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Doue injured as PSG held at Lorient in Ligue 1
AFP · 7 months ago
Paris Saint-Germain star Desire Doue was stretchered off injured in Wednesday's 1-1 Ligue 1 draw at Lorient just a week before the visit of Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
Leverkusen win late in German Cup, Stuttgart progress
AFP · 7 months ago
Bayer Leverkusen scored two goals after the 120-minute mark to win 4-2 at a 10-man Paderborn in the German Cup second round on Wednesday, as fellow Bundesliga side and reigning champions Stuttgart eased through.
Rabat to host 2026 African World Cup play-offs
AFP · 7 months ago
Moroccan capital Rabat will host the 2026 African World Cup qualifying play-offs involving Cameroon, Democratic of Congo, Gabon and Nigeria, the Confederation of African Football confirmed on Wednesday.
Arsenal depth fuels Saka's belief in Premier League title charge
AFP · 7 months ago
Bukayo Saka believes Arsenal's strength in depth can be the difference for the Gunners this season as they look to end a wait since 2003/04 to win the Premier League.
Pedri joins growing Barcelona sickbay
AFP · 7 months ago
Barcelona midfielder Pedri will be sidelined for several weeks with the torn bicep leg injury he picked up in a 2-1 defeat at Real Madrid this weekend, his club announced.
Zambia and former Chelsea manager Grant part ways
AFP · 7 months ago
Zambia have parted ways with former Chelsea manager Avram Grant after a disappointing 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, the national football association confirmed on Wednesday.
Real Madrid's Vinicius says sorry for Clasico substitution huff
AFP · 7 months ago
Brazilian forward Vinicius has issued a public apology to Real Madrid after his angered reaction to being substituted during a tense 2-1 win over arch-rival Barcelona at the weekend.
De Bruyne goes under the knife for hamstring injury
AFP · 7 months ago
Napoli midfielder Kevin De Bruyne underwent an operation on his injured hamstring in his native Belgium on Wednesday, the Serie A club announced.
Coach defends handing Australia captaincy back to Sam Kerr
AFP · 7 months ago
Coach Joe Montemurro has defended reinstating Sam Kerr as captain of the Australian women's side, calling it a "football decision" and not a "political one".
Bronze nets birthday goal as England's women beat Australia
AFP · 7 months ago
Lucy Bronze scored a birthday goal as England's women beat 10-player Australia 3-0 in a friendly in Derby on Tuesday.
Dortmund knock Frankfurt out of German Cup on penalties
AFP · 7 months ago
Borussia Dortmund eliminated Eintracht Frankfurt from the German Cup in the second round on Tuesday, winning 4-2 on penalties after the match finished 1-1.
Napoli three points clear at Serie A summit after win at Lecce
AFP · 7 months ago
Napoli maintained their lead at the top of Serie A on Tuesday after the champions won a hard-fought contest at lowly Lecce 1-0 and moved three points ahead of closest rivals Roma.
Putellas scores again to lead Spain into UEFA women's Nations League final
AFP · 7 months ago
Two-time Ballon D'Or winner Alexia Putellas scored again Tuesday to ensure Spain will defend their women's UEFA Nations League title against the victors of the France-Germany semi-final.
O'Neill aims to enjoy unexpected Celtic return
AFP · 7 months ago
Martin O'Neill vowed to enjoy his unexpected return to management with Scottish champions Celtic after stepping in to replace Brendan Rodgers on a temporary basis.
Saliba and Martinelli add to Arsenal's injury issues
AFP · 7 months ago
Arsenal duo William Saliba and Gabriel Martinelli will miss the League Cup fourth-round tie against Brighton as the Gunners' injury problems mount.
PSG post record turnover for Champions League-winning campaign
AFP · 7 months ago
Reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday reported turnover at a record high of 837 million euros ($975.
Chelsea boss Maresca vows to 'protect players' with rotation
AFP · 7 months ago
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says he will continue to rotate his side as they attempt to compete on four fronts this season.
Howe glad Newcastle kept hold of 'complete package' Osula
AFP · 7 months ago
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe on Tuesday backed William Osula to become "the complete package", expressing his relief the striker did not leave the club on deadline day.
O'Neill insists Celtic return after Rodgers exit only temporary
AFP · 7 months ago
Martin O'Neill insisted Tuesday he would only be in charge of Celtic on a short-term basis after being appointed interim manager following the resignation of Brendan Rodgers.
Marauding Mendes flourishes for PSG and has World Cup in sights
AFP · 7 months ago
He does not grab too many of the headlines among Paris Saint-Germain's plethora of stars, but Nuno Mendes has been so impressive charging forward down the left wing for the reigning European champions that he might now stake a claim to be the world's best full-back.
