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EXCLUSIVE: Sporting director Nevland on Viking's journey ahead of Champions League debut
Svend Bertil Fra · one hour ago
Just under eight years after filing for bankruptcy, Norwegian football club Viking FK now find themselves ready to compete in the league phase of the Champions League after winning their first league championship in 34 years. Flashscore spoke with sporting director Erik Nevland, a former Manchester United player, about the significance of competing in club football's biggest competition.
Jarrod Bowen double puts West Ham top of Championship
AFP & Ste Carson · 2 hours ago
Jarrod Bowen struck twice as West Ham came from behind to beat Bolton 3-2 and go top of the Championship on Tuesday.
'Our year': Harry Kane admits Bayern Munich need to win Champions League
AFP · 3 hours ago
Bayern Munich have made it clear their main goal this season is to win the Champions League after recent near-misses, with Harry Kane saying "it has to be our year".
A record number of winless teams in the Betway Premiership this season
Nick Said · 4 hours ago
Five games into the new Betway Premiership season, there are five clubs yet to register a victory, something that has never happened before in the history of the competition.
Cristian Volpato fined after allegedly driving under cocaine influence
AFP · 5 hours ago
Australian World Cup star Cristian Volpato has been fined after failing a roadside test for cocaine, police and media reports said Wednesday.
Tony Popovic explains why he declined four-year contract extension at Socceroos
Reuters · 5 hours ago
Australia coach Tony Popovic has revealed that he turned down a contract extension that would have kept him in the job until the 2030 World Cup, preferring to sign a deal only until the end of next year's Asian Cup.
Yaya Toure speaks of 'new era' for African coaches ahead of Champions League debut
AFP · 7 hours ago
Former Manchester City and Ivory Coast star Yaya Toure on Tuesday hailed the dawn of "a new era" as he prepares to become the first African to coach a team in the UEFA Champions League when his Slovan Bratislava side take on Paris Saint-Germain.
Lawrence Shankland to be out for up to four months after Rangers captain picks up injury
AFP · 10 hours ago
Rangers manager Derek McInnes confirmed striker Lawrence Shankland is set to be sidelined for up to four months due to a hamstring tear that will also rule him out of Scotland's Nations League campaign.
Aussies Abroad: Robertson wins Player of the Match, Gauci hit for four
Aaron Murphy · 11 hours ago
Australia's Alex Robertson was best on ground in Cardiff's 1-1 midweek draw at home to Stoke on Wednesday morning Australian time.
Messi reportedly close to completing purchase of Spanish second-tier club Eldense
Reuters · 12 hours ago
Lionel Messi is close to completing a deal to buy Spanish second-tier club CD Eldense, adding to his growing portfolio of football ownership interests, according to multiple reports in Spain.
Willock scores as Newcastle battle past Millwall to reach Carabao Cup fourth round
AFP · 12 hours ago
Newcastle battled into the League Cup fourth round as Joe Willock's late goal sealed a bruising 1-0 win against Millwall on Tuesday.
Emery dubs Aston Villa's hard-fought win over Club Brugge 'very, very important'
AFP · 12 hours ago
Unai Emery said Aston Villa took "one big step forward" after clinching their first win this season with a 3-2 victory at Club Brugge in their Champions League opener on Tuesday.
Van Bronckhorst wants to see a 'fearless' Feyenoord against Barcelona
Paul Winters · 12 hours ago
Feyenoord manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst wants to see his team play fearlessly when they face FC Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League.
Haaland nets brace as Man City start Champions League campaign with win in Porto
Jon Radcliffe · 12 hours ago
Erling Haaland’s second-half header saw Manchester City begin the League Phase of their UEFA Champions League (UCL) campaign with a 2-0 win over Porto, who suffered their first home defeat of 2026 across all competitions.
Guirassy the hero as Borussia Dortmund edge Villarreal in Champions League opener
Danny Lewis · 12 hours ago
Two late Serhou Guirassy goals in the space of five minutes earned Borussia Dortmund a 3-2 victory over Villarreal in their UEFA Champions League (UCL) league phase opener, marking Die Schwarzgelben’s fourth consecutive win over Spanish opposition.
Bartra and Parrott lead Betis to comeback victory over 10-man Lille
Matt Jones · 12 hours ago
Real Betis crowned their return to UEFA Champions League (UCL) action after an 11-year hiatus with a stunning comeback as they beat Lille 3-2 in their opening league phase outing.
Real Madrid begin Champions League campaign with a win on Mourinho's return to Inter
Max Davis · 12 hours ago
Real Madrid, 15-time UEFA Champions League (UCL) winners, kicked off their league phase campaign with a 2-1 win over a wasteful Inter Milan, the side with whom Jose Mourinho lifted this trophy in 2010.
Excelsior continue excellent season start with draw against NEC
Flashscore · 13 hours ago
Excelsior Rotterdam held NEC Nijmegen to a 3-3 draw on Tuesday evening, keeping their excellent start to the new Eredivisie season alive.
Fulham aware of Carvajal availability as they look to fix defence, say Flashscore sources
Dean Jones · 14 hours ago
With Dani Carvajal now a free agent, Fulham are being linked with a move for the former Real Madrid defender.
KuPS open championship group with draw as Lahti end Mariehamn's winning run
Anthony Tomas · 14 hours ago
The second stages of Finland's Veikkausliiga began with leaders KuPS being held by Gnistan in the championship group, while in the relegation group, Lahti put an end to Mariehamn's run of victories.
