Van Gaal sick with prostate cancer but will still lead Dutch in Qatar
April 4 – Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal has revealed he is suffering from prostate cancer – but still plans to lead the side at the World Cup.
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Hope Solo charged with drunk diving with kids in car
April 4 – Former US international goalkeeper Hope Solo has been arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
Who will be the 2022 MLS Champion?
March 29 – The 2022 Major League Soccer season has got off to a rapid a start, with the Philadelphia Union, LAFC, and Real Salt Lake leading the table in points.
How long can you expect your club coach to last? On average just 156 days in Saudi Arabia
March 24 – The safest place to be a club manager in terms of holding on to your job is in Northern Ireland, where the average tenure of coaches is 1,536 days. In contrast coaches in Saudi Arabia last on average 156 days. Eddie Howe watch out.
Will Chelsea keep third spot as uncertainty mounts and players head for exit?
March 22 – Premier League Chelsea have been remarkably resilient in the pitch as their commercial world has crumbled around them off it.
Juve slip three late goals to Villareal to exit UCL; Chelsea war machine keeps rolling
March 17 – Three late goals earned Villarreal a stunning 3-0 second-leg victory at Juventus on Wednesday to knock the Italian giants out of the Champions League on a 4-1 aggregate, the third season in a row they have been eliminated in the last 16.
Henrique renews Qatari bond with Qatar Stars League role
March 16 – Former Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Antero Henrique will head the Qatar Stars League (QSL) in the same role.
Eriksen picked for Denmark friendlies with Qatar 2022 only a beat away
March 15 – Christian Eriksen has been named in Denmark’s squad for the first time since his cardiac arrest that shocked the world while he was playing against Finland at Euro 2020 last summer.
Foul business: Mexican and Colombian leagues top ranking of lost game time
March 9 – A ranking of 38 leagues worldwide by stoppage due to fouls has found Latin American leagues lose on average more than 15 minutes a game.
Palmeiras bounce back after CWC final loss to win South American Super Cup
By Samindra Kunti in Sao Paulo
March 3 – Palmeiras defeated Athletico Paranaense 2-0 to claim the South American Super Cup 4-2 on aggregate and their first prize under new club president Leila Pereira.
Tite says Qatar 2022 will be his final bow
February 28 – Brazil coach Tite will step down after the 2022 World Cup, bringing to an end a 7.5-year reign irrespective of the five-time world champions’ result in Qatar.
Conte frustration boils over as Spurs swing from Man City high to Burnley low
By Andrew Warshaw
February 24 – When Antonio Conte was hired as manager of Tottenham Hotspur in November to try and revive their fortunes, the club’s fans could hardly believe their luck at acquiring one of Europe’s most successful and tactically astute coaches.
First blood to Atletico Mineiro with Super Cup shoot out win over Flamengo
February 21 – Atletico Mineiro have won the Brazilian Super Cup, defeating rivals Flamengo 8-7 from the penalty spot after a nail-biting 2-2 draw.
Pochettino backs Messi to star in PSG vs Real Madrid Champions league clash
February 15 – Paris St Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino has backed Lionel Messi to come good against Real Madrid in tonight’s mouth-watering Champions League last-16 first leg despite an underwhelming domestic campaign.
Eriksen edges closer to full return with key Newcastle match the target
February 15 – Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen marked his 30th birthday with a first appearance since his cardiac arrest at last summer’s Euros, playing 60 minutes for his new club Brentford in behind-closed-doors friendly against fifth-tier club Southend United.