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Tanzanian hopes of historic AFCON victory dashed by 10-man Zambia
AFP · 4 months ago
Tanzania had hopes of a first Africa Cup of Nations win after 44 years dashed when 10-man Zambia snatched a late 1-1 Group F draw in San-Pedro on Sunday.
'Stand up to racism' says AC Milan keeper Maignan
AFP · 4 months ago
AC Milan's French goalkeeper Mike Maignan on Sunday called for clubs, fans and the legal system to stand up to racism in football after he was the target of abuse in an Italian Serie A match.
Salah ruled out of two AFCON games as Senegal, Cape Verde reach last 16
AFP · 4 months ago
Record seven-time champions Egypt were dealt a major blow on Friday as captain Mohamed Salah was ruled out of two Africa Cup of Nations games with a hamstring injury, while holders Senegal and Cape Verde qualified for the last 16.
Onana under pressure after late arrival to Cameroon squad
AFP · 4 months ago
Manchester United's Andre Onana will be under pressure to perform if he plays for Cameroon against reigning champions Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations on Friday after arriving late at the tournament and missing their opening game as a result.
Nigeria coach 'confused' over injury to striker Sadiq
AFP · 4 months ago
Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro said Wednesday he had been left "confused" by reports that striker Umar Sadiq was set to return to action for his club Real Sociedad just days after pulling out of the Africa Cup of Nations due to injury.
Turkey releases Israeli footballer accused of incitement to hate over Gaza
AFP · 5 months ago
A Turkish court on Monday released pending trial an Israeli footballer who was detained after displaying a message referring to the Israel-Hamas war during a first division match.
Franz Beckenbauer laid to rest in Munich
AFP · 5 months ago
Franz Beckenbauer, one of only three men to win the World Cup as player and a coach, was laid to rest in Munich in a small private ceremony on Friday with the country mourning the loss of "a great footballer, athlete and person".
Lazio hit with stand closure after monkey chants at Lukaku
AFP · 5 months ago
Lazio have been hit with a one-match stand closure after supporters directed monkey chants at Romelu Lukaku during their team's midweek Italian Cup win over local rivals Roma, Serie A said on Friday.
Erdogan plays down row over Saudi-hosted Super Cup
AFP · 5 months ago
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday brushed off criticism after the Turkish Super Cup final between two Istanbul giants was postponed following a row with its Saudi hosts.
MLS looks to spread presence in lower divisions
AFP · 5 months ago
Major League Soccer plans to expand its presence in the lower divisions of American soccer ahead of the 2026 World Cup, targeting cities and towns without professional clubs.
US Soccer blocks MLS from entering reserve teams into US Open Cup
AFP · 5 months ago
Major League Soccer's plan to have their reserve team clubs enter the US Open Cup instead of the first teams has been blocked by the US Soccer Federation, the league and federation said on Wednesday.
Turkish top-flight suspended after 'vile, inhumane' referee attack
AFP · 6 months ago
The Turkish SuperLig has been suspended indefinitely after a referee was punched by Ankaragucu's president following a 1-1 draw with Rizespor, the country's football federation (TFF) announced on Monday.
Haaland to sit out Scotland clash due to foot injury
AFP · 6 months ago
Scotland will not face the firepower of Erling Haaland in Sunday's Euro 2024 qualifier after the Manchester City striker was ruled out with a foot injury.
Chelsea boss Hayes confirmed as US women's soccer coach
AFP · 7 months ago
Chelsea manager Emma Hayes has been appointed as the new head coach of the United States in a record deal that will make her the world's highest paid women's football coach, the United States Soccer Federation said Tuesday.
Chelsea boss Hayes confirmed as US women's soccer coach: official
AFP · 7 months ago
Chelsea manager Emma Hayes has been appointed as the new head coach of the United States in a record deal that will make her the world's highest paid women's football coach, the United States Soccer Federation said Tuesday.
Security increased in Kosovo before football game with Israel
AFP · 7 months ago
As Israel's footballers prepare to play Kosovo in a Euro 2024 qualifier on Sunday -- their first international fixture since the war broke out in the country in October -- Pristina police are on alert after a series of social media posts calling for the game to be cancelled.
Pulisic and Weah ruled out of USA squad with injuries
AFP · 7 months ago
AC Milan winger Christian Pulisic and Juventus forward Timothy Weah have both been ruled out of the United States squad for the upcoming CONCACAF Nations League qualifiers with Trinidad and Tobago.
Amazon under fire over homophobic slurs in broadcast of PSG game
AFP · 7 months ago
A French gay rights group said Wednesday it had launched legal action against Amazon Prime for offering on streaming replay a football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille in which homophobic chants were audible.
Players 'abandoned' over rainbow armbands in Qatar: Deschamps
AFP · 7 months ago
France coach Didier Deschamps told a French National Assembly committee on Thursday that national teams had been "abandoned"
Newcastle's Tonali banned 10 months for betting: Italian federation
AFP · 7 months ago
Newcastle United's Italian international midfielder Sandro Tonali has been banned for 10 months for betting, the Italian football federation (FIGC) said on Thursday.
