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More than goals: Valverde draws Real Madrid map to glory
AFP · 2 months ago
Federico Valverde's sensational hat-trick against Manchester City helped Real Madrid put one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals, but his words after the game may prove more crucial still.
'Hurt' Atalanta try to bounce back from Bayern battering at Serie A leaders Inter
AFP · 2 months ago
Reeling from their six-goal mauling at the hands of Champions League heavyweights Bayern Munich, Atalanta take the short trip to Serie A leaders Inter Milan on Saturday trying to boost their waning top-four hopes.
Australia setback with Catley, Raso out of Asian Cup quarter-final
AFP · 2 months ago
Australia suffered a setback Thursday with star players Hayley Raso and Steph Catley ruled out of their Women's Asian Cup quarter-final against North Korea in Perth.
North Korea vow no more protests in Women's Asian Cup
AFP · 2 months ago
North Korea pledged Thursday there will be no more sideline protests during their Women's Asian Cup quarter-final with Australia after causing a stir against China.
Messi stuck on 899 goals after 0-0 Miami draw at Nashville
AFP · 2 months ago
Lionel Messi was denied his 900th career goal on Wednesday as reigning MLS champion Inter Miami played a 0-0 draw at Nashville in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
Socceroos coach Popovic taps rugby supremo Jones ahead of World Cup
AFP · 2 months ago
Australia coach Tony Popovic has tapped former Wallabies and England rugby supremo Eddie Jones for advice ahead of the World Cup, gleaning "a lot of information" from him.
Rosenior defends Jorgensen after 'keeper gaffe costs Chelsea against PSG
AFP · 2 months ago
Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior defended Filip Jorgensen after the Danish goalkeeper's mistake sparked a late collapse which saw his side lose 5-2 to a rampant Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday.
PSG hit five to stun Chelsea in Champions League last 16
AFP · 2 months ago
A gift by Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen and two late goals by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gave title holders Paris Saint-Germain a stunning 5-2 win over the English side in a thrilling Champions League last 16, first leg on Wednesday.
Real Madrid batter Man City as PSG sink Chelsea in Champions League
AFP · 2 months ago
Federico Valverde scored an unlikely hat-trick as Real Madrid trounced Manchester City 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie Wednesday, while holders Paris Saint-Germain beat Chelsea 5-2.
Bodo/Glimt down Sporting to continue dream Champions League debut
AFP · 2 months ago
Bodo/Glimt continued their dream debut Champions League campaign by swatting aside Sporting Lisbon 3-0 on Wednesday to take a big step towards the quarter-finals.
Real Madrid run riot as Valverde treble stuns Man City
AFP · 2 months ago
Federico Valverde's superb first-half hat-trick helped Real Madrid demolish Manchester City 3-0 in a surprise Champions League last 16 first leg rout on Wednesday.
Tottenham's Kinsky thanks support after Champions League 'nightmare'
AFP · 2 months ago
Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky has vowed to bounce back from his "nightmare" after being hauled off by Igor Tudor just 17 minutes into his Champions League debut against Atletico Madrid.
Arteta lauds goalscorer Havertz on Leverkusen return
AFP · 2 months ago
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta called Kai Havertz's last-minute penalty against his former side Bayer Leverkusen in their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday an "extraordinary" tale.
Late Havertz penalty snatches Arsenal draw at Leverkusen
AFP · 2 months ago
Kai Havertz scored an 89th-minute penalty to snatch Arsenal a 1-1 draw away against Bayer Leverkusen in their Champions League last-16 first leg on Wednesday.
Dortmund extend deal with in-demand Nmecha until 2030
AFP · 3 months ago
Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday announced the extension of Felix Nmecha's contract by two years until 2030.
Bayern trio Musiala, Davies and Urbig sidelined with injuries
AFP · 3 months ago
Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies and Jonas Urbig will all miss matches after picking up fresh injuries in Tuesday's 6-1 Champions League win at Atalanta.
Barca blunder: Fan ends up at wrong St James Park
AFP · 3 months ago
A red-faced Barcelona fan was treated to a surprise evening of third-tier English football after mixing up Exeter's St James Park with the famous home of Newcastle.
European football clubs score with stadium rebuilds
AFP · 3 months ago
On a former derelict dock in the British port city of Liverpool, fans of Everton throng eateries and bars at the football club's new stadium ahead of a Premier League match.
Trump said Iran 'welcome to compete' in World Cup, says Infantino
AFP · 3 months ago
US President Donald Trump has said that Iran is "welcome" to participate at the upcoming World Cup in North America, despite the ongoing Middle East war, FIFA chief Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday.
Trump-Infantino 'bromance' tested by Middle East war
AFP · 3 months ago
The US-Israeli war on Iran represents a serious challenge to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino's relationship with President Donald Trump less than three months before the World Cup, even if shared economic interests mean the alliance is likely to survive, analysts say.
