A woeful 2022 World Cup campaign marred by infighting marked the end of the road for much of Belgium’s venerated golden generation.
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What to look out for in Euro 2024 qualifying
The road to Germany resumes this week as Euro 2024 qualifying kicks back into action with a number of teams in position to clinch qualification. AFP Sport picks out some of the highlights with two rounds of matches spread over six days from October 12 to 17. — Scotland on the cusp — With five […]
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Premier League: Julen Lopetegui quits as Wolves coach on eve of season
Spaniard Julen Lopetegui has left his job as Wolves manager just days before the start of the Premier League season after reportedly being unhappy over the club’s recruiting policy. “Wolves and Julen Lopetegui have reached an agreement to part ways, ending the Spaniard’s nine-month reign as head coach at the club,” Wolves said in a statement on […]
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Euro 2024 qualifying: Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates 200th cap with winner, Moldova makes stunning comeback
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a late winner on his 200th international appearance as Portugal beat Iceland 1-0 on Tuesday to maintain its perfect start to Euro 2024 qualifying. Erling Haaland netted twice for Norway, while Belgium brushed aside the Thibaut Courtois captaincy controversy by seeing off Estonia thanks to a Romelu Lukaku double in Tallinn and Moldova came from two goals down […]
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Euro 2024 qualifying: England rampant, Mbappe lifts France
Bukayo Saka scored a hat trick as England demolished North Macedonia 7-0 in Euro 2024 qualifying on Monday, while Kylian Mbappe‘s re-taken penalty gave France a narrow victory over Greece. Harry Kane swept England ahead at Old Trafford before Saka stole the show with two superb finishes either side of Marcus Rashford‘s goal. Saka completed his treble early […]
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Ligue 1: Alexis Sanchez key to Marseille's pursuit of Paris SG
Alexis Sanchez has no intention of letting Paris Saint-Germain ease to another Ligue 1 title after helping drag Marseille back into a position to catch its bitter rival. His two goals in a 2-1 win at Reims and PSG’s first home league defeat in two years before the international break saw Marseille close to within […]
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Ligue 1: Lens targets Champions League as race for Europe heats up
As Paris Saint-Germain pulls away towards another Ligue 1 title, the race for European places in France is taking shape with Lens pushing for a return to the Champions League for the first time in over two decades. A stumbling run of form saw Lens win just once in seven games, but last weekend’s 4-0 thrashing […]
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Serie A: Napoli 'to keep hands on wheel' as Paul Pogba return boosts Juve
Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti said his players are drowning out what he sees as premature title chatter despite knowing that victory over Lazio on Friday would send them 21 points clear in Serie A. The league leader has won eight games in a row and 19 of its past 20 in the top-flight — a […]
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Mid-season hire Scott Parker seeks Club Brugge lift-off in Champions League
A surprise hire by Club Brugge in December, former England midfielder Scott Parker is preparing to coach in the Champions League for the first time as the Belgian team takes on Benfica in the round of 16. Parker, 42, had been out of work since being sacked by Bournemouth in August following a 9-0 defeat […]
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PSG loses injured Kylian Mbappe for first leg of Bayern Champions League clash
Kylian Mbappe faces three weeks out of action with a thigh injury and will miss the first leg of Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League round-of-16 matchup against Bayern Munich on February 14. The French star was hurt during the first half of Wednesday’s 3-1 win at Montpellier in Ligue 1, having earlier had two penalties saved. […]