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Slot 'happy' to welcome Salah back at Liverpool after AFCON
AFP · 4 months ago
Arne Slot said he would welcome Mohamed Salah back at Liverpool even if he had 15 attackers as the Egypt forward nears a return from the Africa Cup of Nations.
Coaches Regragui and Thiaw have suffered AFCON final heartbreak
AFP · 4 months ago
Rival 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final coaches in Rabat on Sunday, Walid Regragui of Morocco and Pape Thiaw of Senegal have both experienced the heartbreak of losing a title decider as players.
Five memorable Africa Cup of Nations finals
AFP · 4 months ago
There have been 32 Africa Cup of Nations finals and AFP Sport selects five of the most memorable ahead of the 2025 title decider between hosts Morocco and Senegal in Rabat on Sunday: Ethiopia 4 Egypt 2 The final with the most goals, and plenty of excitement as 1962 hosts Ethiopia equalised twice against defending champions Egypt, then scored twice in extra time for their only AFCON title.
Carrick given Manchester derby baptism of fire, Frank in the firing line
AFP · 4 months ago
Michael Carrick has the chance to make a fine first impression to his short-term stint as Manchester United manager by derailing local rivals Manchester City's Premier League title challenge on Saturday.
Rabiot and AC Milan give Como French lesson to stay on Inter's heels
AFP · 4 months ago
Adrien Rabiot made sure that AC Milan stayed three points behind Serie A leaders Inter Milan with a brilliant brace in Thursday's 3-1 win at high-flying Como, a victory that had a distinct French flavour.
Frank says Spurs taking 'small steps' in right direction
AFP · 4 months ago
Thomas Frank believes Tottenham Hotspur are making progress, albeit with small steps, as he expressed his delight at the arrival of the "unbelievable" Conor Gallagher during the January transfer window.
Platini says Infantino has become 'more of an autocrat'
AFP · 4 months ago
Former UEFA boss Michel Platini says FIFA president Gianni Infantino "has become more of an autocrat" and is too interested in the rich and powerful, in an interview with The Guardian on Thursday.
Rosenior refuses to back Sanchez as Chelsea number one
AFP · 4 months ago
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior has warned every player must earn their place as he refused to confirm goalkeeper Robert Sanchez will remain number one at Stamford Bridge.
Morocco and Senegal prepare for final showdown but Salah's AFCON dream fades
AFP · 4 months ago
Hosts Morocco and Senegal will fight it out in a heavyweight Africa Cup of Nations final this weekend after tense last-four victories on Wednesday, but Mohamed Salah is left wondering if his dream of winning the title will forever remain unfulfilled.
Robertson considering 'difficult question' of new Liverpool deal
AFP · 4 months ago
Liverpool veteran Andy Robertson said Thursday he is open to talks with the Anfield hierarchy over the question of a new contract that will keep him at the reigning Premier League champions.
Luis Enrique has no doubts about PSG's title credentials
AFP · 4 months ago
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said he has no doubts about his team despite their shock 1-0 French Cup defeat at home to newly-promoted city rivals Paris FC before a return to Ligue 1 on Friday.
Arbeloa must act fast to avert Real Madrid crisis
AFP · 4 months ago
In the space of just four days, Real Madrid lost a final to bitter rivals Barcelona, sacked coach Xabi Alonso and were knocked out of the Copa del Rey by a second division team, leaving them hurtling into a crisis.
Hosts Morocco set up Senegal AFCON final showdown
AFP · 4 months ago
Hosts Morocco will play Sadio Mane's Senegal in this weekend's Africa Cup of Nations final after both emerged victorious in tense last-four ties on Wednesday as Mohamed Salah's dreams of winning the title were again dashed.
Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to reach Africa Cup of Nations final
AFP · 4 months ago
Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was the hero with two saves in the shoot-out as hosts Morocco beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to set up an Africa Cup of Nations final showdown this weekend with Senegal after a tense last-four clash on Wednesday finished 0-0 at the end of extra time.
Chelsea paid for costly errors in Arsenal defeat, says Rosenior
AFP · 4 months ago
Liam Rosenior admitted Chelsea paid the price for costly mistakes after Arsenal took advantage of his side's blunders to win 3-2 in the League Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday.
Real Madrid crash out of Copa del Rey at Albacete on Arbeloa debut
AFP · 4 months ago
Real Madrid fell to a shock 3-2 defeat in the Copa del Rey last 16 on Wednesday as Alvaro Arbeloa's debut as coach ended in humiliation by second-tier opposition.
Arsenal beat Rosenior's Chelsea in League Cup semi first leg
AFP · 4 months ago
Arsenal ruined Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior's first home game as they moved closer to Wembley with a 3-2 win in the League Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday.
Inter extend Serie A lead to six points after Napoli slip
AFP · 4 months ago
Inter Milan moved six points clear at the top of Serie A on Wednesday after beating Lecce 1-0 and taking advantage of Napoli's goalless draw with Parma.
Bayern beat Cologne to move 11 points clear in Bundesliga
AFP · 4 months ago
Bayern Munich came from a goal down to win 3-1 at Cologne on Wednesday and restore their 11-point lead atop the Bundesliga table.
Napoli's stalemate with Parma opens door for Serie A leaders Inter
AFP · 4 months ago
Napoli risk further falling behind Serie A leaders Inter Milan after being held to a goalless draw by Parma on Wednesday.
