Frankfurt (AFP) – German international Joshua Kimmich has signed an extension to stay at Bayern Munich until 2025, the club announced on Monday. Kimmich, a versatile player, at ease in both defence and midfield, was under contract with the German champions until 2023. "We are delighted that Joshua Kimmich is staying in Munich! Joshua identifies […]

Nice (France) (AFP) – Authorities in Nice have opened a probe into the incidents which caused the abandonment of Sunday's Ligue 1 match between Nice and Marseille, the local prosecutor's office told AFP on Monday. "An investigation is underway, but no one has been taken into custody" at this stage, said the prosecutor's office. Sunday's […]

Wellington (AFP) – New Zealand Football is reportedly looking at dropping the "All Whites" nickname used by the national men's team as part of a diversity drive, sparking intense debate among fans and former players. The moniker refers to the team's white playing strip but Radio New Zealand reported it was under review because the […]

Nice (France) (AFP) – The French Ligue 1 game between Nice and Marseille was abandoned Sunday when fans of the home side invaded the pitch and angrily confronted opposing player Dimitri Payet, who had thrown a bottle lobbed at him back into the crowd, before an ugly brawl broke out involving players and spectators. Marseille […]

Madrid (AFP) – Gareth Bale scored his first Liga goal since 2019 but it took two late goals from his replacement, Vinicius, to earn Real Madrid a 3-3 draw at Levante on Sunday. That result allowed champions Atletico Madrid, who beat Elche 1-0 earlier in the evening, to take top spot in La Liga. In […]

Milan (AFP) – Cristiano Ronaldo was denied a last-gasp winner to save Juventus after his stoppage time header was ruled out for offside in a dramatic 2-2 draw at Udinese, while Jose Mourinho got off to a winning start at Roma with a 3-1 victory over Fiorentina. Ronaldo started on the bench at the Dacia […]

Nice (France) (AFP) – The French Ligue 1 game between Nice and Marseille was halted Sunday when fans of the home side invaded the pitch and angrily confronted opposing player Dimitri Payet before an ugly brawl broke out involving players and spectators. An AFP journalist at the Allianz Riviera Stadium said trouble flared in the […]

Madrid (AFP) – Angel Correa was again the Atletico Madrid match-winner as he scored the only goal Sunday as the Liga champions beat visiting Elche 1-0. A week after striking twice in a 2-1 victory in the opening round at Celta Vigo, the diminutive Argentinian striker struck again in the 39th minute. Atletico, who won […]

Udine (Italy) (AFP) – Cristiano Ronaldo was denied a last-gasp winner to save Juventus after they had thrown away a two-goal lead at Udinese, his stoppage time header ruled out for offside in a dramatic 2-2 draw in his team's opening Serie A match of the season. Ronaldo started on the bench at the Dacia […]

London (AFP) – Romelu Lukaku described his second Chelsea debut as "dominant" after scoring his first Premier League goal for the Blues as the European champions outclassed Arsenal 2-0 on Sunday. The Belgian has returned to Stamford Bridge for a club record £97 million ($132 million) as the missing piece of a proven goalscorer to […]

Johannesburg (AFP) – Kaizer Chiefs launched their campaign to become South African champions for the first time in seven seasons by drawing 0-0 at TS Galaxy on Sunday after what new coach Stuart Baxter called a "war of attrition". A dour match dominated by defences in northeastern city Mbombela offered little entertainment for TV viewers […]

Berlin (AFP) – Serge Gnabry struck twice as Bayern Munich picked up their first Bundesliga win this season with a 3-2 victory over Cologne Sunday, but Julian Nagelsmann criticised a "wild" display from the defending champions. Rapid-fire goals by Robert Lewandowski and Gnabry put Bayern 2-0 up just after the break, but Cologne roared back […]

Berlin (AFP) – Serge Gnabry struck twice as Bayern Munich picked up their first Bundesliga win this season with a 3-2 victory over Cologne Sunday with all five goals scored in a bumper second-half. Goals by Robert Lewandowski and Gnabry put Bayern 2-0 up just after the break, but Cologne roared back with two goals […]

London (AFP) – Romelu Lukaku scored on his second Chelsea debut as the club's record signing inspired a 2-0 win at troubled Arsenal, while Harry Kane made his first appearance for Tottenham this season in a 1-0 victory against Wolves. In Sunday's other game, Mason Greenwood salvaged a 1-1 draw for Manchester United at Southampton. […]

London (AFP) – Romelu Lukaku marked his second Chelsea debut with his first Premier League goal for the Blues as the European champions outclassed Arsenal 2-0 on Sunday to compound the Gunners' miserable start to the season. The Belgian has returned to Stamford Bridge for a club record £97 million ($132 million) as the missing […]