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Pressure on Morocco to deliver as Africa Cup of Nations kicks off
AFP, Published on 21/12/2025
» RABAT - Morocco carry a huge weight of expectation into their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday as the hosts, with star man Achraf Hakimi returning from injury, aim to see off stiff competition to claim continental glory.
A step too far? New Club World Cup set to have far-reaching impact on football
AFP, Published on 11/06/2025
» PARIS - FIFA's expanded Club World Cup which gets underway in the United States this weekend is a controversial addition to the global football calendar and one that could have a far-reaching impact on the sport in the years to come.
Netherlands and France edge closer to last 16 after stalemate
Reuters, Published on 22/06/2024
» LEIPZIG, Germany: France and the Netherlands played it safe in a 0-0 draw that failed to explode into life in Group D at Euro 2024 on Friday, leaving both sides within sight of a place in the last 16 and eliminating Poland.
Manchester weather fails to rain on Man City's treble parade
AFP, Published on 13/06/2023
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM): Manchester was bathed in blue on Monday as even a thunder storm and torrential rain could not stop thousands of Manchester City fans celebrating a treble with their heroes.
Chinese superfan spends thousands on Olympic souvenir obsession
AFP, Published on 03/01/2022
» BEIJING: Crammed on every available surface in Zhang Wenquan's crowded Beijing home is Olympic memorabilia -- from mascots and torches to flags, banners, clothes and cuddly toys.
Italy win Euro 2020 final on penalties to wreck England party
AFP, Published on 12/07/2021
» LONDON: Italy wrecked England's Euro 2020 party at Wembley on Sunday, winning the final on penalties to plunge the host nation into despair and prolong their 55-year wait to win a major title.
Three things to watch in the Premier League
AFP, Published on 28/12/2020
» LONDON - The Premier League's relentless festive schedule means there is little time for a Christmas hangover with another full round of fixtures crammed in before the new year, starting on Monday.
Messi v Ronaldo in Champions League group stage, Man Utd to face PSG
AFP, Published on 02/10/2020
» GENEVA: Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will meet in a mouthwatering clash in this season's Champions League after Barcelona and Juventus were placed in the same group in Thursday's draw.
Messi v Ronaldo in Champions League group stage, Man Utd to face PSG
AFP, Published on 01/10/2020
» GENEVA: Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will come up against each other in this season's Champions League after Barcelona and Juventus were placed in the same group in Thursday's draw.
Premier League returns after coronavirus exile
AFP, Published on 17/06/2020
» LONDON: The Premier League makes its eagerly anticipated return on Wednesday after 100 days in lockdown, with Manchester City's clash against Arsenal taking centre stage at the start of a frenetic dash to finish the season.