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Real Madrid great Marcelo announces retirement
AFP · one year ago
Former Real Madrid left-back Marcelo announced his retirement from professional football on Thursday after a trophy-laden career.
Spanish football chief to keep job after appeal granted
AFP · one year ago
Spanish football federation (RFEF) president Rafael Louzan will remain in his post after the country's Supreme Court on Thursday granted his appeal against a sentence which banned him from holding public office.
Man Utd confirm Martinez cruciate ligament injury
AFP · one year ago
Manchester United on Thursday confirmed defender Lisandro Martinez had sustained cruciate ligament damage, which is likely to rule him out for the rest of the season.
Neymar's return to the Brasileirao and more on Fanatiz this week
Live Soccer TV · one year ago
The State Championships in Brazil will see Santos' prodigal son back in action, but that's not all the streaming service will offer for all its subscribers.
'Never in wildest dreams': Fourth-tier team in French Cup stunner
AFP · one year ago
Fourth division Stade Briochin stunned top-flight Nice 2-1 to reach the French Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday with a performance the minnows' coach admitted was beyond his "wildest dreams".
Howe vows Newcastle will learn from Wembley pain in League Cup final
AFP · one year ago
Eddie Howe hailed Newcastle's "huge" League Cup semi-final win against Arsenal as the Magpies boss vowed his side would learn from the pain of their last visit to Wembley.
Leverkusen back from brink to reach German Cup semi-finals
AFP · one year ago
Victor Boniface scored an extra-time winner as defending champions Bayer Leverkusen came back from two goals down to win 3-2 against derby rivals Cologne in the German Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday.
Real Madrid snatch late Leganes win to reach Copa del Rey semis
AFP · one year ago
Young Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Garcia headed home a 93rd minute winner to put his side into the Copa del Rey semi-finals with a 3-2 victory at Leganes on Wednesday.
Newcastle sweep aside Arsenal to reach League Cup final
AFP · one year ago
Newcastle swept into the League Cup final for the second time in three seasons with a vibrant 2-0 win against Arsenal in the semi-final second leg on Wednesday.
England boss Borthwick needs time just like Amorim at Man Utd, says right-hand man
AFP · one year ago
England attack coach Richard Wigglesworth has pleaded for fans to be patient with boss Steve Borthwick by saying his Red Rose regime needs time to oversee a revival just as much as Manchester United football manager Ruben Amorim does at Old Trafford.
Mathys Tel '100 percent' committed to Spurs, says Postecoglou
AFP · one year ago
Ange Postecoglou said Mathys Tel is "100 percent" committed to Tottenham after the French forward signed on loan despite reportedly rejecting a move to the club earlier in the January transfer window.
Hermoso pressured to downplay kiss, brother tells Spain court
AFP · one year ago
Jenni Hermoso's brother on Wednesday told the forced kiss trial of Spain's ex-football federation chief Luis Rubiales his sister was threatened with "consequences" if she did not downplay the affair.
Chelsea star Kerr 'feared for my life' during taxi ride
AFP · one year ago
Chelsea striker Sam Kerr said she "feared for my life" while she and her partner were in the back of a taxi moments before one of them smashed the vehicle's rear window.
Even in career twilight, Ronaldo's star undimmed at 40
AFP · one year ago
Cristiano Ronaldo's playing days may be numbered but his following is bigger than ever as he celebrates his 40th birthday in his adopted home of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.
Barca avoiding 'excuses' after Real Madrid ref complaints: Flick
AFP · one year ago
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Wednesday his team would not hide behind "excuses" after rivals Real Madrid attacked Spanish refereeing following a surprise La Liga defeat.
Liverpool's Slot not a fan of in-stadium VAR announcements
AFP · one year ago
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he is not a fan of in-stadium VAR announcements as he fears they will increase the pressure on referees.
African football has the platform for historic World Cup success
AFP · one year ago
Africa could break the glass ceiling of winning the World Cup in the next 10 years, partly thanks to a platform highlighting to foreign clubs the most talented youth from the continent, the co-founder has boldly claimed to AFP.
Bove's future uncertain after heart attack horror as Fiorentina finish Inter clash
AFP · one year ago
Edoardo Bove and Fiorentina will relive Italian football's most harrowing episode of recent years on Thursday when the Viola complete their home match with Inter Milan, which was interrupted in December when the midfielder suffered a heart attack on the pitch.
Paris Saint-Germain, Brest, Dunkerque advance to French Cup last eight
AFP · one year ago
Paris Saint-Germain eased into the French Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday with a 2-0 win over Le Mans as Dunkerque shocked Lille on penalties and Brest earned a last-gasp 2-1 win over Troyes.
Simeone brace helps Atletico thrash Getafe, reach Copa del Rey semis
AFP · one year ago
Giuliano Simeone struck twice as Atletico Madrid thrashed Getafe 5-0 on Tuesday to power into the Copa del Rey semi-finals.
