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Spanish football federation appoints Rocha as president
AFP · 2 days ago
The Spanish football federation appointed Pedro Rocha as its president on Friday, after disgraced former chief Luis Rubiales stepped down last September.
Spanish govt to 'oversee' scandal-hit football federation
AFP · 3 days ago
The Spanish government decided Thursday to create a commission to 'oversee' the country's scandal-hit football federation (RFEF) and try to pull it out of crisis.
Aston Villa edge closer to rare European silverware
AFP · 2 weeks ago
Aston Villa inched closer to a first European trophy in more than four decades with a 2-1 Conference League win over Lille on Thursday.
Turkmenistan's 'invincible' football team
AFP · 2 weeks ago
Forget Real Madrid, Manchester City or Paris Saint-Germain. The world's best football team -- statistically speaking -- might be a little-known outfit from the closed central Asian nation of Turkmenistan.
Spain fight back against Czechs in Euro 2025 qualifiers, France edge win
AFP · 2 weeks ago
World champions Spain roared back from a goal down in Burgos on Tuesday to beat Czech Republic 3-1 in Euro 2025 qualifying, while 10-women France secured another single-goal victory against Sweden.
Roma's Mancini probed over Lazio rat flag derby celebrations
AFP · 3 weeks ago
Gianluca Mancini is being investigated for his celebrations after the Rome derby in which he waved a flag depicting Lazio fans as rats, the Italian Football Federation chief said on Sunday.
World champions Spain thump Belgium in Euro 2025 qualifiers
AFP · 3 weeks ago
A Salma Paralluelo hat-trick inspired Spain to a 7-0 win in Belgium on Friday in the opening fixture of their Euro 2025 qualifying campaign, while Marie-Antoinette Katoto gave France a narrow home win over Ireland.
Spanish football federation sets May 6 date for presidential elections
AFP · 3 weeks ago
The Spanish football federation (RFEF) announced Wednesday that elections for its new president will take place on May 6, to find the successor of the disgraced Luis Rubiales.
Inter beat Empoli to close in on Serie A title
AFP · 3 weeks ago
Inter Milan took another step towards the Serie A title on Monday with a straightforward 2-0 win over struggling Empoli which maintained their 14-point lead at the top of the league.
Osayi-Samuel among Fenerbahce players probed after bust-up with fans
AFP · 3 weeks ago
Nigerian international Bright Osayi-Samuel is one of three Fenerbahce players who will appear at a disciplinary hearing of the Turkish Football Federation following a bust-up with Trabzonspor fans, the TFF announced on Monday.
Last-gasp Marusic heads Lazio to win over troubled Juventus
AFP · 4 weeks ago
Adam Marusic fired Lazio to late victory over Juventus with his stoppage-time header in Saturday's 1-0 win in Rome, as a 3-0 home humbling at the hands of Atalanta left Napoli's Champions League hopes hanging by a thread.
Napoli sunk by Champions League rivals Atalanta
AFP · 4 weeks ago
Napoli's Champions League hopes were left hanging by a thread after Saturday's 3-0 home humbling by Atalanta as the outgoing Serie A title holders showed support for Juan Jesus after a racism controversy.
Napoli relaunch Champions League push as Jesus racism storm rumbles on
AFP · 4 weeks ago
Napoli renew their bid for Champions League football on Saturday when they take on rivals Atalanta with the Juan Jesus racism storm making it a bitter Easter weekend for the ailing Scudetto holders.
Newcastle's Tonali charged with alleged breaches of English betting rules
AFP · 1 month ago
Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali has been charged with misconduct by England's Football Association relating to 50 alleged incidents of betting on matches, the governing body announced Thursday.
Nike's long international struggle with Adidas
AFP · 1 month 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.
Police search Spanish football federation offices over alleged corruption
AFP · 1 month ago
Spanish police searched the Spanish football federation (RFEF) headquarters and its former president Luis Rubiales'
Acerbi facing federation probe over alleged racist comments
AFP · 1 month ago
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) announced on Tuesday that it had opened an investigation into racist insults allegedly made by Inter Milan defender Francesco Acerbi.
Inter's Acerbi leaves Italy camp after racist abuse claims
AFP · 1 month ago
Francesco Acerbi on Monday left Italy's training camp ahead of two friendlies in the United States after reports he will be investigated for alleged racial abuse of Napoli defender Juan Jesus.
Italian FA probe Roma after pair sacked over intimate video
AFP · 1 month ago
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) said Friday an investigation has been opened after two employees of Serie A side Roma were sacked after an intimate video of them was shared by an under-19 team player.
AC Milan under the microscope as sale to RedBird probed
AFP · 1 month ago
AC Milan are the latest Serie A football club to fall under the microscope of Italy's investigative authorities after raids on their headquarters as part of a probe into their 2022 sale to American investment fund RedBird.
