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Memphis set for longer spell on sidelines after medical error from Corinthians
Alex Xavier · one month ago
Memphis Depay is set for an even longer spell on the sidelines after the Dutch striker suffered a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury due to a mistake by Corinthians' fitness team.
Mohau Nkota on life in Saudi Arabia, leaving Orlando Pirates and the 2026 World Cup
Nick Said · one month ago
Winger Mohau Nkota says it was not easy leaving Orlando Pirates, but he does not regret his move to the Saudi Pro League, where he plays for Al Ettifaq and will hope to book a place at the 2026 World Cup in the coming weeks.
Asian Cup draw rescheduled for May after Middle East conflict delay
Reuters · one month ago
The draw for the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia has been rescheduled for May 9 in Riyadh after the conflict in the Middle East disrupted regional sporting events, the Asian Football Confederation said on Wednesday.
Liverpool & France striker Hugo Ekitike reportedly ruled out of World Cup with injury
Reuters · one month ago
France forward Hugo Ekitike suffered a ruptured Achilles during Liverpool's Champions League clash against PSG on Tuesday and will miss the World Cup, French newspapers Le Parisien and L'Equipe reported on Wednesday.
Former Liverpool striker Collymore unhappy with Salah's behaviour in final season
Chris Beattie / · one month ago
Former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore is unhappy with how Mohamed Salah has behaved in his final season at the club
Raphinha hits out at refereeing after Barcelona's Champions League exit to Atletico
Reuters · one month ago
Barcelona forward Raphinha launched a scathing attack on the refereeing in their Champions League quarter-final tie as his side were knocked out 3-2 on aggregate by Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, having finished both legs with 10 men.
Lookman overtakes Ikpeba in Champions League standings, Osimhen and Martins ahead
Shina Oludare · one month ago
Atletico Madrid star Ademola Lookman became Nigeria’s third-top scorer in Champions League history with his goal in Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat to Barcelona.
Joao Palhinha in limbo with Tottenham and Bayern unwilling to commit
Dean Jones · one month ago
Joao Palhinha is heading towards an uncertain summer, with no plans from Tottenham Hotspur or Bayern Munich to keep him.
FIFA Series: Beldine Odemba says Kenya ready to show Australia 'what we are made of’
Dennis Mabuka · one month ago
Kenya women’s national team coach Beldine Odemba has made it clear that their intention is to defeat Australia when they face off in the FIFA Women’s Series fixture at Nyayo Stadium on Wednesday.
FIFA sets dates for Bafana Bafana to name preliminary and final 2026 World Cup squads
Nick Said · one month ago
FIFA has set out the schedule for when Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos, and all 48 teams, will have to name their preliminary and final squads for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
'Clear penalty': Ibrahima Konate fumes after Liverpool denied spot-kick in PSG loss
AFP · one month ago
Ibrahima Konate claimed that the decision to deny Liverpool a penalty in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain was the defining moment in their Champions League exit.
Chelsea risk losing key players without Champions League qualification
Dean Jones · one month ago
Chelsea face a battle to keep the core of their squad together if they fail to secure Champions League qualification.
Concerned Liverpool boss Arne Slot admits Hugo Ekitike injury 'looks really bad'
AFP · one month ago
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said he would be surprised if Hugo Ekitike features again this season after being stretchered off in his side's Champions League exit to Paris Saint-Germain.
'All-or-nothing' clash with Bayern will define Real Madrid's season, insists Bellingham
AFP · one month ago
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham said Wednesday's second Champions League quarter-final leg at Bayern Munich would define his club's season amid a stuttering domestic campaign.
Ousmane Dembele full of praise for PSG resilience in victory over Liverpool
AFP · one month ago
Double goal hero Ousmane Dembele hailed his Paris Saint-Germain teammates for holding on under pressure and in difficult conditions to beat Liverpool 2-0 at Anfield on Tuesday in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final and reach the last four with a 4-0 aggregate triumph.
Dembele the difference as PSG breeze past Liverpool into Champions League final four
Max Davis · one month ago
Paris Saint-Germain became the first French side to make a third consecutive UEFA Champions League (UCL) semi-final after defeating Liverpool 2-0 at Anfield, matching their victorious first-leg scoreline to knock out Arne Slot’s side for the second year in a row.
Lookman goal decisive as Atletico Madrid edge Barca in thriller to reach semi-finals
Jason Pettigrove · one month ago
Atletico Madrid progressed to the UEFA Champions League (UCL) semi-finals, despite losing 2-1 to Barcelona at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, in the second leg of their quarter-final.
Denmark weather siege to claim first win in Sweden in 11 years with last-gasp winning goal
Flashscore · one month ago
A goal in injury time from Janni Thomsen was enough for Denmark to claim their first win on Swedish ground in 11 years when Jakob Michelsen's outfit weathered a Swedish second half storm to claim a 2-1 win in the qualifying match for the World Cup in Gothenburg.
Finland put four past Slovakia to build Women's World Cup qualifying momentum
Anthony Tomas · one month ago
Finland have registered their second win in three matches in Group B3 of the 2027 Women's World Cup qualifiers, beating Slovakia 4-2 in an entertaining clash at Bolt Arena in Helsinki.
Javier Mascherano leaves Lionel Messi's Inter Miami after historic season
Alex Mihei · one month ago
Javier Mascherano has announced his resignation as Inter Miami’s head coach, citing personal reasons, just one season after leading the team to the greatest achievements in the club’s history.
