Kick Off: Santos sacked as Poland head coach, Verratti joins Qatar side Al Arabi

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2024 African Cup of Nations qualifiers finalised – full AFCON list

This international break saw the final qualifiers take place for January’s African Cup of Nations finals tournament, completing the list of the 24 nations who will travel to Ivory Coast next January, with dozens of French-based players set to take part.

OFFICIAL: Poland FA sack former Portugal manager Fernando Santos as head coach

OFFICIAL: Poland FA sack former Portugal manager Fernando Santos as head coach.

Libya FA announce tragic loss of 4 football players due to the flood

In a heart-wrenching revelation, the Libyan Football Federation confirmed the death of several local team players due to the devastating Cyclone Daniel. This storm has inflicted unparalleled destruction, leading to the death of thousands across the nation.

OFFICIAL: Verratti joins Qatar side Al-Arabi from PSG on three-year deal

Italy midfielder Marco Verratti has left Paris St Germain to join Qatari side Al-Arabi, the Ligue 1 club said on Wednesday.

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OFFICIAL: 36-year-old former Barca & Man City striker Nolito hangs up the boots

Best Premier League XI in FC24: Man City & Liverpool each have 5 players in

Best XI in EPL according to FC24: Man City & Liverpool each have 5 players in.

Salah misses Emirates trip as Man Utd lose Onana - How AFCON 2023 can affect EPL

Arsenal could lose Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny for up to a month in the new year and we take a look at how AFCON 2023 may affect the Gunners' Premier League rivals.

Messi signed as an assistant to sit with his teammates for Argentina's game

Before the match against Bolivia, Messi signed as an assistant to the technical staff so that he could sit with his teammates on the bench.

Man United include Antony in their 25-man Premier League squad

Manchester United have included Antony in their latest 25-man Premier League squad but the forward remains on an indefinite leave of absence from the club after assault allegations were made by three separate women.

Chelsea release new third kit for 23/24 and fans are all saying the same thing

Chelsea have finally releaed their new third kit and the new mint foam strip is said to be inspired by two kits worn many decades apart

Antony spotted relaxing by a pool in Sao Paulo, as he delays Man Utd return

Manchester United player Antony has been pictured relaxing with friends around a pool at a gated estate near Sao Paulo after agreeing to an indefinite leave of absence from his club following abuse allegations.

Real Madrid set for €70m Bernabeu metro station to go with renovated stadium

Real Madrid are set to have a renovated metro station to accompany what will be a new-look Santiago Bernabeu stadium.

Why Palmer, Lavia, Colwill & Madueke are not in Chelsea's 20-man PL squad list

Mauricio Pochettino has already managed four Premier League games for the Blues this season but his 25-man squad for the 2023/24 season.

Real Madrid star to take legal action against sexual assault allegations

Spain and Real Madrid star Dani Carvajal has announced that he will take legal action against spurious claims about his character in recent days.

Vinicius' 'meteoric' Real Madrid rise leaves Mauro Silva wanting more

Vinicius Junior has enjoyed a "meteoric" rise at Real Madrid but Mauro Silva believes the Brazil winger could still get better with the world "yet to see the best" from him.

Chelsea dealt double injury scare ahead of Bournemouth clash

Chelsea already have several big names nursing injuries so Mauricio Pochettino will be hoping that his players return from international duty unscathed.

PSG 'shortlist Vinicius & four other Real Madrid stars' as they plan 'REVENGE'