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Sheffield Wednesday hit with 12-point penalty after entering administration
AFP · 7 months ago
Struggling Championship club Sheffield Wednesday on Friday entered administration and were hit with an automatic 12-point penalty by the English Football League.
Delap close to Chelsea return, says Maresca
AFP · 7 months ago
Liam Delap could make his Chelsea return ahead of schedule in next week's League Cup meeting with Wolves, manager Enzo Maresca said on Friday.
Liverpool boss Slot backs Salah to end goal drought
AFP · 7 months ago
Arne Slot said Friday the "last thing" he is worried about is Mohamed Salah finding his scoring touch again after the Liverpool forward's barren run for the club extended to six games.
Mbappe's Real Madrid aiming to end Barca Clasico dominance
AFP · 7 months ago
Last season Barcelona romped to four Clasico victories over Real Madrid but led by in-form striker Kylian Mbappe, Los Blancos are aiming to redress the balance on Sunday in La Liga.
High-flying Bayern pull away early in Bundesliga with Kane in complete control
AFP · 7 months ago
Just seven rounds into the Bundesliga season, a Harry Kane-powered Bayern Munich are already threatening to pull away from the chasing pack.
Isak-less Liverpool look to hit stride, Man City 'back' to their best
AFP · 7 months ago
Liverpool must halt their three-game Premier League losing streak with Saturday's visit to Brentford to remain in touch with Arsenal and in-form Manchester City.
Bajic stuns Palace in Conference League
AFP · 7 months ago
Bosnia and Hercegovina attacker Riad Bajic scored the winner as AEK Larnaca stunned Crystal Palace 1-0 in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday.
Forest beat Porto on Dyche debut, Villa shocked by Go Ahead Eagles
AFP · 7 months ago
Sean Dyche got off to a winning start as Nottingham Forest boss thanks to two penalties to beat Porto 2-0 in the Europa League, while Aston Villa were stunned 2-1 by Go Ahead Eagles on Thursday.
Villa shocked by Go Ahead Eagles, Rangers beaten on Rohl bow
AFP · 7 months ago
Aston Villa's perfect Europa League start came undone in a shock 2-1 defeat to Go Ahead Eagles on Thursday as new Rangers boss Danny Rohl suffered a humbling 3-0 defeat to Brann in his first game in charge.
Messi signs new Inter Miami contract through 2028: club
AFP · 7 months ago
Lionel Messi has agreed a contract extension with Inter Miami which will see the Argentine superstar remain in Major League Soccer until the end of the 2028 season, the club confirmed on Thursday.
Messi signs Inter Miami contract extension: MLS
AFP · 7 months ago
Lionel Messi has agreed a contract extension with Inter Miami, Major League Soccer confirmed on Thursday.
La Liga's Miami match: Why did it fail and what happens next?
AFP · 7 months ago
La Liga's plan to move Barcelona's trip to face Villarreal in December to Miami in the United States collapsed this week under heavy pressure within Spain.
Napoli's title defence creaking ahead of clash with rivals Inter
AFP · 7 months ago
Cracks are already starting to appear in Napoli's Serie A title defence as the champions prepare to host red-hot Inter Milan on Saturday after a drubbing at the hands of PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League.
Liverpool back on track while Real, Bayern and Chelsea win in Champions League
AFP · 7 months ago
Hugo Ekitike scored against his old club as Liverpool got back on track with a 5-1 victory at Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League on Wednesday while Chelsea, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich were among the night's other winners.
Liverpool end losing streak with thumping win at Eintracht Frankfurt
AFP · 7 months ago
Liverpool broke a four-game losing streak with a 5-1 win at Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League on Wednesday, with Hugo Ekitike scoring for the English champions against his former club.
Bellingham strike helps Real Madrid edge Juventus
AFP · 7 months ago
Jude Bellingham's goal helped record 15-time winners Real Madrid maintain their 100 percent start to the Champions League with a 1-0 victory over Juventus on Wednesday.
Chelsea teenagers shine in rout of 10-man Ajax
AFP · 7 months ago
Chelsea took full advantage of an early red card for Ajax captain Kenneth Taylor to thrash the Dutch giants 5-1 in the Champions League at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.
Morocco's Under-20 World Cup winners welcomed home by large crowds
AFP · 7 months ago
The Moroccan team were greeted by thousands of fans in Rabat on Wednesday for a parade to celebrate their historic victory in the Under-20 World Cup last week.
Dyche demands substance over style to get Forest going
AFP · 7 months ago
Sean Dyche said Nottingham Forest have to get back to basics if he is to turn around a disastrous start to the season that has already seen Nuno Espirito Santo and Ange Postecoglou sacked.
La Liga chief laments Miami match collapse as others celebrate
AFP · 7 months ago
The cancellation of La Liga's plan to hold a Barcelona match in Miami in December is a "missed opportunity" for Spanish football, the league's president said Wednesday, while elsewhere its collapse was celebrated.
