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Marseille midfielder Nadir stable after on-pitch collapse
AFP · 7 months ago
Marseille midfielder Bilal Nadir is in good health but undergoing a "full medical check-up" after collapsing off the ball during the team's Ligue 1 draw with Angers, his club said on Thursday.

Saudis turned down Messi stint ahead of 2026 World Cup, says official
AFP · 7 months ago
Saudi Arabia declined an offer to sign Lionel Messi for a short-term stint in the Saudi Pro League before next year's World Cup, according to a senior sports official.

Late Ordaz goal seals LAFC 2-1 MLS Cup playoff win over Austin
AFP · 7 months ago
Nathan Ordaz was the unlikely hero as Los Angeles FC beat Austin FC 2-1 on Wednesday in game one of their MLS Cup round one playoff series.

South Sudan's blind football team dreams of Paralympic glory
AFP · 7 months ago
Yona Sabri Ellon cannot see the ball at his feet, but he can hear it. A faint rattle guides him past a defender and he fires into the back of the net.

Arteta hails 'special' Dowman after 15-year-old makes historic Arsenal start
AFP · 7 months ago
Mikel Arteta hailed Max Dowman's "special" performance after the 15-year-old prodigy became Arsenal's youngest-ever starter in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Brighton in the League Cup fourth round.

Maresca slams Delap for 'stupid' red card in Chelsea win at Wolves
AFP · 7 months ago
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca blasted Liam Delap for a "stupid" and "embarrassing" red card in Wednesday's 4-3 win at Wolves in the League Cup fourth round.

Slot defends League Cup selection despite not meeting 'Liverpool standards'
AFP · 7 months ago
Liverpool boss Arne Slot defended his decision to name a much-changed side after a 3-0 League Cup exit to Crystal Palace on Wednesday extended the Reds' miserable run.

Liverpool crisis mounts after League Cup exit against Palace
AFP · 7 months ago
Liverpool crashed out of the League Cup on Wednesday as Crystal Palace's 3-0 win in the fourth round added to the mounting crisis at Anfield.

Juve bounce back after Tudor sacking as Roma, Inter keep pace with leaders Napoli
AFP · 7 months ago
Juventus snapped an eight-match winless streak with Wednesday's 3-1 success over Udinese with Luciano Spalletti ready to replace the sacked Igor Tudor, as Roma and Inter Milan stayed on Serie A leaders Napoli's tails.

Juve bounce back after Tudor sacking as Roma keep pace with leaders Napoli
AFP · 7 months ago
Juventus snapped an eight-match winless streak with Wednesday's 3-1 success over Udinese with Luciano Spalletti ready to replace the sacked Igor Tudor, as Roma stayed level with Serie A leaders Napoli thanks to a 2-1 win over Parma.

Doue injured as PSG held at Lorient in Ligue 1
AFP · 7 months ago
Paris Saint-Germain star Desire Doue was stretchered off injured in Wednesday's 1-1 Ligue 1 draw at Lorient just a week before the visit of Bayern Munich in the Champions League.

Leverkusen win late in German Cup, Stuttgart progress
AFP · 7 months ago
Bayer Leverkusen scored two goals after the 120-minute mark to win 4-2 at a 10-man Paderborn in the German Cup second round on Wednesday, as fellow Bundesliga side and reigning champions Stuttgart eased through.

Rabat to host 2026 African World Cup play-offs
AFP · 7 months ago
Moroccan capital Rabat will host the 2026 African World Cup qualifying play-offs involving Cameroon, Democratic of Congo, Gabon and Nigeria, the Confederation of African Football confirmed on Wednesday.

Arsenal depth fuels Saka's belief in Premier League title charge
AFP · 7 months ago
Bukayo Saka believes Arsenal's strength in depth can be the difference for the Gunners this season as they look to end a wait since 2003/04 to win the Premier League.

Pedri joins growing Barcelona sickbay
AFP · 7 months ago
Barcelona midfielder Pedri will be sidelined for several weeks with the torn bicep leg injury he picked up in a 2-1 defeat at Real Madrid this weekend, his club announced.

Zambia and former Chelsea manager Grant part ways
AFP · 7 months ago
Zambia have parted ways with former Chelsea manager Avram Grant after a disappointing 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, the national football association confirmed on Wednesday.

Real Madrid's Vinicius says sorry for Clasico substitution huff
AFP · 7 months ago
Brazilian forward Vinicius has issued a public apology to Real Madrid after his angered reaction to being substituted during a tense 2-1 win over arch-rival Barcelona at the weekend.

De Bruyne goes under the knife for hamstring injury
AFP · 7 months ago
Napoli midfielder Kevin De Bruyne underwent an operation on his injured hamstring in his native Belgium on Wednesday, the Serie A club announced.

Coach defends handing Australia captaincy back to Sam Kerr
AFP · 7 months ago
Coach Joe Montemurro has defended reinstating Sam Kerr as captain of the Australian women's side, calling it a "football decision" and not a "political one".

Bronze nets birthday goal as England's women beat Australia
AFP · 7 months ago
Lucy Bronze scored a birthday goal as England's women beat 10-player Australia 3-0 in a friendly in Derby on Tuesday.























