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Inter Turku go top on Veikkausliiga's return despite no way past Gnistan
Anthony Tomas · 4 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 · 5 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 · 5 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.
Former Spurs defender Ramon Vega declares intention to rival Gianni Infantino
Reuters · 6 hours ago
Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Ramon Vega said on Wednesday he intends to stand in next year's FIFA presidential election against fellow Swiss Gianni Infantino, becoming the first candidate to publicly declare his ambition to challenge the incumbent.
Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay cleared to return after heart procedure
Reuters · 6 hours ago
Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay has been cleared to return to action after undergoing a procedure to correct a heart arrhythmia, the Italian club said on Wednesday.
Six trophies and 126 goals: Lionel Messi's international career in numbers
Štěpán Šimůnek · 7 hours ago
Lionel Messi made his international debut in August 2005, coming on in Budapest as an 18-year-old for a friendly against Hungary. Twenty-one years and more than 200 appearances later, he said goodbye to the national team as a world champion and Argentina's record-holder. So what did the football legend's international career look like in numbers?
Flashscore sources: Malo Gusto faces important Chelsea decision as January approaches
Dean Jones · 8 hours ago
Malo Gusto could become more readily available when the January transfer window opens as questions grow over his role for club and country.
Arsenal aim to dominate football after Premier League title win, says CEO Garlick
Reuters · 9 hours ago
Arsenal are in a strong position to dominate men's football for years to come, CEO Richard Garlick said on Wednesday, minutes after the club announced they had agreed a new long-term deal for manager Mikel Arteta.
Southampton's Eckert free to manage after FA investigation concludes 'Spygate' scandal
Josh Donaldson · 9 hours ago
Southampton boss Tonda Eckert has been handed a suspended six-week ban by the Football Association (FA) following an investigation of his actions in 'Spygate', which saw the South Coast club kicked out of the EFL Championship play-offs last season.
OPINION: Neymar's sad decline from man of the people to childish influencer
Antonio Moschell · 11 hours ago
Neymar experienced a World Cup at which he was brought along more as a lightning rod than as a footballer capable of producing magic. Now injured, the Sao Paulo native has instead chosen to stand out as a childish and resentful influencer, right in the middle of Brazil's election campaign.
Mikel Arteta looking to create more memories at Arsenal after penning four-year deal
AFP · 11 hours ago
Mikel Arteta vowed "this is only the beginning of what we can achieve together" after signing a new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal until 2030.
Spanish World Cup winner Pedro announces retirement after 20-year career
Reuters · 12 hours ago
Former Spain forward Pedro Rodriguez announced his retirement on Wednesday at the age of 39, bringing the curtain down on a glittering 20-year career that yielded 25 major trophies.
Lineker insists Man City should accept punishment for rule breaches
Reuters · 12 hours ago
Manchester City should own up to their breaches of the Premier League's financial rules and accept their punishment, former England captain Gary Lineker said on Wednesday, adding he would not be surprised if they were ultimately stripped of titles.
'Terrible performance': Hradecky furious as calls made for Friis to be sacked
Anthony Tomas · 12 hours ago
Finland goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky gave a furious interview with Finnish TV after the team's 1-0 defeat to Belarus on 6th October, a performance he claimed was "terrible" and has seen calls for head coach Jacob Friis to lose his job.
Arsenal announce new 'long-term contract' for Mikel Arteta after title winning season
Ali Pollock · 13 hours ago
Arsenal have confirmed that manager Mikel Arteta has signed a new 'long-term' contract with the club, following last season's Premier League title success.
'I feel respected': Cardoso on Sundowns contract and injured players ahead of MTN8 final
Nick Said · 14 hours ago
Perhaps it was intentional, but Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso gave little away when speaking about the injured trio of Tebogo Mokoena, Aubrey Modiba and Bathusi Aubaas ahead of the MTN8 final against Orlando Pirates on Saturday.
CAS set to hear Senegal appeal over stripped African Cup of Nations title
Reuters · 14 hours ago
The long-running saga over the winner of this year’s Africa Cup of Nations title will move closer to resolution on Thursday when Senegal’s appeal after being stripped of the title is heard by the Court of Arbitration in Sport in Lausanne.
Messi's final game in numbers: Missed chances, playmaking role and one last spectacle
Jakub Dvořák · 16 hours ago
The whole country had been waiting for this farewell, but just under 85,000 lucky fans could fit into the sold-out Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires. Lionel Messi (39) gave them quite a spectacle in his final appearance for the national team. Against Benin, he recorded one goal and two assists, but showed that even a national icon is only human when he passed up a number of huge chances. He received a Flashscore rating of 8.9 for his performance.
Flashscore sources: Arsenal plotting next phase of growth with Arteta set to stay
Dean Jones · 17 hours ago
Arsenal are determined not to lose sight of the next generation of talent as they prepare for the next phase of their growth under Mikel Arteta.
'He is the best': Bellingham heaps praise on Kane after record-equalling appearance
Reuters · 18 hours ago
Jude Bellingham hailed teammate Harry Kane as England's greatest-ever player after the captain marked his record-equalling 125th appearance by scoring two goals and creating another in Tuesday's 3-0 Nations League win over the Czech Republic.
