Berlin (AFP) – The German FA on Monday defended it's decision to fly the team 240km (149 miles) from Stuttgart to Basel for an international against Switzerland as angry fans pointed out the environmental impact. Joachim Loew's Germany slipped to their second draw in three days after conceding a second-half equaliser on Sunday to draw […]

London (AFP) – Frank Lampard admits expectations at Chelsea will soar after an expensive recruitment drive ahead of the new Premier League season. The Stamford Bridge club have spent nearly £200 million ($263 million) as they have brought in on Hakim Ziyech, Timo Werner, Ben Chilwell, Thiago Silva, Kai Havertz and Malang Sarr and could […]

London (AFP) – Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood have been sent home from England duty after breaching coronavirus rules, manager Gareth Southgate said on Monday. Southgate revealed Manchester City midfielder Foden and Manchester United forward Greenwood would not be travelling from Iceland to Denmark for Tuesday's Nations League match. Although Southgate refused to comment on […]

Lisbon (AFP) – Portuguese media and fans were on Monday anticipating Cristiano Ronaldo's 100th international goal after the attacker hinted on social media that he was fit to return to face Sweden. Ronaldo missed the opening game of his country's Nations League defence against Croatia with a toe infection, but posted "happy to be back" […]

Berlin (AFP) – After two consecutive draws which have left the Germany camp seething, head coach Joachim Loew has vowed to go on the attack with a full-strength squad in the Nations League next month. "We will really attack again in October," said Loew as Germany sit third behind Group 4A leaders Spain and Ukraine […]

Saint-Denis (France) (AFP) – A little over two years after the World Cup final in Moscow, France and Croatia meet again, this time under very different circumstances, in the second round of Nations League matches in Paris on Tuesday. What should have been a festive full house at the Stade de France, a chance to relive […]

London (AFP) – Callum Wilson on Monday completed his move to Premier League club Newcastle from relegated Bournemouth for a reported fee of £20 million ($26 million). The 28-year-old England forward has signed a four-year deal with Steve Bruce's side. "Newcastle United are delighted to announce the signing of striker Callum Wilson from AFC Bournemouth," […]

Rennes (France) (AFP) – US investment fund Oaktree Capital and French TV and video producer Pierre-Antoine Capton said on Monday they had taken over struggling Ligue 2 club Caen. A press release by the new owners said the takeover "marks a turning point in the history of Stade Malherbe Caen and forges strong sporting ambitions […]

London (AFP) – Manchester City players Riyad Mahrez and Aymeric Laporte have tested positive for coronavirus, the Premier League club announced on Monday. City said in a statement that both players were self-isolating in accordance with Premier League and government rules. "Neither is displaying symptoms of the virus," the statement said. "Everyone at the Club […]

Fort Lauderdale (United States) (AFP) – Blaise Matuidi was unable to inspire his new Inter Miami team-mates to a much needed victory on Sunday but still managed to impress during a lively Major League Soccer debut. French international Matuidi has only spent two full training sessions with David Beckham's American franchise following his move from […]

Paris (AFP) – Ansu Fati announced his arrival in international football on Sunday after becoming the youngest goalscorer in the history of the Spanish national team in a 4-0 thumping of Ukraine that put them top their UEFA Nations League group. Barcelona forward Fati put Spain three goals ahead after just 31 minutes of the […]

Basel (Switzerland) (AFP) – Ilkay Gundogan could not hide his annoyance as Germany were held for the second time in a week to leave them third in their Nations League group after Switzerland fought back to earn a 1-1 draw on Sunday. Gundogan gave Germany the opening goal on 14 minutes only for Swiss right-back […]

Basel (Switzerland) (AFP) – Germany are third in their Nations League group after being held for the second time in a week as Switzerland fought back to earn a 1-1 draw on Sunday in Basel. Ilkay Gundogan gave Germany the opening goal on 14 minutes only for Swiss right-back Silvan Widmer to equalise just before […]

Madrid (AFP) – Ansu Fati became the youngest goalscorer in the history of the Spanish national team on Sunday by scoring in Spain's 4-0 win over Ukraine. Aged 17 years and 311 days, Fati scored in the 32nd minute at the Alfredo di Stefano Stadium, when he cut in from the left and curled into […]

London (AFP) – Finland claimed a shock 1-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland as Fredrik Jensen grabbed the winner just 19 seconds after coming off the bench in Sunday's Nations League tie. Republic boss Stephen Kenny is still waiting for his first win since taking charge after a disappointing display in Dublin. Ireland had […]