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Alozie and Kanu power Super Falcons past Comoros in Olympic qualifier
Shina Oludare · 5 hours ago
Nigeria began their qualification campaign for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles with a 2-0 victory over Comoros in the first leg of their CAF Women's qualifying second-round fixture on Friday.
Winless Malaga salvage late point against Espanyol but remain lowly in LaLiga
Danny Clark · 6 hours ago
RCD Espanyol remain in the bottom half of the LaLiga table after succumbing to an injury-time equaliser against Malaga, though the Catalans are now 15 head-to-head matches unbeaten (W9, D6).
Lens hold on with 10 men to deliver Lyon's first loss of Ligue 1 campaign
James Roberts · 7 hours ago
Yannick Cahuzac claimed his first win in charge of RC Lens as 10-man Les Sang et Or held on to beat high-flying Olympique Lyonnais 2-1, ending the visitors’ unbeaten start to the Ligue 1 season.
Late Fullkrug strike sees Werder Bremen end Dortmund's perfect start in Bundesliga
James Hilsum · 7 hours ago
Niclas Fullkrug stunned his former club with a stoppage-time header as Werder Bremen sensationally recovered from two goals down to claim a 2-2 draw with Borussia Dortmund, denying the hosts club-record equalling fifth successive win at the start of a Bundesliga season.
Hat-trick heroines hand Netherlands monster win in World Cup play-offs
Paul Winters · 7 hours ago
Hat-tricks from Victoria Pelova and Lineth Beerensteyn helped the Netherlands to a crushing 8-0 away win over Hungary in the opening leg of their FIFA Women's World Cup play-off semifinal.
PSV reopen Eredivisie season with win over wasteful Heerenveen
Paul Winters · 7 hours ago
Reigning Eredivisie champions have kicked off the Eredivisie after a long three-week break with a win, beating Heerenveen 2-0 in Eindhoven.
Tolf strike sends Goteborg past Vasteras and into top half on Allsvenskan return
Anthony Tomas · 8 hours ago
Allsvenskan returned from the extended international break with Goteborg earning a narrow home win over Vasteras that takes them into the top half of the table and level on points with their opponents, whose European ambitions were dealt a blow.
Danish Superliga: FC Nordsjaelland drop points at home for the first time this season
Svend Bertil Fra · 8 hours ago
FC Nordsjaelland failed to secure a win at Farum Park for the first time this season when they were left to settle for a goalless draw at home against OB on Friday night
Sunderland boss Le Bris relishing Brighton clash as Habib Diarra nears return
Shina Oludare · 9 hours ago
Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris is looking forward to Saturday’s Premier League clash against Brighton & Hove Albion at the Stadium of Light.
Sweden all but through in World Cup play-offs after Schroder sinks Lithuania
Anthony Tomas · 9 hours ago
Felicia Schroder scored a hat-trick in Kaunas as Sweden took complete control of their round one tie in the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup play-offs, beating Lithuania 5-0 in the first leg.
Serbia hit with stadium closure for next game and recieve fines for supporter misconduct
Reuters · 9 hours ago
Serbia will play their next home game behind closed doors and their FA has been fined 50,000 euros ($56,000) after fans engaged in racist and discriminatory behaviour in Nations League matches against Greece and Netherlands, UEFA said on Friday.
Finland take control of World Cup play-off by holding off late Serbia rally
Anthony Tomas · 9 hours ago
Finland will be protecting a two-goal lead when they go to Stara Pazova for the second leg of their 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup play-off tie against Serbia after winning the opening leg 3-1 in Tampere.
De Zerbi demands reaction from Tottenham in crunch clash with Man Utd
AFP · 10 hours ago
Roberto De Zerbi has urged bottom-of-the-table Tottenham to "react" to the pressure of their crunch clash with fellow strugglers Manchester United.
Norwegian Atletico Madrid striker Sorloth ready for action again before United clash
Svend Bertil Fra · 11 hours ago
Norwegian international striker Alexander Sorloth is set to play his first competitive minutes this season in the upcoming weekend since the World Cup. Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone confirmed the news ahead of Saturday's away match against Alavés. This also means that he could feature on Tuesday against Manchester United in the Champions League.
Flashscore sources: MLS holds appeal for De Bruyne as Napoli future comes into focus
Dean Jones · 11 hours ago
Kevin De Bruyne could favour a move to Major League Soccer over other leagues outside Europe if his time at Napoli comes to an end.
Vincenzo Montella fired as Turkey manager after fruitless World Cup and Nations League
Paul Winters · 11 hours ago
Italian manager Vincenzo Montella has been fired as manager of the Turkish national team, the TFF confirmed on Friday.
Moyes admits to being surprised by Everton owners putting the club up for sale
Reuters · 11 hours ago
Everton manager David Moyes said on Friday he was surprised by The Friedkin Group's decision to consider selling a controlling stake in the Premier League club, less than two years after the US-based outfit took over.
Man City whistleblower Rui Pinto to remain under Portuguese police protection
AFP · 12 hours ago
Computer hacker Rui Pinto, the man behind the Football Leaks website, which helped trigger the Premier League probe into Manchester City's finances, will remain under police protection, Portuguese authorities confirmed Friday.
Motsepe confirms CAF reviewing major decision on Africa Cup of Nations
Nick Said · 12 hours ago
Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe has revealed the organisation is discussing reverting to hosting the Africa Cup of Nations every two years.
EXCLUSIVE: Ramon Vega on running for FIFA presidency, Infantino's flaws & urgent reforms
Emanuele Giulian · 12 hours ago
Ramon Vega is not just throwing his hat into the ring; he is stepping back onto the pitch. Following his announcement on October 7th, 2026, the former Switzerland national team captain is officially launching his fourth bid for the presidency of world football's governing body ahead of the 2027 elections.
