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KuPS shocked by AC Oulu as HJK hit VPS for six in Veikkausliiga
Anthony Tomas · 19 minutes ago
Inter Turku weren't expecting to stay top of the Veikkausliiga for more than 24 hours after their goalless draw with Gnistan, but they were dealt a huge favour by AC Oulu, who went to KuPS and won 1-0. Making ground on the top two were HJK, who handed VPS a 6-0 thrashing to complete the first round of Championship Group matches after the international window.
Everton striker Martin Sherif fined by FA for breaching betting regulations
Reuters · one hour ago
Everton forward Martin Sherif has been fined £5,000 ($6,600) after admitting to breaches of the Football Association's betting regulations over a 15-month period, the FA said on Thursday.
Southampton boss Tonda Eckert pleased to have clarity after 'spygate' decision
Reuters · one hour ago
Southampton manager Tonda Eckert said he had accepted responsibility for his role in the club's "spygate" scandal and welcomed the clarity provided by the verdict ahead of Sunday’s south-coast derby against Portsmouth.
Ghana goalkeeper Joseph Wollacott joins FC Kosice on short-term deal
Owuraku Ampofo · one hour ago
Ghanaian goalkeeper Joseph Wollacott has joined Slovakian Superliga side FC Kosice on a short-term deal.
Jose Mourinho jokes Man City final verdict might go on beyond his lifetime
Reuters · 2 hours ago
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho joked that he may not live to see the end of Manchester City's legal battle with the Premier League after the club appealed a ruling that found it guilty of serious financial rule breaches.
Sunderland captain Xhaka given suspended fine over fake COVID-19 vaccination certificate
Reuters · 2 hours ago
Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka has received a suspended fine of 150,000 Swiss francs ($180,159) after admitting he obtained a fake COVID-19 vaccination certificate, the midfielder said on social media on Thursday.
'We have to spread the love': Erling Haaland urges Man City to stick together
AFP · 2 hours ago
Erling Haaland said Manchester City must "stick together" in uncertain times after being found guilty of over 100 charges of breaking Premier League financial rules.
All 54 CAF member associations pledge support to embattled Gianni Infantino
Nick Said · 2 hours ago
African football has pledged its “unanimous and unconditional” support to Gianni Infantino in a major boost to the FIFA president’s hopes of re-election next March.
UEFA president Ceferin to stand for re-election in 2027
AFP · 2 hours ago
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin on Thursday told the 55 member national associations of European football's governing body that he would stand for a final re-election next year.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino promises more support for African football
Reuters · 4 hours ago
FIFA President Gianni Infantino promised further resources for Africa as he addressed football association presidents at a conference in Cape Verde on Thursday, a rare public speech since his bid to sell a stake in FIFA tournaments collapsed in July.
Worst kept secret is confirmed as coach moves to Betway Premiership club
Nick Said · 5 hours ago
The worst-kept secret in South African football is out in the open after Durban City unveiled Eric Tinkler as their new head coach.
EXCLUSIVE: UAE director Ivankovic plots path to World Cup with manager Dalic
Heik Kolsch · 5 hours ago
After a more than three-decade relationship with Zlatko Dalic, United Arab Emirates strategic director, Branko Ivankovic, has started a new adventure in the Middle East.
Benni McCarthy delivers shocking opinion on Kenya’s chances to win AFCON 2027
Dennis Mabuka · 8 hours ago
Kenya’s national team head coach Benni McCarthy has cited that there’s no way he can help Harambee Stars to win the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) even if he’s given millions of dollars to achieve the target.
BIG PETE: Cudicini discusses Chelsea 'rivalry' and working brilliantly with Czech stopper
Flashscore · 8 hours ago
In the latest instalment of the Big Pete series, Petr Cech met up with his former Chelsea goalkeeping teammate Carlo Cudicini. Although the experienced Italian had to settle for a backup role after the young Cech arrived in 2004, he remained positive and used his own performances to motivate his rival to improve. That attitude was also shaped by the experience he had gained at AC Milan.
Kaizer Chiefs sweat over fitness of key forward ahead of Stellenbosch clash
Nick Said · 12 hours ago
Kaizer Chiefs are sweating on the fitness of young forward Luke Baartman after he picked up an injury on national team duty with the South African Under-23s.
Ex-Man City star David Silva comes out of retirement to join Hong Kong Premier League side
Shina Oludare / · 12 hours ago
Spain legend David Silva has come out of retirement at the age of 40 to join Hong Kong Premier League side Sha Tin.
Flashscore sources: Declan Rice to be rewarded for living up to his £105m price-tag
Dean Jones · 13 hours ago
Declan Rice’s next Arsenal contract is set to reward him for living up to the huge expectations that came with his £105m move from West Ham.
Inter Turku go top on Veikkausliiga's return despite no way past Gnistan
Anthony Tomas · 22 hours ago
Finland's Veikkausliiga returned after the international break with something of a whimper as Gnistan and Inter Turku played out a goalless draw in Helsinki, though that was enough to take the visitors top of the table.
'History that will last forever': Ronaldo pays tribute to rival Messi after Argentina farewell
Reuters · 23 hours ago
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo set aside one of football's great rivalries on Wednesday to pay tribute to Lionel Messi after the Argentine said he already missed representing his country following his emotional international retirement.
The remarkable statistics behind unheralded Orlando Pirates star
Nick Said · 23 hours ago
When Orlando Pirates go in search of an unprecedented fifth successive MTN8 title in the final against Mamelodi Sundowns in Durban on Saturday, they could again rely on the experience of their Mr Consistency.
