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Arteta fires back at critics of Arsenal's set-piece success
AFP · 3 months ago
Mikel Arteta has hit back at critics of Arsenal's dependence on set-pieces, saying he is disappointed the Premier League leaders do not score even more goals from dead-ball situations.
Real Madrid's Rudiger tried to 'smash my face in': Getafe's Rico
AFP · 3 months ago
Getafe's Diego Rico said Tuesday Real Madrid's Antonio Rudiger tried to "smash my face in" in a La Liga match in the Spanish capital the previous evening.
Real Madrid's Brazilian winger Rodrygo set to miss World Cup with knee injury
AFP · 3 months ago
Real Madrid said Tuesday their winger Rodrygo Goes has suffered a severe knee injury, and it is expected to keep him out of the World Cup with Brazil this summer.
Man Utd 'hungry for more', says Carrick
AFP · 3 months ago
Michael Carrick said Tuesday that Manchester United are "hungry for more" after their spectacular recovery under his leadership as they target a return to Champions League football.
Guardiola says Premier League teams must adapt to set-piece threat
AFP · 3 months ago
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said teams must adapt to deal with set pieces after Liverpool manager Arne Slot spoke about how they were sucking some of the "joy" out of the Premier League.
Will Iran take part in the 2026 World Cup?
AFP · 3 months ago
The war in the Middle East triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran has raised the question of whether the Iranian national team will take part in the World Cup later this year, during which it is due to play group games in the United States.
Brazil's Flamengo sack coach Filipe Luis despite 8-0 win
AFP · 3 months ago
Flamengo shocked Brazilian football by sacking coach Filipe Luis just hours after an 8-0 win in the Campeonato Carioca semi-finals.
Getafe deal flat Real Madrid La Liga title race blow
AFP · 3 months ago
Real Madrid fell to a damaging 1-0 defeat by Getafe at home in La Liga on Monday, leaving them four points behind leaders Barcelona.
Real Madrid superstar Mbappe in Paris for treatment on knee injury
AFP · 3 months ago
France captain Kylian Mbappe was in Paris Monday for treatment on a knee injury but no surgery is planned, the Real Madrid superstar's entourage told AFP.
Chelsea boss Rosenior warns players over discipline
AFP · 3 months ago
Liam Rosenior on Monday demanded an improvement in discipline from his Chelsea players after Pedro Neto became their ninth player to be sent off this season, threatening to drop players who do not show greater control.
Barca must 'make the impossible possible': coach Flick on Atletico cup challenge
AFP · 3 months ago
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick insisted Monday his team could turn around a 4-0 deficit in the Copa del Rey semi-final tie against Atletico Madrid.
South Korea outclass Iran in Asian Women's Cup opener
AFP · 3 months ago
South Korea went to the top of Pool A in the Women's Asian Cup after overcoming a dogged Iran 3-0 in their tournament opener on Queensland's Gold Coast on Monday.
Liverpool's Slot says his 'football heart' does not like set-piece trend
AFP · 3 months ago
Liverpool boss Arne Slot said Monday that the growing reliance on set pieces in the Premier League has sucked some of the joy out of football but accepts it is the new reality.
African players in Europe: Semenyo keeps City on Arsenal's tails
AFP · 3 months ago
Ghana striker Antoine Semenyo was the match-winner as Manchester City beat Leeds United 1-0 at the weekend to stay hot on the heels of leaders Arsenal in the Premier League title race.
Riyadh's King Fahd stadium to host 2027 Asian Cup final
AFP · 3 months ago
Riyadh's King Fahd Sport City Stadium will host the opening and closing matches of next year's Asian Cup, officials announced Monday, the football showpiece seen as a precursor for the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia.
World Cup tickets: Huge demand and sky-high prices
AFP · 3 months ago
From almost $900 for the opening game to over $8,000 for the final, match tickets are far from cheap for the World Cup which begins in North America in 100 days.
Aubameyang strikes twice as Marseille edge Lyon in Ligue 1
AFP · 3 months ago
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice as Marseille fought back to win 3-2 at home to Lyon in Ligue 1 on Sunday to reignite their Champions League push.
Infantino says players who cover mouths when speaking could be sent off
AFP · 3 months ago
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has suggested players who cover their mouths while talking to opponents could be sent off, in light of racism allegations against Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni.
Juve stay in Champions League hunt with last-gasp Roma draw
AFP · 3 months ago
Juventus maintained their hopes of reaching next season's Champions League after bouncing back from two goals down to draw 3-3 at top-four rivals Roma with nearly the last kick of Sunday's game.
Three talking points from the Premier League weekend
AFP · 3 months ago
Arsenal's lead over Manchester City in the Premier League title race remains five points after both sides ground out victories in far from convincing fashion this weekend.
