Los Angeles (AFP) – Former United States Soccer Federation president Carlos Cordeiro launched a bid to be re-elected to the job on Wednesday, two years after resigning over sexism allegations during the governing body's legal battle with the US women's team. In an open letter published on his campaign website, Cordeiro said he would seek […]

New York (AFP) – David Blitzer, a part owner of Premier League side Crystal Palace among multiple sport holdings, has purchased Major League Soccer's Real Salt Lake, MLS commissioner Don Garber said Wednesday. MLS club owners unanimously approved the sale of the club, its home stadium, training acamdey and headquarters to Blitzer and Smith Entertainment […]

Paris (AFP) – Lionel Messi has tested negative for Covid-19 and is now back in France and will resume training "in the coming days", Paris Saint-Germain announced on Wednesday. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner tested positive for the virus while in his native Argentina last week but flew back to Paris on Wednesday. He missed […]

Berlin (AFP) – Bayern Munich confirmed Wednesday that Canadian international Alphonso Davies had become their ninth player to test positive for Covid, two days ahead of their first Bundesliga match of 2022. "He (Davies) is doing well and is in house quarantine," Bayern said in a statement. Bayern are set to host Borussia Moenchengladbach on […]

Milan (AFP) – Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey is an "outgoing player" and could leave Juventus this month, the Turin giants' coach Massimiliano Allegri said on Wednesday. Former Arsenal star Ramsey has fallen out of favour at Juve, featuring for less than 100 minutes in Serie A this season. The 31-year-old has been linked with a […]

London (AFP) – Tottenham boss Antonio Conte says Harry Kane is "totally involved in this project" at the club after the England captain attempted to engineer a move to Manchester City during the summer transfer window. Chairman Daniel Levy stood firm and the 28-year-old forward, who is under contract until 2024, was forced to stay […]

Mount Maunganui (New Zealand) (AFP) – He used to play volleyball and is in the air force, but Ebadot Hossain announced himself as a world-class cricketer on Wednesday with a scintillating six wickets that set up Bangladesh's historic Test win over New Zealand. After each wicket, the raw but charismatic 27-year-old fast bowler saluted as […]

Yaoundé (AFP) – After overcoming fears of postponement because of the Covid pandemic, the Africa Cup of Nations now faces its next big worry: security. Host nation Cameroon will ceremonially launch the month-long tournament on Sunday when they face Burkina Faso. But the authorities are struggling with separatist gunmen in the west and jihadist raiders […]

Johannesburg (AFP) – Riyad Mahrez-captained Algeria are favourites to win back-to-back titles when a twice-delayed Africa Cup of Nations finally kicks off in Cameroon on Sunday. The Desert Foxes are unbeaten in 33 matches — a record for an African national team — with the amazing run beginning with a 4-1 away triumph over Togo […]

Milan (AFP) – Juventus begin a crucial month for the season with the visit of old rivals Napoli as Serie A returns to action on Thursday, with a Covid-19 resurgence looming large over fixtures. Dozens of players among the top division's 20 clubs are out of action with the virus, with Juve captain Giorgio Chiellini […]

Paris (AFP) – Lens will face Monaco in the last 16 of the French Cup after Lille's Renato Sanches missed the crucial penalty when their game ended 1-1 after 90 minutes. Cup holders Paris Saint-Germain will host Nice in the next round, scheduled for the end of this month, while record 10-time winners Saint-Etienne will […]

Copenhagen (AFP) – Denmark's Christian Eriksen, who went into cardiac arrest at the European Championships and has since been fitted with a pacemaker, hopes to play in the World Cup in Qatar, he said in a Danish television interview aired Tuesday. Eriksen terminated his contract with Inter Milan by mutual consent in December, as Italian […]

London (AFP) – Watford have signed defender Hassane Kamara from French club Nice, the English Premier League side announced on Tuesday. No fee was disclosed but the Hornets said the 27-year-old left wing-back had signed a deal that will keep him at the club until June 2025. The Ivory Coast international, who has not been […]

London (AFP) – Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte said on Tuesday he is still waiting to hold talks with club chiefs over their plans for the January transfer window. Conte intends to speak to chairman Daniel Levy and managing director of football Fabio Paratici about how to bolster his squad can be improved during the […]

Dakar (AFP) – Winger Ismaila Sarr joined up with the Senegal squad for the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday following a row about his selection with his English Premier League club Watford. The Senegalese football federation (FSF) said 23-year-old Sarr "had taken an Air France flight from London at 11.30am and will arrive in […]