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Man City's Haaland makes Premier League history with 100th goal
AFP · 6 months ago
Erling Haaland made history as the Manchester City striker became the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals in Tuesday's clash with Fulham.
Spain overpower Germany to win second women's Nations League
AFP · 6 months ago
Spain defended their women's Nations League title with a 3-0 second leg win over Germany on Tuesday, following a goalless draw last week.
O'Neill salutes Celtic players for 'terrific' response
AFP · 6 months ago
Martin O'Neill praised Celtic players for their "terrific" response as he prepared for what will "definitely" be his final game in charge.
UK's Hillsborough families say 'disgrace' police not 'held to account'
AFP · 6 months ago
UK families who lost loved ones in the 1989 Hillsborough disaster said Tuesday they would never see justice despite the findings of a watchdog which slammed basic police failures.
Mbappe more than his goals: Real Madrid coach Alonso
AFP · 6 months ago
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said Tuesday French superstar Kylian Mbappe was vital to the team for more than just his prolific goalscoring.
Deeper Arsenal squad helping with 'worst' injuries, says Arteta
AFP · 6 months ago
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's deeper squad was helping the Premier League leaders cope with their "worst" run of injuries as he prepares for Wednesday's match against Brentford.
'Superhuman' Salah unhappy after being dropped, says Liverpool's Slot
AFP · 6 months ago
Arne Slot admitted on Tuesday that "superhuman" Mohamed Salah was unhappy about being omitted from Liverpool's team for their vital 2-0 win against West Ham, but praised his attitude.
French talent Kroupi 'ready to suffer' to realise Premier League dream
AFP · 6 months ago
Bournemouth starlet Eli Junior Kroupi may have already put a difficult start to Premier League life behind him, but the 19-year-old told AFP he knows that he will have to "work hard" to make a success of his time in England.
Seven footballers in Malaysia eligibility scandal 'victims': union
AFP · 6 months ago
Global footballers' union FIFPro says that seven players embroiled in a Malaysian national team eligibility scandal are themselves victims and their 12-month bans "grossly disproportionate".
Vardy's first Serie A double fires Cremonese past high-flying Bologna
AFP · 6 months ago
Jamie Vardy struck his first brace in Serie A on Monday as Cremonese claimed a stunning 3-1 win at Bologna and the veteran forward continued his late-career adventure in Italy.
Cameroon sack coach Brys, drop goalkeeper Onana for AFCON
AFP · 6 months ago
Cameroon sacked Belgian coach Marc Brys on Monday, and dropped Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from December 21 in Morocco.
Chelsea captain James says 10-man Blues 'dominated' Arsenal
AFP · 6 months ago
Chelsea captain Reece James reckons his "dominant" side made a statement in holding Premier League leaders Arsenal to a 1-1 draw despite losing Moises Caicedo to a first-half red card.
Juve's Vlahovic set for long lay-off with groin injury
AFP · 6 months ago
Dusan Vlahovic is set to be out of action until well into the new year after Juventus said on Monday that the Serbia striker had suffered a groin injury during the weekend's 2-1 win over Cagliari.
South Africa coach Broos picks 17 local stars for AFCON
AFP · 6 months ago
South Africa coach Hugo Broos on Monday included 17 local-based players in his squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from December 21 in Morocco.
Frank pleads for Tottenham unity after Vicario jeers
AFP · 6 months ago
Thomas Frank has tried to build bridges with Tottenham supporters by insisting that the club are "nothing without the fans" ahead of Tuesday's trip to Newcastle.
Man City boss Guardiola uncertain over Rodri return
AFP · 6 months ago
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said Monday he was uncertain when Spain midfielder Rodri will be fit enough to return to action.
Barca's Flick happy to have players back for Atletico clash
AFP · 6 months ago
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he was relieved to have some injured players returning to fitness ahead of Tuesday's crunch clash against Atletico Madrid.
Crisis club Sheffield Wednesday hit with new points deduction
AFP · 6 months ago
Cash-strapped Sheffield Wednesday have been handed a further six-point deduction by the English Football League (EFL), it was announced Monday.
Slovenia looking for new coach after World Cup bid failure
AFP · 6 months ago
Slovenia are looking for a new coach after deciding to part ways with Matjaz Kek following their failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, the national federation announced on Monday.
Chinese fans lambast Brighton over Imperial Japan soldier post
AFP · 6 months ago
Chinese football fans have condemned Brighton and the Premier League side's Japanese winger Kaoru Mitoma after a social media post showed him smiling and holding an image of the last Japanese soldier to surrender in World War II.
