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Germany and Netherlands lock up World Cup spots in style
AFP, Published on 18/11/2025
» PARIS - Germany and Netherlands went on goal sprees as they wrapped up World Cup qualification with resounding wins in their last European group matches on Monday.
Osimhen, Mbeumo potential key figures in African World Cup play-offs
AFP, Published on 12/11/2025
» JOHANNESBURG — Star African strikers Victor Osimhen of Nigeria and Bryan Mbeumo of Cameroon want to grace the 2026 World Cup tournament, but only one of them can succeed.
Anger mounts over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban for Aston Villa match
AFP, Published on 17/10/2025
» LONDON - British authorities faced growing pressure Friday to overturn a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a European match at English club Aston Villa that Israel's government branded "shameful".
Starmer slams Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban for Aston Villa match
AFP, Published on 17/10/2025
» LONDON - Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday the plan to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a Europa League match at Aston Villa was the "wrong choice" after police advised the club no away fans could be at the game due to security concerns.
Van Dijk grabs Liverpool win, PSG start Champions League defence in style
AFP, Published on 18/09/2025
» PARIS - Virgil van Dijk scored a dramatic late winner to grab Liverpool a 3-2 Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid, while Paris Saint-Germain kicked off their title defence by thrashing Atalanta on Wednesday.
Manchester United agree Antony move to Real Betis for €25m
Online Reporters, Published on 01/09/2025
» Brazilian winger Antony has secured a last-minute transfer in the European summer window, moving from Manchester United to Real Betis at the age of 25. The deal is worth €25 million and includes a 50% sell-on clause.
Man Utd, Spurs seek Europa League last 16 and much-needed rest
AFP, Published on 29/01/2025
» MANCHESTER — Manchester United and Tottenham are among the sides aiming to ensure direct passage to the Europa League last 16 in Thursday's league phase finale with nine places in the knockout stages up for grabs.
600 police on duty for Israeli club's 'high-risk' Paris basketball clash
AFP, Published on 17/01/2025
» PARIS - Hundreds of Paris police officers were deployed on Thursday for a basketball match classified as "high-risk" due to the participation of an Israeli team.
Dutch police arrest 57 after attacks against Israeli football fans
Bloomberg News, Published on 08/11/2024
» AMSTERDAM - Dutch police arrested 57 people after clashes between Israeli and pro-Palestinian football fans in Amsterdam, with the leaders of the Netherlands and Israel condemning the "anti-Semitic" violence.
Italy, Netherlands, Wales aim to secure Euro 2024 qualification
AFP, Published on 14/11/2023
» PARIS - Reigning champions Italy are preparing for a decisive qualifier with Ukraine for a place at Euro 2024, while former winners the Netherlands and 2016 semi-finalists Wales are also aiming to book their tickets to the finals in Germany.