Southgate ‘surprised’ by fan numbers for closed-doors game in Hungary
London (AFP) – England coach Gareth Southgate said he was “surprised” that 35,000 fans will be in attendance for Saturday’s…
Surprising success of the Europa Conference League
In 2021/22, no competition caused more surprise than the Europa Conference League. Originally, this competition started as a third-tier of…
Spain pegged back by late Portugal equaliser
Madrid (AFP) – Spain were denied a winning start by Portugal in the Nations League on Thursday as Alvaro Morata’s…
Sliti stars as Tunisia run riot against 10-man Equatorial Guinea
Johannesburg (AFP) – Naim Sliti scored and created two other goals as Qatar World Cup qualifiers Tunisia began a four-match…
Rudiger completes move to Real Madrid from Chelsea
Madrid (AFP) – German international defender Antonio Rudiger has joined Spanish and European champions Real Madrid from Chelsea, the two…
Mata joins Man Utd exodus
Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Juan Mata will be the latest player to leave Old Trafford when his contract expires…
Japan vow to ‘throw everything’ at Brazil after thrashing Paraguay
Tokyo (AFP) – World Cup-bound Japan say they are primed to test themselves against the mighty Brazil next week after…
Scotland defeat rounds off Robertson’s ‘toughest 10 days’
Glasgow (AFP) – Scotland captain Andy Robertson said missing out on the World Cup rounded off the toughest 10 days…
CONCACAF Champions League set for expansion from 2024
Miami (AFP) – Eleven more teams will join an expanded CONCACAF Champions League from 2024 under a sweeping revamp of…