Napoli's Kevin De Bruyne Suffers Split Cheekbone, Antonio Conte Confirms
Napoli have been dealt a major blow just before the penultimate match of the Serie A season, with Kevin De Bruyne ruled out of action.
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Belgium persuade Lille striker Fernandez-Pardo to commit to their World Cup cause
BRUSSELS, May 12 : Belgium will be able to use promising attacker Matias Fernandez-Pardo at the World Cup after he committed his international future to the country, the Belgian football federation said on Tuesday.
Atletico's US midfielder Cardoso to have surgery, doubtful for World Cup
May 11 : Atletico Madrid's United States midfielder Johnny Cardoso will undergo surgery on his right ankle, the LaLiga club said on Monday, dealing a significant blow to his hopes of playing at next month’s World Cup.
Arsenal on brink of Premier League title, Villa slip up in Champions League chase
LONDON: Arsenal are on the brink of a first Premier League title in 22 years after surviving a hugely contentious finale to beat West Ham 1-0, while Aston Villa were held 2-2 at Burnley on Sunday.
Iran at the World a ‘major diplomatic asset’: football chief
TEHRAN: The president of the Iranian Football Federation said late Saturday that if Iran dropped out of the World Cup, it would deprive the country of a “major diplomatic asset.” Mehdi Taj was speaking after the federation (FFIRI) said on Saturday that Iran would take part in the men’s football showpiece this summer despite the Middle East War, but demanded that joint hosts the United States, Mexico and Canada agree to its conditions. “If we do not participate in the World Cup, we will lose a major diplomatic asset,” Taj said in an interview broadcast late Saturday on state television. Iran’s participation in the tournament has been surrounded by uncertainty since the outbreak of war in February, following strikes carried out by the United States and Israel against the Islamic Republic. But on Saturday, the FFIRI said on its official website: “We will definitely participate in the 2026 World Cup, but the hosts must take our concerns into account. “We will participate in the World Cup tournament, but without any retreat from our beliefs, culture, and convictions.” Taj has set 10 conditions for attending the global spectacle, seeking assurances over the country’s treatment. The conditions include visas being granted and respect for the national team staff, the team’s flag and its national anthem during the tournament, as well as demands for elevated security at airports, hotels and routes to the stadiums where they will play. World football’s governing body FIFA has insisted for weeks that Iran will take part. Iran, who are due to be based in Tucson, Arizona, during the World Cup, face New Zealand, Belgium and Egypt in Group G. The Iranians open their World Cup campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15.
Man City stay in title hunt, Liverpool held, Bournemouth eye Europe
LONDON, May 9 : Manchester City sent out a defiant message to Premier League title favourites Arsenal as Pep Guardiola's side scored three second-half goals to beat visiting Brentford 3-0 on Saturday.
Jeremy Doku inspires Manchester City again in win over Brentford
Jeremy Doku struck again as Manchester City kept their title hopes alive with a vital 3-0 win over Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday.
Kompany won't allow Bayern to dwell on Champions League exit
MUNICH, Germany, May 8 : Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany will not allow his players to feel sorry for themselves after Wednesday's Champions League semi-final exit to Paris St Germain and has urged them to finish the season strong with the German Cup still up for grabs.