Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Football

The beautiful game played in Africa. News, events, results, analysis, statistics, profiles, colour stories and more, from across the continent.

Hoffenheim thrash Bayern 4-1

TSG Hoffenheim created one of the biggest shocks in Europe this season with a stunning 4-1 victory over European champions, Bayern Munich on Sunday. Bayern came into the game on the back of their latest bit of silverware, the...

Bundesliga: Augsburg trip Dortmund to go top

Augsburg have replaced Eintracht Frankfurt as the leaders of Germany’s Bundesliga following a 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund on Saturday (September 26). Nigerian-born attacker, Felix Uduokhai and Daniel Caligiuri netted either side of the break for Fuggerstädter as Die Borussen...

Suarez pleased with Messi solidarity

Uruguayan striker, Luis Suarez has revealed that he was filled with pride following Lionel Messi's decision to offer his support and solidarity as he sealed a move to Barcelona's La Liga rivals Atletico Madrid. Suarez, 33, joined Atletico in...

Jesus injury blow for Man City

Manchester City striker, Gabriel Jesus has been ruled out of action until the middle October after he was withdrawn from Brazil's squad to face Bolivia and Peru in their opening 2022 World Cup qualifiers. The nature of Jesus' injury...

Eintracht Frankfurt topple Hertha Berlin to go top of Bundesliga

Eintracht Frankfurt replaced champions Bayern Munich as the early pacesetters of the Bundesliga on Friday (September 25) following a 3-1 win at Hertha Berlin. The visitors came into the game on the back of a disappointing 1-1 draw at home...

Bundesliga matchday preview, week two

Lewandowski, Neuer, Flick and Nagelsmann nominated for UEFA's top awards FC Bayern München's Robert Lewandowski and Manuel Neuer have been nominated for the UEFA's Men's Player of the Year award, with Hansi Flick and RB Leipzig's Julian Nagelsmann up for the Coach's equivalent.

Ansu Fati’s release clause increased to €400 million

Ansu Fati’s release clause has been increased to €400 million by Spanish club, FC Barcelona. He has also officially become a member of Barcelona's first-team squad following a brilliant breakthrough campaign. The winger will wear the number 22, which had...

Flick leads UEFA coach of the year shortlist

Three top managers, Hansi Flick, Jürgen Klopp and Julian Nagelsmann have been shortlisted for the 2019/20 UEFA Men's Coach of the Year award. The winner will be named in Nyon on Thursday, October 1.  The Coach of the Year award...

Solskjaer urges Greenwood to improve heading ability

Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has urged striker Mason Greenwood to improve his heading ability if he is to take up the revered number nine shirt of the club. Greenwood netted his first goal of the season for...

Real Madrid announce zero COVID-19 results

Spanish giants, Real Madrid have announced that no players or staff members have tested positive for coronavirus. News emerged on Tuesday that midfielder Martin Odegaard had reportedly returned a positive test after Madrid's goalless draw with Real Sociedad. The 21-year-old...
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