European Football

Morocco wins historic U-17 AFCON title after penalty drama vs Mali

Morocco made history by winning their first-ever TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations title, defeating two-time champions Mali 4-2 in a penalty shootout following a goalless draw in Saturday’s final at Stade El Bachir in Mohammedia. In a tense and evenly matched encounter, the hosts kept their composure during the shootout, with goalkeeper Zakaria Alaoui emerging as the hero after saving two penalties, sparking...

Ghanaian kid Ilyas Ansah scores in second consecutive game for Paderborn 07 promotion bid

Ghanaian youngster Ilyas Ansah was the scoresheet for FC Paderborn 07 in their hard-earned victory over 1. FC Nurnberg in the German Bundesliga Two on Saturday afternoon. Paderborn rallied from behind to claim a 3-2 win at the Max-Morlock-Stadion to cushion their promotion bid to the Bundesliga next season. Nurnberg were ahead after the just minutes into the game when Azerbaijan international forward Mahir Emreli found...
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UCL: Mbappe scores landmark goal in Real Madrid’s win over Atalanta

Kylian Mbappe scored his 50th Champions League goal while Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham were also on target as Real Madrid secured a much-needed...

Michael Baidoo scored in Elfsborg’s 4-3 Europa League defeat to Galatasaray.

Ghanaian international Michael Baidoo netted his second UEFA Europa League goal for IF Elfsborg during their 4-3 defeat to Galatasaray at Rams Park on...

‘The light went out for France’- Didier Deschamps on loss to Italy

Didier Deschamps admits ‘the light went out’ for France even before half-time in their 3-1 home defeat to Italy. ‘I am accustomed to criticism,...

2024 Euros: Ollie Watkins late strike gets England into final

England will face Spain in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin on Sunday after a last-minute strike from substitute Ollie Watkins sealed victory over...

2024 Euros: Netherlands dominate Romania en route to quarterfinals

Substitute Donyell Malen scored twice and Cody Gakpo got his third goal of Euro 2024 to help the Netherlands see off a spirited Romania...

2024 Euros: Ronaldo misses penalty; Diogo Costa saves penalties to put Portugal through

Goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved all three penalties as Portugal won 3-0 in a shootout against a brave Slovenia side who had held them to...

Lamine Yamal copies everything Nico Williams does – Spanish FA spokesperson

Javier Gómez Matallanas, spokesperson for the Spanish Football Federation, has highlighted Nico Williams as a role model for Lamine Yamal amid their standout performances...

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia shows off Cristiano Ronaldo’s shirt and reveals what ‘amazing’ superstar told him before Georgia’s win over Portugal at Euro 2024

Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia led Georgia to a famous 2-0 win over Portugal and managed to get his hands on Cristiano Ronaldo's shirt afterwards. Georgia...

Copa America: Argentina survive Messi scare, beat Chile to reach quarterfinals

Lionel Messi said he hoped his injury scare was “nothing serious” after receiving treatment for a right thigh problem during Argentina’s hard-fought 1-0 Copa...

Copa America: Lionel Messi provides assist in Argentina’s win over Canada

Lionel Messi has stressed the importance of Argentina having started the Copa América on the right foot with a 2-0 win over Canada on...

Euros 2024: Hosts Germany advance to knockout stage with win over Hungary

Goals from Jamal Musiala and Ílkay Gündogan gave Germany a comfortable 2-0 win over Hungary in Group A on Wednesday that made the host...

‘Not everything is about winning’ – Lionel Messi surprisingly plays down Argentina’s favourites billing ahead of Copa America defence in the United States

Lionel Messi played down Argentina's favourite tag as they prepare for Copa America title defence in the USA. Messi and Co. will begin their journey...