French soccer federation (FFF) president Noel Le Graet resigned on Tuesday following accusations of sexual and psychological harassment, bringing to an end more than a decade in charge. The 81-year-old’s resignation came 13 days after the publication of a damning report into management practices at the FFF. Nevertheless, he is set to continue working for […]
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Belgium: New coach wants 'happy, motivated' Red Devils after World Cup flop
Domenico Tedesco said he wants to make Belgium’s players “happy and motivated” after taking over as head coach on Wednesday. The Belgian federation (RBFA) said the 37-year-old Tedesco would succeed Roberto Martinez, who stepped down after Belgium failed to qualify for the knockout stage at the 2022 World Cup. The Belgians were hampered by reported […]
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Club World Cup: Salem Al-Dawsari's penalty kicks send Al Hilal into final
Salem Al-Dawsari scored two penalties as Al Hilal beat Flamengo 3-2 on Tuesday to reach the Club World Cup final in Morocco. The Saudis on Saturday will play the winner of Wednesday’s other semifinal between European champions Real Madrid and Egypt’s Al Ahly. Al-Dawsari’s first spot kick came in the fourth minute after Luciano Vietto […]
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Ghanaian Christian Atsu rescued from massive Turkish earthquake
Ghanaian Christian Atsu has been rescued from the rubble of the earthquake that killed and injured thousands in Turkey and neighboring Syria, the Ghana Football Association confirmed on Tuesday. In September, the former Newcastle midfielder Atsu joined Turkish Super Lig side Hatayspor which is based in the southern province of Hatay near the epicenter of […]
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Mbappe, Messi and Neymar in same team not hindering PSG, says Coach Christophe Galtier
Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier denied that playing Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar all together in the same side has a negative impact on the team’s balance. PSG ruled Neymar out of Wednesday’s match at Montpellier because he is suffering from muscle fatigue. The Brazilian forward received treatment as he sat out training on Tuesday […]
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Rwanda arrests six for insulting trailblazing female ref
Rwandan authorities on Saturday said they had arrested six people for allegedly hurling insults at a woman who made history as one of the first female referees chosen for the men’s World Cup. Offensive slurs were repeatedly chanted at Salima Mukansanga by fans from Kiyovu Football Club as she refereed its 0-0 draw against Gasogi […]
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Bundesliga: Bayern urged to 'wake up' as in-form Frankfurt looms
After a second-successive 1-1 draw on Tuesday, Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic said it was “high time we flicked the switch”, warning “the title is at stake.” A loss to visitor Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday would see the Eagles climb within two points of the 31-time Bundesliga title winners and blow the league wide […]
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Premier League clubs set new record for January spending
Premier League clubs have broken the record for transfer spending during the January window with a £440 million ($542 million) spree, according to sports finance expert Deloitte. By Tuesday morning, the gross spending by Premier League clubs had surpassed the competition’s previous high of £430 million ($530 million) in January 2018. Funded by their new owners, […]
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Former Portugal boss Fernando Santos named as Poland coach
Fernando Santos, who was the Portuguese national team’s head coach until last month, was named as Poland’s new coach on Tuesday. “From today, I am Polish. I am one of you,” Santos declared at the official ceremony in Warsaw. “It is an honor to continue my work as a trainer here.” “I am convinced that […]
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Longtime French soccer boss Noel Le Graet could face 'sexist outrage' claim
Longtime French soccer boss Noel Le Graet could face criminal proceedings after a claim of a “sexist outrage” was made against him, Le Monde reported on Saturday. The report was submitted to the Paris public prosecutor following testimony from Sonia Souid, an agent for several French internationals, during an audit of the French federation (FFF). Sports […]