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Wrexham ride 'rollercoaster' to knock Nottingham Forest out of FA Cup
AFP · 5 months ago
Wrexham's fairytale ride under Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney continued as they knocked Premier League Nottingham Forest out of the FA Cup with a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout win on Friday.
Morocco coach Regragui urges calm as hosts reach AFCON last four
AFP · 5 months ago
Morocco coach Walid Regragui hailed a "historic" achievement in seeing his side reach the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations on Friday, but warned that the hosts have not yet achieved anything at the tournament.
Hosts Morocco march on to AFCON semis as Senegal reach last four
AFP · 5 months ago
Hosts Morocco kept their dream of winning the Africa Cup of Nations in front of their own fans alive with a 2-0 victory over Cameroon in the quarter-finals on Friday, while Senegal saw off neighbours Mali to reach the last four.
Ebnoutalib scores on debut as Dortmund drop points at Frankfurt
AFP · 5 months ago
New Eintracht Frankfurt striker Younes Ebnoutalib crowned a dream Bundesliga debut with a second-half goal in a rollercoaster 3-3 draw with Borussia Dortmund on Friday.
Diaz scores again as hosts Morocco beat Cameroon to reach AFCON semis
AFP · 5 months ago
Brahim Diaz kept up his remarkable Africa Cup of Nations scoring record and Ismael Saibari was also on target as hosts Morocco beat Cameroon 2-0 in their quarter-final showdown on Friday to keep their title dreams alive.
Brazil's Endrick says Lyon 'ideal club' to boost World Cup ambitions
AFP · 5 months ago
Brazilian striker Endrick said Friday he has found the "ideal club" in Ligue 1 side Lyon to revive his career ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Recalled Ndiaye takes Senegal past 10-man Mali into AFCON semis
AFP · 5 months ago
Recalled striker Iliman Ndiaye scored in the first half to give Senegal a 1-0 victory over 10-man Mali in Tangiers on Friday in the first Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final.
Man pleads guilty to sending 'abhorrent messages' to England women's footballer Carter
AFP · 5 months ago
A man pleaded guilty Friday to sending "totally abhorrent" social media messages to England women's defender Jess Carter during last year's European Championships.
Fletcher defends United academy after Amorim criticism
AFP · 5 months ago
Manchester United interim boss Darren Fletcher said Friday that the club's academy is one of the best in the world after recent critical comments from sacked manager Ruben Amorim.
Rosenior not scared of challenge at 'world-class' Chelsea
AFP · 5 months ago
Liam Rosenior said that his challenge is to carry Chelsea to the "next level" as he prepares to take charge of the Blues for the first time on Saturday.
Semenyo says he wants to 'rewrite history again' after joining Man City
AFP · 5 months ago
Antoine Semenyo said Friday that he wants to "rewrite history again" at Manchester City after joining from Bournemouth for a reported fee of £65 million ($87 million).
Newcastle's Howe rules himself out of Man Utd job
AFP · 5 months ago
Eddie Howe said on Tuesday that he is "100 percent" committed to Newcastle as he dismissed speculation linking him with the vacant Manchester United manager's job.
Dias sidelined with Gvardiol as Man City face defensive crisis
AFP · 5 months ago
Manchester City will be without Ruben Dias for up to six weeks and fellow defender Josko Gvardiol for "a long time", manager Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday.
Unheralded Rosenior has 'agreed verbally' to become Chelsea manager
AFP · 5 months ago
Little-known Liam Rosenior is set for the toughest challenge of his short managerial career after revealing on Tuesday that he has "verbally agreed" to become the next manager of Premier League giants Chelsea.
Rosenior says has 'agreed verbally' to become Chelsea manager
AFP · 5 months ago
Liam Rosenior said on Tuesday that he has "verbally agreed" to become the next manager of Premier League giants Chelsea, adding it was "an opportunity I cannot turn down".
Salah seals Egypt win as Osimhen leads Nigeria into Cup of Nations quarters
AFP · 5 months ago
Mohamed Salah sealed an extra-time win for Egypt against Benin on Monday to take the Pharaohs through to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations, before Victor Osimhen netted twice as Nigeria cruised to an emphatic victory in their last-16 clash with Mozambique.
Man City's Gvardiol out with broken leg
AFP · 5 months ago
Manchester City have confirmed defender Josko Gvardiol suffered a broken leg in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium.
Osimhen and Lookman lead Nigeria cruise into AFCON quarter-finals
AFP · 5 months ago
Victor Osimhen scored twice as Nigeria made short work of Mozambique at the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday, cruising into the quarter-finals with a comprehensive 4-0 victory in their last-16 tie.
Veteran manager O'Neill returns to Celtic as Nancy sacked after eight games
AFP · 5 months ago
Martin O'Neill has returned to lead Celtic until the end of the season on Monday after the Scottish champions sacked Wilfried Nancy following six defeats in just eight games under the French manager.
O'Neill appointed Celtic manager until end of the season
AFP · 5 months ago
Celtic have appointed Martin O'Neill as their manager until the end of the season on Monday after the Scottish champions sacked Wilfried Nancy earlier in the day.
