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Slovenia stage comeback to see off Scotland at Hampden Park
Andrew Pickering · 4 hours ago
Slovenia’s first-ever victory over Scotland left the Tartan Army’s hopes of UEFA Nations League promotion hanging by a thread, as a Danijel Sturm-inspired comeback saw the visitors win 2-1 at Hampden Park.
Finland surrender first place as early Shumansky strike wins it for Belarus
Danny Lewis, Ant · 4 hours ago
Finland's unbeaten run in Group C1 of the UEFA Nations League came to an end in Budapest, Hungary, where they lost 1-0 to Belarus to finish the extended international break with seven points from four matches, as their hosts celebrated a first head-to-head win over the Finns.
Kane celebrates historic night in style as England cruise past the Czech Republic
Chris Wilson · 4 hours ago
On a landmark evening for Harry Kane, England’s joint-most capped player fired the Three Lions to a 3-0 UEFA Nations League (UNL) victory over the Czech Republic, who slumped to a fifth successive defeat for the first time since gaining independence.
Spain snatch last-gasp win against Croatia to seal spot in last eight of Nations League
James Hilsum · 5 hours ago
Mikel Merino came off the bench to score twice as Spain recovered from a goal down to beat a spirited Croatia 2-1 in the UEFA Nations League, securing their first away victory in the country on the third attempt.
Kenyan play-off between Kariobangi Sharks & Mombasa United abandoned after attacks on referee
Dennis Mabuka · 5 hours ago
The return leg of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League promotion/relegation play-off fixture between Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United was abandoned after violence erupted at Ulinzi Complex Stadium on Tuesday.
Ronaldo releases statement detailing fall-out, confirms he remains available for Portugal
Reuters · 6 hours ago
Cristiano Ronaldo has accused Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of twice breaking his word, saying a failed agreement to publicly explain his omission against Norway drove him out of the camp but insisting he remained available after any punishment.
Flashscore sources: Man Utd continue to eye Murillo as Forest defender attracts rivals
Dean Jones · 10 hours ago
Murillo remains on Manchester United’s radar as they assess how to strengthen their defence next year, even with Liverpool and Chelsea currently being linked with the Nottingham Forest defender.
Finland to report QPR to FIFA after Kamara pressured to return to London early
Anthony Tomas · 10 hours ago
Since news broke on 5th October that Finland midfielder Glen Kamara would be leaving the national team camp to return to his club Queens Park Rangers, the Finnish FA have decided to report the matter to FIFA.
Cardiff's Bielik banned and fined for clashing with Portsmouth fan
AFP · 11 hours ago
Cardiff defender Krystian Bielik has been banned for two matches and fined £10,000 following an altercation with a Portsmouth fan during his side's 2-0 defeat in an English second-tier match at Fratton Park last month.
Italy's football federation boss to lose job but return as special administrator
Reuters · 13 hours ago
Italy's football federation president, Giovanni Malago, is set to lose his job and return as a special administrator under a compromise crafted by the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) on Tuesday which ends weeks of governance upheaval.
Norwegian FA files complaints with FIFA committees over peace prize and World Cup sell-off
Reuters · 14 hours ago
The Norwegian Football Association (NFF) has made two parallel filings with two FIFA committees in relation to three recent issues that have caused significant controversy in the global football community, it said on Tuesday.
EXCLUSIVE: 'Not a fan of stripping medals' Shaun Wright-Phillips says on Man City scandal
David Pávek · 15 hours ago
Former Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips has told Flashscore he would not support stripping the club's players of their medals, after an independent commission found the side guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules. He also backed new manager Enzo Maresca to keep up his flawless start to life after Pep Guardiola.
As Argentina give Messi one last tango, clubs in Europe & Africa are paying the price
Antonio Moschell · 15 hours ago
An entire country will be moved by the last tango of Lionel Messi in an Argentina shirt. His farewell, however, has sparked a series of controversies, particularly concerning players involved in Europe's top leagues
'Confident' Sweden relish tight schedule despite being pushed to their limits
Anthony Tomas · 15 hours ago
The first extended September-October international window has been met with plenty of criticism from many corners of the footballing world, and if ever a national team had a right to feel aggrieved, it is Sweden, who lost around half of their initial squad over the course of the last fortnight through illness or injury.
FIFA reportedly overlooked D.R. Congo's use of ineligible player in World Cup qualifying
Bruno Henriques · 15 hours ago
The body that governs world football is embroiled in yet another scandal. The Democratic Republic of the Congo allegedly used a goalkeeper illegally during World Cup qualifying, and FIFA were aware of it but chose not to act.
Lewandowski's Poland departure ruffles feathers ahead of Chicago Fire's midweek clash
Michał Karaś · 16 hours ago
Chicago Fire coach Gregg Berhalter sees no reason why Robert Lewandowski should not play in the MLS blockbuster against Thomas Muller, with whom he shared a dressing room at Bayern. The Pole returned from international duty early, while MLS is actively promoting the match by highlighting the former FCB stars. Reactions in Poland have been mixed.
'It's the last title I need to win': the personal ambition driving new Victory recruit
Aaron Murphy · 17 hours ago
Don't tell Melbourne Victory's newest number ten that the Australia Cup is just a sideshow to the A-League!
Conte eyeing off Premier League return, fuelling speculation of United move
Aaron Murphy · 18 hours ago
Eight years after he departed Chelsea, Premier League-winning boss Antonio Conte revealed his desires to return to the UK, even declaring he'd be willing to step in mid-season “if it’s worth it”.
EXCLUSIVE: Petrov on Atleti's start to the season, Alvarez saga, Madrid derby & Simeone
Stanimir Sapunar · 19 hours ago
The streets of south Madrid will never forget his explosive pace, his devastating left foot... and that driving run that set up the assist for 'El Nino' against Barcelona in just his third match for Atletico. Martin Petrov still lives in the Spanish capital and remains deeply invested in everything happening at one of his former clubs.
All Whites fall to Japan in hard-fought Kirin Cup final in front of 60,000
AFP · 19 hours ago
Japan ramped up their preparations for next year's Asian Cup with a 2-1 win over New Zealand on Monday in the final of a four-team friendly football tournament in Tokyo.
