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Germany eye return to women's football summit at Euro 2025
AFP · 11 months ago
Ambitious and hungry, Germany's women head into Euro 2025 in Switzerland feeling they are on the cusp of another era of dominance.

England feel pressure to perform at Euros as stars pull out
AFP · 11 months ago
England's women became national heroes on the back of winning Euro 2022, but the Lionesses' defence of the title is off to an inauspicious start with three of their stars from three years ago not involved.

Dortmund up against 'superstar' Ramos, aggressive Monterrey: Kovac
AFP · 11 months ago
Borussia Dortmund will have to overcome "superstar" Sergio Ramos and his winning mentality to reach the Club World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday, said the German team's coach Niko Kovac.

FIFPro warns of 'wake-up call' over extreme heat at Club World Cup
AFP · 11 months ago
Global footballers' union FIFPro on Monday called for longer half-time breaks at next year's World Cup to mitigate the effects of extreme heat, saying challenges faced by players at the ongoing Club World Cup should be a "wake-up call" for FIFA.

Fluminense stun Inter Milan to reach Club World Cup quarters
AFP · 11 months ago
Fluminense sent Inter Milan packing from the Club World Cup on Monday with a 2-0 win in Charlotte that took the Brazilian side through to the quarter-finals.

Only Messi can shirk defending: warns Monterrey coach before Dortmund clash
AFP · 11 months ago
Monterrey coach Domenec Torrent warned his team every player must defend diligently if the Mexican club are to stand any chance of beating Borussia Dortmund in the Club World Cup last 16 on Tuesday.

The players to watch at women's Euro 2025
AFP · 11 months ago
Spain will be favourites to win the women's Euro 2025 when the tournament kicks off in Switzerland on July 2, but the world champions will have some stiff competition.

England's nemesis Spain bid to add Euro title to world crown
AFP · 11 months ago
Spain are aiming for their first ever women's European title as the reigning world champions head to Euro 2025 with a squad packed with stars from arguably the best club team in the world.

Vinicius rallying as Mbappe eyes Real Madrid return
AFP · 11 months ago
One of the factors behind Real Madrid finishing the season without a major trophy was key attacker Vinicius Junior's drastic dip in form.

Ice-cold Freese to the rescue as US down Costa Rica in Gold Cup
AFP · 11 months ago
Goalkeeper Matt Freese was the hero as the United States defeated Costa Rica 4-3 on penalties to reach the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Sunday.

Kompany praises Bayern's constant threat
AFP · 11 months ago
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany praised his team's relentless attacking threat despite the ebbs and flows of their 4-2 Club World Cup win over Flamengo On Sunday.

Man City's Guardiola 'understands' Klopp Club World Cup critique
AFP · 11 months ago
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola said Sunday he can see Jurgen Klopp's point after the former Liverpool coach labelled the Club World Cup "the worst idea ever implemented in football".

Kane double fires Bayern into Club World Cup last eight
AFP · 11 months ago
Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern Munich overcame determined resistance from Flamengo to book their place in the Club World Cup quarter-finals with an entertaining 4-2 victory on Sunday.

Chelsea to sign Brighton forward Joao Pedro - reports
AFP · 11 months ago
Chelsea's forward options could be bolstered by the time they face Palmeiras in the Club World Cup quarter-finals on Friday after reportedly agreeing a deal with Brighton for Joao Pedro.

Beating Messi's Miami 'harder than it may seem': PSG's Luis Enrique
AFP · 11 months ago
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said defeating Lionel Messi and Inter Miami on Sunday was trickier than it seemed despite the French side's 4-0 Club World Cup last 16 triumph.

England hit Jamaica for seven in perfect Euros preparation
AFP · 11 months ago
England's women warmed up for their title defence at Euro 2025 with a 7-0 demolition of Jamaica on Sunday at Leicester's King Power Stadium.

PSG rout Messi's Inter Miami to reach Club World Cup quarters
AFP · 11 months ago
Paris Saint-Germain steamrollered Lionel Messi's Inter Miami 4-0 to reach the Club World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday.

Saudis the next test for the new version of 'Pepball'
AFP · 11 months ago
The main appeal of the Club World Cup so far has been the chance to see South American and African clubs and their fans offer a reminder that football thrives outside of Europe too.

Calvert-Lewin to leave Everton on a free transfer
AFP · 11 months ago
Former England international Dominic Calvert-Lewin announced on Sunday he will leave Everton on a free transfer after failing to agree a new contract with the Toffees.

Spain star Bonmati out of hospital after meningitis scare
AFP · 11 months ago
The Spanish football federation (RFEF) announced on Sunday that Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati had left hospital after treatment for viral meningitis.





















