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Maguire among injured England trio out of Belgium friendly
AFP · 2 months ago
Harry Maguire, Kyle Walker and Sam Johnstone have all withdrawn from an already depleted England ahead of next week's friendly international at home to Belgium, the Football Association announced Sunday.
Brazil football bosses break silence on 'shameful' Robinho, Alves rape cases
AFP · 2 months ago
Brazil coach Dorival Junior said the national team and players were going through a "difficult time"
England boss Southgate won't listen to job offers until after Euro 2024
AFP · 2 months ago
Gareth Southgate insists he won't listen to job offers until after Euro 2024 as the England manager slammed speculation linking him to Manchester United as "completely disrespectful"
England captain Kane to miss Brazil clash
AFP · 2 months ago
England captain Harry Kane will miss Saturday's friendly against Brazil and is "extremely doubtful"
Nike's long international struggle with Adidas
AFP · 2 months ago
Nike scored one of the most surprising victories in their long battle to dominate international football business when they outbid Adidas to become Germany's kit supplier.
Leicester take legal action against Premier League over financial charge
AFP · 2 months ago
Championship club Leicester issued "urgent legal proceedings" against the Premier League and the English Football League after being charged with an alleged financial breach.
Flag change on new England football kit causes uproar
AFP · 2 months ago
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday waded into a row over a new England football shirt sold by Nike that changes the colours of the St George's Cross, saying "we shouldn't mess"
Owner of French football club Angers jailed for sexual assault
AFP · 2 months ago
Said Chabane, owner of French football club Angers, on Friday received a two-year jail term, with one year suspended, for sexually assaulting six female employees.
UK PM says 'don't mess with flag' after uproar at Nike's new England football kit
AFP · 2 months ago
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday waded into a row over a new England football shirt sold by Nike that changes the colours of the St George's Cross, saying "we shouldn't mess"
Berlin says German FA lacks 'patriotism' for dropping Adidas
AFP · 2 months ago
German football's decision to drop Adidas as its kit supplier sparked dismay in Berlin on Friday, with the economy minister blasting the switch to US sportswear giant Nike as a lack of "patriotism".
N. Korea v Japan World Cup qualifier off over 'unforeseen circumstances'
AFP · 2 months ago
North Korea's home World Cup qualifier against Japan was called off on Friday, the Asian Football Confederation said, hours after announcing it would be moved to a neutral venue.
North Korea v Japan World Cup qualifier to take place at neutral venue
AFP · 2 months ago
North Korea's home World Cup qualifier against Japan on Tuesday will be held at a neutral venue and not in Pyongyang, the Asian Football Confederation said, four days before the game.
Spurs ace Son came close to quitting international football
AFP · 2 months ago
Son Heung-min says he considered quitting international football following a turbulent Asian Cup with South Korea but decided to continue for the fans.
Leicester charged by Premier League over alleged financial breach
AFP · 2 months ago
Championship club Leicester have been referred to an independent commission by the Premier League for an alleged breach of profitability and sustainability rules during their last three seasons in the top-flight.
Saka withdraws from England squad for Brazil, Belgium friendlies
AFP · 2 months ago
Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka has pulled out of the England squad for their forthcoming friendlies against Brazil and Belgium.
Brazil club president denounces silence on Robinho, Alves rape convictions
AFP · 2 months ago
Palmeiras president Leila Pereira, the first woman at the head of the Brazilian club, lashed out at the football world Thursday for its silence on the rape convictions of stars Robinho and Dani Alves.
Germany football teams to swap Adidas for Nike kit from 2027
AFP · 2 months ago
Germany's national football teams will wear jerseys made by US sportswear giant Nike from 2027, the German Football Association (DFB) said Thursday, ending a decades-long kit partnership with domestic outfitter Adidas.
North Korea says can't host World Cup qualifier: Japan football chief
AFP · 2 months ago
North Korea told Japan on Thursday that it cannot host next week's World Cup qualifier, Japan's football association chief said, throwing the game into doubt.
Australia step closer to 2026 World Cup with Lebanon win
AFP · 2 months ago
Australia's Scottish connection helped them to a 2-0 victory over a determined Lebanon on Thursday to take a step closer to the 2026 World Cup.
Hosts France favourites after kind men's Olympic football draw
AFP · 2 months ago
Thierry Henry's France side are firm favourites to progress following a kind group draw for men's football at the 2024 Olympic Games on Wednesday, as the hosts wait to see if Kylian Mbappe will be made available.
