football

Forest stun Liverpool to end Slot's honeymoon

The home side dominated the opening half and Luis Diaz hit a post in the 17th minute, but too often the Liverpool attackers found themselves on different wavelengths, and much of their play lacked their usual fluidity as chances went begging.
14 September 2024, 16:02 PM

Real Madrid shelves concerts over noise concerns

"This decision is part of a series of measures the club has been taking to ensure strict compliance with current municipal regulations during concerts," the club said in a statement.
14 September 2024, 15:34 PM

Rashford ends goal drought in Man United's 3-0 win over Southampton

Alejandro Garnacho added a late goal for Erik ten Hag's side who started the day 14th in the standings after back-to-back losses. They now have six points from four matches while newly promoted Southampton remain without a point.
14 September 2024, 13:39 PM

Guardiola convinced rivals eager for Man City sanctions

A long-awaited hearing into charges brought by the Premier League in February 2023 is finally set to get underway on Monday.
14 September 2024, 12:04 PM

New Asian Champions League seeks to promote quality over quantity

The revamped Asian Champions League Elite will play a crucial role in encouraging fresh investment in the continent's clubs, said the senior-most official of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) as the body aims to revitalise the sport in the region.
14 September 2024, 08:50 AM

Trial over Maradona's death postponed until 2025

The footballing great, who led Argentina to a second World Cup title in 1986, died aged 60 in November 2020 from heart failure after undergoing brain surgery days earlier.
13 September 2024, 04:11 AM

Yamal wants to become a Barcelona 'legend'

Yamal made his Barcelona debut aged 15 in April 2023 and burst into the limelight last season, becoming a key player for the Catalan giants.
13 September 2024, 04:06 AM

Arteta signs new Arsenal contract

Arteta, who had been working as a coach under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, replaced compatriot Unai Emery as Arsenal boss in December 2019.
12 September 2024, 11:31 AM

Italian fans turn back during Israeli anthem

According to reports in the Italian press, around 50 Italian fans participated in the act as the protest quickly gained attention on social media, with opinions sharply divided.
11 September 2024, 08:30 AM

Paraguay stun Brazil in World Cup qualifiers

The defeat leaves Brazil in fifth place in the standings on 10 points, leading by goal difference from Venezuela, who drew 0-0 at home to Uruguay on Tuesday.
11 September 2024, 02:49 AM

Pochettino appointed as new coach of USA national team

The former Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Espanyol coach replaces American Gregg Berhalter who was fired in July after a disappointing Copa America campaign.
10 September 2024, 23:55 PM

Germany fight back for draw with Netherlands after early goal

The group rivals finish the international break level on points, with Germany ahead on goal difference.
10 September 2024, 23:48 PM

Colombia down Argentina to avenge Copa loss, Chile stunned

Colombia skipper Rodriguez buried a nerveless 60th minute spot-kick to seal a pulsating win over reigning world champions Argentina, who were without injured captain Lionel Messi.
10 September 2024, 23:39 PM

Deschamps confident Mbappe will be back among the goals

France coach Didier Deschamps said he has no concerns about the form of Kylian Mbappe and expects Real Madrid's new forward to rediscover his scoring touch when he reaches full fitness.
10 September 2024, 09:12 AM

Argentina vs Colombia: A reprise of Copa finalists

This South American World Cup qualifier fixture serves as a reprise of July’s Copa America final, where Argentina clinched a thrilling victory with Lautaro Martinez’s decisive extra-time goal, securing their second successive title.
10 September 2024, 04:11 AM

France and Italy win, Haaland on target for Norway

The Italians built on an impressive win away in France at the weekend as they beat Israel 2-1 in a game played on neutral territory in Budapest due to the security situation in the Middle East.
10 September 2024, 01:16 AM

Rodrygo 'upset' over Ballon d'Or shortlist omission

The 23-year-old scored 17 goals and registered nine assists in 51 appearances for the club last season.
9 September 2024, 10:07 AM

US football great Morgan bids farewell in final match

US football icon Alex Morgan bade an emotional farewell to the game on Sunday as she played the final game of her glittering career before heading into retirement.
9 September 2024, 08:53 AM

England's interim boss Carsley takes confidence from win over Ireland

Lee Carsley said there were times he wondered if he was out of his depth as England's interim manager but their 2-0 win over Ireland in Dublin on Saturday in his first game in charge has quietened that self-doubt.
9 September 2024, 07:48 AM

Ruiz double helps 10-man Spain thump Switzerland 4-1

"This team managed to win a historic match," Spain manager Luis de la Fuente said afterwards.
9 September 2024, 01:28 AM