Barcelona’s experienced defender Jordi Alba on Tuesday denied any fall-out between himself and Spain coach Luis Enrique after he left Alba out of two consecutive national squads. Alba has been called up by Enrique for the first time since he started his reign in July, for fixtures against Croatia onContinue Reading
Super Falcons of Nigeria are a team to beat at the Africa Women Cup of Nations that begins on Saturday in Ghana, but according to striker, Barbara Banda Zambia will give the defending champions a fight. Super Falcons Zambia, South Africa, Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria are in group B. WhileContinue Reading
South Africa coach Stuart Baxter, said though Nigeria Super Eagles are undefeated after their World Cup 2018 experience, Bafana Bafana will not be intimidated when they clash on Saturday in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Bafana Bafana The Super Eagles top the group E pairings and are looking toContinue Reading
Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa has been sidelined with a foot injury that could leave him in a race for full fitness ahead of a crucial league clash with Barcelona. Costa hobbled off during a 3-2 league win over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday, which saw the capital side close toContinue Reading
Former England midfielder Joe Cole announced his retirement on Tuesday after making more than 700 appearances for seven clubs including West Ham and Chelsea. Joe Cole Cole, who turned 37 last week, said his career had been “a dream come true” and he now hopes to move into coaching. HisContinue Reading
The Football Association is seeking an explanation from Pep Guardiola regarding his comments about referee Anthony Taylor prior to last weekend’s Manchester derby, British media reported Monday Manchester City coach, Pep Guardiola Manchester City boss Guardiola did not appear to say anything controversial or critical about the official but theContinue Reading
Wayne Rooney says he is honoured to make a final appearance for England and happy for manager Gareth Southgate to decide his playing time Thursday against the United States. England’s striker Wayne Rooney celebrates after scoring from the penalty spot to score his 50th goal for England, making him theContinue Reading
UEFA warned Monday that clubs whose finances have already been scrutinised by its Financial Fair Play regulations may not be out the clear yet, European football’s ruling body told AFP. Less than a week after the latest revelations in the Football Leaks series, UEFA suggested it could reopen previously concludedContinue Reading
Qatar is considering offers from other countries to host teams during the 2022 World Cup, but no decision has been taken yet, the head of the organising committee told AFP on Monday. Iran has recently offered to host teams who will play in tiny Qatar in the World Cup whichContinue Reading
Former Olympic Games football gold medalists Cameroon find themselves among minnows this week when African qualifying for the 2020 Tokyo tournament kicks off. The central African country host Chad in Yaounde Friday with the second leg of the first round tie set for N’Djamena next Tuesday. Cameroon Cameroon and ChadContinue Reading
