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/ 1431 days agoEngland's White eyes Euro glory to cap glorious career
Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Ellen White has experienced the elation and heartbreak of international football more than most, but ahead of her eighth major tournament, England women's all-time top goalscorer is still bursting with enthusiasm. White, 33, will lead the line for the Lionesses at Euro 2022, her third European Championship to go with […]

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/ 1431 days agoWith royal backing and a Snoop Dogg rap, Malaysia minnows challenge best in Asia
Johor Bahru (Malaysia) (AFP) – A wealthy prince and some astute promotion involving US rapper Snoop Dogg have helped turn Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim from footballing minnows into one of Asia's top clubs. The club, commonly known as JDT, has its roots in the former Johor FC and other clubs in the southern state, who […]

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/ 1431 days agoLAFC 'perfect for me' — Chiellini
Los Angeles (AFP) – Veteran Italy and Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini said Wednesday he's looking forward to bringing a high level of play and a wealth of experience to Los Angeles FC as they pursue the Major League Soccer crown. "I am fully convinced that this club is perfect for me," Chiellini said in his […]

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/ 1431 days agoThree Boca supporters arrested for racism, Nazi salute in Brazil
Sao Paulo (AFP) – Three supporters of Argentine football giants Boca Juniors have been arrested in Brazil, accused of racism and making a Nazi salute during their team's match away to Corinthians, local authorities said on Wednesday. Two of the fans were arrested for a "racial slur" having allegedly directed monkey chants at Corinthian fans […]

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/ 1431 days agoLukaku completes return to Inter on loan from Chelsea
Milan (AFP) – Romelu Lukaku returned to Inter Milan on Wednesday after completing a season-long loan move from Chelsea just a year after his flop transfer from Italy to the Premier League club. Belgium striker Lukaku will be reunited with his former fans at the San Siro after Chelsea agreed to a reported deal in which […]

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/ 1432 days agoLukaku 'very happy' as he arrives in Milan ahead of Inter return
Milan (AFP) – Romelu Lukaku said he was "very happy" to be back after the Belgian international striker arrived in Milan on Wednesday ahead of his return to Inter Milan on loan from Chelsea. A beaming Lukaku emerged from Linate airport in the early hours of Wednesday morning and gave his short but delighted response […]

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/ 1433 days agoMinamino leaves Liverpool for Ligue 1 club Monaco
Monaco (AFP) – Japan forward Takumi Minamino has completed his move from Liverpool to Monaco, the two clubs announced on Tuesday. The 27-year-old has signed a four-year deal with the principality side, for a reported fee of 15 million euros ($15.8 million) with a potential three million euros in add-ons. "It is a great joy […]

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/ 1433 days agoLukaku expected in Milan 'this evening' ahead of Inter return: CEO
Milan (AFP) – Romelu Lukaku is expected to land in Italy on Tuesday evening ahead of his return to Inter Milan on loan from Chelsea, the club's CEO Giuseppe Marotta has revealed. Asked when the Belgium striker would be in Milan by reporters on his way out of an Italian Football Federation meeting in Rome, […]

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/ 1433 days agoLAFC confirms 12-month Bale deal with options through 2024
Los Angeles (AFP) – Wales captain Gareth Bale has signed a 12-month contract with Los Angeles FC that features options through 2024, the Major League Soccer squad announced Monday. Bale confirmed his plans on social media over the weekend after his departure from Spanish giants Real Madrid. "I am extremely excited for this move to […]

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/ 1433 days agoBarcelona unveils 2022/23 away kit to honor Olympics anniversary
FC Barcelona has released their new 2022/23 away kit, and they're truly "going for gold" with this design. Like the 2022/23 Home Kit, the away is being promoted with the tagline "The Flame Lives On". Both shirts celebrate the 30th anniversary of the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and their impact on the city. But the away […]

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/ 1434 days agoTurkish Süper Lig rights renewed by beIN SPORTS
beIN SPORTS have renewed its deal to broadcast the Turkish Süper Lig to viewers in the United States. Under its new two-year deal, viewers in the United States can continue watching the Turkish Süper Lig. The 2022/23 season kicks off on August 5, 2022 across beIN SPORTS channels. The new deal expires at the end […]

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/ 1434 days agoSpain without injured Hermoso for Euro 2022
Madrid (AFP) – Spain gave uncapped teenager Salma Paralluelo an international call-up on Monday for the women's Euro 2022 in England, but will be without injured star forward Jennifer Hermoso. Hermoso, who recently signed for Mexican club Pachuca from Barcelona, has been ruled out of the tournament with a knee injury suffered shortly after joining […]

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/ 1434 days agoCech joins list of Chelsea departures
London (AFP) – Petr Cech became the latest member of Chelsea's senior management team to leave the club on Monday following a change in ownership. Long-serving chairman Bruce Buck and director Marina Granovskaia also departed Stamford Bridge last week in the wake of a takeover from American Todd Boehly's consortium. Cech, who won 13 major […]

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/ 1434 days agoUSA England World Cup tickets going fast
Out of all of the games at World Cup 2022 in Qatar, there is one game that is bigger than the others. Hence the reason why USA England World Cup tickets are a hot commodity. Scheduled for Friday, November 25th in Qatar at Al-Bayt Stadium, the game is on Black Friday. With many Americans off […]

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/ 1435 days agoQatar warns against unauthorised use of World Cup logo on car plates
Doha (AFP) – Qatar warned the general public Sunday against the use of unauthorised vehicle license plates with the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 logo, after it auctioned off dozens of number plates for hundreds of thousands of dollars. "It is prohibited to copy and install the World Cup logo on the vehicle number plate," […]