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Tuchel urges 'afraid' England to play without fear
AFP · one year ago
Thomas Tuchel has urged England to play without fear after claiming they were "afraid" in a scathing assessment of their run to the Euro 2024 final under his predecessor Gareth Southgate.
Japan first to seal World Cup spot as S. Korea, Australia get closer
AFP · one year ago
Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday as South Korea were held but still inched closer along with a rampant Australia.
Oman snatch World Cup qualifying draw late on in South Korea
AFP · one year ago
South Korea conceded a goal with 10 minutes left as Oman stunned Son Heung-min's side to snatch a precious 1-1 away draw in World Cup qualifying on Thursday.
'Relieved' Japan first team to qualify for 2026 World Cup
AFP · one year ago
Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo gave them a 2-0 win over Bahrain on Thursday.
Roma's Dybala to undergo surgery on thigh injury, season over
AFP · one year ago
Paulo Dybala is set to miss the rest of the season after Roma announced on Thursday that the Argentina forward would go under the knife in the hope of resolving a thigh injury.
Australia edge closer to World Cup with 5-1 thrashing of Indonesia
AFP · one year ago
Two goals in two minutes helped Australia secure a 5-1 thrashing of Indonesia on Thursday to inch closer to World Cup qualification as Dutch legend Patrick Kluivert was well beaten in his first game in charge.
Chelsea complete double signing of Quenda and Essugo
AFP · one year ago
Chelsea have completed the double signing of Geovany Quenda and Dario Essugo from Sporting Lisbon, agreeing a combined fee of around £62.
China footballer dies on eve of 19th birthday after head injury in Spain
AFP · one year ago
A promising Chinese footballer who suffered a serious head injury while playing in Spain has died a day short of his 19th birthday, his club said Thursday.
Chinese youth footballer dies after head injury in Spain
AFP · one year ago
A promising Chinese youth footballer has died after suffering a serious head injury during training in Spain, his club said Thursday.
Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo prepare for unprecedented Nations League coverage
Live Soccer TV · one year ago
Kate Scott and the legendary Thierry Henry join the panel to look into the final four matches of Concacaf's tournament.
Telemundo covering the South American Qualifiers featuring Brazil and Argentina
Live Soccer TV · one year ago
The Spanish-language network will bring fans closer to the activity of the defending champions and the historic five-time winners this week.
Leipzig's Henrichs focused on 'small goals' in return from horror injury
AFP · one year ago
Germany and RB Leipzig defender Benjamin Henrichs is careful not to look too far ahead in his comeback from a horror Achilles rupture against Bayern Munich in December.
Tuchel takes first steps on England journey targeting World Cup glory
AFP · one year ago
Over five months on from Thomas Tuchel's appointment as England's new manager, the German will finally take charge of the team for the first time in Friday's World Cup qualifier against Albania at Wembley.
Tuchel's 'aura' can inspire England: Rogers
AFP · one year ago
Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers says Thomas Tuchel's special "aura" can inspire England's bid to win the World Cup.
Barca eye Women's Champions League semis, City hand Chelsea first defeat of season
AFP · one year ago
Barcelona are on track for the last four of the Women's Champions League after the holders routed Wolfsburg 4-1, while Manchester City's 2-0 win handed Chelsea their first defeat this season in Wednesday's quarter-final first leg action.
Spanish star Yamal's Ramadan fasting 'completely normal' for coach
AFP · one year ago
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Wednesday he had no problems with star forward Lamine Yamal observing Ramadan as his side prepared for their Nations League quarter-final clash with the Netherlands.
Barca on track for women's Champions League semis after thumping Wolfsburg
AFP · one year ago
Defending champions Barcelona are on track for the final four of the women's Champions League after a dominant 4-1 win in their quarter-final first leg at Wolfsburg on Wednesday.
Mbappe 'happy' to be back with France national team
AFP · one year ago
Kylian Mbappe said on Wednesday he was delighted to be reunited with his France team-mates as he prepares to win his first international cap in six months against Croatia in the Nations League quarter-finals.
Thigh injury rules Retegui out of Italy's Nations League clash with Germany
AFP · one year ago
Mateo Retegui is out of Italy's Nations League quarter-final against Germany after picking up a thigh injury, the country's football federation (FIGC) said on Wednesday.
Rangers 'embarrassed' by racist banner charge from UEFA
AFP · one year ago
Rangers have reacted with "embarrassment" after being charged by UEFA for a "racist and/or discriminatory banner" displayed by fans in last week's Europa League tie against Fenerbahce.
