Brazil’s credentials to end a 24-year wait to be world champions will be tested from the off as 2022 semi-finalists Morocco and a Scotland side seeking a historic breakthrough pose threats to the Selecao. After consistent failure when faced with stern European opposition in the knockout stages, Brazil have turned to the coach who has […]
Kieran Canning
AFP correspondent.
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Arsenal players in dawn celebrations after winning Premier League
Arsenal players were pictured celebrating with fans at 5:00 am at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday after they clinched the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years. Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber were pictured in the early hours in an Instagram post by their teammate Eberechi Eze. Thousands of fans had […]
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Who could be the 2026 World Cup’s breakout star?
World Cups are where rising stars of football quickly transform into global icons. AFP Sport looks at five of the contenders to become the game’s next superstar at this year’s finals in the United States, Mexico and Canada: Nico Paz (Argentina) The son of former Argentine international Pablo Paz has opted to play for the […]
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Liverpool ‘deserved’ defeat to Crystal Palace, says Slot
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said Crystal Palace was a deserving 2–1 winner as the Premier League champions’ perfect start to the season came to an abrupt end at Selhurst Park.
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Diego Simeone calls for more protection after Liverpool scuffle
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone called for managers to be offered more protection from fan abuse after being sent off.
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Postecoglou wants to bring trophies to Nottingham Forest
Ange Postecoglou believes “exciting times” lie ahead of Nottingham Forest as the Australian aims to end the club’s 35-year wait to win a major trophy.
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Glory, survival drive Premier League’s record $4 billion transfer splurge
Premier League clubs demonstrated their awesome financial power during the summer transfer window, spending more than £3 billion ($4 billion) on new signings. The English top division has long enjoyed a competitive economic advantage over rival European leagues thanks to far more lucrative television contracts for both domestic and international rights. The expansion of UEFA’s […]
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Leeds United crashes out of League Cup to Ethan Horvath’s Sheffield Wednesday
Premier League Leeds and Sunderland both crashed out of the Leagues Cup on penalties to lower-league opposition.
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‘Stay humble’, Van Dijk tells Liverpool’s teenage hero Ngumoha
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said the hard work has only just begun for 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha after his dramatic winning goal rescued the Premier League champions in a 3-2 victory at Newcastle. Ngumoha became the club’s youngest-ever goalscorer on his debut after coming off the bench to net in the 100th minute at a […]
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Arsenal capitalize on Bayindir error to beat Man United
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said his side can beat anyone in the Premier League despite beginning their season with a frustrating 1-0 defeat to Arsenal.