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Palestinians call for Israeli ban as Gaza war spills into football

AFP · 2 days ago

The war in Gaza came to the fore at world football's biggest meeting on Friday as the Palestinian association called for Israel to be immediately suspended from FIFA.

Sevilla great Navas to leave club in summer

AFP · 3 days ago

Sevilla captain and record appearance-maker Jesus Navas will leave at the end of the season, the La Liga club said Thursday.

Germany set for massive security challenge at Euro 2024

AFP · 6 days ago

Keeping fans and players safe will be a mammoth task for Germany as it hosts Euro 2024 this summer in a tense global climate with major conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.

Spanish govt to 'oversee' scandal-hit football federation

AFP · 3 weeks 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.

Germany have belief back ahead of Euro 2024, says Lahm

AFP · 1 month ago

Germany have regained their self-confidence after a 2-0 win against France last week three months before hosting Euro 2024, World Cup winner Philipp Lahm told AFP in an interview.

Israel winger Abada leaves Celtic for MLS side Charlotte

AFP · 2 months ago

Israel winger Liel Abada has moved from Celtic to Major League Soccer club Charlotte after coming under pressure from compatriots to quit the Scottish Premiership following displays of support for the Palestinian people among some fans.

Benitez returns to Bernabeu as Liga leaders Madrid face Celta

AFP · 2 months ago

La Liga leaders Real Madrid face former coach Rafa Benitez and his struggling Celta Vigo side on Sunday as they bid to get back on track after last weekend's draw at Valencia.

France court rejects Benzema slander case against minister

AFP · 3 months ago

A French court on Thursday threw out a defamation case brought by professional football player Karim Benzema against Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin.

Brave faces in Lagos after Nigeria lose Africa Cup of Nations final

AFP · 3 months ago

With the game beamed onto a huge screen in a Lagos stadium, Nigerian football fans put on brave faces as they watched their side lose to Ivory Coast in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final.

'Born of suffering': Jordan's Asian Cup heroics mask deeper issues

AFP · 3 months ago

Jordan's run to Saturday's Asian Cup final is all the more remarkable for the decrepit state of football infrastructure at home and the financial struggles of domestic teams and players.

Rui Pinto of Football Leaks gives hard disks to European investigators

AFP · 3 months ago

Rui Pinto, the Portuguese whistleblower behind the "Football Leaks" revelations, has turned his hard disks over to French and European investigators even as he fears his life is "totally stuck".

Sheffield United hold West Ham thanks to late penalty drama

AFP · 3 months ago

Oli McBurnie scored a penalty 12 minutes into stoppage time to salvage a 2-2 draw for Sheffield United against West Ham in chaotic climax at Bramall Lane on Sunday.

AC Milan's Pulisic voted US Soccer male player of the year

AFP · 4 months ago

United States star Christian Pulisic, a forward for Italian giants AC Milan, was voted US Soccer's Male Player of the Year for a record-tying fourth time, US Soccer announced Thursday.

Turkish club send Israeli player to Maccabi after Gaza controversy

AFP · 4 months ago

Turkish first division club Basaksekir on Thursday sent Israeli midfielder Eden Karzev on loan to Maccabi Tel Aviv following a probe into his repost of a social media message calling for the release of hostages held by Hamas militants.

Turkey releases Israeli footballer accused of incitement to hate over Gaza

AFP · 4 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.

Palestine score but well beaten by Iran at Asian Cup

AFP · 4 months ago

Palestine conceded a goal after just 64 seconds in their opening match at the Asian Cup as Iran launched their title bid with a clinical 4-1 win on Sunday.

Asian Cup opens with nod to war in Gaza

AFP · 4 months ago

Friday's opening ceremony of the Asian Cup drew attention to the war in Gaza, with Palestine's captain taking the stage for the players'

Algerian football international Atal convicted over Gaza post

AFP · 4 months ago

Algerian international footballer Youcef Atal was handed an eight-month suspended sentence by a French court Wednesday for inciting religious hatred in a social media post about the conflict in Gaza.

Salah swaps out unlucky boots to send Liverpool clear

AFP · 4 months ago

Mohamed Salah credited a half-time change of boots after scoring twice to send Liverpool three points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 4-2 win over Newcastle.