Footbal News

November 20, 2019

Jose Mourinho brings passion to task of reviving Tottenham

Ousted from his last two jobs for fomenting friction, Jose Mourinho is returning to coaching trying to show he is rejuvenated ...

November 20, 2019

Chelsea verdict due mid-December in FIFA transfer ban case

Chelsea can expect a verdict within three weeks in its appeal to overturn a FIFA transfer ban for breaking youth transfer ...

November 20, 2019

UEFA confirms seeding pots for unusual Euro 2020 draw

UEFA has confirmed seeding pots for the 2020 European Championship, where some teams are slotted into groups ahead of the ...

November 20, 2019

New handball rule is straining VAR system in Serie A

A recent modification by soccer's rule-making panel is the culprit for a significant increase in VAR dependence — and ...

November 20, 2019

Pochettino fired by Tottenham after magic wears off

Mauricio Pochettino was widely lauded as something of a miracle worker by elevating Tottenham into English soccer’s ...

November 19, 2019

16 teams set for Euro 2020 playoffs; draw to shape games

The 16-team lineup for the 2020 European Championship playoffs was confirmed Tuesday with a draw needed this week to decide ...

November 19, 2019

Wijnaldum grabs hat trick as Netherlands beat Estonia 5-0

Stand-in captain Georginio Wijnaldum scored a hat trick Tuesday and Myron Boadu netted on his debut as the Netherlands capped ...

November 19, 2019

Belgium routs Cyprus 6-1 to stay perfect in Euro qualifying

Belgium completed its Euro 2020 qualifying campaign with a perfect record and another big win, routing Cyprus 6-1 on Tuesday.

November 19, 2019

Frankfurt’s Abraham loses appeal over attack on coach

Frankfurt captain David Abraham has lost an appeal against his seven-week ban for knocking an opposition coach to the ground.

November 19, 2019

Bonucci extends Juventus contract until 2024

Defender Leonardo Bonucci has extended his contract at Juventus, tying him to the Italian champion until 2024.

November 19, 2019

Serie A boss resigns after election investigation

Gaetano Miccichè has resigned as the president of Serie A following an investigation into his election last year.

November 19, 2019

Struggling Genk appoints Hannes Wolf as new coach

Belgian champion Genk has hired German coach Hannes Wolf in a bid to overturn a poor run of results that has left the club ...

November 19, 2019

Italy has swagger back with winning streak and glut of goals

Italy’s impressive form is posing problems for coach Roberto Mancini. Who to leave behind next year for the European ...

November 19, 2019

Protests force Lebanon-NKorea game into empty stadium

Amid month-long anti-government protests, Lebanon will host North Korea in an empty stadium in a World Cup qualifying game.

November 19, 2019

Northern Mariana Islands moves toward full soccer status

The American territory of Northern Mariana Islands has made a key step toward joining FIFA by being recommended for ...

November 19, 2019

Paris mayor troubled by new Olympic sponsor Airbnb

The IOC signed up Airbnb as an Olympic sponsor sparking concerns from 2024 host city Paris that the home-sharing company is ...

November 19, 2019

Man United debt climbs 55% as club spends to halt decline

Manchester United’s attempt to strengthen its underperforming squad has proved costly with debt rising more than 55% in a ...

November 18, 2019

Spain routs Romania 5-0 in its last qualifier for Euro 2020

Spain finished its qualifying campaign for the 2020 European Championship with a 5-0 rout of Romania in what could have been ...

November 18, 2019

Italy beats Armenia 9-1 for biggest win since 1948

Italy achieved its biggest win in more than 70 years when it beat Armenia 9-1 in its last qualifier for the 2020 European ...

November 18, 2019

Old traditions persevere as new Davis Cup begins in Madrid

Costume-wearing fans, boisterous crowds, exciting matches. Old traditions were preserved when the revamped Davis Cup began ...