football
Nigeria boycott AFCON qualifying match in Libya after 'inhumane treatment'
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) said it will fly the country's team back to the country Monday after alleged "inhumane treatment" in Libya ahead of a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
14 October 2024, 11:27 AM
England return to winning ways in Nations League, Austria thrash Norway
England eased to a 3-1 victory away to Finland in the Nations League on Sunday, while Austria put five past Erling Haaland's Norway.
14 October 2024, 04:10 AM
Saka out of England squad due to leg injury
England winger Bukayo Saka has returned to Arsenal for further assessment of a leg injury and will miss Sunday’s Nations League match in Finland, the England team said on Saturday.
12 October 2024, 10:32 AM
Man United skipper Bruno eager to improve goal-scoring form
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is determined to rediscover his goal-scoring touch and said he takes responsibility for struggling to find the back of the net.
12 October 2024, 08:15 AM
Ferran Torres suffers hamstring injury
The 24-year-old will miss Spain's Nations League matches against Denmark on Saturday and Serbia next Tuesday, national team coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed.
7 October 2024, 12:01 PM
Mbappe under fire for skipping France duty while fit to play for Real
France captain Kylian Mbappe is facing criticism in his home country for skipping Les Bleus' Nations League games against Israel and Belgium while being available to play for Real Madrid.
7 October 2024, 08:45 AM
In front of goal Lewy is the best player for me: Flick
The 36-year-old hitman looks far sharper than last season and has 12 goals in 11 games across all competitions.
7 October 2024, 04:00 AM
Havertz out of Germany squad with knee problem
"National team coach Julian Nagelsmann has nominated Jonathan Burkardt in Havertz's place. Get well soon Kai," Germany announced on X on Sunday.
6 October 2024, 14:12 PM
Carvajal to undergo surgery after cruciate ligament injury
"Serious cruciate ligament injury confirmed, I'll have to undergo surgery and be off the field for a few months," Carvajal said on Instagram as he posted his picture in an ambulance.
6 October 2024, 02:52 AM
Liverpool suffer Alisson injury blow
Alisson was injured while making a clearance and was forced to limp off in the second half of the Premier League clash at Selhurst Park.
5 October 2024, 15:28 PM
Jota's early goal gives Liverpool 1-0 win at Crystal Palace
Liverpool took the lead after nine minutes when Cody Gakpo ran on to Tsimikas' through ball down the left and centred for Jota, who breezed past Palace debutant Trevor Chalobah to poke home from close range.
5 October 2024, 13:35 PM
Flick to field Barcelona's first-choice players against Young Boys
Flick is hopeful midfielder Frenkie de Jong can return as Barca look to bounce back after suffering two losses in 10 days, against Monaco in the Champions League and Osasuna in La Liga.
1 October 2024, 03:18 AM
Leverkusen ready for a dangerous Milan: Alonso
"It's one of those games when you have to play smart. With the ball, without the ball, you have to be patient, you have to be ready, you have to be focused," Alonso told reporters before Tuesday's game with Milan.
1 October 2024, 03:08 AM
Ronaldo helps Al-Nassr deliver win in Pioli's first Asian Champions League game
Ronaldo, making his first appearance in the rebranded Asian Champions League having missed last week's 1-1 opening draw against Iraqi club Al Shorta, had a goal disallowed for a narrow offside at the beginning of the second half.
1 October 2024, 01:11 AM
Neymar trains again with Saudi team after long injury lay-off
"Happy to be back in the group," Neymar posted on Instagram, with pictures of him running and kicking the ball, watched by Al Hilal's Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus.
30 September 2024, 12:33 PM
Griezmann retires from international football
"It is with a heart full of memories that I am closing this chapter of my life," France vice-captain Griezmann, 33, wrote on X.
30 September 2024, 10:51 AM
Correa snatches Atletico spiky derby draw against Real Madrid
Real Madrid, without injured star striker Kylian Mbappe, largely kept Atletico at arm's length on a spiky night in the Spanish capital, taking the lead through Eder Militao midway through the second half. The match was suspended for around 15 minutes soon afterwards when Atletico fans threw objects including lighters at Madrid players, and Rojiblancos midfielder Marcos Llorente was sent off at the death.
30 September 2024, 00:59 AM
Messi gives Inter Miami draw with Charlotte FC
Messi tied Saturday's match in the 67th minute when he lasered a shot from beyond the box that evaded diving Charlotte goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina to make it 1-1.
29 September 2024, 02:13 AM
Titu thanks luck after ‘dramatic’ win against Pakistan
The boys in red and green fought from two goals down to force a tiebreak, which they eventually won 8-7 at the Changlimithang Stadium on Saturday night.
29 September 2024, 01:06 AM
Flick takes 'blame' as Osasuna halt Barca's perfect start
The Catalans won all seven of their opening fixtures but Flick's heavily rotated side came badly undone in Pamplona as Ante Budimir scored a brace either side of Bryan Zaragoza's strike.
29 September 2024, 00:52 AM