Johannesburg (AFP) – The draw for the rescheduled 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon will be held in Yaounde on August 17, the organisers said on Thursday. It was originally set for June 25 in the Cameroonian capital only to be delayed by coronavirus pandemic issues. The 24-team premier African football tournament has twice […]

Much like most of the Group Stage (and much like the Gold Cup quarter-final two years ago against Curacao) the US looked somewhat sluggish and disjointed during the bulk of Sunday’s game against Jamaica. And just like the Group Stage and the quarter-final two years ago the US were able to secure a 1-0 win, […]

Paris (AFP) – Celtic failed in their latest Champions League campaign Wednesday, going down 2-1 after extra-time and 3-2 on aggregate at Denmark's Midtjylland in the second qualifying round with defiant coach Ange Postecoglou insisting: "I take responsibility." Celtic, the first British club ever to be crowned European champions in 1967, getting in a year […]

Copenhagen (AFP) – Celtic failed in their latest Champions League campaign Wednesday, going down 2-1 after extra-time at Denmark's Midtjylland as the Scots crashed out in the second round of qualifying 3-2 on aggregate. Celtic, the first British club ever to be crowned European champions in 1967, getting in a year ahead of Manchester United, […]

London (AFP) – Chelsea have signed goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli on a free transfer, the Premier League club announced Wednesday. The 29-year-old left nearby west London side Fulham at the end of last season after making more than 100 appearances in over a decade with the Cottagers. Bettinelli has now agreed a two-year deal at Stamford […]

CBS Sports today announced a multi-year agreement for CBS Sports and Paramount+ to become the exclusive U.S. home of the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL). CBS Sports will present at least 85 matches annually through 2024-2025 from the cinch Premiership – the top division of the SPFL – as well as the second-division cinch Championship […]

London (AFP) – Guidance designed to limit the amount of heading players do in training will be introduced at all levels of English football next season, it was announced Wednesday. Clubs in the Premier League, Football League, Women's Super League and in all grassroots football, as well across all sections of the England set-up are […]

Tokyo (AFP) – Richarlison continued his fine form at the Olympics with a double as Brazil eased into the quarter-finals after a 3-1 win over Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, as Germany exited the men's tournament and hosts Japan progressed with a thrashing of France. Reigning champions Brazil, who won gold for the first time on […]

London (AFP) – England will return to Wembley for their 2023 Women's World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland on October 23, it was announced Wednesday. It will be the first competitive fixture for the Lionesses at the national stadium since the north London venue reopened in 2007, although the ground has hosted two friendlies against […]

London (AFP) – Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich rejects "lazy inaccuracies" in a book that claims he took over Chelsea Football Club at the Kremlin's behest, his lawyer said Wednesday at the start of a UK libel trial. The billionaire is suing Reuters journalist Catherine Belton and publisher HarperCollins over their 2020 book "Putin's People: How […]

In a bit of recent news, Paramount+ acquires Scottish Premiership rights through the 2024/25 season. The first games under the new deal begin Saturday, July 31, according to World Soccer Talk sources. Select matches will be available via CBS Sports Network and Paramount+, the streaming service that's in a tug of war with ESPN+ to […]

Los Angeles (AFP) – Defending champion Mexico and host United States will attempt to advance to the Gold Cup football finals with triumphs in Texas on Thursday. The Mexicans will face Canada at Houston in one semi-final match of the biennial North American showdown, while the Americans host guest invitee Qatar at Austin in the […]

TUDN’s coverage of the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup continues to draw big ratings for Univision’s networks. Powered by El Tri, the most-watched men’s national team in the U.S., TUDN’s telecasts of this year’s action are up 25% among Total Viewers 2+ and +28% with Adults 18-49 through the first 20 games of the Group Stage. […]

London (AFP) – Manchester United have agreed a deal with Real Madrid to sign France centre-back Raphael Varane, the Premier League giants announced Tuesday. "Manchester United is delighted to announce the club has reached agreement with Real Madrid for the transfer of French international defender and World Cup winner, Raphael Varane, subject to a medical […]

Berlin (AFP) – PSV Eindhoven's Netherlands attacker Donyell Malen has joined Borussia Dortmund until 2026 as Jadon Sancho's replacement, the German club announced on Tuesday. According to Kicker magazine, Dortmund have paid 30 million euros ($35.5 million) for the 22-year-old who made two assists in four matches for his country during Euro 2020. "Borussia Dortmund […]