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Joao Pedro arrival boosts Chelsea ahead of Palmeiras Club World Cup test
AFP · 11 months ago
New signing Joao Pedro could make his debut for Chelsea when they renew acquaintances with Brazilian outfit Palmeiras in the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup on Friday.
Norway battle back to beat Swiss hosts in Euro 2025 opener
AFP · 11 months ago
Norway downed hosts Switzerland in their opening fixture of Women's Euro 2025 on Wednesday, coming from behind to win 2-1 in a tough encounter to move top of Group A.
Finland open Women's Euro 2025 with win over Iceland
AFP · 11 months ago
Finland got Women's Euro 2025 up and running on Wednesday with a 1-0 win over 10-player Iceland, as hosts Switzerland get set for their opening clash against Norway.
Spain star Bonmati recovering well from meningitis, says coach Tome
AFP · 11 months ago
Aitana Bonmati is on the road to recovery from the viral meningitis scare which has kept her out of Spain's Euro 2025 opener against Portugal, coach Montse Tome said on Wednesday.
Chelsea sign Brazil striker Joao Pedro from Brighton
AFP · 11 months ago
Chelsea signed Brazil striker Joao Pedro from Brighton in a deal worth a reported £60 million ($79 million) on Wednesday.
Liverpool defender Quansah signs for Bayer Leverkusen
AFP · 11 months ago
Centre-half Jarell Quansah has joined Bayer Leverkusen from Premier League champions Liverpool for a reported club record fee, the Bundesliga side announced on Wednesday.
Matildas' defender Carpenter leaves Lyon for Chelsea
AFP · 11 months ago
Australia's right-back Ellie Carpenter has left Lyon to join Chelsea, the English champions announced on Wednesday.
Real Madrid oust Juventus as Dortmund reach Club World Cup quarters
AFP · 11 months ago
Spanish giants Real Madrid beat Juventus 1-0 on Tuesday to set up a Club World Cup quarter-final clash against Borussia Dortmund, who edged Mexican side Monterrey.
Guirassy double as Dortmund down Monterrey to reach Club World Cup quarters
AFP · 11 months ago
Serhou Guirassy continued his superb form to fire Borussia Dortmund to a 2-1 win over Sergio Ramos's Monterrey and into the Club World Cup quarter-finals on Monday.
Gonzalo heads Real Madrid past Juventus and into Club World Cup quarters
AFP · 11 months ago
Gonzalo Garcia's 54th-minute header was enough to give Real Madrid a 1-0 win over Juventus at Hard Rock Stadium on Tuesday and book their place in the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup.
Man City left to reflect on Club World Cup exit as tournament opens up
AFP · 11 months ago
Manchester City's exit from the Club World Cup at the hands of Al-Hilal on Monday finally brought down the curtain on a poor season for Pep Guardiola's side while confirming that Europe's powerhouses are not having things all their own way at FIFA's new competition.
Berlusconi family sell Monza football club to US investment fund
AFP · 11 months ago
The Berlusconi family on Tuesday agreed the sale of Monza, who were relegated to the Italian second division last season, to the American investment fund Beckett Layne Ventures.
Arsenal sign goalkeeper Kepa from Chelsea
AFP · 11 months ago
Arsenal bolstered their goalkeeping options on Tuesday with the signing of Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea for a reported £5 million ($7 million) fee.
Barcelona's Ansu Fati aims to kick-start career in Monaco
AFP · 11 months ago
Barcelona have loaned Spanish forward Ansu Fati to Monaco for a season with an option to buy, the Ligue 1 club confirmed on Tuesday.
Besiktas says 'in talks' to sign Tammy Abraham
AFP · 11 months ago
Turkish giants Besiktas on Tuesday said they were entering talks to sign English striker Tammy Abraham who is currently under contract with Serie A side AS Roma.
Inzaghi hails 'extraordinary' Al Hilal after City upset
AFP · 11 months ago
Al Hilal's Italian coach Simone Inzaghi hailed his "extraordinary" team after Monday's stunning 4-3, extra-time win over Premier League giants Manchester City at the Club World Cup.
Saudi's Al Hilal knock Man City out of Club World Cup in huge shock
AFP · 11 months ago
Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal sent English giants Manchester City crashing out of the Club World Cup on Monday, snatching a shock 4-3 victory in extra time in the biggest upset of the tournament so far.
Man City, Inter Milan crash out of Club World Cup in last 16
AFP · 11 months ago
Manchester City crashed out of the Club World Cup with a 4-3 defeat in extra-time by Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal on Monday in the last 16, hours after Inter Milan were eliminated by Fluminense on a day of shock results.
Bonmati illness adds to questions around Spain Euros bid
AFP · 11 months ago
Spain are the favourites to win the women's European Championship this summer but star player Aitana Bonmati's illness ahead of the tournament raises another question mark around a side which, despite their obvious quality, are not unstoppable.
Germany eye return to women's football summit at Euro 2025
AFP · 11 months ago
Ambitious and hungry, Germany's women head into Euro 2025 in Switzerland feeling they are on the cusp of another era of dominance.
