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Soccer-Nottingham Forest sign Belgian Mangala 31 Jul 2022 - 01:39 pm

Nottingham Forest have signed Belgium midfielder Orel Mangala from German Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart, the promoted Premier League club said on Sunday. Forest...

Football is my safe space from off-field setbacks, says England's Mead 31 Jul 2022 - 10:36 am

England forward Beth Mead described soccer as her "safe space" from setbacks off the pitch, saying she uses the sport as an escape...

Nunez on target as Liverpool beat City in Community Shield 30 Jul 2022 - 09:28 pm

LEICESTER, England: Darwin Nunez scored a late goal on his debut as Liverpool drew first blood in this season's rivalry with Manchester City...

Lewandowski slams Bayern's 'politics' in build-up to Barcelona move 30 Jul 2022 - 09:17 pm

Poland striker Robert Lewandowski has criticised his former club Bayern Munich's "politics" after leaving them to join Barcelona. Lewandowski, who scored 344 goals...

Odegaard named new Arsenal captain 30 Jul 2022 - 02:55 pm

Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard has been named Arsenal's new captain ahead of the 2022-23 season, the Premier League club announced on Saturday. Odegaard,...

Arsenal's Tavares joins Marseille on loan 30 Jul 2022 - 01:04 pm

Arsenal defender Nuno Tavares has joined Ligue 1 side Olympique de Marseille on a season-long loan, the two clubs said on Saturday. The...

Liverpool midfielder Oxlade-Chamberlain out with hamstring injury 30 Jul 2022 - 12:25 pm

Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will spend some time on the sidelines after picking up a hamstring injury during pre-season in Singapore, the club...

Man City's outgoing transfers a sign of club's sustainability: Guardiola 30 Jul 2022 - 10:22 am

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he is saddened by the departure of Gabriel Jesus, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Raheem Sterling but that the...

Spanish prosecutor requests 2-year jail term, €10 mn fine for Neymar 29 Jul 2022 - 07:10 pm

MADRID: A Spanish prosecutor requested a two-year jail term and a 10 million euro ($10.20 million) fine for Brazilian striker Neymar in an...

Chile appeal FIFA World Cup decision over Ecuador player 28 Jul 2022 - 08:07 pm

Chile's Football Federation (ANFP) is appealing against FIFA's decision to dismiss their complaint that Ecuador fielded an ineligible player during the World Cup...

Neymar to stand trial in Spain for Barcelona transfer 27 Jul 2022 - 07:14 pm

BARCELONA, Spain: Brazil forward Neymar will stand trial in Spain a month before the World Cup for alleged irregularities involving his transfer to...

Ronaldo arrives at Manchester United's training base, set for talks 26 Jul 2022 - 05:39 pm

MANCHESTER, England: Cristiano Ronaldo arrived at Manchester United's training ground with his agent on Tuesday with the Portugal great's future at the English...

Messi, Neymar star as rampant PSG thrash Gamba Osaka 6-2 26 Jul 2022 - 09:02 am

Suita, Japan: Paris Saint-Germain crushed Gamba Osaka 6-2 in their third and final game in Japan to pick up a third successive win,...

Tuchel questions Chelsea's commitment after pre-season loss to Arsenal 24 Jul 2022 - 11:23 am

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said he was worried about his team's progress and concerned by his players' lack of commitment during their pre-season...

Zinchenko completes switch to Arsenal from Manchester City 22 Jul 2022 - 09:30 pm

Ukraine international Oleksandr Zinchenko has joined Arsenal on a long-term contract from Premier League champions Manchester City, both clubs announced on Friday. Financial...

Kerr first woman to feature on Electronic Arts' FIFA game global cover 18 Jul 2022 - 10:25 pm

Australian forward Sam Kerr will be the first female player to feature on the global cover of Electronic Arts' FIFA video game when...

Chelsea appoint Glick as president of business 18 Jul 2022 - 12:08 pm

Chelsea have appointed Tom Glick as their president of business, the Premier League club said on Monday. Previously chief commercial officer of the...

Four countries including Qatar express interest in hosting 2023 Asian Cup 18 Jul 2022 - 11:17 am

MELBOURNE: Qatar, South Korea, Australia and Indonesia have submitted expressions of interest to replace China as hosts of next year's Asian Cup, the...