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Blatter and Platini cleared in FIFA graft case
AFP · een jaar geleden
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and ex-UEFA chief Michel Platini on Tuesday were acquitted on appeal by a Swiss court in a long-running corruption case that shattered their careers as the most powerful figures in world football.

Saudi Arabia draw with Japan to keep World Cup hopes alive
AFP · een jaar geleden
Saudi Arabia battled to a 0-0 away draw with already qualified Japan on Tuesday to keep their fading hopes of an automatic place at the 2026 World Cup alive.

Swiss appeals court acquits Blatter and Platini in graft case
AFP · een jaar geleden
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and ex-UEFA chief Michel Platini on Tuesday were acquitted again on appeal by a Swiss court in a long-running corruption case.

Partey and Kudus strike as leaders Ghana crush Madagascar
AFP · een jaar geleden
Thomas Partey scored twice and fellow Premier League midfielder Mohammed Kudus once as Ghana outplayed Madagascar 3-0 on Monday in a top-of-the-table African 2026 World Cup qualifying group match.

Tuchel relieved as 'lucky' Bellingham avoids red card in laboured England win
AFP · een jaar geleden
Thomas Tuchel admitted Jude Bellingham was "lucky" to escape a red card as England "struggled" to secure a 3-0 win against minnows Latvia on Monday.

England sink Latvia to extend Tuchel's winning start
AFP · een jaar geleden
England extended Thomas Tuchel's 100 percent start to his reign as Reece James' first international goal inspired a 3-0 win against Latvia in Monday's World Cup qualifier.

Chelsea eye permanent Sancho deal despite cancel clause: reports
AFP · een jaar geleden
Chelsea are willing to sign Jadon Sancho on a permanent deal from Manchester United despite a £5 million ($6.

Spain star Yamal still maturing after rollercoaster night
AFP · een jaar geleden
Lamine Yamal scored a brilliant goal but also missed a penalty on another night of growth for Barcelona's teenage star as Spain reached the Nations League semi-finals.

Juventus roll the dice after costly Motta flop
AFP · een jaar geleden
Juventus have decided to gamble on their short-term future after dumping Thiago Motta in the hope of securing a spot in next season's Champions League and attracting a big name who can put right some costly mistakes.

Renard expecting no let-up from Japan as Saudis eye World Cup spot
AFP · een jaar geleden
Coach Herve Renard said Saudi Arabia are in a "tough sprint" to reach the 2026 World Cup but he is not expecting any favours from already qualified Japan on Tuesday.

New Zealand qualify for World Cup but Chris Wood injured
AFP · een jaar geleden
New Zealand reached the World Cup for only the third time with a 3-0 win over New Caledonia on Monday but lost in-form Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood to injury.

Jimenez at the double as Mexico down Panama
AFP · een jaar geleden
Raul Jimenez scored twice as Mexico snatched a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Panama to win the CONCACAF Nations League for the first time on Sunday.

Poch backing US to come good at World Cup after Nations woe
AFP · een jaar geleden
Mauricio Pochettino called for patience on Sunday after the United States slumped to a 2-1 defeat against Canada, insisting there was still time to turn things around ahead of next year's World Cup.

'We got distracted,' says Italian star after bizarre keeper blunder
AFP · een jaar geleden
Moise Kean admitted his team "got distracted" after Germany's Jamal Musiala scored an easy goal into an empty net when absent-minded Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma left his post during Sunday's Nations League quarter-final.

Canada down US to claim third in Nations League
AFP · een jaar geleden
Jonathan David scored the winner as Canada claimed a 2-1 victory over the United States in the CONCACAF Nations League third place game on Sunday.

Spain edge Netherlands on penalties, set up France Nations League semi-final
AFP · een jaar geleden
Holders Spain beat the Netherlands on penalties after a dramatic quarter-final second leg in Valencia finished 3-3 on Sunday to set up a Nations League last-four clash with France, who edged Croatia in a shoot-out after a 2-2 aggregate draw.

Portugal beat Denmark in thrilling Nations League quarter-final
AFP · een jaar geleden
Portugal beat Denmark 5-3 on aggregate to reach the Nations League semi-finals on Sunday, winning a pulsating second leg 5-2 after extra time.

France beat Croatia on penalties to reach Nations League semi-finals
AFP · een jaar geleden
Goalkeeper Mike Maignan saved twice in the shoot-out as France beat Croatia 5-4 on penalties on Sunday after their UEFA Nations League quarter-final tie had ended 2-2 on aggregate, sealing a place in the last four in June.

Spain oust Netherlands on penalties to reach Nations League semis
AFP · een jaar geleden
Nations League holders Spain reached the final four with a 5-4 win on penalties against the Netherlands, after a thrilling 3-3 quarter-final second leg draw on Sunday (5-5 on aggregate).

Germany survive Italy scare to make Nations League semi-finals
AFP · een jaar geleden
Germany survived a spirited second-half fightback from Italy, letting a three-goal lead slip to draw 3-3 in Dortmund on Sunday, before reaching the Nations League semi-finals 5-4 on aggregate.





















