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Kenyan play-off between Kariobangi Sharks & Mombasa United abandoned after attacks on referee
Dennis Mabuka · 36 minutes 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 · one hour 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 · 5 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 · 5 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 · 6 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 · 7 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 · 9 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 · 10 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 · 10 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 · 10 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 · 10 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 · 11 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 · 12 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 · 13 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 · 13 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 · 14 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.
The most-used players at Chiefs, Pirates and Sundowns this season
Nick Said · 14 hours ago
Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates have already played 12 games in all competitions this season and, while Kaizer Chiefs lag some way behind with eight games, it is still a decent sample size to look at who have been the most-used outfield players this campaign.
Flashscore sources: Madueke exit would go against Arsenal plan as Juve and Atletico circle
Dean Jones · 15 hours ago
Noni Madueke is being linked with an Arsenal exit, but that currently goes against the club’s plan for the season.
Flashscore sources: JJ Gabriel's next club remains unclear as he turns 16
Dean Jones · 23 hours ago
JJ Gabriel turns 16 on Tuesday with any Manchester United future increasingly unlikely.
Mamardashvili's penalty heroics see Georgia claim a point in Northern Ireland
Mark Strange · 23 hours ago
Despite a late missed penalty, Northern Ireland took another step towards a first-ever promotion to League A of the UEFA Nations League as a goalless draw at home to Georgia saw them keep a fourth clean sheet in a row and remain unbeaten in League B2.
