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Brazil club Palmeiras take US football magnate Textor to court

AFP · 2 months ago

Brazilian league champions Palmeiras asked a court Tuesday to order US football magnate John Textor to stop accusing the club of using corruption to defeat his Botafogo in the 2023 title race.

Man Utd defender Varane sounds alarm about concussion in football

AFP · 2 months ago

Manchester United and former French international defender Raphael Varane on Tuesday called for better concussion care for players after several scares during his career.

Inter beat Empoli to close in on Serie A title

AFP · 2 months ago

Inter Milan took another step towards the Serie A title on Monday with a straightforward 2-0 win over struggling Empoli which maintained their 14-point lead at the top of the league.

German football to change controversial kit number

AFP · 2 months ago

The German Football Association (DFB) said Monday it would change the typeface used on its shirts after one of the kit numbers drew comparisons to a Nazi symbol.

Osayi-Samuel among Fenerbahce players probed after bust-up with fans

AFP · 2 months ago

Nigerian international Bright Osayi-Samuel is one of three Fenerbahce players who will appear at a disciplinary hearing of the Turkish Football Federation following a bust-up with Trabzonspor fans, the TFF announced on Monday.

'Football God gave a bit back' to Brentford in dramatic Man Utd draw

AFP · 2 months ago

Brentford boss Thomas Frank said he almost lost faith in football after his side needed a 99th minute equaliser to hold Manchester United to a 1-1 draw despite a dominant display on Saturday.

Last-gasp Marusic heads Lazio to win over troubled Juventus

AFP · 2 months ago

Adam Marusic fired Lazio to late victory over Juventus with his stoppage-time header in Saturday's 1-0 win in Rome, as a 3-0 home humbling at the hands of Atalanta left Napoli's Champions League hopes hanging by a thread.

Napoli sunk by Champions League rivals Atalanta

AFP · 2 months ago

Napoli's Champions League hopes were left hanging by a thread after Saturday's 3-0 home humbling by Atalanta as the outgoing Serie A title holders showed support for Juan Jesus after a racism controversy.

Barca starlets Yamal, Cubarsi 'can define era of world football': Xavi

AFP · 2 months ago

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said Friday teenage stars Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi could go on to 'define an era'

Howe hoping FA do not 'throw the book' at Tonali for betting

AFP · 2 months ago

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is hoping Sandro Tonali is shown some understanding by the English Football Association (FA) after being hit with a further charge of breaching betting rules.

Napoli relaunch Champions League push as Jesus racism storm rumbles on

AFP · 2 months ago

Napoli renew their bid for Champions League football on Saturday when they take on rivals Atalanta with the Juan Jesus racism storm making it a bitter Easter weekend for the ailing Scudetto holders.

Wrexham owe Hollywood owners nearly £9 million

AFP · 2 months ago

Wrexham now owe nearly £9 million ($11 million, 10.5 million euros) to Hollywood owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds after losing £5 million in the year of their promotion to the English Football League, the Welsh club announced Thursday.

No Old Firm ban for Celtic manager Rodgers

AFP · 2 months ago

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers will be in the Ibrox technical area for next month's Old Firm derby away to Glasgow rivals Rangers after being handed an immediate one-match ban for criticising match officials following a recent game against Hearts.

Newcastle's Tonali charged with alleged breaches of English betting rules

AFP · 2 months ago

Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali has been charged with misconduct by England's Football Association relating to 50 alleged incidents of betting on matches, the governing body announced Thursday.

Former England women's football captain Houghton set to retire

AFP · 2 months ago

Former England women's captain Steph Houghton announced Wednesday she would be retiring from football at the end of the season.

What to stream on Paramount+ this week: Serie A, Argentine football, and more

Live Soccer TV · 2 months ago

Fans will be able to watch over 20 football matches as soon as the international break comes to an end. Plan your schedule with this guide.

Former China football chief given life sentence for 'huge' bribery

AFP · 2 months ago

The former chairman of the Chinese Football Association has been sentenced to life in prison for accepting bribes worth $11 million, state media said Tuesday, part of a crackdown on corruption in the domestic game.

Racism reducing my desire to play football: Brazil's Vinicius

AFP · 2 months ago

Brazil winger Vinicius Junior said his desire to play football was reducing as incidents of racial abuse aimed at him piled up in Spain, during a tearful media appearance Monday.

Southgate says injuries give England hopefuls chance to press case for Euro 2024

AFP · 2 months ago

Gareth Southgate said Monday that an "incredible" spate of injuries had opened up opportunities for fringe players as England prepare for their final match before the manager names his Euro 2024 squad.

Japan to advance in World Cup qualifying after N. Korea game cancelled

AFP · 2 months ago

Japan look poised to reach the final stage of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup without kicking a ball after FIFA said their match at North Korea will not be rescheduled.