Porto (Portugal) (AFP) – England's football association branded the unruly behaviour of some English fans in Portugal an "embarrassment" ahead of the Three Lions' Nations League semi-final against the Netherlands on Thursday. Travelling fans clashes with police and were seen hurling bottles in Porto on Wednesday night with fears there could be further trouble in […]

Rome (AFP) – Simone Inzaghi has extended his contract as coach with Lazio until 2021, the Serie A club confirmed on Thursday. "The decision to continue this journey together is the result of shared planning, strengthens the bond between the two parties and confirms the unity of intent needed to achieve our sporting objectives," the […]

Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – Brazi star Neymar has been ruled out of the Copa America after tearing ankle ligaments during his country's 2-0 win over Qatar in a pre-tournament friendly, capping a troubled season for the world's most expensive player. The injury to the Paris Saint-Germain player is a huge blow to host nation […]

Paris (AFP) – African football's leading club competition has been thrown into disarray after the announcement that its showpiece game will have to be replayed, with the Tunisian prime minister weighing in to call the handling of the affair a "farce". On Wednesday, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) said that the Champions League final […]

London (AFP) – Manchester City have launched a legal bid to stop UEFA banning them from the Champions League over alleged financial misconduct, according to British media reports on Thursday. City, who retained the Premier League title this season, are in danger of being kicked out of future editions of the Champions League after UEFA […]

Seoul (AFP) – Chelsea midfielder Ji So-yun's experience of playing in Europe could prove an invaluable asset for South Korea when the Women's World Cup begins later this week. Nicknamed "Ji Messi" by fans who regard her as the female equivalent of the Barcelona and Argentina great, the 28-year-old is South Korea's record scorer with 54 goals […]

Brasília (AFP) – Superstar Neymar was ruled out of the Copa America Thursday after tearing his right ankle ligament during Brazil's 2-0 friendly win over Qatar. "Due to the seriousness of the injury, Neymar will neither be fit nor have time to recuperate sufficiently to participate" in the tournament, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said […]

Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – Brazilians for the first time late Wednesday heard from the woman who says that football superstar Neymar sexually assaulted her at a Paris hotel. Extracts of a televised interview with Najila Trindade Mendes de Souza, the alleged victim, aired just one hour before Neymar was about to enter the pitch […]

Sydney (AFP) – When Australia's "golden generation" of women footballers begin their World Cup campaign in France on Sunday, veteran goalkeeper Lydia Williams will be flying the flag not just for her country but also for her indigenous heritage. One of Australia's most successful players, Williams' mother was a missionary from the United States and […]

Brasília (AFP) – Brazil's Copa America preparations suffered a huge injury scare on Wednesday after striker Neymar limped off the field as the Selecao beat Qatar 2-0 in a friendly. A distraught-looking Neymar was seen covering his face with his hands as he sat on the bench after hobbling from the field in the 20th […]

Brasília (AFP) – Brazil's Copa America preparations suffered a huge injury scare on Wednesday after striker Neymar limped off the field as the Selecao faced Qatar in a friendly. A distraught-looking Neymar was seen covering his face with his hands as he sat on the bench after hobbling from the field in the 20th minute […]

Washington (AFP) – The United States' preparations for the defence of their Gold Cup crown suffered a setback on Wednesday as coach Gregg Berhalter's side crashed to a 1-0 defeat against Jamaica at Audi Field. A thunderous long-range strike from Jamaica substitute Shamar Nicholson handed the Reggae Boyz revenge of sorts following their 2-1 loss […]

Berlin (AFP) – Bibiana Steinhaus will not kick a single ball at the Women's World Cup, but she will be one of the stars of the show nonetheless. The 40-year-old is the first and only female referee to officiate in one of the top men's leagues in the world, having made the step up to […]

Porto (Portugal) (AFP) – Portugal manager Fernando Santos hailed Cristiano Ronaldo a "football genius" after his 53rd career hat-trick sent Portugal into the final of the Nations League on home soil in Porto with a 3-1 win over Switzerland. The hosts had to withstand a huge moment of VAR controversy as after Ronaldo's free-kick opened […]

Guimaraes (Portugal) (AFP) – Fresh from winning a historic domestic treble with Manchester City, Raheem Sterling wants to end a stellar season by winning England's first trophy for 53 years at the Nations League. Sterling will win his 50th England cap in Thursday's semi-final against the Netherlands and may even captain his country for the […]