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China dreams of football glory at last... in gaming
AFP · 7 months ago
Zhao Yitang had always dreamed of playing football for China and this summer he finally did -- not in boots on a pitch, but on a smartphone.
'Divisive' Brendan Rodgers quits as Celtic manager
AFP · 7 months ago
Brendan Rodgers has resigned as Celtic manager with the Scottish giants' major shareholder accusing him of "divisive, misleading and self-serving" behaviour.
Messi on 2026 World Cup: 'I would like to be there'
AFP · 7 months ago
Lionel Messi wants to play for Argentina in next year's World Cup, but he says he will listen to his body before deciding whether he can make that dream come true.
Brendan Rodgers resigns as Celtic manager
AFP · 7 months ago
Brendan Rodgers resigned as Celtic manager on Monday, the club announced, after the Scottish giants' lacklustre start to the season.
Atletico win at Betis to bounce back from Arsenal drubbing
AFP · 7 months ago
Atletico Madrid earned a solid 2-0 win at Real Betis on Monday to move fourth in La Liga and bounce back from their Champions League thrashing by Arsenal.
Frank confident Van de Ven has 'big future' at Spurs
AFP · 7 months ago
Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank is upbeat about the long-term future of Micky van de Ven with the north London club despite reported interest in the Dutch defender from Spanish giants Real Madrid.
Aberdeen hire wheeler-dealer who 'died' as they search for revival
AFP · 7 months ago
Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack believes the much-travelled Lutz Pfannenstiel can inspire an upturn in the fallen Scottish giants' fortunes as he heads to Pittodrie in the latest chapter of an extraordinary football career.
Lyon lose star Fofana for 'several months' to ankle injury
AFP · 7 months ago
Lyon's Belgian prodigy Malick Fofana has been ruled out for "several months" with an ankle injury suffered at the weekend, dealing a major blow to his club's prospects in Ligue 1 and in Europe.
Napoli's De Bruyne unlikely to play again this year
AFP · 7 months ago
Serie A leaders Napoli could be without Kevin De Bruyne until early 2026 after the club confirmed he had suffered a hamstring injury.
Struggling Juventus sack coach Tudor
AFP · 7 months ago
Juventus on Monday sacked coach Igor Tudor after the Serie A club's 1-0 defeat by Lazio meant they had accumulated just five points in their last five matches.
Timber warns Premier League leaders Arsenal against complacency
AFP · 7 months ago
Jurrien Timber urged Arsenal "not to get too high" after they extended their lead at the top of the Premier League.
Top seeds Philadelphia, San Diego win in MLS playoff openers
AFP · 7 months ago
Top-seeded Philadelphia Union survived a huge scare before opening their Major League Soccer playoff campaign with a nervy victory over Chicago Fire on Sunday.
Lyon leave it late to beat 10-man Strasbourg in Ligue 1
AFP · 7 months ago
Afonso Moreira scored a spectacular last-minute winner to hand Lyon a valuable 2-1 home victory in Ligue 1 against 10-man Strasbourg on Sunday.
Barca's Yamal can learn Clasico lessons after Real Madrid triumph
AFP · 7 months ago
Lamine Yamal's words before the Clasico caused more of a stir than his subdued performance on the pitch as Barcelona fell to defeat, and the 18-year-old star can take some valuable lessons moving forward.
Three talking points from the Premier League weekend
AFP · 7 months ago
Arsenal took a firm grip on the Premier League title race with the Gunners edging out Crystal Palace on Sunday as title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City fell to defeat.
Unlikely Swedish champions Mjallby win at home as fans party
AFP · 7 months ago
Mjallby, who clinched their first Swedish title with an away win six days earlier, returned to their village home on Sunday and beat Norrkoping 2-1 in front of their celebrating fans.
Bellingham 'better than expected', says Madrid's Alonso after Clasico winner
AFP · 7 months ago
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso hailed Clasico match-winner Jude Bellingham on Sunday after a week in which his goals were vital for the club, proving he is back to his best after returning from shoulder surgery.
Van de Ven double sinks Everton as Spurs climb to third
AFP · 7 months ago
Micky van de Ven struck twice as Tottenham moved into third place in the Premier League with a 3-0 win that ended Everton's unbeaten record at their new stadium on Sunday.
Bellingham claims Liga leaders Real Madrid Clasico win over Barca
AFP · 7 months ago
Jude Bellingham's goal helped Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 to win a tense Clasico and move five points clear of their bitter rivals at the top of La Liga on Sunday.
Eze haunts Palace as Arsenal bolster title charge
AFP · 7 months ago
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal still have room for improvement after Eberechi Eze's first Premier League goal for the club gave the leaders a 1-0 win against his former club Crystal Palace on Sunday.
