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Voeller extends Germany role until Euro 2028
AFP · one year ago
Rudi Voeller, a World Cup winner with Germany in 1990, has extended his contract as sporting director of the national team until Euro 2028, the German Football Association (DFB) announced on Wednesday, continuing his work alongside coach Julian Nagelsmann.
Villa's Emiliano Martinez winds up PSG with cap
AFP · one year ago
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has attempted to provoke Paris Saint-Germain supporters with a baseball cap poking fun at French defeats as he arrived for Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final.
Injury-time goal gives Brazil first win over US women since 2014
AFP · one year ago
An injury-time goal from substitute Amanda Gutierres gave Brazil a 2-1 friendly victory and their first win over the United States in more than a decade in San Jose on Tuesday.
Ekitike has Frankfurt dreaming of Europa League repeat
AFP · one year ago
Long discussed purely in terms of potential, Eintracht Frankfurt's French forward Hugo Ekitike is finally flourishing and has his club dreaming of another Europa League title.
Man Utd reliant on Europa League with season on life support
AFP · one year ago
Manchester United's lone hope of salvaging anything from a terrible season lies in the Europa League, where success is vital to helping finance a rebuild of Ruben Amorim's underperforming squad.
'It's beautiful': Arteta hails Rice free-kick magic as Arsenal stun Real
AFP · one year ago
Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal defied the odds with their stunning 3-0 win against Real Madrid as Declan Rice's free-kick magic left the Champions League holders in disarray.
Shaken Real Madrid insist Arsenal comeback possible
AFP · one year ago
For a while it seemed like the same old story, Real Madrid soaking up the pressure while their attacking superstars waited impatiently to punish Arsenal on the counter.
Bayern 'fully believe' despite Inter setback, says Kompany
AFP · one year ago
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said his side "fully believe" in their chances despite Tuesday's 2-1 home loss to Inter Milan in their Champions League quarter-final first leg.
Inter 'showed what we were made of' against Bayern, says Martinez
AFP · one year ago
Goalscorer Lautaro Martinez said his Inter Milan side "showed what we were made of" after a 2-1 win at Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League quarter final on Tuesday.
African champions Ahly, Pyramids, Sundowns reach semi-finals
AFP · one year ago
Title-holders Al Ahly won, fellow Egyptian club Pyramids lost and Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa drew in away games as they all booked CAF Champions League semi-finals slots on Tuesday.
Milan's England defender Walker has surgery on broken elbow
AFP · one year ago
England right-back Kyle Walker, who made a loan move to AC Milan from Manchester City in January, has undergone surgery on a fractured right elbow, the Italian club said on Tuesday.
Late Frattesi strike gives Inter edge over Bayern in Champions League
AFP · one year ago
An 88th-minute Davide Frattesi goal took Inter Milan to a 2-1 win at Bayern Munich on Tuesday, giving the Italians the edge after the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.
Free-kick hero Rice revels in Arsenal's 'special' win over Real
AFP · one year ago
Declan Rice admitted his brilliant free-kick double in Arsenal's stunning 3-0 win over Champions League holders Real Madrid was years in the making.
Arsenal stun Real Madrid as Rice delivers free-kick masterclass
AFP · one year ago
Arsenal stormed to a stunning 3-0 win over Champions League holders Real Madrid as Declan Rice's free-kick masterclass left the Gunners within touching distance of a place in the semi-finals.
Spain thump Portugal in women's Nations League as Belgium upset England
AFP · one year ago
Spain thumped Portugal 7-1 to move top of their group in the women's Nations League on Tuesday, while European champions England lost 3-2 in Belgium.
Emery relishes Aston Villa's 'huge challenge' against PSG
AFP · one year ago
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is relishing the prospect of taking on Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals of the Champions League as the English former winners seek to end the French side's quest for continental glory.
Spain enjoy goalfest against Portugal in women's Nations League as France edge Norway
AFP · one year ago
Spain thumped Portugal 7-1 to move top of their group in the women's Nations League on Tuesday, while two late goals allowed France to emerge victorious in Norway.
Mancini to help former club Sampdoria avoid drop to Italy's third tier
AFP · one year ago
Former Italy coach Roberto Mancini will participate in the effort to rescue Sampdoria, who are languishing 18th in Italian Serie B, club president Matteo Manfredi said on Tuesday.
PSG coach Luis Enrique 'delighted' to be facing Asensio in Champions League
AFP · one year ago
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique has no fears about Marco Asensio coming back to haunt the French side, as the on-loan Spaniard prepares to line up for Aston Villa against his parent club in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
'Spectacular' unbeaten Barca not invincible, says Gavi
AFP · one year ago
Barcelona midfielder Gavi admitted Tuesday the Catalan giants can be beaten despite not suffering a single defeat in 2025.
