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Bitter pill for Botafogo, Textor as Brazil title slips away
AFP · 5 months ago
After 28 years, it looked like Botafogo's Brazilian league title drought was finally ending, thanks to a crackling start to the season and a huge cash infusion from US magnate turned football investor John Textor.
Barca's Felix starts firing just in time for Atletico reunion
AFP · 5 months ago
Barcelona forward Joao Felix ended a long goal drought with a vital strike this week, ominous timing for his parent club Atletico Madrid, who visit the Catalan capital on Sunday in La Liga.
Leverkusen set to host Dortmund in clash of Bayern hunters
AFP · 5 months ago
Bayer Leverkusen welcome Borussia Dortmund on Sunday with the hosts sitting clear atop the Bundesliga table, having dropped just two of a possible 36 points to start the season.
Man Utd on brink of Champions League exit, Arsenal and PSV into last 16
AFP · 5 months ago
Manchester United are facing elimination from the Champions League in the group stage after squandering a two-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Galatasaray in Istanbul on Wednesday, while Arsenal and PSV Eindhoven secured qualification for the last 16.
Cancelo and Felix fire Barca past Porto into Champions League last 16
AFP · 5 months ago
Barcelona came from behind to beat Porto 2-1 on Tuesday and reach the Champions League knock-out rounds for the first time in three seasons.
Red-hot Martinez maintains Inter's Serie A lead in draw at Juve
AFP · 5 months ago
Lautaro Martinez ensured that Inter Milan kept hold of their two-point lead at the top of Serie A as he struck in Sunday's scrappy 1-1 draw at closest rivals Juventus.
Inter and Juve in top spot tussle as Mazzarri begins Napoli reign
AFP · 5 months ago
Inter Milan and Juventus face off on Sunday in a clash between Serie A's two title favourites and historic rivals, as Walter Mazzarri begins his second reign at troubled Napoli.
Barca start Champions League defence hoping to refine perfection
AFP · 6 months ago
Women's Champions League holders Barcelona kick off their trophy defence this week, aiming to become only the fourth team to win the competition in consecutive years Led by Ballon d'Or holder Aitana Bonmati and two-time winner Alexia Putellas, as well as other World Cup conquering stars, Barcelona are tasked with refining perfection.
Leverkusen beat Union to go top and equal best-ever Bundesliga start
AFP · 6 months ago
Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen equalled the best start to a Bundesliga season in history as they returned to the top of the table with a dominant 4-0 home win over Union Berlin on Sunday.
Bonmati's Barcelona begin defence of Women's Champions League title
AFP · 6 months ago
A Barcelona side led by Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmati begin their title defence as the UEFA Women's Champions League group stage starts this week, with Chelsea and Lyon the leading threats to the all-conquering Catalans.
'Exemplary' Pepe returns to Portugal squad for Euro 2024 qualifiers
AFP · 6 months ago
Defender Pepe and midfielder Matheus Nunes return to the Portugal squad, named on Friday for Euro 2024 qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Iceland next week.
Leverkusen's Grimaldo among new faces in Spain squad
AFP · 6 months ago
Bayer Leverkusen full-back Alejandro Grimaldo has been rewarded for his outstanding start to the season with a call-up to the Spain squad for their final Euro 2024 qualifying matches against Cyprus and Georgia this month.
Real Madrid, Bayern qualify for Champions League last 16, Man Utd stunned
AFP · 6 months ago
Real Madrid and Bayern Munich were among the clubs to qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League with two group games to spare on Wednesday, while Manchester United's poor form continued as they slipped to a stunning 4-3 defeat against FC Copenhagen.
Real Madrid ease past Braga to reach Champions League last 16
AFP · 6 months ago
Record 14-time winners Real Madrid swanned into the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday with a comfortable 3-0 win over Braga to maintain their 100 percent record.
Xavi's credit dropping as Barca slump at Shakhtar
AFP · 6 months ago
This year in Europe it was supposed to be different but Barcelona will have to do it the hard way, with coach Xavi Hernandez watching his credit start to drain.
Kane hits hat-trick as Bayern thump Dortmund to keep pace with leaders Leverkusen
AFP · 6 months ago
Harry Kane scored a hat-trick as Bayern Munich thrashed Borussia Dortmund 4-0 away on Saturday, closing the gap with leaders Bayer Leverkusen to two points.
Grimaldo doubles up to take Leverkusen five clear
AFP · 6 months ago
Goals in each half from Alex Grimaldo took Bayer Leverkusen to a 3-2 win at Hoffenheim on Saturday, sending Xabi Alonso's side five points clear at the top of the table.
Man Utd claim vital Champions League win, Bellingham strikes again
AFP · 6 months ago
Andre Onana's last-gasp penalty save secured a vital Champions League win for Manchester United against FC Copenhagen on Tuesday, while Jude Bellingham scored again for Real Madrid in their victory over Braga.
Inter squeeze past Salzburg to move top of Champions League Group D
AFP · 6 months ago
Inter Milan took provisional lead of Champions League Group D on Tuesday after winning a tough contest with Salzburg 2-1 at a packed San Siro.
World Cup winner and Man Utd legend Bobby Charlton dies aged 86
AFP · 7 months ago
England World Cup winner and Manchester United great Bobby Charlton, described by the club as a "giant of the game", died on Saturday at the age of 86 sparking a series of tributes.