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Germany set for massive security challenge at Euro 2024

AFP · 5 days ago

Keeping fans and players safe will be a mammoth task for Germany as it hosts Euro 2024 this summer in a tense global climate with major conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.

Hungry Madrid parade league title with eye on European glory

AFP · 6 days ago

If anything defines Real Madrid it is a relentless hunger for silverware and that remained clear even as they celebrated their 36th La Liga title triumph on Sunday.

Spurs boss Postecoglou ready to disappoint King Charles by relegating Burnley

AFP · 1 week ago

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou is willing to disappoint King Charles III by relegating Burnley on Saturday despite his recent trip to Buckingham Palace.

Atletico win appeal over racist abuse sanction

AFP · 1 week ago

The Spanish Football Federation on Thursday accepted Atletico Madrid's appeal against a partial stadium ban after racial abuse directed at Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams.

Why Spanish champions Real Madrid will receive La Liga title behind closed doors at Valdebebas training ground

Live Soccer TV · 1 week ago

Los Blancos will be in action this Saturday in La Liga but will not be presented with their title during that trip to Granada.

Former coach Del Bosque to lead committee overseeing Spanish federation

AFP · 2 weeks ago

Former Spain coach Vicente del Bosque will lead the committee overseeing the country's scandal-hit football federation, the Spanish government said Tuesday.

Rubiales denies 'irregularities' in Spanish football corruption probe

AFP · 2 weeks ago

Disgraced former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales denied any financial "irregularities"

Spanish football federation appoints Rocha as president

AFP · 3 weeks ago

The Spanish football federation appointed Pedro Rocha as its president on Friday, after disgraced former chief Luis Rubiales stepped down last September.

Spanish govt to 'oversee' scandal-hit football federation

AFP · 3 weeks ago

The Spanish government decided Thursday to create a commission to 'oversee' the country's scandal-hit football federation (RFEF) and try to pull it out of crisis.

Inter put back parade and Torino game to create Sunday title party

AFP · 3 weeks ago

Inter Milan said on Tuesday that they have pushed back their title celebration and their next Serie A game and both would now be on Sunday.

Premier League chief fears regulator could kill 'golden goose'

AFP · 1 month ago

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has hit out at plans for an independent regulator of English football, saying it could damage the league's competitive advantage over the rest of Europe.

Security increased at Champions League ties after threat

AFP · 1 month ago

Security will be reinforced at Champions League quarter-final matches on Tuesday and Wednesday after a communication outlet supporting the Islamic State group published threats against stadiums.

World champions Spain thump Belgium in Euro 2025 qualifiers

AFP · 1 month ago

A Salma Paralluelo hat-trick inspired Spain to a 7-0 win in Belgium on Friday in the opening fixture of their Euro 2025 qualifying campaign, while Marie-Antoinette Katoto gave France a narrow home win over Ireland.

Spanish football federation sets May 6 date for presidential elections

AFP · 1 month ago

The Spanish football federation (RFEF) announced Wednesday that elections for its new president will take place on May 6, to find the successor of the disgraced Luis Rubiales.

Rubiales arrested at airport over alleged federation graft scandal

AFP · 1 month ago

Spanish police on Wednesday briefly arrested disgraced ex-football chief Luis Rubiales Wednesday in connection with an alleged graft scandal at the RFEF football federation when he was president.

Alves pays bail and can leave Spanish jail: court

AFP · 1 month ago

Former Brazil international footballer Dani Alves, convicted of rape in Spain, has paid his bail of one million euros and can leave jail pending his appeal, a court said Monday.

Police search Spanish football federation offices over alleged corruption

AFP · 1 month ago

Spanish police searched the Spanish football federation (RFEF) headquarters and its former president Luis Rubiales'

Regulator legislation exposes rift in English football

AFP · 1 month ago

Divisions between Premier League clubs and the lower leagues of English football were exposed on Tuesday after the UK government introduced a bill to enshrine an independent regulator into law.

North Korean World Cup player says Japan qualifier more than football

AFP · 2 months ago

An Yong Hak was born and raised in Japan but he will be cheering for his former team North Korea when the two sides clash in a World Cup qualifier in Tokyo on Thursday.