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Victor Wanyama reveals reason for hanging up ‘decorated’ boots at 34
Dennis Mabuka · one month ago
Former Kenya national team captain Victor Wanyama has come out to reveal why he took the decision to hang his decorated boots after a pioneering 19-year career which took him all the way from Kenya, to Europe.
'First step is made': Glasner hails Palace display in Fiorentina rout
Chris Beattie / · one month ago
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner was delighted with his players after their Conference League rout of Fiorentina on Thursday night.
CONMEBOL puts support behind FIFA President Infantino for fourth term
Reuters · one month ago
South American football's governing body (CONMEBOL) gave Gianni Infantino its backing on Thursday, should he decide to run for reelection as FIFA president for a fourth term.
One stat for the eight Europa League quarter-finalists after the first legs as Freiburg cruise
David Parkes · one month ago
The first legs of the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals transpired on Wednesday and Thursday. Two of the ties have one team in a great spot to advance, while the other two are even going into next week. Here is a stat for all eight clubs left in the competition.
Former Japan and AC Milan star Honda laces up boots again at 39 with FC Jurong
AFP · one month ago
Former AC Milan and Japan star Keisuke Honda said he wanted to set a new record after signing for a Singapore club on Friday to resume his colourful playing career aged 39.
Al Ahly keeper El-Shenawy banned four games for striking referee
Reuters · one month ago
Al Ahly goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy was handed a four-match ban after striking a referee on the head following a 1-1 draw with Ceramica Cleopatra, the Egyptian Pro League said on Thursday.
One stat from each side after the Conference League quarter-final first legs
David Parkes · one month ago
It was a night for the home teams in the UEFA Conference League quarter-finals. All four teams who hosted not only won, but kept clean sheets in their games, leaving them well poised for a place in the semi-finals. Flashscore looks at one stat for each of the eight teams involved in Thursday's action.
Porto & Nottingham Forest draw first leg to leave Europa League quarter-final finely poised
Chris Wilson · one month ago
It’s all to play for after the first leg of this UEFA Europa League quarter-final tie between Porto and Nottingham Forest, after the pair played out a 1-1 draw which stretched the Portuguese side’s rotten run against English opposition to two wins in their last 15 such games.
Dominant Crystal Palace thump Fiorentina by three in quarter-final first leg
Danny Lewis · one month ago
Crystal Palace put in a dominant display to win the first leg of their UEFA Conference League (UECL) quarter-final tie against Fiorentina 3-0, extending La Viola’s winless run against English opposition to four matches.
Aston Villa close in on Europa League semi-finals with comfortable win over Bologna
Fabio Duarte · one month ago
UEFA Europa League (UEL) favourites Aston Villa took a significant step towards the semi-finals with a 3-1 away leg win over Bologna, whose 20-game unbeaten home streak in the competition came to an end.
Freiburg put three past Celta Vigo and one foot in Europa League semis
Jon Radcliffe · one month ago
Freiburg won a 10th consecutive UEFA Europa League (UEL) home game as they comfortably beat Celta Vigo 3-0 at the Europa-Park Stadion to take control of the quarter-final tie ahead of next week’s second leg.
Pedrinho wonder strike kickstarts late Shakhtar surge as AZ face mammoth task
Paul Winters · one month ago
Shakhtar Donetsk left AZ with a giant uphill battle for the return in Alkmaar after the Ukrainian giants won 3-0 thanks to a wonder goal from Pedrinho and a late brace from Alisson.
Early goals see Mainz down Strasbourg to take two-goal lead in quarter-final
Matt Jones · one month ago
Mainz’s dream UEFA Conference League campaign continued as they took a huge step towards a first continental semi-final by breezing to a 2-0 victory over RC Strasbourg in the first leg of their last-eight clash.
2026 World Cup referees announced with 52 selected including six women
AFP · one month ago
FIFA on Thursday unveiled its list of match officials for the June 11-July 19 World Cup, including 52 referees, six of whom are women.
Klinsmann says possible unrest within squad could mean trouble for Norway at the World Cup
Svend Bertil Fra · one month ago
Former World Cup winner and German national team coach Jurgen Klinsmann on Thursday issued a warning to Norwegian national team manager, Stale Solbakken in reference to the challenges of managing the squad during the duration of the FIFA World Cup tournament this summer.
Barcelona file complaint to UEFA over alleged handball during defeat to Atletico Madrid
Reuters · one month ago
Barcelona have carried their fury beyond the dugout and into UEFA's inbox, lodging a formal complaint on Thursday over the officiating in their 2-0 home defeat by Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final first leg.
Former Senegal boss Cisse named head coach of Angola on four-year deal
AFP · one month ago
The Angolan football federation said Thursday it had hired Senegalese Africa Cup of Nations winner Aliou Cisse as the new head coach of the national team.
Rayo Vallecano thrash AEK Athens to put one foot in Conference League semi-finals
Danny Clark · one month ago
Rayo Vallecano secured a healthy three-goal advantage in their UEFA Conference League quarter-final against AEK Athens, as Los Franjirrojos took a major step towards a first-ever European semi-final.
EXCLUSIVE: Ivorian federation boss Diallo pledges support for Fae, targets strong World Cup
Shina Oludare · one month ago
Idriss Diallo, president of the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF), has assured that head coach Emerse Fae will receive the support needed to succeed with Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup.
Andy Robertson & Liverpool announce that defender will leave club at end of season
Keith Moore · one month ago
Andy Robertson will leave Liverpool at the end of this season, the Premier League club announce on Thursday.
