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Bournemouth splash out on Diakite as Zabarnyi replacement
AFP · 10 months ago
Bournemouth completed the signing of centre-back Bafode Diakite from Lille on Wednesday to help fill the void left by Illia Zabarnyi's move to Paris Saint-Germain.
Romero replaces Son as Spurs captain
AFP · 10 months ago
Cristian Romero has been named as Tottenham's new captain after the departure of club legend Son Heung-min.
Man Utd in 'no man's land' due to lack of plan, says Rashford
AFP · 10 months ago
Marcus Rashford decried Manchester United's lack of strategy as leaving the English giants in "no man's land" after joining Barcelona on loan.
Spanish coach Riveiro lays down the law for Ahly stars
AFP · 10 months ago
Spanish coach Jose Riveiro has laid down the law to the stars of African giants Al Ahly of Egypt as they prepare for another CAF Champions League campaign.
Mali club hope motorbikes can help drive for CAF Cup glory
AFP · 10 months ago
CAF Confederation Cup contenders Djoliba of Mali hope gifts of motorbikes can steer them to success in a competition where they once finished runners-up.
Glitz and graft: Pogba in race against time as Ligue 1 season looms
AFP · 10 months ago
Paul Pogba's return to Monaco this summer set tongues wagging as the 2018 World Cup winner made his comeback to football after nearly three seasons on the sidelines -- a turbulent period blighted by injury, blackmail and an 18-month doping ban.
Liga champions Barca aim to add steel to youthful flair
AFP · 10 months ago
While Barcelona thrilled on their way to winning La Liga last season, scoring 102 goals in the process, coach Hansi Flick accepts this season his team need to improve defensively.
Five-goal Fenerbahce rally past Feyenoord, Rangers to meet Club Brugge
AFP · 10 months ago
Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce rallied past Dutch club Feyenoord on Tuesday to advance 6-4 on aggregate into the Champions League qualifying playoffs.
PSG coach Luis Enrique wants 'different profile' to Donnarumma
AFP · 10 months ago
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique on Tuesday defended his decision to freeze out Gianluigi Donnarumma ahead of the new season, insisting he needed a goalkeeper with a "different" profile.
Morata joins Serie A side Como on loan
AFP · 10 months ago
Spain captain Alvaro Morata has joined Como on loan with an obligation to buy from fellow Serie A side AC Milan, the two clubs announced on Tuesday.
Frank confident Spurs will be 'incredibly competitive' against PSG
AFP · 10 months ago
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank said Tuesday he is expecting his team to be "incredibly competitive" in his first game in charge against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup.
Man City's Grealish joins Everton on season-long loan
AFP · 10 months ago
Manchester City winger Jack Grealish joined Everton on loan for the 2025-26 season on Tuesday in a bid to salvage his troubled career.
Last Liverpool goal had special meaning for Jota
AFP · 10 months ago
Diogo Jota revealed the emotional meaning behind his last Liverpool goal in a touching interview before his death in a car crash.
Palace claim sporting merit 'meaningless' after Europa League demotion
AFP · 10 months ago
Premier League side Crystal Palace said on Tuesday that sporting merit had been "rendered meaningless" by UEFA's decision to demote them from the Europa League.
Former Premier League referee Coote given eight-week ban over Klopp comments
AFP · 10 months ago
Disgraced former Premier League referee David Coote has been given an eight-week suspension by the Football Association and told to attend an education programme over disparaging comments he made about ex-Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
PSG sign Ukrainian defender Illia Zabarnyi from Bournemouth
AFP · 10 months ago
European champions Paris Saint-Germain said on Tuesday they have signed Ukrainian centre-back Illia Zabarnyi from Premier League club Bournemouth.
Five Premier League talking points
AFP · 10 months ago
Liverpool begin their bid for a record 21st English title on Friday, with Arne Slot's revamped side installed as favourites to retain the Premier League crown.
Five talking points as Spain's La Liga begins
AFP · 10 months ago
With Real Madrid aiming to wrestle the Spanish title back from champions Barcelona, AFP Sport looks at five talking points as the La Liga season begins on Friday.
Man City's Grealish to join Everton on loan: reports
AFP · 10 months ago
Manchester City winger Jack Grealish has agreed to join Everton on loan for the 2025-26 season, according to reports on Monday.
Tributes to legendary Japan striker hailed by Pele
AFP · 10 months ago
Japanese football has paid tribute to Kunishige Kamamoto after the country's most prolific striker died aged 81.
