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Germany set for massive security challenge at Euro 2024
AFP · 2 weeks ago
Keeping fans and players safe will be a mammoth task for Germany as it hosts Euro 2024 this summer in a tense global climate with major conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Malaysia football kicks off under heightened security after attacks
AFP · 3 weeks ago
Malaysia's premier football league kicked off Saturday under the shadow of heightened security after a series of attacks against players shocked the country and forced the cancellation of the season opener.
Former coach Del Bosque to lead committee overseeing Spanish federation
AFP · 1 month ago
Former Spain coach Vicente del Bosque will lead the committee overseeing the country's scandal-hit football federation, the Spanish government said Tuesday.
Spanish football federation appoints Rocha as president
AFP · 1 month ago
The Spanish football federation appointed Pedro Rocha as its president on Friday, after disgraced former chief Luis Rubiales stepped down last September.
Spanish govt to 'oversee' scandal-hit football federation
AFP · 1 month ago
The Spanish government decided Thursday to create a commission to 'oversee' the country's scandal-hit football federation (RFEF) and try to pull it out of crisis.
Security increased at Champions League ties after threat
AFP · 1 month ago
Security will be reinforced at Champions League quarter-final matches on Tuesday and Wednesday after a communication outlet supporting the Islamic State group published threats against stadiums.
Security reinforced at PSG v Barcelona game after IS 'threat': French minister
AFP · 1 month ago
Security will be "considerably reinforced" at Wednesday's Champions League match in the French capital between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona after a "threat"
FA approve Ratcliffe's Man Utd investment
AFP · 3 months ago
British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe's purchase of a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United has been approved by the Football Association.
Premier League approve Ratcliffe's Man Utd investment
AFP · 3 months ago
British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe's purchase of a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United has been approved by the Premier League.
PSG to rest Mbappe before Champions League showdown
AFP · 3 months ago
Kylian Mbappe is expected to sit out Paris Saint-Germain's Ligue 1 meeting with Lille on Saturday as the club does not want to risk his injured ankle with a Champions League last 16 tie looming.
Ghana sack coach Hughton after AFCON exit
AFP · 4 months ago
Ghana have sacked coach Chris Hughton after they crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations at the group stage.
Security increased in Kosovo before football game with Israel
AFP · 6 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.
High security for Marseille-Lille, PSG seek top spot
AFP · 6 months ago
Marseille host Lille on Saturday, six days after the violent attack on Lyon's bus at the Velodrome which saw their match called off, while Paris Saint-Germain face Montpellier with a chance to go top.
Granada's Israeli forward misses Osasuna trip for security reasons
AFP · 7 months ago
Granada's Israeli forward Shon Weissman is not travelling for Friday's Liga match against Osasuna in the Basque country for security reasons, his club told AFP.
Nice suspend defender Atal for alleged anti-Semitic post
AFP · 7 months ago
Ligue 1 side Nice suspended Algerian international Youcef Atal "until further notice"
Europe, Africa and South America all to host games in 2030 World Cup
AFP · 7 months ago
Morocco, Portugal and Spain will be joint hosts for the 2030 World Cup but games will also be played in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay as the footballing showpiece celebrates its centenary, FIFA announced on Wednesday.
Europe, Africa and South America to host games in 2030 World Cup: FIFA
AFP · 7 months ago
Morocco, Portugal and Spain will be joint hosts for the 2030 World Cup but games will also be played in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay as the footballing showpiece celebrates its centenary, FIFA announced on Wednesday.
Several striking Spain players arrive for national team camp
AFP · 8 months ago
Six Spain players arrived at a Madrid hotel to join their women's national team camp on Tuesday, five of whom are currently striking over changes they want made in the Spanish football federation (RFEF).
Spain players face punishment if they refuse to play: government
AFP · 8 months ago
Striking Spain players would be punished if they do not attend their national team camp after being called up, the Spanish government said early Tuesday.
Spain sports court opens Rubiales probe, chief out to 'prove truth'
AFP · 8 months ago
Spain's sports court agreed to investigate Luis Rubiales for forcibly kissing a Women's World Cup player as the scandal-hit football chief insisted he would defend himself to "prove the truth".