Matthias Jaissle fumes at penalty decision that cost him dream Newcastle start
Matthias Jaissle lamented the “soft penalty” that cost his unfancied Newcastle side a season-opening win over Liverpool at a charged-up St James’ Park.
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Al-Diriyah complete signing of Berat Djimsiti from Atalanta
DUBAI: Diriyah FC has have bolstered their defensive line with the signing of Albanian center-back Berat Djimsiti, a veteran of Italian football and who has captained his national team.
Former Everton midfielder Gueye joins Saudi Diriyah
Aug 9 : Senegal midfielder Idrissa Gueye joined recently promoted Saudi Pro League side Diriyah as a free agent after leaving Everton, the Saudi club announced on Sunday.
Infantino gets backing from leading African football administrators
CAPE TOWN, Aug 4 : Leading African football administrators have sent messages of support to embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino as he looks to the continent’s 54 members for backing in a bid to keep his job.
Spain top FIFA rankings, Saudi 58th after World Cup
DUBAI: The Saudi Arabian national football team have jumped three places in the FIFA World Rankings, which were announced this week following the World Cup.
Migne hops from Haiti to Gabon
July 18 : French-born coach Sebastien Migne, who led Haiti to the World Cup, has been appointed to take charge of Gabon as they seek to qualify for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations finals.
Atlanta moved to a different beat during World Cup filled with memories
ATLANTA, July 16 : From Cape Verde's debut and England's late victory over DR Congo to Argentina's two comeback wins on their way to the final, Atlanta has seen it all at this World Cup, leaving a wealth of memories behind for visitors and locals alike.
England not cursed, says Tuchel, after more World Cup heartbreak
ATLANTA, July 15 : England's long wait to win a World Cup or even reach the final goes on after a loss to holders Argentina on Wednesday, but manager Thomas Tuchel prefers to see it in football terms and not as a curse after a clash he described as two separate games.