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Rosenior plots long Chelsea stay as Arsenal loom
AFP · 5 months ago
New Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior said Monday he would love to be at the club for six years or longer as he prepares for a blockbuster League Cup semi-final against Arsenal.
Manchester United: Candidates for the Old Trafford hotseat
AFP · 5 months ago
Ruben Amorim was sacked as Manchester United manager on Monday after 14 months in charge, sparking speculation over his successor at Old Trafford.
Chelsea interim boss McFarlane braces for Man City clash after 'crazy 24 hours'
AFP · 5 months ago
Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane was officially introduced to the squad on Friday after a "crazy 24 hours" following Enzo Maresca's exit, with Manchester City looming.
Bicycle kick king El Kaabi is new AFCON hero for hosts Morocco
AFP · 5 months ago
With captain Achraf Hakimi hardly featuring during the Africa Cup of Nations group stage as he recovers from injury, Ayoub El Kaabi has emerged as the hero of the tournament so far for the host country.
Maresca leaves Chelsea after just 18 months in charge
AFP · 5 months ago
Enzo Maresca left his role as Chelsea head coach on Thursday after just 18 months in charge, the Premier League club announced.
Brazil's Botafogo hit with FIFA transfer ban over unpaid Almada fee
AFP · 5 months ago
Brazilian club Botafogo were hit with a three-window transfer ban by FIFA on Wednesday for a debt relating to the signing of Argentinian international Thiago Almada from MLS club Atlanta United.
Ivory Coast coach Fae backs switching AFCON to every four years
AFP · 5 months ago
Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae has backed the decision to play the Africa Cup of Nations every four years instead of two, saying that the change could benefit the development of football on the continent.
Mali coach Saintfiet hits out at European clubs, FIFA over AFCON changes
AFP · 5 months ago
Mali coach Tom Saintfiet on Thursday railed against the decision to play the Africa Cup of Nations every four years instead of two, insisting the move was forced upon the continent by FIFA and European clubs motivated by money.
A lack of respect? African football bows to pressure with AFCON change
AFP · 5 months ago
The decision by African football bosses to change the Africa Cup of Nations from a biennial competition to a tournament held every four years has been met with a mixed reaction on the continent with some seeing it as simply caving in to pressure from European clubs and FIFA.
Arsenal reach League Cup semis with shoot-out win over Palace
AFP · 5 months ago
Kepa Arrizabalaga was Arsenal's League Cup quarter-final hero with the decisive penalty shoot-out save that completed a miserable evening for Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix on Tuesday.
Pressure on Morocco to deliver as Africa Cup of Nations kicks off
AFP · 6 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.
Africa Cup of Nations to be held every four years after 2028 edition
AFP · 6 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's Maresca says Man City link '100 percent' speculation
AFP · 6 months ago
Enzo Maresca said Friday that reports linking him to the Manchester City manager's job were "100 percent" speculation, promising that he would still be at Chelsea next season.
Argentina and Spain to meet in Qatar for intercontinental 'Finalissima'
AFP · 6 months ago
Spain, the European champions, and Argentina, the Copa America winners, will compete in the "Finalissima" international super final on March 27 in Qatar, the South American and European football confederations announced on Thursday.
Senegal talisman Mane overcame grief to become an African icon
AFP · 6 months ago
Senegal talisman and striker Sadio Mane could have missed out on a glittering football career had he agreed with a wish of his late father.
Maresca relishes support of Chelsea fans after difficult week
AFP · 6 months ago
Enzo Maresca said he appreciated the backing of Chelsea's fans after they sung his name during Tuesday's 3-1 win at Cardiff in the League Cup quarter-finals.
Chelsea battle into League Cup semis to ease pressure on Maresca
AFP · 6 months ago
Chelsea showed their support for unsettled boss Enzo Maresca as they survived a scare from third-tier Cardiff to reach the League Cup semi-finals with a 3-1 win on Tuesday.
Decades after Bosman, football's transfer war rages on
AFP · 6 months ago
Thirty years after the European ruling on the case of Jean-Marc Bosman transformed football's economic landscape, the sport is still wrestling with the legal fallout.
Decades after Bosman, football's transfer war rages on
AFP · 6 months ago
Thirty years after the European ruling on the case of Jean-Marc Bosman transformed football's economic landscape, the sport is still wrestling with the legal fallout.
Maresca committed to Chelsea despite outburst
AFP · 6 months ago
Enzo Maresca insisted Monday that he "absolutely" remains committed to his job as Chelsea manager after saying at the weekend he had suffered his "worst 48 hours" since joining the club.
