Tag: Football
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FIFA launches tender for Macau media rights to World Cups
The international self-regulatory governing body of association football, Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), has officially launched “Invitations to Tender” (ITT) for the media rights in ... -
The worst Man United team in history? Here’s a look at the numbers behind Ruben Amorim’s shock claim
It has never been this bad at Manchester United. Well, that’s the opinion of the club’s latest manager, anyway, with Ruben Amorim saying yesterday [Macau time] ... -
Ukraine holds first soccer tournament for war-wounded amputees — and plans to go international
The players were chosen from among the thousands of Ukrainians wounded in the war. With limbs lost to Russian attacks, they gathered at a stadium in ... -
France coach Didier Deschamps says he’ll leave after 2026 World Cup
Didier Deschamps announced yesterday that he won’t continue as France coach after the next World Cup. The 56-year-old Deschamps said in an interview with broadcaster TF1 ... -
China’s most successful club folds under weight of debts
Guangzhou FC, the most successful soccer club in Chinese history, disbanded on Monday due to crippling debts. The club, formerly known as Guangzhou Evergrande, has been ... -
Indonesia fires head coach ahead of vital World Cup qualifiers
Indonesia has dismissed Shin Tae-yong as head coach of its national team, the country’s federation announced yesterday. “This decision was made based on long and mature ... -
Man United coach Amorim says club needs ‘big talents’ like Rashford
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim said yesterday the club needs players like Marcus Rashford after the forward was quoted as saying he was ready for ... -
Man United secures stunning late comeback win against Man City
Man City 1, Man United 2 Amad Diallo struck a 90th-minute winner as Manchester United staged a stunning late comeback to beat Manchester City 2-1 in ... -
Pep Guardiola hints he could become a national team coach
Pep Guardiola has given a clear indication of his plans after Manchester City, saying he would not want to start again at another club. The Catalan ... -
Vardy helps Van Nistelrooy to first win with Leicester
Leicester 3, West Ham 1 It was a fine first win for Ruud van Nistelrooy, and perhaps one final defeat for Julen Lopetegui. Leicester marked Van ... -
Saudi Arabia’s network of spending, influence detailed before getting 2034 WC
Saudi Arabia’s growing influence and massive spending in global sports ahead of being confirmed by FIFA as the 2034 World Cup host was detailed yesterday [Macau ... -
Star-studded Saudi Arabian, Japanese and Chinese clubs setting the pace in Asian CL
Led by Cristiano Ronaldo, Riyad Mahrez and Aleksandar Mitrovic, Saudi Arabian clubs are dominating the western zone of the AFC Champions League Elite but, in the ... -
Guardiola has marks on his nose and head after latest bad Man City result
Manchester City’s staggering downturn in form is proving a real head-scratcher for Pep Guardiola. Literally. Guardiola emerged to speak to the world’s media after the 3-3 ... -
‘Unbelievable’ Odegaard transforms Arsenal
Sporting Lisbon 1, Arsenal 5 The goals are flying in again for Arsenal — and it just happens to coincide with the return from injury of ... -
Tottenham goalkeeper played an hour against Man City with a fractured ankle
Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario says he played for an hour against Manchester City with a fractured right ankle that has since required surgery. Vicario pulled off ... -
Ronaldo puts Al-Nassr on brink of Asian CL playoffs
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia defeated Al-Gharafa of Qatar 3-1 in the AFC Champions League Elite group stage yesterday [Macau time]. Al-Nassr ... -
Guardiola reportedly agrees to contract extension at Man City
Pep Guardiola has agreed to a contract extension to stay at Manchester City for at least another season, according to British media reports yesterday [Macau time]. ... -
Croatia, Denmark qualify for Nations League quarterfinals with draws
Denmark and Croatia completed the Nations League quarterfinals lineup after both sides secured draws yesterday [Macau time]. Denmark went 0-0 in Serbia, and Croatia came from ... -
Struggling Australia and Saudi Arabia play a crucial Asian WC qualifier
Australia hosts Saudi Arabia in a crucial World Cup qualifier at Melbourne today while Japan and South Korea can take a big step towards North America ... -
FIFA announces first Club World Cup sponsor with Chinese electronics firm branding VAR checks
FIFA finally announced a first sponsor for its revamped Club World Cup yesterday in a deal that will brand video review checks at the tournament in ... -
Spaniards Rodri and Bonmatí win Ballon d’Or award, Real Madrid snubs event
Spanish midfielders Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí won the men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or award yesterday [Macau time] as the world’s best soccer players, while Real Madrid ... -
The statistics show how badly Manchester United struggled under ten Hag
Manchester United, the record 20-time English champion, is searching for a sixth permanent manger since the retirement of Alex Ferguson in 2013 following the firing of ... -
Man U fires Ten Hag after woeful start to the season
Manchester United finally ran out of patience and fired manager Erik ten Hag yesterday after a troubled start to the season which has left the 20-time ... -
PSG struggling to impress and the new format could prove helpful
PSG 1, PSV Eindhoven 1 Three games. One win. No goals from the forwards. Judging by Paris Saint-Germain’s performances so far, the revamped Champions League format ... -
Ronaldo and Al-Nassr’s ACL game moved amid Iran security fears
Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr’s AFC Champions League Elite game with Esteghlal of Tehran today will be as closely watched in India as it is in Saudi ... -
Only own-goals as Japan and Australia draw in qualifying match
Japan 1, Australia 1 Two own-goals saw the points shared yesterday as Japan and Australia drew 1-1 in Asian World Cup qualifying. Shogo Taniguchi accidentally put ... -
Player unions and leagues in Europe go to Brussels with latest legal challenge against FIFA
In a busy soccer season when players have talked of going on strike, their union teamed up with domestic leagues to go to the European Union ... -
Saudi Arabia pays for naming rights to Atlético’s stadium for nine years
Saudi Arabia has consolidated its branding push with Atlético Madrid by paying for naming rights to the Spanish club’s stadium for the next nine years. Atlético, ... -
Tchouaméni to lead France against Israel in Nations League
Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni will captain France in its Nations League game against Israel in the absence of Kylian Mbappé, the French soccer federation said ... -
Australia and China seek first wins in third round of Asian World Cup qualifying
Australia hosts China in Adelaide tomorrow as both sides seek their first wins in the third round of Asian qualification for the 2026 World Cup. The ... -
Women’s CL begins with reinforced Barcelona going for third straight title
Barcelona will go for its third straight Women’s Champions League title with a squad boosted by Poland’s star striker Ewa Pajor and with Aitana Bonmatí and ... -
Man United fans leave early, boo players after humbling at home to the Spurs
Man United 0, Tottenham 3 By the time Dominic Solanke slid in Tottenham’s third goal, some Manchester United fans had seen enough. Trailing 3-0 after 77 ... -
PSG starts league without a galactico but seemingly better equipped to succeed
Thursday, 03:00 PSG v Girona H 1.4, D 5.5, A 8 Oddschecker.com For more than a decade, Paris Saint-Germain’s Qatari owners have spent lavishly to attract ... -
A new era in Asian soccer begins when the AFC Champions League Elite debuts
The first edition of the AFC Champions League Elite begins today with stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Riyad Mahrez looking to lead their Saudi ... -
Australia held by Indonesia in World Cup qualifying, China loses to Saudi Arabia
Australia’s stuttering start to the third round of World Cup qualifying hit another bump yesterday with a 0-0 draw against Indonesia in Jakarta. The result follows ...
