Kuala Lumpur, Dec 31 (IANS) The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has heralded 2025 by signalling the start of a brand new era on Tuesday with the unveiling of a new logo and identity to reflect and reinforce the continued trajectory of the Confederation’s progress and rising standards in the coming years.
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Dec 31 (IANS) Local giants Fluminense have signed Uruguay under-23 forward Joaquin Lavega on a free transfer from River Plate Montevideo, the Brazilian Serie A club said on Monday. The 19-year-old agreed to a five-year deal after completing a medal at Fluminense's Carlos Castilho training complex in Rio de Janeiro.
London, Dec 31 (IANS) West Ham United striker Michail Antonio has been discharged from the hospital after spending three weeks in the hospital following a serious car accident. Antonio had undergone surgery on a lower limb fracture following the accident on December 7 in Epping, Essex, and was taken to a central London hospital. Photos of the car had flooded online, raising concern for Antonio’s state.
London, Dec 31 (IANS) West Ham United confirmed a significant blow to their season with the news that captain Jarrod Bowen has sustained a fractured foot. The injury occurred during the Hammers’ 0-5 loss against Liverpool at London Stadium on Sunday. Bowen’s early exit followed a challenge by Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister. Despite the intensity of the tackle, referee Anthony Taylor did not issue a yellow card to the Argentine.
Wolverhampton, Dec 31 (IANS) Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha has been handed a two-game ban by the Football Association (FA) after he was charged with ‘misconduct’ for acting in an ‘improper manner’ following their 1-2 defeat against Ipswich Town at the Molineux Stadium on December 14.
Plymouth, Dec 31 (IANS) England and Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has been sacked by Championship club Plymouth Argyle after the side sits at 24th place in the league table.
London, Dec 30 (IANS) Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah says he is focused on helping his team win the Premier League title, but admits he is still "far away" from signing a new contract. The Egyptian scored his 20th goal of the season and helped set up Cody Gakpo for the second goal in Liverpool's 5-0 win away to West Ham on Sunday to lift them eight points clear at the top of the points table.
Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) Alaaeddine Ajaraie scored a brace of goals as NorthEast United FC defeated Mumbai City FC 3-0 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Mumbai Football Arena here on Monday night. Macarton Nickson scored the third goal for NorthEast as they secured a convincing victory on the road.
Milan, Dec 30 (IANS) AC Milan have announced the appointment of Sergio Conceicao as the head coach of the club on a contract valid until June 2026 after the club had earlier announced the sacking of Paulo Fonseca. "AC Milan announces that Sergio Paulo Marceneiro da Conceicao has been appointed as the Head Coach of the men's First Team until 30 June 2026. The Club extends a warm welcome to Sergio and his staff, wishing a journey full of success and fulfillment," read the statement by AC Milan on their website.
Milan, Dec 30 (IANS) AC Milan have appointed Sergio Conceicao as the head coach of the club on a contract valid until June 2026. Conceicao will replace Paulo Fonseca, who was sacked by the Italian giant earlier in the day after a 1-1 draw at home against Roma.
