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Fiorentina come from behind to beat Rakow again & edge through in Conference League
Adam Clancy · 2 months ago
Fiorentina have reached the quarter-finals of the UEFA Conference League (UECL) for the fourth time, following a 2-1 win against Rakow at the neutral venue of ArcelorMittal Park to advance 4-2 on aggregate.
League phase leaders Lyon dumped out before quarter-finals by Celta Vigo
Anthony Tomas · 2 months ago
A first-ever victory on French soil sent RC Celta de Vigo through to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League (UEL), with a 2-0 win more than enough to knock out Olympique Lyonnais - the side who finished first in the League Phase - 3-1 on aggregate.
Grifo makes history as Freiburg thump Genk to overturn deficit and book spot in quarters
Ryan Fisher · 2 months ago
SC Freiburg powered into their first-ever major European quarter-final, overturning a first-leg deficit by demolishing KRC Genk 5-1 in the second leg of their UEFA Europa League (UEL) last 16 tie.
Romero 'focused' on Spurs' survival push despite links with Atletico Madrid
AFP · 2 months ago
Cristian Romero has dismissed talk about a post-season transfer move, saying his priority is ensuring Tottenham Hotspur remain in the Premier League.
'I like what he's doing': Iraola heaps praise on Carrick ahead of Man Utd clash
Zack Oaten / Tri · 2 months ago
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has spoken to the media as he prepares to clash with Manchester United on Friday.
Manchester City striker Haaland invests in Norway Chess ahead of new tournament
Reuters · 2 months ago
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is making moves off the football pitch after investing in Norway Chess to help launch a new global tournament aimed at turning the cerebral sport into a bigger spectacle.
Morocco fans welcome controversial AFCON title but Senegal's appeal breeds caution
Reuters · 2 months ago
Moroccan fans have welcomed their team's controversial coronation as Africa Cup of Nations champions, though some urged caution as Senegal prepare to challenge the ruling that has sent shockwaves through African football.
English clubs taught Champions League lessons but does that reflect their strength?
AFP · 2 months ago
Four teams out of six eliminated, with a total of 28 goals conceded over the two legs - it has been a chastening week for most of England's representatives in the Champions League knockout phase.
Nagelsmann says Woltemade is struggling at Newcastle as he's being played out of position
AFP · 2 months ago
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said out-of-form Newcastle striker Nick Woltemade's lack of goalscoring impact was because he is being played in the wrong position at club level.
AFCON winners Morocco name first squad under Ouahbi, El Karouani returns
Paul Winters · 2 months ago
Morocco have named their first 28-man squad following the appointment of manager Mohamed Ouahbi and being awarded the AFCON title, with FC Utrecht star Souffian El Karouani making his return.
Rosenior insists Fernandez committed to Chelsea, confirms Chalobah out for six weeks
Reuters · 2 months ago
Enzo Fernandez remains committed to Chelsea despite his non‑committal comments about his future at the Premier League club, manager Liam Rosenior said on Thursday ahead of a trip to Everton.
Virgil van Dijk insists Liverpool will stay grounded after emphatic Galatasaray win
AFP · 2 months ago
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has urged his side to keep their composure following a dominant performance in their Champions League defeat of Galatasaray.
'It's a tough place to go': Man Utd boss Carrick wary of tricky trip to Bournemouth
AFP · 2 months ago
Michael Carrick has told his Manchester United side to ready themselves for an awkward encounter away to Bournemouth on Friday as they look to maintain their challenge for a Champions League place.
Randal Kolo Muani included in France squad ahead of Brazil & Colombia friendlies
Reuters · 2 months ago
Randal Kolo Muani was handed another opportunity to stake his claim for a World Cup place after Didier Deschamps named the forward in an expanded 27-man France squad for this month’s friendlies against Brazil and Colombia.
Bayern's Lennart Karl and Jonas Urbig get Germany call-ups for March friendlies
Reuters · 2 months ago
Bayern Munich keeper Jonas Urbig and teenager Lennart Karl earned their first Germany call-ups on Thursday for friendlies against Switzerland and Ghana with coach Julian Nagelsmann's 26-man squad expected to form the basis of his World Cup selection.
Liverpool star Salah achieves stunning milestones in Galatasaray thrashing
Shina Oludare · 2 months ago
Mohamed Salah reached two major milestones in Liverpool’s emphatic 4–0 victory over Galatasaray in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League clash.
Feyenoord's Hwang In-beom avoids serious ankle injury, out until April
Paul Winters · 2 months ago
South Korea and Feyenoord midfielder Hwang In-beom will be out for a month after sustaining an ankle ligament injury in last Sunday's 2-1 win over Excelsior.
The Philippines and North Korea qualify for women's World Cup after Asian Cup wins
Reuters · 2 months ago
The Philippines and North Korea secured their spots at next year's Women's World Cup in Brazil after emerging victorious in the Asian Cup play-offs on Thursday.
Head of Iranian football says nation will go to World Cup but won't play matches in USA
Reuters · 2 months ago
The Iranian national team are continuing to prepare for the World Cup finals and have no intention of pulling out of the tournament even if they will not travel to the United States, football chief Mehdi Taj said on Wednesday.
Ajax's Tomiyasu gets first Japan call-up since 2024, former NEC ace Shiogai debuts
AFP · 2 months ago
Former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu was handed a World Cup lifeline on Thursday after being called up by Japan for the first time in almost two years for friendlies against Scotland and England.
