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Federico Higuain sacked by Columbus Crew after making sexist comment in MLS Next Pro match
AFP · one hour ago
Columbus Crew sacked Argentine reserve team coach Federico Higuain for telling a female referee "Don't forget this is a man's game" while refusing to release her from a handshake, the Major League Soccer club said Tuesday.
Infantino's reform pledge fails to win over Dutch, German and Swedish FAs
Reuters · 4 hours ago
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's proposal to review the governing body's decision-making processes has failed to ease concerns among several member associations, with football officials in Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and Wales saying the reforms do not address deeper leadership issues.
Man City stage comeback to begin Women's Champions League with draw against Bayern
AFP · 4 hours ago
Manchester City fought from two goals down to grab a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich on Tuesday to start the Women's Champions League.
Robertson says Jota's death caused Liverpool to lose their edge & interest in football
Zack Oaten · 6 hours ago
Former Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson has spoken on the death of his former teammate Diogo Jota and its effects on the side.
'I feel good': De Bruyne motivated to keep playing for Belgium despite age
Reuters · 8 hours ago
Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne will continue to play international football as long as he remains motivated, saying he had not considered quitting the team after the World Cup despite being the last of the country's golden generation.
Mbappe misses France training through illness ahead of Zidane's first match
Reuters · 8 hours ago
France captain Kylian Mbappe missed training on Tuesday after developing flu-like symptoms, casting doubt over his availability for the team's upcoming Nations League fixtures, the French Football Federation (FFF) said.
'Here they go again': LaLiga boss hits out at Real Madrid after 'conspiracy' claims
AFP · 8 hours ago
LaLiga president Javier Tebas hit out on Tuesday at what he deemed accusations of a refereeing "conspiracy" by Real Madrid following their derby loss to Atletico Madrid.
Senegal starting Vieira era but 2025 fallout still front of mind as AFCON qualifying begins
Reuters · 8 hours ago
A new cycle of Africa Cup of Nations competition gets under way in earnest on Thursday as group qualifiers for the 2027 finals kick off, with the winners of the last edition still in dispute.
Flashscore sources: Palmer determined to prove England and Chelsea commitment
Dean Jones · 8 hours ago
Cole Palmer is determined to put any speculation surrounding his commitment to England and his Chelsea future behind him as he focuses on proving himself for club and country.
Roma targeting all three points against Leuven, says defender Shukurat Oladipo
Anna Carreau · 9 hours ago
After losing to Leuven and suffering an early Champions League exit last time, Roma approach their rematch against the Belgian side with renewed determination.
Orlando Pirates star replaces Lebo Maboe in Bafana Bafana squad
Nick Said · 9 hours ago
Kaizer Chiefs star Lebo Maboe has been forced to withdraw from the Bafana Bafana squad that will start their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign against Guinea on Saturday.
Bundesliga basement boys Gladbach appoint Alexander Blessin as manager
Reuters · 10 hours ago
Bundesliga basement side Borussia Monchengladbach appointed Alexander Blessin as manager on Tuesday after they started the season with four straight league defeats.
Dolberg sidelined for extended period as Ajax striker sustains knee injury in Danish camp
Svend Bertil Fra · 11 hours ago
The Danish national team has been forced to make two changes ahead of the four upcoming Nations League matches. Kasper Dolberg appears to have sustained a serious knee injury, and he will be out for an extended period. Alexander Bah is also injured, and Brian Riemer has now called up Anton Gaaei and Mohamed Daramy as replacements.
Arsenal and Arteta reportedly agree new and improved long-term contract
Reuters · 12 hours ago
Premier League champions Arsenal have agreed an improved contract with manager Mikel Arteta, the BBC reported on Tuesday.
Real Madrid's Valverde to miss Uruguay matches after suffering ankle sprain
Reuters · 13 hours ago
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde has been diagnosed with a grade-three sprain in his left ankle, the Spanish club said on Tuesday.
Kwasi Sibo targets AFCON qualification and title with Ghana
Owuraku Ampofo · 14 hours ago
Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo says qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations is his immediate priority after the Black Stars missed out on the previous edition of the tournament.
Coach Solbakken urges Norway not to underestimate Denmark despite Danish crisis
Svend Bertil Fra · 14 hours ago
Stale Solbakken says that Norway should not underestimate Denmark in their Nations League clash in Oslo on Thursday despite the fact that the Danes under the reign of Brian Riemer are currently going through a rough spell.
EXCLUSIVE: Negredo on Premier League regrets, Emery & Lim buying Valencia 'like a toy'
Daniel Sobis · 15 hours ago
Alvaro Negredo was one of the most reliable Spanish strikers of his generation. The Vallecas-born forward came through at Real Madrid Castilla before making his name at Almeria and Sevilla, winning the Copa del Rey and earning a move to Manchester City, where he lifted the Premier League and League Cup. He was also part of the Spain squad that won EURO 2012, starting the semi-final against Portugal.
South Africa’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Group D fixtures
Nick Said · 17 hours ago
South Africa begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification campaign on Saturday with a clash against Guinea in Group D that is a vital match-up first up for new coach Pitso Mosimane.
‘Sometimes you need a sangoma next to you’ – Pitso Mosimane
Nick Said · 20 hours ago
One of the big decisions for new Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane will be whether to play the ultra-attacking Kamogelo Sebelebele at right-back or the more defence-minded Thabang Matuludi against Guinea in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday.
