London (AFP) – Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola is "in the process" of organising a move away from Manchester United for the Frenchman, he told The Times on Friday. The midfielder has had a topsy-turvy stay at Old Trafford since joining for a then-world-record fee of 105 million euros (£89.3 million) in 2016 from Juventus. […]

Brussels (AFP) – French midfielder Samir Nasri will join up with former Manchester City teammate Vincent Kompany after signing for Anderlecht, the Belgian side announced on Friday. The 32-year-old, who was a free agent after his contract with West Ham expired last week, has signed a one-year deal with the option of a second season. "I […]

Barcelona (AFP) – Barcelona have held talks with Atletico Madrid over the potential signing of forward Antoine Griezmann, the Catalan giants' president Josep Maria Bartomeu revealed on Friday. French star Griezmann, who has long been linked with a move to Barcelona but last year opted to stay in the Spanish capital, has a release clause […]

Lyon (AFP) – FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Friday he is determined to push ahead with plans to expand the women's World Cup in time for the next tournament after hailing France 2019 as "the best ever". Speaking at a press conference in Lyon, where the World Cup concludes on Sunday as holders the […]

Madrid (AFP) – Real Madrid left-back Sergio Reguilon has joined Sevilla on loan until the end of next season, the clubs announced on Friday. Reguilon reunites with Julen Lopetegui, who was appointed Sevilla coach last month after being sacked by Madrid in October. "Real Madrid and Sevilla have reached an agreement for the loan of […]

London (AFP) – Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists he is happy with the transfer business the club have completed so far this summer and expects more signings before the season gets underway. United have spent up to £65 million ($82 million) on promising youngsters Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Daniel James, but there has not […]

Shanghai (AFP) – Alibaba's founder Jack Ma and the e-commerce giant's digital payments arm Alipay will contribute to a $145 million donation for Chinese women's football, it was announced Friday, who despite underfunding routinely outperform the men's national team. The one billion yuan ($145 million) donation will be spread over the coming decade. It will […]

Alexandria (Egypt) (AFP) – His brilliance as a player was undisputed but Clarence Seedorf's transition into management has come with a steep learning curve. Unable to replicate his on-pitch achievements in the dugout, Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations showdown with Nigeria represents a defining moment for the Cameroon boss. With a haul of four Champions […]

Cairo (AFP) – South Africa boss Stuart Baxter believes it would be a "national disaster" for Egypt if his team were to beat the Africa Cup of Nations hosts in Saturday's last-16 meeting in Cairo. Bafana Bafana scored just once in an unimpressive group stage campaign that featured a 1-0 win over Namibia and defeats […]

London (AFP) – Phillip Cocu has been appointed as Frank Lampard's successor as Derby County manager on a four-year deal, the Championship club announced on Friday. The former Netherlands and Barcelona midfielder won three Dutch titles in five seasons in charge of PSV Eindhoven before a short unsuccessful spell at Fenerbahce last year. "I am […]

Alexandria (Egypt) (AFP) – Nigeria defender William Troost-Ekong said the shock 2-0 group stage defeat by Madagascar was providing extra motivation for the team ahead of Saturday's clash with defending Africa Cup of Nations champions Cameroon. The Super Eagles won their first two games in Alexandria but were surprisingly pipped to top spot in Group […]

Nice (France) (AFP) – England midfield stalwart Karen Carney will retire from football after her team's World Cup third-place play-off against Sweden in Nice on Saturday, the 31-year-old has announced. "I've probably known for quite a while now," Carney said of her decision at a press conference on Friday. "My mind still wants to do […]

Shanghai (AFP) – China's second richest man Jack Ma will contribute to a $145 million donation to the Chinese women's football squad, it was announced Friday, who despite underfunding routinely outperform the men's national team. The one billion yuan ($145 million) donation from Ma — the founder of online shopping giant Alibaba — and two […]

Cairo (AFP) – He signed for Chelsea before the likes of Eden Hazard, Cesar Azpilicueta and Gary Cahill, but seven years after his arrival Nigeria's Kenneth Omeruo has yet to make a first-team appearance for the Premier League giants. It's unlikely the 25-year-old centre-back ever will run out at Stamford Bridge although Omeruo is establishing […]

Cairo (AFP) – Cameroon coach Clarence Seedorf wants forward Karl Toko Ekambi to rediscover his La Liga form when they meet Nigeria on Saturday in an Africa Cup of Nations last-16 blockbuster in Egypt. Ekambi was the leading Villarreal scorer in the Spanish top flight last season with 10 goals, but has failed to find […]