Jordan Henderson is one step closer to leaving Saudi club Al-Ettifaq after passing a physical with Dutch side Ajax, according to a source close to the discussions. The 33-year-old England midfielder has just been at the Saudi club for six months after departing Liverpool, where he guided them to their first league championship in 30 … Read more
The French finance and economics ministries were searched earlier this week as part of an investigation into Brazil football player Neymar’s 2017 sale to Paris Saint-Germain, a source told AFP on Thursday. Officers from anti-corruption sections conducted the searches on Monday, raising concerns that PSG may have gotten preferential tax treatment as part of the … Read more
Shock Morocco, the 2022 World Cup semi-finalists, defeated 10-man Tanzania 3-0 in the first match of the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday, while Zambia, the 2012 winners, held the Democratic Republic of Congo. Captain Romain Saiss, Azzedine Ounahi, and Youssef En-Nesyri scored for Morocco at the Ivorian beach city of San-Pedro, while Tanzania’s Novatus … Read more
Under-pressure Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez stated on Wednesday that if his team lost faith in him after last weekend’s crushing Spanish Super Cup defeat to Real Madrid, he would leave. Barcelona was thrashed 4-1 by Madrid on Sunday and is now eight points behind leaders Girona in the La Liga rankings. The Catalans have struggled … Read more
Palestine coach Makram Daboub said his team must be “fully focused” against the United Arab Emirates in the Asian Cup on Thursday, after an emotional loss to Iran in the first game. Palestine surrendered a goal after just 64 seconds on their route to a 4-1 defeat in Doha, with Daboub admitting that his players … Read more
Dusan Vlahovic scored a sensational first-half brace to help Juventus defeat Sassuolo 3-0 in Serie A on Tuesday, extending Massimiliano Allegri’s side’s unbeaten league run to 15 games in front of a sold-out home crowd. Juve is second in the standings with 49 points, two points behind leaders Inter Milan and seven ahead of third-place … Read more
Karim Benzema launched a defamation lawsuit on Tuesday against French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, who claimed last year that the former Real Madrid star had “notorious” ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. Darmanin, a tough-talking right-winger vying for the French presidency, chastised Benzema after the former France striker and 2022 Ballon d’Or winner posted on X … Read more
Victor Osimhen won the Serie A championship with Napoli last season and was voted African Footballer of the Year in 2023, but the striker believes winning the Cup of Nations with Nigeria would be the pinnacle of his career. “It would be one of the best moments of my life,” the 25-year-old told AFP in … Read more
Defending champions Mohammedan Sporting Club opened their Federation Cup campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Chittagong Abahani, while runners-up Abahani got off to a fast start with a 6-0 triumph over Brothers Union on Tuesday. After struggling against Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club to earn their first win in three Bangladesh Premier League games on … Read more
Daniele De Rossi started a new journey at Roma on Tuesday, taking over the club after Jose Mourinho was abruptly fired. The former Italy midfielder, who spent practically his entire playing career at Roma, signed a contract with the Serie A side “until 30 June 2024” hours after Mourinho’s dismissal. “I know no other way … Read more
