Germany set sights on World Cup after Euros exit
The hosts may have bowed out of Euro 2024 at the quarter-finals on home soil, but Julian Nagelsmann has given Germany their swagger back after a difficult decade. Germany came into Euro
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End beckons again for Ronaldo after Portugal Euros KO
Time is up — again — for Portugal’s ageing superstar Cristiano Ronaldo after an inglorious Euro 2024 exit. France ousted the 2016 winners 5-3 on penalties after a goalless quarter-final in Hamburg
Deschamps savours ending penalty hoodoo, defends Mbappe
France coach Didier Deschamps savoured seeing his side win a penalty shoot-out for the first time since the 1998 World Cup as they beat Portugal in Friday’s Euro 2024 quarter-final after another
Canada stun Venezuela to reach Copa America semis
Canada reached the semi-finals of the Copa America on Friday after beating Venezuela 4-3 on penalties after the 90-minute game finished 1-1. Jacob Shaffelburg fired Canada into the lead in the 13th
Portugal exit Euros with pride, will return stronger – Martinez
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said his team lost with “pride” against France in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals on Friday, pledging they would come back stronger. The Spaniard said his team put in
Osimhen may settle for PSG
PSG could well be the eventual destination of Victor Osimhen. The 25-year-old striker has been subject to various speculations linking him to Premier League sides, Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United as well
Again, Nigerian referees missing on CAF list, Eagles begin 2025 AFCON with tricky trip to Libya
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the list of its professional referees for 2024 and no Nigerian referee made the list.   The list consists of 20 referees, six
Merino extra-time goal sends Spain past Germany to Euro semis
A Mikel Merino goal in the final minute of extra time took Spain to a 2-1 win over Germany and into the Euro 2024 semis. After a fiery yet goalless first half,
Ecuador sack coach Sanchez after Copa America exit
Ecuador’s Football Federation (FEF) announced their Spanish coach Felix Sanchez was leaving the team, just a few hours after their defeat on penalties to Argentina in their Copa America quarter-final on Thursday.
Slot unfazed by pressure of replacing Klopp
Liverpool’s new manager Arne Slot insists he can cope with the pressure of following in the footsteps of Anfield icon Jurgen Klopp. Slot has the daunting task of trying to emulate Klopp’s
Bellingham fined by UEFA for obscene gesture
Jude Bellingham is available for England’s Euro 2024 quarter-final with Switzerland after he was given on Friday a suspended one-game ban for his controversial celebration after scoring against Slovakia in the previous