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Crystal Palace to face Dynamo Kyiv, Strasbourg in Conference League
AFP · 9 months ago
Crystal Palace will face Dynamo Kyiv and Strasbourg in this season's UEFA Conference League as the London club learned their fate Friday for their first ever European campaign.
Europa League draw throws up Forest rematch with Malmo
AFP · 9 months ago
Nottingham Forest were handed a reunion with Swedish side Malmo on their long-awaited return to continental competition as Friday's draw for this season's Europa League threw up a repeat of the sides' clash in the 1979 European Cup final.
Rooney reckons 'something is broken' at Amorim's Man Utd
AFP · 9 months ago
Wayne Rooney believes Ruben Amorim's remarks following Manchester United's shock League Cup loss at Grimsby prove "something is broken" at the club.
'Money': Bayern's Kompany laments Premier League spending power
AFP · 9 months ago
Bayern manager Vincent Kompany on Friday lamented the spending power of Premier League clubs, as reports emerged of one-time Munich target Nick Woltemade signing with Newcastle.
Lewandowski back to captain Poland for World Cup qualifiers
AFP · 9 months ago
Veteran striker Robert Lewandowski has been named captain after being recalled on Friday to the Poland squad by new national coach Jan Urban for 2026 World Cup qualifers.
Alexander-Arnold dropped by England for World Cup qualifiers
AFP · 9 months ago
Trent Alexander-Arnold was dropped by England as coach Thomas Tuchel on Friday handed first call-ups to Elliot Anderson and Djed Spence for the World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia.
Howe vows Newcastle won't make 'poor' transfer decisions
AFP · 9 months ago
Eddie Howe has promised Newcastle will not make "poor" transfer decisions as German international Nick Woltemade's impending arrival opens the way for Alexander Isak to join Liverpool.
Rodri, Carvajal return for Spain World Cup qualifiers
AFP · 9 months ago
Spain named Rodri and Dani Carvajal in their squad on Friday for upcoming World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Bulgaria and Turkey.
Liverpool boss Slot open to recruiting 'right player' as Isak saga rumbles on
AFP · 9 months ago
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has said he is still open to the idea of recruiting "the right player" as the prospect of Newcastle letting Alexander Isak leave appeared to increase on Thursday.
Mourinho sacked by Fenerbahce after Champions League exit
AFP · 9 months ago
Fenerbahce on Friday sacked Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho after they failed to make the lucrative Champions League league phase, the Turkish club said in a statement.
Former Australian champions Western United go under
AFP · 9 months ago
Beleaguered A-League club Western United were placed into liquidation on Friday just three years after winning the Australian domestic title.
Clubs picked for 'historic' first Oceania pro football league
AFP · 9 months ago
Eight clubs were selected Friday for the inaugural OFC Professional League, including from Australia and New Zealand, in what was hailed as a "historic moment" for football in Oceania.
Celtic and Rangers seek Old Firm tonic for Champions League trauma
AFP · 9 months ago
Celtic and Rangers head into Sunday's Old Firm clash still licking their wounds from humiliating Champions League exits that have left fans of both Scottish giants venting their anger.
Atletico already playing catch-up after poor La Liga start
AFP · 9 months ago
Atletico Madrid overhauled their squad this summer in the hope of being able to compete with giants Barcelona and Real Madrid for the Spanish title but have started La Liga with one point from a possible six.
Lyon find cause for optimism after turbulent summer
AFP · 9 months ago
Condemned to relegation two months ago before being handed a reprieve on appeal, Lyon have emerged from the most turbulent period in their modern history with some cause for optimism after enjoying a strong start to the season in France.
Australia coach Popovic aims for best-ever World Cup
AFP · 9 months ago
Australia coach Tony Popovic on Friday set a lofty goal of reaching at least the World Cup quarter-finals as his side prepare for their first game since qualifying for next year's tournament.
Arsenal seek statement win at Liverpool, Amorim faces Burnley must-win
AFP · 9 months ago
Liverpool and Arsenal aim to strike first blood in the Premier League title race as last season's top two face off at Anfield after a summer of heavy spending.
Solskjaer sacked by Besiktas after European flop
AFP · 9 months ago
Former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked as coach of Besiktas on Thursday after the Turkish club fell to a costly second-leg defeat in their UEFA Conference League play-off with Swiss side Lausanne.
Solskjaer fired by Besiktas after Conference League failure, Palace squeeze through
AFP · 9 months ago
Besiktas fired coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Thursday after losing 1-0 at home to Lausanne to crash out of the UEFA Conference League 2-1 on aggregate in their qualification playoff.
Arsenal optimistic about Havertz return after knee surgery
AFP · 9 months ago
Arsenal forward Kai Havertz has had a knee operation, but the Premier League giants are upbeat about the Germany international's prospects of a swift recovery.
