edged Palmeiras of Brazil 2-1 in a last-eight tie that had been lit up by a moment of magic from young star Estevao Willian.
Family and football unite to bid Diogo Jota farewell
AFP · 11 months ago
Close family and friends and stars of the world of football will gather Saturday for the funeral of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota and his brother 48 hours after the siblings' car crash.
Mbappe 'better' and ready for Real Madrid against Dortmund at Club World Cup
AFP · 11 months ago
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said superstar striker Kylian Mbappe is "better" ahead of the Club World Cup quarter-final clash against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, but would not confirm if the Frenchman will start.
Bayern Club World Cup clash with PSG a 'perfect storm': Kompany
AFP · 11 months ago
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said his team's Club World Cup quarter-final clash with Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday will be an enthralling encounter because of their similar "extreme" styles of play.
Al Hilal showed Saudi league not just about money, says Koulibaly
AFP · 11 months ago
Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal bowed out of the Club World Cup on Friday, after a 2-1 defeat to Fluminense, but after an unexpected run to the last eight they have left their mark on the global stage.
PSG 'dead' unless they keep improving: Luis Enrique
AFP · 11 months ago
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said Friday his team will keep adapting and improving to pursue future success and if they failed to do so they would be "dead".
Germany see off Poland in Women's Euro 2025 opener
AFP · 11 months ago
Germany made a winning start to their Women's Euro 2025 campaign with Friday's 2-0 win over Poland which moved the eight-time continental champions top of Group C.
Fluminense beat Al Hilal 2-1 to reach Club World Cup semis
AFP · 11 months ago
Substitute Hercules struck a 70th-minute winner as Brazil's Fluminense defeated Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal 2-1 on Friday to reach the semi-finals of the Club World Cup.
Brazil's Gabigol wins appeal in anti-doping case
AFP · 11 months ago
Brazil international Gabriel Barbosa on Friday was cleared of tampering during a doping test by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, which annulled a two-year ban imposed on the striker.
Sweden beat rivals Norway at Women's Euro 2025
AFP · 11 months ago
Sweden beat their Scandinavian rivals Denmark 1-0 on Friday take an early lead in Group C at Women's Euro 2025, before Germany open their title bid against Poland.
Dozens pay tribute to Liverpool star Diogo Jota in Portugal
AFP · 11 months ago
Dozens of Portuguese from the president to a childhood friend grieved for Diogo Jota in his hometown on Friday after the Liverpool star and his brother's death in a car crash.
England's James ready for Euros opener with France, says Wiegman
AFP · 11 months ago
Lauren James is ready to take part in England's opening fixture of their women's European Championship title defence against France, coach Sarina Wiegman said on Friday.
Riquelme leaves Atletico Madrid for Real Betis
AFP · 11 months ago
Atletico Madrid's Spanish winger Rodrigo Riquelme has signed a contract with Real Betis until 2030, the two clubs confirmed on Friday.
Salah 'frightened' to return to Liverpool after Jota death
AFP · 11 months ago
Mohamed Salah said the death of Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota in a car crash had left him "frightened" to return to the club as the Premier League champions postponed the return of some players for pre-season training.
Wimbledon pays tribute to Jota after Liverpool star's death
AFP · 11 months ago
Wimbledon paid tribute to Diogo Jota after the Liverpool star's death as Portugal's Francisco Cabral wore a black ribbon during his doubles match on Friday.
Besiktas take Tammy Abraham on loan from AS Roma
AFP · 11 months ago
Turkish giants Besiktas said Friday they signed a deal to take English striker Tammy Abraham on loan from AS Roma with an option to buy.
