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'Personality' the key for Celtic boss Nancy when it comes to new signings
AFP · 5 months ago
Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy insists personality will be a central consideration when he contemplates bringing fresh recruits to the Scottish champions.

Arteta eager to avoid repeat of Rice red card against Brighton
AFP · 5 months ago
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is keen to ensure there is no repeat of Declan Rice's controversial red card against Brighton when his Premier League leaders face Brighton at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

Palladino's Atalanta on the up as Serie A leaders Inter visit
AFP · 5 months ago
Atalanta are on the comeback trail ahead of Sunday night's visit of Serie A leaders Inter Milan, with coach Raffaele Palladino leading the charge for the revitalised Bergamo club.

Too hot to handle? Searing heat looming over 2026 World Cup
AFP · 5 months ago
With less than six months to go before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, organizers are bracing for what could be their most challenging opponent yet: extreme heat.

Villa face Chelsea test as Premier League title race heats up
AFP · 5 months ago
Aston Villa face a tough challenge at Chelsea on Saturday after muscling their way into the Premier League title race alongside Arsenal and Manchester City.

AFCON organisers allowing fans in for free to fill empty stands: source
AFP · 5 months ago
Organisers at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco are allowing supporters in for free after kick-off in matches where stadiums are not full, a Confederation of African Football source told AFP.

Mali coach Saintfiet hits out at European clubs, FIFA over AFCON changes
AFP · 5 months ago
Mali coach Tom Saintfiet on Thursday railed against the decision to play the Africa Cup of Nations every four years instead of two, insisting the move was forced upon the continent by FIFA and European clubs motivated by money.

Diallo and Mahrez strike at AFCON as Ivory Coast, Algeria win
AFP · 5 months ago
Amad Diallo and Riyad Mahrez starred as defending champions Ivory Coast and former winners Algeria had contrasting victories on Wednesday when the first round of African Cup of Nations (AFCON) group matches concluded in Morocco.

Etta Eyong the Cameroon hero in tense AFCON win over Gabon
AFP · 5 months ago
Spain-based striker Karl Etta Eyong scored after six minutes to give five-time champions Cameroon a 1-0 victory over Gabon in a tense Africa Cup of Nations clash on Wednesday in Agadir.

Diallo strikes to give AFCON holders Ivory Coast winning start
AFP · 5 months ago
Manchester United winger Amad Diallo scored as Ivory Coast began their Africa Cup of Nations title defence with a 1-0 victory over Mozambique in Marrakesh on Wednesday.

Spurs captain Romero facing increased ban after Liverpool red card
AFP · 5 months ago
Cristian Romero could be hit with an extended suspension after he was charged by England's ruling Football Association with failing to leave the field and acting in an "aggressive" manner when he was sent off against Liverpool last Saturday.

A lack of respect? African football bows to pressure with AFCON change
AFP · 5 months ago
The decision by African football bosses to change the Africa Cup of Nations from a biennial competition to a tournament held every four years has been met with a mixed reaction on the continent with some seeing it as simply caving in to pressure from European clubs and FIFA.

Mahrez leads Algeria to AFCON cruise against Sudan
AFP · 5 months ago
Captain Riyad Mahrez scored in each half as 2019 champions Algeria eased to a 3-0 win over 10-man Sudan in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday.

Amorim wants Man Utd players to cover 'irreplaceable' Fernandes
AFP · 5 months ago
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim hs urged his players to "step up" in the absence of "impossible to replace" skipper Ruben Amorim.

Delap and Estevao in line for Chelsea return against Aston Villa
AFP · 5 months ago
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca expects both Liam Delap and Estevao to be available when in-form Aston Villa visit Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Set-piece weakness costing Liverpool dear, says Slot
AFP · 5 months ago
Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes his side are damaging their own hopes of a top-four finish in the Premier League because of a poor record at set-pieces.

Arsenal's Kepa Arrizabalaga eager for more League Cup heroics against Che;sea
AFP · 5 months ago
Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is relishing the prospect of knocking former club Chelsea out of the League Cup following his key role in a penalty shootout win over Crystal Palace.

Newcastle boss Howe takes no comfort from recent Man Utd record
AFP · 5 months ago
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said the Magpies' recent good run against Manchester United will count for little at Old Trafford on Friday.

Frank warns squad to be 'grown-up' as Spurs players get Christmas Day off
AFP · 5 months ago
Thomas Frank will give his Tottenham squad Christmas Day off but only because it fits in with their schedule ahead of Sunday's match away to London rivals Crystal Palace.

Arsenal reach League Cup semis with shoot-out win over Palace
AFP · 5 months ago
Kepa Arrizabalaga was Arsenal's League Cup quarter-final hero with the decisive penalty shoot-out save that completed a miserable evening for Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix on Tuesday.























