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Germany coach Loew extends contract to 2020
FRANKFURT, Germany (Reuters) – Germany coach Joachim Loew has extended his contract with the world champions by two years until 2020, the German football association Read more
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Soccer-Aurier out for PSG but Pastore available again
BERNE (Reuters) – Paris St Germain will be without influential full back Serge Aurier but Javier Pastore is available to return in Tuesday’s Champions League Read more
Nigeria invites Mikel, 23 others for Algeria
By Victor Okoye Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has called up captain Mikel John Obi, assistant captain Ahmed Musa, goalkeeper Carl Ikeme and 21 Read more
Ronaldo angry about lack of goals, says Zidane
By Richard Martin (Reuters) – Cristiano Ronaldo is angry with his recent record in front of goal but not anxious about when he will find Read more
Wenger downplays hooliganism problem in English game
LONDON (Reuters) – Hooliganism is not a problem in English football, according to Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, despite a week in which disturbances at West Read more
Leicester aiming to improve away form, says Fuchs
By Claire Bloomfield LONDON (Reuters) – Leicester City have lost all four of their Premier League away games this season but coach Claudio Ranieri has Read more
Dortmund’s Aubameyang doubtful for Schalke derby-coach
BERLIN (Reuters) – Borussia Dortmund’s top striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is doubtful for their Ruhr Valley derby against Schalke 04 on Saturday after picking up a Read more
Drogba likely to miss Impact’s clash with D.C. United
(The Sports Xchange) – Superstar forward Didier Drogba’s absence from the Montreal Impact roster is unlikely to end in Thursday’s Eastern Conference knockout-round playoff match Read more
Inter Milan’s Frank de Boer given vote of confidence by club president
Inter Milan have given their backing to under-fire coach Frank de Boer. Three straight Serie A defeats for Inter were followed by a 2-1 win Read more
Balotelli is an ‘idiot’ and an ‘extraordinary boy’ – Mancini
Roberto Mancini has described Mario Balotelli, his former protege at Inter Milan and Manchester City, as “an idiot” and “an extraordinary boy.” Mancini gave Balotelli Read more
Manchester United’s Jose Mourinho charged by FA over referee comments
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association for his comments about referee Anthony Taylor prior to the goalless Read more
Robin van Persie honoured for winning 100 caps for Netherlands
Robin van Persie has been honoured by the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) and UEFA after winning his 100th international cap for Netherlands last year. Read more
Man City, Chelsea Crash Out Of EFL Cup
Juan Mata’s second half strike was the difference as Manchester United came out on top in the League Cup derby against Manchester City. The defeat Read more
Fans of Chelsea and West Ham clash at London Stadium
Tensions heightened at the end of the game and the supporters of the great clubs clashed violently with bottles, seats and coins used as missiles. Read more
Life in Manchester bit of a disaster – Mourinho
Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho, has said he has struggled to adapt to life in Manchester, labelling his living arrangement in the city as “bit Read more
Brazil’s ‘eternal captain’ Carlos Alberto dies at 72
Carlos Alberto, the revered captain of Brazil’s 1970 World Cup-winning side, considered one of the greatest of all time, died on Tuesday aged 72. The Read more
Sturridge puts Liverpool through in League Cup
Daniel Sturridge served a reminder of his worth to Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp with both goals in a 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in England’s Read more
FIFA fines Spanish FA for breach of transfer rules
FIFA have fined Spain’s football federation (RFEF) for breaking rules governing the international transfer and registration of minors by allowing Atletico and Real Madrid to Read more
I have not retired from Spain duty – Casillas
Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas is adamant he has not retired from international football and has stressed he is ready whenever Spain coach Julen Lopetegui needs Read more
Real Madrid sign players at younger age than other European clubs – study
Real Madrid on average sign players at a younger age compared to other clubs in Europe’s top five leagues, a study has found. Madrid have Read more
Tottenham to accept Sissoko’s violent conduct charge
(Reuters) – Tottenham Hotspur will not contest midfielder Moussa Sissoko’s violent conduct charge by the Football Association over an incident involving Bournemouth’s Harry Arter, manager Read more
Maigari applauds LMC for successful league season
The immediate past President, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Aminu Maigari, has commended the League Management Company (LMC) for conducting a successful 2015/2016 football season which Read more
Mikel cautions against shoddy preparations for Eagles’ game against Algeria
Super Eagles’ Captain, John Mikel Obi, has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to embrace ‘proper planning’ and learn from recent mistakes, as they bid Read more
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is costing Manchester United
Ibrahimovic is costing United The miss at the far post against Watford, the tame near post strike against Stoke and the wayward header at Liverpool preceded Read more
Chelsea vs Man Utd: Chelsea humiliate Mourinho on Stamford Bridge return
Chelsea supporters taunted Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho with chants of “You’re not special anymore!” as his Stamford Bridge return yielded a humiliating 4-0 defeat Read more
Ronaldo, Bale on Ballon d’Or shortlist
Three-time world player of the year Cristiano Ronaldo will have to take on Real Madrid teammate Gareth Bale for the Ballon d’Or. Both were on Read more
Andres Iniesta: Barcelona captain could be out for eight weeks
Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta will be out for six to eight weeks after injuring knee ligaments in the dramatic win over Valencia. The midfielder was Read more
Pogba stars as Man Utd thrash Fenerbahce
Paul Pogba struck twice as Manchester United invigorated their Europa League campaign with a classy 4-1 home victory over Turkish giants Fenerbahce on Thursday. France Read more
Garcia appointed new Marseille coach
Marseille’s new American owner on Thursday appointed former Roma and Lille boss Rudi Garcia as the club’s coach on a three-year deal. Garcia replaces Franck Read more
Gassama is referee for Super Eagles versus Algeria clash
• Kick off now 5pm Football’s world ruling body, FIFA, has appointed respected Gambian official, Bakary Papa Gassama, as referee for next month’s 2018 FIFA Read more
