Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – Disillusioned by their men, Brazilian football fans looking for heroes are turning to Marta and their women, currently playing at the World Cup in France. While spectators booed the men's team off the field following their latest match, a 0-0 draw Tuesday against Venezuela in the Copa America in the […]

Madrid (AFP) – Atletico Madrid announced a deal to buy Real Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente on Thursday in a move that could pave the way for Rodrigo Hernandez to join Manchester City. Llorente still has to pass a medical but, barring any late problems, will sign a five-year contract with Atletico and leave their city […]

Nice (France) (AFP) – It was England's youngest player who summed up the strength in depth available to coach Phil Neville as they defeated Japan on Wednesday to finish the group phase of the women's World Cup with a perfect record. Georgia Stanway, the 20-year-old from Manchester City, had made two cameo appearances as a […]

Paris (AFP) – In the early hours of Friday, a group of Scottish fans outside the Parc des Princes in Paris were still singing: "We hate you FIFA, we do." Scotland had just been eliminated from the women's World Cup after conceding three times in the last 16 minutes to draw 3-3 against Argentina. The […]

Turin (Italy) (AFP) – Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici has confirmed the Italian champions are in the chase for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot but played down a move for Manchester United star Paul Pogba. "Pogba and Rabiot are two good players," Paratici said of the French pair during the presentation of new coach Maurizio […]

Turin (Italy) (AFP) – Maurizio Sarri said his appointment as Juventus coach was "the crowning" moment of his 30-year managerial career as the former Chelsea manager was presented by the Serie A giants in Turin on Thursday. The 60-year-old returns to Italy after just one turbulent season in the Premier League with Chelsea, having previously […]

Cairo (AFP) – VAR, the video review system that sparked chaotic scenes in the African Champions League final last month, will be introduced from the quarter-final stage at the Cup of Nations in Egypt, CAF president Ahmad Ahmad said Thursday. "It's a measure of prudence. When you see the various countries that use VAR, they […]

Cairo (AFP) – FIFA secretary general Fatma Samoura has been appointed general delegate for Africa for six months starting August 1 as part of ongoing reforms within African football's governing body. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and its president Ahmad Ahmad have been in the spotlight after recent governance issues, while he was questioned […]

Belo Horizonte (Brazil) (AFP) – A Lionel Messi penalty salvaged a 1-1 draw for Argentina against Paraguay on Wednesday as the two-time world champions once again struggled at the Copa America. Messi swept in a 57th-minute spot-kick at Belo Horizonte's Mineirao Stadium to cancel out a first-half opener from Paraguay's Richard Sanchez. Argentina also had […]

Paris (AFP) – Florencia Bonsegundo's twice-taken penalty completed Argentina's dramatic fightback against Scotland on Wednesday and also opened the door at the Women's World Cup for four winless teams who play on Thursday. Also in Group D, England and Japan were already through to the last 16 before meeting in Nice, where two goals by […]

Cairo (AFP) – While Tino Kadewere admitted to rooting for Mohamed Salah and Liverpool in this season's Premier League title race, the Zimbabwe forward will be looking to upstage the Egypt star in Friday's curtain-raiser at the Africa Cup of Nations. Zimbabwe will be making just their fourth appearance at the continental showpiece, which has […]

Nice (France) (AFP) – Two goals by Ellen White saw England beat Japan 2-0 and secure top spot in their group at the women's World Cup on Wednesday, but Scotland were eliminated from the tournament in dramatic, heartbreaking fashion. England were already through to the last 16 before facing the former winners Japan in Nice, […]

Sao Paulo (AFP) – Duvan Zapata scored for the second match running to send Colombia into the Copa America quarter-finals with a late header to beat Qatar 1-0 on Wednesday. Carlos Queiroz's team became the first side into the knock-out rounds after following up Saturday's 2-0 win over Argentina with another victory over the dogged […]

Paris (AFP) – Florencia Bonsegundo converted a re-taken penalty in stoppage time as Argentina came from three goals down to draw 3-3 with Scotland, a result that eliminated the Scots and gave the South Americans a slim hopes of advancing in the Women's World Cup. Victory would have put Argentina through, the draw meant that […]

Nice (France) (AFP) – England coach Phil Neville said his team were "just where we want to be" as Ellen White's brace saw them head into the last 16 of the women's World Cup with a 2-0 win over Japan on Wednesday. Georgia Stanway released White to slot home the opener in the 14th minute, […]