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Maresca says Chelsea's red-card run is teaching opportunity
AFP · 7 months ago
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca said Tuesday he would no more crack down on his youthful squad following a spate of sendings-off than he would harshly discipline his own children.
Bayern Munich extend coach Kompany's contract until 2029
AFP · 7 months ago
Vincent Kompany has extended his contract as coach of Bayern Munich by two years until 2029, the Bundesliga champions announced on Tuesday.
Maradona's heirs sign deal with Swedish company to market brand
AFP · 7 months ago
The five heirs to Argentinian football legend Diego Maradona, who died in 2020, have signed a deal with Swedish-Iranian businessman Ash Pournouri and his company Electa Global to market products under the Maradona name, the Swedish company said Tuesday.
Dyche replaces Postecoglou as Nottingham Forest manager
AFP · 7 months ago
Nottingham Forest have appointed Sean Dyche as their new head coach on a deal until 2027, the Premier League club announced Tuesday.
Liverpool's Ekitike returns to face floundering Frankfurt
AFP · 7 months ago
When Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike returns to face his former club Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League on Wednesday, he will find a side which bears little resemblance to the one he left in July.
Cape Verde captain getting to grips with 'dream' World Cup qualification
AFP · 7 months ago
Ryan Mendes is not even a household name in Turkey, where he plays for second division Igdir, but next summer, football fans around the world will be well aware of both him and his team.
'Enhancing the game': Football Manager includes women's clubs
AFP · 7 months ago
Women's leagues will feature in the new Football Manager video game released next month, a first in the decades-long history of the popular series that simulates team tactics and transfer drama.
US confirms Mexico, Costa Rica, Jamaica as co-hosts for 2031 Women's World Cup bid
AFP · 7 months ago
United States soccer officials on Monday confirmed Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica have joined its bid for the 2031 Women's World Cup.
Howe looking forward to facing 'incredible' Mourinho in Champions League
AFP · 7 months ago
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is eager to go up against a football great when his side play Jose Mourinho's Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Struggling Rangers appoint Rohl as new manager
AFP · 7 months ago
Struggling Scottish Premiership giants Rangers on Monday appointed Danny Rohl as their new manager to replace the sacked Russell Martin.
'I probably have to change my behaviour', Flick says after red card
AFP · 7 months ago
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick admitted on Monday that he did not want his grandchildren to see him behaving as he did when he was sent off after making an obscene gesture as he celebrated a late winner against Girona.
To beat football violence, Brazilian clubs scan every fan
AFP · 7 months ago
It was yet another tragedy linked to hooliganism in South American football: A young woman died after shards from a glass bottle thrown during a fight between fans sliced her throat.
Maguire urges Man Utd to build on Liverpool triumph
AFP · 7 months ago
Harry Maguire said Manchester United must build on their momentum after a long-awaited win at Liverpool gave manager Ruben Amorim back-to-back Premier League victories for the first time.
Slot seeks solutions as Liverpool crisis deepens
AFP · 7 months ago
Liverpool's blip is becoming a full-blown crisis as manager Arne Slot urgently seeks answers after the Premier League champions suffered a fourth straight defeat for the first time in more than a decade.
Dembele set for PSG return after six weeks out
AFP · 7 months ago
Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele is in line to make his return from injury for Paris Saint Germain against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League, a source close to the club told AFP on Monday.
Sweden names ex-Chelsea manager Graham Potter new coach
AFP · 7 months ago
The Swedish Football Association said on Monday that ex-Chelsea manager Graham Potter had been appointed national team coach after Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked last week following three straight losses in World Cup qualifying.
Atletico aim to convince Alvarez they belong among elite on Arsenal visit
AFP · 7 months ago
Julian Alvarez has established himself as Atletico Madrid's key player but the club still need to prove to the Argentina international they belong among Europe's elite and can fulfil his ambitions.
Rebuilding Leverkusen wary of world's best PSG
AFP · 7 months ago
Bayer Leverkusen, who are still rebuilding after a turbulent summer, face perhaps the toughest test in club football when they host European champions Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday.
Haaland, Kane and Mbappe battle to be Europe's best
AFP · 7 months ago
Erling Haaland, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe are all scoring at better than a goal-a-game rates in a blistering start to the season from Europe's top three marksmen.
Mbappe sends Real Madrid top as Getafe self-destruct
AFP · 7 months ago
Kylian Mbappe extended his goalscoring streak to 11 consecutive games to help Real Madrid reclaim top spot in La Liga with a 1-0 victory at nine-man Getafe on Sunday.
