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Chelsea legend Azpilicueta announces retirement: 'I found it hard to write this letter'
Zack Oaten / Tri · 2 weeks ago
Former Chelsea defender César Azpilicueta has announced he will retire from football this season.
England announce 26-man squad for World Cup as Tuchel leaves out Alexander-Arnold and Palmer
Josh Donaldson · 2 weeks ago
England manager Thomas Tuchel has named his preliminary 26-man squad for the World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada in June and July, with the biggest omissions being Chelsea's Cole Palmer and Real Madrid full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Uganda line up friendly matches against Tanzania and Madagascar in June
Dennis Mabuka · 2 weeks ago
As part of their preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Federation of Football Association of Uganda (FUFA) has organised two friendly matches for the national team for the upcoming June international break.
2022 World Cup hero Mathew Leckie grateful for Australia call-up after injury battle
Reuters · 2 weeks ago
Australia's 2022 World Cup hero Mathew Leckie is grateful to coach Tony Popovic for giving him a chance of being selected for the tournament in North America following a long battle with injury.
New Zealand captain Chris Wood fully fit for 2026 World Cup after injury battles
Reuters · 2 weeks ago
New Zealand captain Chris Wood says he is fully fit for the World Cup and his long injury battle has made him hungrier for success as the All Whites look to reach the knockout phase for the first time.
EXCLUSIVE: Winterburn on West Ham's fall from grace - 'I had to turn their game off'
David Pávek · 2 weeks ago
In 2003, Arsenal legend Nigel Winterburn finished his career with an event no Premier League player wants to be a part of - relegation. The talented West Ham side he was a part of finished 18th that season and couldn't avoid the drop. 23 years on, the current Hammers are on the brink the very same fate.
Bayern Munich hoping to break DFB Pokal duck in final showdown against Stuttgart
AFP · 2 weeks ago
Bayern Munich face holders Stuttgart in the German Cup final on Saturday knowing defeat will sour what had been one of their most promising seasons in recent memory.
Forward Shahriyar Moghanlou called up to Iran's preliminary World Cup squad
Reuters · 2 weeks ago
Striker Shahriyar Moghanlou has been called up to Iran's preliminary squad for the World Cup and will join the other 30 players at their pre-tournament training camp in Turkey, the team said on Thursday.
'Our job ends with the World Cup': Marcelo Bielsa confirms departure from Uruguay
Reuters · 2 weeks ago
Marcelo Bielsa hinted on Thursday that he may not remain as manager of Uruguay beyond July, saying that his job with the team ends with the World Cup.
Tottenham's Djed Spence reportedly suffers broken jaw after collision with Liam Delap
Alex Roberts / T · 2 weeks ago
Tottenham defender Djed Spence suffered a broken jaw during their 2-1 Premier League defeat to Chelsea on Tuesday (May 19).
Chelsea duo Cole Palmer & Levi Colwill expected to be left out of England's 26-man squad
Alex Roberts / T · 2 weeks ago
Chelsea duo Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill are both expected to miss out on a place in Thomas Tuchel's England squad for this summer's World Cup.
Cristian Romero set to miss crucial Spurs clash in favour of joining national team
Alex Roberts / T · 2 weeks ago
Tottenham captain Cristian Romero has made the remarkable decision to skip their final game of the season in favour of a return to Argentina.
Manchester United consider Ederson signing as Casemiro prepares for farewell
Dean Jones · 2 weeks ago
As Casemiro prepares for his final game for Manchester United, another Brazilian midfielder is emerging as a serious target at Old Trafford.
Cool head Themba Zwane: 'We are having fun and remaining positive'
Nick Said · 2 weeks ago
Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Themba Zwane says the team are remaining positive despite their travel set-backs this week as they prepare for the second leg of the CAF Champions League final against AS FAR in Rabat on Sunday.
Barcelona and OL Lyonnes clash for Women's Champions League success in Oslo
AFP · 2 weeks ago
The two dominant forces in European women's football over the last decade go head-to-head in Saturday's Champions League final as Barcelona take on Lyon in Oslo, with the Catalans facing up to the potential end of an era while their opponents target a record-extending ninth title.
Nice in chaos as they look for Coupe de France glory on Friday against high-flying Lens
AFP · 2 weeks ago
Nice can win a first trophy in almost three decades when they play Lens in Friday's French Cup final, but the Ineos-owned club are in disarray and more preoccupied with maintaining their top-flight status.
Club Brugge win Belgian top flight for 20th time after Union Saint-Gilloise slip-up
AFP · 2 weeks ago
Club Brugge were crowned Belgian champions for the 20th time on Thursday evening – their fifth title in seven years – following a 2-2 draw away at Mechelen.
FC Utrecht through to play-off final with tense win over Heerenveen
Paul Winters · 2 weeks ago
FC Utrecht booked a spot in Sunday's final of the Eredivisie play-offs after beating sc Heerenveen 3-2 in Thursday's semifinal.
Ajax one step away from Conference League after beating Groningen in play-off semi
Paul Winters · 2 weeks ago
Ajax are one step away from reaching the UEFA Conference League qualifiers after beating FC Groningen 2-0 in Thursday's semifinal Eredivisie play-offs.
Wolfsburg and Paderborn play out goalless draw in first leg of Bundesliga relegation play-off
Max Davis · 2 weeks ago
There was nothing to separate VfL Wolfsburg and SC Paderborn as they played out a goalless draw in the first leg of their Bundesliga relegation play-off, meaning Dieter Hecking’s side will have to win away from home on Monday to guarantee a 30th consecutive top-flight season.
