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Atletico go third with comfortable win at Girona
AFP · 5 months ago
Atletico Madrid climbed to third in La Liga with a straightforward 3-0 win at Girona on Sunday.
Salah unaffected by Liverpool turmoil ahead of AFCON opener - Egypt coach
AFP · 5 months ago
Mohamed Salah has shown no signs of being distracted by the uncertainty surrounding his future at Liverpool as he prepares to lead Egypt into the Africa Cup of Nations, Pharaohs coach Hossam Hassan said on Sunday.
Japan footballer 'King Kazu' to play on at the age of 58
AFP · 5 months ago
Evergreen 58-year-old striker Kazuyoshi Miura is set to join a Japanese third-division team to begin his 41th season as a professional footballer, local media reported Sunday.
Pressure on Morocco to deliver as Africa Cup of Nations kicks off
AFP · 5 months ago
Morocco carry a huge weight of expectation into their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday as the hosts, with star man Achraf Hakimi returning from injury, aim to see off stiff competition to claim continental glory.
Arteta tells leaders Arsenal to 'learn' while winning
AFP · 5 months ago
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said his side have to learn to kill games off while they are winning after reclaiming top spot in the Premier League with a 1-0 win at Everton.
Mbappe matches Ronaldo record as Real Madrid beat Sevilla
AFP · 5 months ago
Kylian Mbappe matched Cristiano Ronaldo's club record for goals in a calendar year and Jude Bellingham also scored as Real Madrid beat Sevilla 2-0 on Saturday in La Liga.
Honour to match idol Ronaldo's Real Madrid calendar year goal record: Mbappe
AFP · 5 months ago
French superstar Kylian Mbappe said it was an honour to equal his idol Cristiano Ronaldo's record of 59 Real Madrid goals in a calendar year on Saturday.
Gyokeres ends drought to gift Arsenal top spot for Christmas
AFP · 5 months ago
Viktor Gyokeres ended a barren goalscoring run from the penalty spot to send Arsenal back top of the Premier League with a hard fought 1-0 win at Everton.
PSG cruise past fifth-tier Fontenay in French Cup
AFP · 5 months ago
Ousmane Dembele ended his goal drought as Paris Saint-Germain eased into the last 32 of the French Cup on Saturday with a 4-0 victory over fifth-tier Vendee Fontenay.
Isak injury leaves Slot counting cost of Liverpool win at Spurs
AFP · 5 months ago
Arne Slot was left to count the cost of Liverpool's chaotic 2-1 win at nine-man Tottenham after Alexander Isak's rare goal was followed by a potentially damaging injury.
Juve beat Roma to close in on Serie A leaders Inter
AFP · 5 months ago
Juventus are creeping back into the Serie A title discussion after deservedly beating Roma 2-1 on Saturday and moving four points behind league leaders Inter Milan.
Leverkusen beat Leipzig to move third in Bundesliga
AFP · 5 months ago
Goals from Martin Terrier, Patrik Schick and Montrell Culbreath took Bayer Leverkusen to a 3-1 win at RB Leipzig on Saturday, moving them past their hosts into third in the German Bundesliga table.
Liverpool sink nine-man Spurs but Isak limps off after rare goal
AFP · 5 months ago
Alexander Isak endured a bittersweet evening as the Liverpool striker scored before limping off injured in a chaotic 2-1 win over nine-man Tottenham on Saturday.
Guardiola urges Man City to 'improve' after dispatching West Ham
AFP · 5 months ago
Pep Guardiola admitted Manchester City will have to improve if they want to win the Premier League title despite Erling Haaland's latest masterclass in a 3-0 victory against West Ham on Saturday.
Haaland sends Man City top, Chelsea fightback frustrates Newcastle
AFP · 5 months ago
Erling Haaland fired Manchester City to the top of the Premier League by beating West Ham 3-0, while Chelsea fought back to salvage a 2-2 draw at Newcastle on Saturday.
Chelsea chaos not a distraction for Maresca
AFP · 5 months ago
Enzo Maresca insisted the speculation over his Chelsea future has not been a distraction after the Blues battled back to rescue a 2-2 draw against Newcastle on Saturday.
Africa Cup of Nations to be held every four years after 2028 edition
AFP · 5 months ago
The Africa Cup of Nations will be staged every four years following an edition planned for 2028 in a major change to what is currently a biennial showpiece, African football chief Patrice Motsepe announced on Saturday.
Chelsea fightback in Newcastle draw eases pressure on Maresca
AFP · 5 months ago
Chelsea saved Enzo Maresca from more awkward questions as they fought back from two goals down to rescue a 2-2 draw against Newcastle on Saturday.
FIFA Best XI 'a joke' rages Flick over Raphinha snub
AFP · 5 months ago
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick raged against Raphinha's omission from FIFA's team of the year, labelling the world football governing body's 'The Best Men's XI' a joke on Saturday.
Hakimi declared fit for hosts Morocco's AFCON bid
AFP · 5 months ago
Morocco captain and star player Achraf Hakimi is fit and ready for the host nation's Africa Cup of Nations bid but may not start in the tournament's opening game, coach Walid Regragui said on Saturday.
