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No doubt Delap will be England number nine: Chelsea's Maresca

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca said Sunday he is confident new signing Liam Delap will become England's number nine after Harry Kane.

Japan striker 'King Kazu' plays at 58

Former international Miura, fondly known as "King Kazu", is the oldest professional in Japan and almost certainly beyond.

Tel makes Tottenham move permanent after loan from Bayern

Forward Mathys Tel has signed for Tottenham Hotspur on a permanent deal after a four-month loan spell at the Premier League team from Bayern Munich, both clubs said on Sunday.

Inter striker Taremi stranded in Iran amid conflict

The 32-year-old was unable to get a flight to join his Inter team-mates in Los Angeles due to the ongoing confrontation between Iran and Israel.

Messi denied late winner in Club World Cup opener

Lionel Messi drew vast crowds and showed flashes of his brilliance when his Inter Miami side were held to a goalless draw by African giants Al-Ahly as the revamped Club World Cup got off to a festive start on Saturday.

Ranking boost for Bangladesh women ahead of Asian qualifiers

The latest rankings, released by FIFA on Thursday, brought welcome news for Bangladesh as they emerged as the only South Asian nation to improve their position. 

FIFA Club World Cup: All you need to know

The winners of the Club World Cup will receive up to £97m ($125m) from FIFA.

Bellingham 'special boy' despite 'repulsive' behaviour: Tuchel

"Sometimes you see the rage, the hunger and the fire and it comes out in a way that can be a bit repulsive, for example, for my mother when she sits in front of the TV," said Tuchel in a wide-ranging interview with radio station talkSPORT on Wednesday.

US immigration, border agents to be deployed at Club World Cup: report

NBC television's Miami affiliate reported that members of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) along with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) would be on duty at Saturday's opener between Lionel Messi's Inter Miami and Egypt's Al Ahly.

October 14, 2024
October 14, 2024

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.

October 14, 2024
October 14, 2024

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.

October 12, 2024
October 12, 2024

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.

October 12, 2024
October 12, 2024

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.

October 7, 2024
October 7, 2024

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.

October 7, 2024
October 7, 2024

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.

October 7, 2024
October 7, 2024

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.

October 6, 2024
October 6, 2024

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.

October 6, 2024
October 6, 2024

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.

October 5, 2024
October 5, 2024

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.