Leaving Arsenal was never on the cards, says Trossard
Belgian forward Leandro Trossard said there was never any question of him leaving Arsenal at the start of the season, despite speculation about a transfer away from the club.
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African football announce profit at congress
KINSHASA :The Confederation of African Football announced a profit in its latest financial statements, saying it has reversed several years of deficits.
Passport woes delay Depay joining up with Dutch squad
AMSTERDAM :Netherlands’ record scorer Memphis Depay will arrive late for the country's World Cup qualifiers this week after saying his passport was stolen in Brazil, where he plays for Corinthians.
Emphatic four-goal win as Newcastle collect first Champions League points
BRUSSELS :A pair of penalties from Anthony Gordon and strikes from Nick Woltemade and Harvey Barnes spurred Newcastle United to collect their first points of the Champions League campaign with an emphatic 4-0 away win over Union Saint-Gilloise on Wednesday.
Belgium's Union will need to be at their best against Newcastle, warns coach
BRUSSELS :Belgian champions Union Saint-Gilloise will need to be at their best and focused from the start if they are to stand any chance against Newcastle United in the Champions League on Wednesday, their coach Sebastien Pocognoli warned.
Atalanta come from behind to beat Club Brugge
BERGAMO, Italy :Atalanta came from behind to beat Belgium’s Club Brugge 2-1 at home in the Champions League on Tuesday with Mario Pasalic netting the winner after earning the penalty that led to the equaliser.
Frenchman Beaumelle takes over as Angola coach
Angola have named Patrice Beaumelle as their coach, with the Frenchman taking over a week before their final set of 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Argentina’s Albornoz, Garcia out of Springboks clash at Twickenham
LONDON :Argentina have been forced into two changes to the squad for their final Rugby Championship match against South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday, with Tomas Albornoz and Gonzalo Garcia ruled out through injury.