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Newcastle can't win in Isak stand-off, says Howe
AFP · 9 months ago
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said on Friday his club cannot win in the saga over star striker Alexander Isak's future.
Teenager Wanner signs with Eindhoven from Bayern
AFP · 9 months ago
Teenage forward Paul Wanner has signed with PSV Eindhoven until 2030 from Bayern Munich's junior side, the German club confirmed on Friday.
Alonso and Real Madrid look for more fluidity on trip to Oviedo
AFP · 9 months ago
After winning without convincing against Osasuna in their opening match of the season in La Liga, Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid head to Real Oviedo on Sunday for what will be a gala occasion for the newly-promoted side.
Five newcomers to watch in Serie A
AFP · 9 months ago
The 2025/26 Serie A season gets underway on Saturday when Napoli begin their league title defence at promoted Sassuolo.
De Bruyne leads Napoli's Serie A title defence as Lukaku injury causes concern
AFP · 9 months ago
Kevin De Bruyne will lead Napoli's Serie A title defence on Saturday when he makes his full debut at promoted Sassuolo, but the champions head into the new season rocked by a long-term injury to star striker Romelu Lukaku.
Marseille plunged into crisis with season just getting started
AFP · 9 months ago
A crisis is never far away at Marseille but the speed at which things have unravelled for the French giants at the start of this season is unprecedented.
Why fan violence still sullies Latin American football
AFP · 9 months ago
Images of a fan jumping from the stands to escape a beating as bottles, rocks and seats fly through the air at a game between Chilean and Argentine clubs in Buenos Aires on Wednesday highlight the enduring problem of violence in Latin American football.
Palace's Eze on verge of Arsenal move as he misses European tie
AFP · 9 months ago
Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze appeared to be moving closer to a transfer to Arsenal worth a reported £60 million ($81 million) after the England international was left out of the Eagles' team for their European tie on Thursday.
Slot says Liverpool will only sign right player at right price amid Isak row
AFP · 9 months ago
Liverpool boss Arne Slot said Thursday the Premier League champions will only sign the right player for the right price but refused to be drawn on the club's position regarding unsettled Newcastle striker Alexander Isak.
East African trio score unexpected hat-trick as CHAN hosts
AFP · 9 months ago
The African Nations Championships (CHAN) quarter-finals begin Friday after a bruising group stage, with security controversies and the unexpected successes of the host nations dominating discussion.
Liverpool's Frimpong out for several weeks with hamstring injury
AFP · 9 months ago
Liverpool defender Jeremie Frimpng faces several weeks out of action with a hamstring injury, Reds manager Arne Slot said Thursday.
Leverkusen rebuild continues with Bade and Echeverri signings
AFP · 9 months ago
Bayer Leverkusen signed France centre-back Loic Bade from Sevilla and midfielder Claudio Echeverri from Manchester City on Thursday, the latest pieces in Erik Ten Hag's summer rebuild.
Maresca adamant Fofana 'very happy' at Chelsea
AFP · 9 months ago
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca insists he has had heard nothing to suggest Wesley Fofana wants to leave Stamford Bridge after the defender removed pictures of himself playing for the club from his Instagram account.
Maguire feels it will be 'silly' to leave Man Utd now
AFP · 9 months ago
Harry Maguire believes it would be "silly" to leave Manchester United right now after revealing manager Ruben Amorim has stalled any summer transfer window moves for the defender.
Swiss international Okafor move to Leeds heralds new EPL record
AFP · 9 months ago
Noah Okafor's reported £18 million ($24 million) fee Leeds United paid AC Milan on Thursday means English Premier League clubs have spent more than the previous record in a single transfer window.
Bournemouth sign 'proven winner' Adli from Leverkusen
AFP · 9 months ago
Moroccan international Amine Adli was hailed as a "proven winner" after he signed for Premier League side Bournemouth from German outfit Bayer Leverkusen on Thursday.
Shilton congratulates Brazilian goalkeeper Fabio on breaking record
AFP · 9 months ago
England goalkeeping legend Peter Shilton hailed Fluminense shot stopper Fabio breaking his record for most competitive appearances in men's football as a "brilliant achievement".
Ten hurt, 90 arrested as match abandoned following fan violence in Argentina
AFP · 9 months ago
Ten people were injured and 90 arrested Wednesday after violent clashes between rival fans during a Copa Sudamericana match involving Argentina's Independiente and visiting Universidad de Chile in Buenos Aires, club officials and police said.
Ten Hag hoping for fresh start at rebuilding Leverkusen
AFP · 9 months ago
One year on from their stunning unbeaten Bundesliga title triumph, new Bayern Leverkusen coach Erik Ten Hag has been handed the task of rebuilding the club, along with his own reputation.
Suarez fills Messi void as Inter Miami beat Tigres 2-1
AFP · 9 months ago
Luis Suarez scored a penalty in each half to give Inter Miami a 2-1 victory over Tigres UANL on Wednesday, stepping up to fill the void after Lionel Messi was ruled out of the Leagues Cup quarter-final clash.
