Virus-struck holders Al Hilal out of Asian Champions League
Doha (AFP) – The coronavirus-hit holders Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia were kicked out of the Asian Champions League on Wednesday after being unable to field a sufficient number …
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Havertz hat-trick helps Chelsea hit six, Arsenal edge out Leicester in League Cup
London (AFP) – Kai Havertz scored his first goals for Chelsea with a hat-trick in a 6-0 thrashing of Barnsley as Arsenal also booked their place in the League …
PSG’s Di Maria gets four-match spitting ban
Paris (AFP) – Paris Saint-Germain winger Angel Di Maria received a four-match ban on Wednesday for spitting during this month’s fiery Marseille game which saw five players red-carded and …
Non-league Wrexham set for Hollywood takeover
London (AFP) – Wrexham of the National League may lack stars on the field, but could soon have two world famous names in the boardroom after actors Rob McElhenney …
Frank de Boer appointed Dutch national team coach
The Hague (AFP) – Frank de Boer has been appointed as the Netherlands’ new coach, the Royal Dutch Football Federation (KNVB) announced on Wednesday. The third-most capped Dutch player …
Rashford receives support from Sadiq Khan in child poverty fight
London (AFP) – Marcus Rashford said he is “more determined than ever” to eradicate child food poverty and called on people to put football rivalry to one side after …
Sudan win first international in Africa this year
N’Djamena (AFP) – Sudan beat hosts Chad 3-2 Wednesday in the first international in Africa since last November, with the coronavirus forcing the suspension of virtually all football in …
German FA warn Bayern Munich after bosses ignored hygiene rules
Berlin (AFP) – The German FA (DFB) said Wednesday they have warned Bayern Munich and Schalke after senior officials of both clubs sat bunched together for the opening game …