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Super League could start next season: Barca chief Laporta

AFP · 2 months ago

Barcelona president Joan Laporta said Friday that a European Super League project could begin as soon as next season, adding that he does not care if English clubs join or not.

Andriy Shevchenko elected Ukrainian football association boss

AFP · 2 months ago

Ukraine's most celebrated footballer Andriy Shevchenko was elected president of the country's football association (UAF) on Thursday, pledging to develop the sport amid the Russian invasion.

Cyprus football bans away fans after player hurt

AFP · 3 months ago

Away fans in Cyprus are banned from first and second division fixtures plus cup games, the country's Football Association announced Friday, after an object thrown from the stands injured a player.

Palestine score but well beaten by Iran at Asian Cup

AFP · 3 months ago

Palestine conceded a goal after just 64 seconds in their opening match at the Asian Cup as Iran launched their title bid with a clinical 4-1 win on Sunday.

Giant-killers Grimsby angling for FA Cup fairytale at Brighton

AFP · 1 year ago

Cheered on by thousands of fans brandishing inflatable haddock, Grimsby aim to catch another big fish when the fourth-tier minnows face Brighton in their first FA Cup quarter-final for 84 years on Sunday.

Lineker crisis exposes impartiality row at heart of BBC

AFP · 1 year ago

The Gary Lineker crisis that engulfed the BBC over the weekend brought to a head an increasingly acrimonious row about impartiality at the public-funded British broadcaster.

BBC football show in chaos as Lineker taken off air in asylum row

AFP · 1 year ago

BBC television's flagship football programme was in meltdown on Saturday after pundits and commentators refused to work in support of presenter Gary Lineker, who was forced to "step back"

European Super League 'progressing', says Barcelona's Laporta

AFP · 1 year ago

Barcelona president Joan Laporta on Thursday said plans to create a European Super League were "progressing"

Qatar sees off World Cup criticism to claim diplomatic victory

AFP · 1 year ago

Qatar fought a "culture war", corruption claims and accusations over rights abuses in hosting the World Cup but experts say the Gulf state has reinforced its image everywhere except parts of Europe.

Real Madrid, Juventus and Barca not giving up on Super League

AFP · 1 year ago

The main advocates of the Super League are not giving up. Barcelona chief Joan Laporta on Sunday followed Real Madrid president Florentino Perez and their Juventus counterpart Andrea Agnelli in defending the project to his club's supporters.

European football 'united' as Ukraine added to Spain, Portugal 2030 World Cup bid

AFP · 1 year ago

Ukrainian football association (UAF) president Andriy Pavelko said European football was "united"

La Liga boss Tebas hits back at 'arrogant' Al-Khelaifi

AFP · 1 year ago

La Liga president Javier Tebas accused Nasser Al-Khelaifi of lying and arrogance on Wednesday after Paris-Saint Germain's president defended his club's lavish spending to keep Kylian Mbappe.

La Liga confirms complaints to UEFA against City and PSG

AFP · 1 year ago

La Liga confirmed on Wednesday it has filed complaints to UEFA about Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City "continuously breaching the current regulations of financial fair play".

Mbappe's decision to stay at PSG good for French football: Deschamps

AFP · 1 year ago

Kylian Mbappe's decision to stay at Paris Saint-Germain rather than move to Real Madrid is very good news for French football, France coach Didier Deschamps said on Saturday.

Chelsea sale to Boehly consortium to be completed on Monday

AFP · 1 year ago

Chelsea said on Saturday that the sale of the Premier League club to a consortium led by Todd Boehly, the co-owner of baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers, is expected to be completed by Monday.

What next for Chelsea after sale is approved?

AFP · 1 year ago

Chelsea can finally start planning for the future after the UK government approved Todd Boehly's £4.25 billion ($5.3 billion) purchase of the club, bringing down the curtain on the Roman Abramovich era.

UK government in talks with 'international partners' over Chelsea sale

AFP · 1 year ago

Todd Boehly's takeover of Chelsea received a boost on Tuesday as the British government confirmed talks have started with "international partners"

La Liga president calls Mbappe PSG deal 'insult to football'

AFP · 1 year ago

Paris Saint-Germain's deal with Kylian Mbappe is "an insult to football," La Liga president Javier Tebas said Saturday after the player rejected an offer from Real Madrid.

'Very happy' Mbappe snubs Real Madrid to stay at PSG

AFP · 1 year ago

Kylian Mbappe said he was "very happy" to stay at Paris Saint-Germain after the club's president announced on Saturday the World Cup winner was rejecting Real Madrid to remain in France until 2025.