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Barcelona defeat Athletic without Olmo to reach Spanish Super Cup final
AFP · one year ago
Young starlets Gavi and Lamine Yamal fired Barcelona, without Dani Olmo after his licence to play was revoked, into the Spanish Super Cup final with a 2-0 win against Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday.
Dani Olmo cleared to play for Barcelona by Spanish sports council
AFP · one year ago
Barcelona players Dani Olmo and Pau Victor can play for the club on a temporary basis after the Spanish sports council (CSD) granted the Catalans precautionary permission on Wednesday.
Man Utd's Maguire given driving ban for speeding
AFP · one year ago
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has been banned from driving for 56 days and ordered to pay £1052 ($1299) after being caught speeding twice in three days.
Neymar says 2026 World Cup will be his last
AFP · one year ago
Neymar said that the 2026 World Cup will be his last adding he was confident that Brazil would qualify for the finals in North America.
Arsenal's Man Utd clash headlines intriguing FA Cup third round
AFP · one year ago
Arsenal and Manchester United will fight for a restorative victory in the stand-out tie of an FA Cup third round packed with potential giant-killings, a family divided and a Manchester derby with a difference.
Brest to play Champions League knockout games in Guingamp
AFP · one year ago
France's Champions League surprise package Brest will continue to play home matches in the knockout phase of Europe's elite club competition in neighbouring Guingamp should they qualify, the club announced on Wednesday.
Ancelotti says Vinicius red card ban unfair
AFP · one year ago
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Vinicius Junior's two-match ban after being sent off against Valencia in La Liga is unfair.
West Ham sack manager Lopetegui with Potter expected to take over
AFP · one year ago
West Ham sacked manager Julen Lopetegui on Wednesday after just 22 games in charge, with former Chelsea boss Graham Potter expected to replace him at the London Stadium.
Bournemouth striker Unal tears ACL in training session
AFP · one year ago
Bournemouth striker Enes Unal suffered a serious knee injury during a training session, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.
Arteta mocked by League Cup organisers after 'tricky' ball excuse
AFP · one year ago
League Cup organisers have poked fun at Mikel Arteta after the Arsenal manager suggested the "tricky" match ball played a part in his side's defeat by Newcastle.
France goalkeeper Samba joins Rennes
AFP · one year ago
French international goalkeeper Brice Samba has joined Rennes from their Ligue 1 rivals Lens, the two clubs announced on Wednesday.
France coach Deschamps to step down after 2026 World Cup
AFP · one year ago
France's 2018 World Cup-winning coach Didier Deschamps announced on Wednesday he will leave his post after the 2026 tournament in North America.
Dutch great Kluivert named Indonesia coach in hunt for World Cup spot
AFP · one year ago
Netherlands and Barcelona great Patrick Kluivert was named Indonesia coach on Wednesday, tasked with taking the country to their first World Cup since independence.
France coach Deschamps says will leave after 2026 World Cup
AFP · one year ago
France's 2018 World Cup-winning coach Didier Deschamps announced on Wednesday he will leave his post after the 2026 finals.
Dutch great Kluivert named coach of Indonesia
AFP · one year ago
Netherlands and Barcelona great Patrick Kluivert was named Indonesia coach on Wednesday, tasked with taking the country to their first World Cup since independence.
West Ham cancel Lopetegui press conference as sacking rumours swirl
AFP · one year ago
West Ham have cancelled Wednesday's scheduled press conference featuring manager Julen Lopetegui, with widespread reports saying the Premier League club are preparing sack the Spaniard.
Newcastle win at Arsenal to put one foot in League Cup final
AFP · one year ago
Newcastle took a giant stride towards the League Cup final as goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon earned a 2-0 semi-final, first leg lead at Arsenal on Tuesday.
Deschamps to step down as France coach after 2026 World Cup: team source
AFP · one year ago
France head coach Didier Deschamps will step down from the role when his current contract ends after the 2026 World Cup, a source close to the team said on Tuesday.
Dyche accepts Everton job under scrutiny from new owners
AFP · one year ago
Everton manager Sean Dyche said Tuesday he understands the Toffees' new owners may be considering his position as he battles to preserve the club's Premier League status.
Ban for Wolves striker Cunha cut after offer to buy new glasses for security guard
AFP · one year ago
An offer from Wolves forward Matheus Cunha to buy new glasses for a security guard following a post-match melee helped convince an independent disciplinary panel to cut his ban from three matches to two.
