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Randal Kolo Muani included in France squad ahead of Brazil & Colombia friendlies
Reuters · 2 months ago
Randal Kolo Muani was handed another opportunity to stake his claim for a World Cup place after Didier Deschamps named the forward in an expanded 27-man France squad for this month’s friendlies against Brazil and Colombia.
Bayern's Lennart Karl and Jonas Urbig get Germany call-ups for March friendlies
Reuters · 2 months ago
Bayern Munich keeper Jonas Urbig and teenager Lennart Karl earned their first Germany call-ups on Thursday for friendlies against Switzerland and Ghana with coach Julian Nagelsmann's 26-man squad expected to form the basis of his World Cup selection.
Liverpool star Salah achieves stunning milestones in Galatasaray thrashing
Shina Oludare · 2 months ago
Mohamed Salah reached two major milestones in Liverpool’s emphatic 4–0 victory over Galatasaray in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League clash.
Feyenoord's Hwang In-beom avoids serious ankle injury, out until April
Paul Winters · 2 months ago
South Korea and Feyenoord midfielder Hwang In-beom will be out for a month after sustaining an ankle ligament injury in last Sunday's 2-1 win over Excelsior.
The Philippines and North Korea qualify for women's World Cup after Asian Cup wins
Reuters · 2 months ago
The Philippines and North Korea secured their spots at next year's Women's World Cup in Brazil after emerging victorious in the Asian Cup play-offs on Thursday.
Head of Iranian football says nation will go to World Cup but won't play matches in USA
Reuters · 2 months ago
The Iranian national team are continuing to prepare for the World Cup finals and have no intention of pulling out of the tournament even if they will not travel to the United States, football chief Mehdi Taj said on Wednesday.
Ajax's Tomiyasu gets first Japan call-up since 2024, former NEC ace Shiogai debuts
AFP · 2 months ago
Former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu was handed a World Cup lifeline on Thursday after being called up by Japan for the first time in almost two years for friendlies against Scotland and England.
Man Utd reportedly in 'advanced talks' to sign Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes
Reuters · 2 months ago
Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes for around 80 million euros, but renewed interest from Real Madrid threatens to complicate the proposed move, sources close to the negotiations have told Reuters.
Broos brings big names back for Bafana as Zwane returns alongside USA-based winger
Nick Said · 2 months ago
Veteran playmaker Themba Zwane, and wingers Bongokuhle Hlongwane and Thapelo Maseko, have been recalled to the Bafana Bafana squad for the two home international friendlies against Panama later this month, raising their hopes of going to the 2026 World Cup.
EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Kenya FA boss faults CAF on stripping Senegal of AFCON title
Dennis Mabuka · 2 months ago
Former Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Sam Nyamweya has joined the bandwagon of stakeholders castigating Confederation of African Football (CAF)’s decision to annul Senegal’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) success in Morocco.
African legends Adepoju and Mido rip CAF apart over AFCON title farce
Shina Oludare · 2 months ago
Former Real Madrid player Mutiu Adepoju and former Tottenham Hotspur star Ahmed Mido have hit out at the Confederation of African football for declaring Morocco as African champions.
After a historic Champions League season, Bodo/Glimt thank fans around the world in kit campaign
Flashscore · 2 months ago
Bodo/Glimt’s new shirt celebrates 110 years of history, thanks supporters around the world for their support and marks new chapter after reaching UEFA Champions League Round of 16 in its first ever participation.
Terrific trio could be FC Midtjylland's key to fulfilling Europa League title dream
Svend Bertil Fra · 2 months ago
The terrific trio of Franculino Dju, Dario Osorio, and Aral Simsir has become the symbol of FC Midtjylland's strength in numbers, which has fuelled their ambitions of lifting the Europa League trophy on 20 May in Istanbul as they prepare to host Nottingham Forest on Thursday night in the return leg of their clash in the 1/8 final of the tournament.
Patrice Motsepe supports AFCON final verdict, urges Senegal to appeal
Dennis Mabuka · 2 months ago
The President of Confederation of African Football (CAF) Patrice Motsepe has reacted to the decision by the African body’s Appeal Board to strip Senegal of their AFCON title and award it to Morocco.
One stat from each of the Champions League last 16 return legs as Sporting stun Bodo
David Parkes · 2 months ago
Tuesday and Wednesday saw the deciding matches of the UEFA Champions League take place, where a whopping 36 goals were scored across the eight matches. Here is a stat for each team after 16 was whittled down to eight.
Newcastle's Sandro Tonali set for €100m transfer battle as Manchester giants circle
Dean Jones · 2 months ago
Sandro Tonali is emerging as one of the hottest names for the summer transfer market - but any move for him is expected to be a pricey one.
Mbekezeli Mbokazi shows potential value off the pitch of signing South African players
Nick Said · 2 months ago
Perhaps it should have come as no surprise, given how the signing of Lyle Foster provided a significant boost to Burnley’s social media numbers, but the arrival of Mbekezeli Mbokazi at Chicago Fire has given their digital presence an unprecedented lift.
Inter continue Serie A title hunt ahead of Italy's date with World Cup destiny
AFP · 2 months ago
Inter Milan continue their hunt for the Serie A title on Sunday night when they visit Fiorentina hoping to maintain their hefty league lead before all eyes turn to the national team's bid to reach the World Cup.
Australia call up Scotland-based striker for World Cup warm-ups
AFP · 2 months ago
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic called up Croatia-born Hibernian striker Ante Suto on Thursday for Australia's final home games before the World Cup.
Matildas "massive favourites" to win Asian Cup: Japan coach
AFP · 2 months ago
Japan coach Nils Nielsen insists hosts Australia will be "massive favourites" in Saturday's Women's Asian Cup final, but his team's near-flawless progress to the title match suggests otherwise.
