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Hat-trick hero Gyokeres sends Sweden past Ukraine and into play-off final
Matthew Rhodes · 2 months ago
Sweden are one victory away from qualifying for this summer’s FIFA World Cup after beating Ukraine 3-1 in Valencia, Spain, as a Viktor Gyokeres hat-trick marked Graham Potter’s first win as the side’s head coach.

Denmark find form to thrash North Macedonia and move one game from World Cup
Adam Clancy · 2 months ago
Denmark moved one step closer to qualifying for a third successive FIFA World Cup finals after recording their 17th win in 21 games on home soil (D3, L1) - demolishing North Macedonia 4-0 at the Parken Stadium in their play-off semi-final clash.

All Whites midfielder Thomas hoping years of agonising injuries are past him
Reuters · 2 months ago
For years, New Zealand midfielder Ryan Thomas wondered if his international career had slipped away somewhere between operating tables and endless rehab sessions.

Ghana coach Addo aiming for victory against Austria in friendly
Owuraku Ampofo · 2 months ago
Black Stars boss Otto Addo and captain Jordan Ayew speak with confidence ahead of Friday's friendly in Vienna

Mohamed Salah would be 'an asset' says San Diego FC owner Mohamed Mansour
AFP · 2 months ago
San Diego FC's billionaire owner Mohamed Mansour on Thursday said his Egyptian compatriot Mohamed Salah would be an "asset," as speculation builds over the Liverpool forward's next club.

This new Socceroo had never even visited Australia - until now
AFP · 2 months ago
Ante Suto had never set foot on Australian soil until this week -- but come Friday he could be a capped Socceroo and heading to the World Cup.

Iran bans sports teams from travelling to countries it deems 'hostile'
Reuters · 2 months ago
Iran has banned national and club sports teams from travelling to countries it considers hostile until further notice, Iranian media reported on Thursday, citing the Sports Ministry, which said the move was due to concerns over the safety of Iranian athletes.

Captain, leader, record holder: Marten de Roon shows his undying love for Atalanta
Antonio Moschell · 2 months ago
With the armband on his arm, Dutch midfielder Marten de Roon celebrated a milestone at the New Balance Arena. And he wanted to dedicate what he had achieved to his former captain, but also, and above all, to the fans of Bergamo.

Guler and Kadioglu combine to help Turkey defeat Romania and book play-off final spot
Fabio Duarte · 2 months ago
Turkey are now just one win away from qualification for the FIFA World Cup (WC), eliminating Romania with a narrow 1-0 victory in Istanbul and leaving Ay-Yıldizlilar within touching distance of a first finals appearance since coming third in 2002.

Starting XI: Elanga starts up front alongside Gyokeres for Sweden against Ukraine
Anthony Tomas · 2 months ago
Anthony Elanga will start up front alongside Viktor Gyokeres for Sweden's 2026 World Cup qualification play-off semi-final against Ukraine (20:45 CET).

Riemer totally reshuffles Danish defense for crucial World Cup qualifier in Copenhagen
Svend Bertil Fra · 2 months ago
Denmark will field five new players in defense compared to the last international match against Scotland when they take on North Macedonia in the crucial World Cup qualifying playoff match tonight at Parken Stadium.

Nagelsmann looking for 'courageous performance' from Germany in Switzerland friendly
Reuters · 2 months ago
Germany will start revving their engine for this summer's World Cup when they take on Switzerland in their friendly international in Basel on Friday despite the absence of injured players, coach Julian Nagelsmann said.

Norwegian players unhappy with hotel surroundings before Dutch friendly in Amsterdam
Svend Bertil Fra · 2 months ago
A number of the players in the Norwegian squad are unhappy with the hotel chosen by their FA ahead of the friendly against the Netherlands. Coach Stale Solbakken rejects the criticism.

April’s Soweto Derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs moved to unfamiliar slot
Nick Said · 2 months ago
The second Soweto Derby of the Betway Premiership season between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs has been moved to Sunday, 26 April, officials have confirmed.

EXCLUSIVE: Ukraine's Minister of Sports on hopes and pressures of possible World Cup qualification
Lukáš Pečeně · 2 months ago
Before Ukraine's World Cup qualification play-off match against Sweden, Flashscore spoke to the country's Minister of Sport Matviy Bidnyi who gave us an insight into what the World Cup participation would mean for the war torn country.

Rodri keeps door open to Real Madrid move as Manchester City contract runs down
Reuters · 2 months ago
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has kept the door open to a possible move to Real Madrid as he enters the final year of his contract with the Premier League club, saying he cannot turn down the world's top teams and that a return to LaLiga would appeal to him.

PSG's Ligue 1 clash against Lens postponed to help their Champions League preparations
Reuters · 2 months ago
Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain's visit to second-placed Lens, set for April 11, has been postponed to May 13 to allow them more time to prepare for their Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool, the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) said on Thursday.

Hugo on the rise: The 11 coaches with the most number of Bafana Bafana matches
Nick Said · 2 months ago
Hugo Broos has passed 50 games in charge of Bafana Bafana and could yet end up as the coach with the greatest number of matches under his belt.

EXCLUSIVE: Pablo Zabaleta on coaching Albania and representing Argentina at the World Cup
Daniel Sobis · 2 months ago
When Pablo Zabaleta took a call from his old friend Sylvinho during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, he could hardly have imagined where it would lead. Two and a half years later, the former Argentina and Manchester City defender finds himself at the heart of one of football's most compelling stories — guiding Albania to the brink of their first-ever World Cup qualification.

Senegal football boss vows 'crusade' against decision to remove AFCON title
Reuters · 2 months ago
The head of Senegal's football governing body vowed on Thursday to mount a “crusade” against a decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip the country of its African Cup of Nations title, as its legal team warned the case could reshape the world of football and undermine the principle that refereeing decisions are final.























