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Germany still need some work ahead of France opener, says coach Loew 06 Jun 2021 - 02:28 pm

SEEFELD, Austria: Germany still need to work on parts of their game before the start of the European Championship, coach Joachim Loew said...

Man City's Dias wins PL Player of the Season award 05 Jun 2021 - 02:08 pm

Manchester City defender Ruben Dias was named the Premier League Player of the Season on Saturday following a vote, becoming only the second...

Barcelona hire Jordi Cruyff in sporting director role 03 Jun 2021 - 03:32 pm

BARCELONA: Barcelona have appointed former player Jordi Cruyff as assistant sporting director, strengthening the bond between the club and the Dutchman's late father...

Inzaghi named new Inter coach to replace Conte 03 Jun 2021 - 02:17 pm

MILAN, Italy: Simone Inzaghi has been named the new Inter Milan coach on a two-year deal, replacing Antonio Conte, the Serie A champions...

Swiss hope for goal feast to chase away training blues 02 Jun 2021 - 03:13 pm

ST GALLEN, Switzerland: Switzerland coach Vladimir Petkovic is hoping for a goal feast against tiny neighbours Liechtenstein in Thursday’s friendly to provide a...

Real Madrid appoints Carlo Ancelotti as coach 01 Jun 2021 - 08:24 pm

Real Madrid on Tuesday announced that Carlo Ancelotti was re-joining the club for a second spell as coach. The Italian, who was previously...

Ronald de Boer announced as a Qatar Legacy Ambassador 01 Jun 2021 - 05:04 pm

Doha: Dutch football legend Ronald de Boer has been unveiled as a Qatar Legacy Ambassador for the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy...

Messi contract talks going well, more new arrivals imminent, Barca president says 01 Jun 2021 - 03:31 pm

BARCELONA: Barcelona president Joan Laporta said on Monday that talks over a new deal with forward Lionel Messi are progressing well, and that...

Barcelona brings defender Eric Garcia home from Man City 01 Jun 2021 - 03:26 pm

MADRID: Barcelona continued Tuesday to boost its squad with free transfers as the club tries to bounce back from disappointing seasons, signing defender...

Sampdoria veteran Quagliarella signs on for another year aged 38 01 Jun 2021 - 02:17 pm

ROME: Sampdoria's 38-year-old striker Fabio Quagliarella has agreed a deal to extend his contract until June 2022, the Serie A club announced on...

Ticket sales start for joint qualifiers of 2022 World Cup and 2023 Asian Cup 01 Jun 2021 - 02:03 pm

Doha: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) has announced that tickets has been released for the joint qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup...

Bayern CEO Rummenigge to leave at end of June, six months early 01 Jun 2021 - 01:50 pm

BERLIN: Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge will leave his post six months early at the end of June, ending his association with the...

Brazil to host Copa America as pandemic-hit Argentina withdraws 31 May 2021 - 09:12 pm

ASUNCION/RIO DE JANEIRO - Next month's Copa America soccer tournament will take place in Brazil, the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) said on...

Zinedine Zidane: Left Real Madrid over lack of trust 31 May 2021 - 06:58 pm

Zinedine Zidane took aim at his former club Real Madrid and team president Florentino Perez in an open letter, refuting claims that he...

Barcelona reaches deal with Agüero to boost team's attack 31 May 2021 - 06:15 pm

BARCELONA, Spain: Sergio Agüero will join Barcelona on a two-year deal, the Spanish club said on Monday. Barcelona said Agüero will officially join...

EURO 2020: Switzerland looks to Xhaka for leadership 31 May 2021 - 04:13 pm

GENEVA: A captain wearing the No. 10 shirt has an iconic status in international soccer. Granit Xhaka might not fit everyone’s idea of...

Argentina no longer hosting Copa America: Conmebol 31 May 2021 - 09:30 am

Asuncion: The South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) said on Sunday that Argentina would no longer host the Copa America, throwing the troubled tournament...