Norway drop Ørjan Nyland as Stale Solbakken turns to Egil Selvik for Portugal test
Norway will change their goalkeeper for Sunday’s Nations League meeting with Portugal, with Stale Solbakken dropping Ørjan Nyland after a...
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Lepaul’s remarkable rise gives Zidane another option as France face Italy
France will look to extend their unbeaten start under Zinedine Zidane when they host Italy on Friday, with Esteban Lepaul...
Benin begin acclimatisation in Buenos Aires ahead of Argentina friendly
The Benin national team have begun their recovery and acclimatisation programme in Buenos Aires after completing a long journey ahead...
Ancelotti urges Brazil to stay focused in historic India friendly
Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has warned his side not to treat Saturday’s meeting with India as an exhibition, as the...
Luke Baartman credits hard work after returning to South Africa set-up
Kaizer Chiefs attacker Luke Baartman says sustained hard work has helped him return to international football after injury prevented him...
Zinedine Zidane says he has ‘no regrets’ over 2006 World Cup headbutt before France return
Zinedine Zidane says he has no regrets about the headbutt that brought his playing career to an end in the...
Rafael Leao relishes Portugal’s number seven shirt after Cristiano Ronaldo absence
Rafael Leao described wearing Portugal’s number seven shirt as a special moment after Cristiano Ronaldo left the national team camp....
Hojlund backs Cristiano Ronaldo after copying Portugal star’s celebration
Rasmus Hojlund defended Cristiano Ronaldo after Denmark’s 4-2 defeat by Portugal in the Nations League, saying millions of people around...
Germany claim first Klopp win as Portugal maintain perfect Nations League start
Germany recorded their first victory under Jurgen Klopp with a 2-0 win over Serbia in Munich, while Portugal preserved their...
Mosimane hails ‘God’s gift’ Mofokeng after Bafana double
Pitso Mosimane has praised Relebohile Mofokeng as a “brilliant player” and “God’s gift” after the 21-year-old scored twice in Bafana...
Jorge Jesus says Ronaldo controversy will not divide Portugal squad
Jorge Jesus said the controversy surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo had not weakened Portugal’s unity after his side beat Denmark 4-2 in...
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal legacy should not be defined by latest Jorge Jesus dispute
Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from Portugal’s camp before the Nations League meeting with Denmark has triggered accusations of betrayal, arrogance and...
Khune warns Williams against complacency after Bafana’s 5-0 win
Former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune has urged Ronwen Williams to avoid over-confidence after South Africa’s 5-0 victory over Eritrea...
Ahmad Hesham praises Veszprem fans after Barcelona victory in Handball Club World Cup
Ahmad Hesham “Dodo” has praised the support from Veszprem’s supporters after the Hungarian side defeated Barcelona 42-33 to win the...
Saudi Arabia lose fourth player to injury before crucial Qatar semi-final
Saudi Arabia will be without Zakaria Hawsawi for their decisive Gulf 27 semi-final against Qatar on Saturday, with the defender...
Cote d’Ivoire v Cameroon: ‘Friendly’ clash carries high stakes for both sides
Cote d’Ivoire and Cameroon will meet at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpe on 3 October in a fixture that...
Mohamed Boulkoust urges Raja Casablanca fans to back team ahead of Zemamra clash
Raja Casablanca defender Mohamed Boulkoust has called on the club’s supporters to back the team as they prepare to begin...
Pitso Mosimane makes special return to former club Al Ahly
Former Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane made a special return to the Egyptian club on Thursday when he visited the...
Juventus renew interest in Morocco star Brahim Diaz
Italian giants Juventus have renewed their interest in signing Moroccan international Brahim Diaz from Real Madrid, according to reports in...
Zidane: ‘I’m not proud’ of Materazzi headbutt but have no regrets
France coach Zinedine Zidane says he has no regrets over the infamous headbutt on Marco Materazzi during the 2006 World...