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Nigeria coach 'confused' over injury to striker Sadiq
AFP · 3 months ago
Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro said Wednesday he had been left "confused" by reports that striker Umar Sadiq was set to return to action for his club Real Sociedad just days after pulling out of the Africa Cup of Nations due to injury.
Turkey releases Israeli footballer accused of incitement to hate over Gaza
AFP · 3 months ago
A Turkish court on Monday released pending trial an Israeli footballer who was detained after displaying a message referring to the Israel-Hamas war during a first division match.
Lazio hit with stand closure after monkey chants at Lukaku
AFP · 4 months ago
Lazio have been hit with a one-match stand closure after supporters directed monkey chants at Romelu Lukaku during their team's midweek Italian Cup win over local rivals Roma, Serie A said on Friday.
Erdogan plays down row over Saudi-hosted Super Cup
AFP · 4 months ago
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday brushed off criticism after the Turkish Super Cup final between two Istanbul giants was postponed following a row with its Saudi hosts.
Turkish top-flight suspended after 'vile, inhumane' referee attack
AFP · 5 months ago
The Turkish SuperLig has been suspended indefinitely after a referee was punched by Ankaragucu's president following a 1-1 draw with Rizespor, the country's football federation (TFF) announced on Monday.
Haaland to sit out Scotland clash due to foot injury
AFP · 5 months ago
Scotland will not face the firepower of Erling Haaland in Sunday's Euro 2024 qualifier after the Manchester City striker was ruled out with a foot injury.
Security increased in Kosovo before football game with Israel
AFP · 6 months ago
As Israel's footballers prepare to play Kosovo in a Euro 2024 qualifier on Sunday -- their first international fixture since the war broke out in the country in October -- Pristina police are on alert after a series of social media posts calling for the game to be cancelled.
Players 'abandoned' over rainbow armbands in Qatar: Deschamps
AFP · 6 months ago
France coach Didier Deschamps told a French National Assembly committee on Thursday that national teams had been "abandoned"
Man Utd cannot afford brotherly love from Hojlund in Copenhagen reunion
AFP · 6 months ago
Manchester United have no time for sentimentality from Rasmus Hojlund as he faces his younger twin brothers and former club on Tuesday when FC Copenhagen visit Old Trafford.
Jamaica women's team to boycott Gold Cup qualifiers
AFP · 6 months ago
Members of Jamaica's women's football team said Saturday they will boycott next week's Gold Cup qualifiers, citing "constant mistreatment"
Tonali has future at Newcastle despite betting probe, says Howe
AFP · 6 months ago
Eddie Howe insists Sandro Tonali has a future at Newcastle as the Italian midfielder awaits the outcome of an investigation into alleged breaches of betting rules.
Spain call up Hermoso for first time since forced kiss scandal
AFP · 6 months ago
Jenni Hermoso was on Wednesday included in the Spain women's squad for the first time since the scandal over the unsolicited kiss former federation president Luis Rubiales gave her following the Women's World Cup final in Australia.
Spain calls up Jenni Hermoso for first time since forced kiss scandal
AFP · 6 months ago
Jenni Hermoso was on Wednesday included in Spain's women's team for the first time since the scandal over the unsolicited kiss former federation president Luis Rubiales gave her at the Women's World Cup final in Australia.
Nice suspend defender Atal for alleged anti-Semitic post
AFP · 6 months ago
Ligue 1 side Nice suspended Algerian international Youcef Atal "until further notice"
Juve star Fagioli hit with seven-month gambling ban
AFP · 6 months ago
Nicolo Fagioli's season is all but over after the Italian Football Federation banned on Tuesday the Juventus and Italy midfielder for seven months for gambling offences.
France investigates footballer for glorifying terror
AFP · 6 months ago
French prosecutors on Monday launched a preliminary investigation into a top-flight footballer on suspicion of glorifying terrorism after he reposted an allegedly anti-Semitic message on social media relating to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
French footballer asked to explain laugh during minute's silence
AFP · 6 months ago
France international Jean-Clair Todibo has been requested by the French football federation (FFF) to explain why he laughed during a minute's silence before last week's Euro 2024 qualifier.
Italian football investigating Juve starlet for betting
AFP · 7 months ago
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) are investigating Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli over possible sports betting.
Europe, Africa and South America all to host games in 2030 World Cup
AFP · 7 months ago
Morocco, Portugal and Spain will be joint hosts for the 2030 World Cup but games will also be played in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay as the footballing showpiece celebrates its centenary, FIFA announced on Wednesday.
Judge says ex-women's World Cup coach Vilda under investigation
AFP · 7 months ago
Spain's controversial former women's coach Jorge Vilda is being investigated as part of the legal probe into Luis Rubiales over the World Cup kiss scandal, court documents showed Wednesday.
