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Egypt national team director Ibrahim Hassan warns Salah against damaging MLS move
Reuters · 2 months ago
Egypt's national team director Ibrahim Hassan has cautioned Mohamed Salah against moving to Major League Soccer after he leaves Liverpool at the end of the season as it would see the forward fade into obscurity.
Premier League supporters struggle to cope as clubs continue to raise prices
AFP · 2 months ago
The Premier League's global appeal is built on packed stadiums and electric atmospheres but as the arms race for talent intensifies, fans are feeling the pinch.
Head coach Emers Fae insists Ivory Coast remain grounded after South Korea thrashing
Shina Oludare · 2 months ago
Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae has told his players to stay focused and not get carried away after their emphatic 4–0 win over South Korea on Saturday.
Relegation-threatened Tottenham to begin pre-season tour with New Zealand trip
AFP · 2 months ago
Managerless Tottenham said Monday they are to travel 24 hours across the globe for a pre-season friendly in New Zealand in July - by which time they could be in the second-tier Championship.
Newcastle United set to fight to keep Bruno Guimaraes amid links with Man United
Dean Jones · 2 months ago
Newcastle United are approaching a pivotal moment in their bid to keep Bruno Guimaraes, with the midfielder caught between loyalty to the club and the pull of Champions League football.
Rotated France brush Colombia aside in friendly as Doue does the damage
James Roberts · 2 months ago
Desire Doue scored his first two senior international goals as France sent a message to their FIFA World Cup rivals with an impressive 3-1 victory over Colombia.
Under-pressure Pochettino prepared for Portugal test after Belgium thrashing
AFP · 2 months ago
USA coach Mauricio Pochettino expects Tuesday's pre-World Cup clash with Portugal to be an even tougher assignment for the tournament co-hosts than their recent 5-2 thrashing by Belgium.
FC Copenhagen sack coach Neestrup after worst spell in club history
Svend Bertil Fra · 2 months ago
FC Copenhagen has sacked coach Jacob Neestrup following a disastrous run of form which has left them in danger of being relegated from the Danish Superliga.
Nagelsmann labels Ter Stegen's World Cup chances 'very, very, very slim'
AFP · 2 months ago
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Sunday that goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen was unlikely to go to the World Cup this summer as he continues his return from injury.
Germany boss Nagelsmann confirms he will rotate side for clash with Ghana
Reuters · 2 months ago
Germany will make a number of changes to their lineup for Monday's friendly against Ghana as some players need to be rested following their draining win over Switzerland earlier this week, coach Julian Nagelsmann said.
Igor Tudor departs Tottenham by mutual consent after disastrous short stint
Josh Donaldson & · 2 months ago
Igor Tudor has left his post as interim head coach of Tottenham Hotspur by mutual consent after just 44 days in charge, the club announced on Sunday.
AFCON being expanded to 28 teams, changes to be introduced to prevent repeat of 2026 fiasco
Reuters · 2 months ago
The Africa Cup of Nations is set to be increased to 28 teams from 24, CAF president Patrice Motsepe said on Sunday, and also stated that the governing body would implement changes and improvements to statutes and regulations that would ensure that the farcical scenes in January’s final do not happen again.
Late goal sees Chelsea win thriller with Aston Villa & keep faint WSL title hopes alive
Reuters · 2 months ago
Reigning champions Chelsea needed a late goal from Sjoeke Nuesken to see off Aston Villa on Sunday, eventually winning 4-3 at their home ground of Kingsmeadow to keep their very remote hopes of a seventh WSL title in a row alive.
Orlando Pirates star is unlikely joint top-scorer in Nedbank Cup semi-finals
Nick Said · 2 months ago
The Nedbank Cup semi-finals this coming weekend will see some unfamiliar names take part, with the likes of second-tier Casric Stars and Milford FC just one step away from a prestigious final in South Africa’s FA Cup.
Scotland manager Clarke 'disappointed' in fans for booing side after Japan defeat
Chris Beattie · 2 months ago
Scotland manager Steve Clarke hit out at Hampden Park fans after Saturday's friendly defeat to Japan.
Isak Hien ruled out of Poland playoff final as Sweden's injury list grows
Anthony Tomas · 2 months ago
Sweden centre-back Isak Hien has been ruled out of Tuesday's 2026 World Cup playoff final against Poland.
Pochettino insists the USA's loss to Belgium can be used as a catalyst for improvement
Reuters · 2 months ago
United States' coach Mauricio Pochettino is hoping his team's thumping by Belgium on Saturday proves the catalyst for improved performances with their opening World Cup game only 75 days away.
CAF general-secretary Veron Mossengo-Omba quits amid turbulent times for African football
Reuters · 2 months ago
Confederation of African Football general secretary Veron Mossengo-Omba resigned on Sunday after repeated calls for his removal and at a turbulent time for the game on the continent.
Clash of kit colours in US vs Belgium friendly causes confusion for players & fans
Reuters · 2 months ago
A clash of kit colours caused confusion for players and made it difficult for fans watching on TV to tell the teams apart as World Cup co-hosts the US were accused of being responsible for a mix-up in a 5-2 friendly defeat by Belgium on Saturday.
Hugo Broos confirms the one player who will definitely go to the 2026 World Cup if fit
Nick Said · 2 months ago
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has confirmed Themba Zwane will go to the 2026 World Cup if he stays fit following an eye-catching display for an hour in the 1-1 friendly draw with Panama on Friday.
