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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DR Congo's World Cup exploits encourage more players to join their cause
Sept 12 : Democratic Republic of Congo's success at this year’s World Cup has seen a bevy of European-born players added to their squad as coach Sebastien Desabre seeks to expand the player pool and build on their last-32 place at the finals in North America.
Pirates stutter at first hurdle in chase for CAF Champions League group stage ticket
Orlando Pirates were made to sweat at the first hurdle of their CAF Champions League journey after being held to a goalless draw by La Cure Wave in Mauritius on Sunday.
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.