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USL aims to bring promotion and relegation to USA
AFP · one year ago
The United Soccer Leagues says it plans to become the first professional sports league in the USA to adopt promotion and relegation.
Son says fit and firing as South Korea close on World Cup spot
AFP · one year ago
Son Heung-min dismissed concerns about his form and fitness on Wednesday as he looks to forget his Tottenham woes by firing South Korea to the World Cup.
Endo says Japan won't be satisfied just to reach World Cup
AFP · one year ago
Liverpool's Wataru Endo said Japan's sights are set higher than just qualifying for next year's World Cup as they look to become the first team to clinch their place on Thursday.
Australia prepare for unknown against Kluivert's Indonesia
AFP · one year ago
Tony Popovic admitted Wednesday there will be a degree of unknown when his Australia side face an Indonesia team led for the first time by Patrick Kluivert in a World Cup qualifier.
'More united' China on Saudi revenge mission in World Cup qualifier
AFP · one year ago
A "more united" and confident China will be driven by a sense of revenge when they face Saudi Arabia in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday, striker Zhang Yuning has said.
'Hurting' New Zealand determined to reach World Cup, says coach
AFP · one year ago
Heartbreaking near-misses will fire "hurting" New Zealand to their first football World Cup since 2010, their coach Darren Bazeley said on Wednesday, with the country two wins from the finals.
Real Madrid, Lyon strike key Women's Champions League last-eight blows
AFP · one year ago
Goals in each half from Linda Caicedo and Athenea del Castillo gave Real Madrid a 2-0 win over Arsenal in their Women's Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday while eight-time winners Lyon defeated Bayern Munich by the same scoreline.
Gibbs-White tells Tuchel he deserved England call-up
AFP · one year ago
Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White told new England boss Thomas Tuchel he deserved to be included in the German's first squad in charge after only being drafted in at late notice.
Real Madrid take advantage over Arsenal in women's Champions League
AFP · one year ago
A goal in each half from Linda Caicedo and Athenea del Castillo gave Real Madrid a valuable 2-0 win over Arsenal at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano in their women's Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday.
Palace's Mateta has no hard feelings despite horror ear injury
AFP · one year ago
Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta said he bears no grudge towards Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts after needing 25 stitches in a gruesome ear injury suffered in a FA Cup clash between the pair.
South American football boss sorry for 'Tarzan without Cheetah' comment
AFP · one year ago
The president of the South American Football Confederation apologised Tuesday for saying that tournaments on the continent without Brazil would be like "Tarzan without Cheetah".
Eriksen says he will likely leave Man Utd at end of season
AFP · one year ago
Christian Eriksen said on Tuesday he is expecting to leave Manchester United at the end of the season and is ready for a new challenge.
Barcelona midfielder Casado out for two months with knee injury
AFP · one year ago
Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado suffered a partial knee ligament tear in last weekend's victory at Atletico Madrid and will likely be sidelined for two months, the Spanish Liga leaders said on Tuesday.
Courtois wants to move forward ahead of Belgium return
AFP · one year ago
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says he explained his decision to refuse to play for the national team under former coach Domenico Tedesco "in front of the squad" after his return to the fold.
Newcastle celebrations on hold for England new-boy Burn
AFP · one year ago
Dan Burn has cut short his celebrations of Newcastle's historic League Cup triumph as the defender focuses on his first England call-up.
Messi out injured as Argentina seek to seal World Cup place
AFP · one year ago
Lionel Messi will miss Argentina's World Cup qualifiers this month after suffering a groin strain in Inter Miami's victory over Atlanta at the weekend, his club confirmed on Monday.
Red-hot Forest striker Wood targets New Zealand history at World Cup
AFP · one year ago
Chris Wood has fired Nottingham Forest into surprise Champions League contention and now the striker wants to score the goals to help New Zealand make history at the World Cup.
Japan set to seal World Cup spot as Son aims to forget Spurs woes
AFP · one year ago
Japan can become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup this week while Son Heung-min will try to forget his Tottenham woes by firing South Korea to the finals.
Man Utd defy fan groups with five percent season ticket rise
AFP · one year ago
Manchester United announced plans to raise season ticket prices by five percent for the 2025/26 season on Monday, defying calls from supporters groups for the cost to be frozen.
Messi out injured as Argentina seek to seal World Cup place
AFP · one year ago
Lionel Messi will miss two World Cup qualifiers after he was on Monday left out of the Argentina squad for games against Uruguay and Brazil because he reportedly suffered an injury in a club game the day before.
