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Japan's 'King Kazu' joins Portuguese side at 55
Japanese football star Kazuyoshi Miura extended his decades-long playing career on Wednesday less than a month before his 56th birthday, joining Portuguese second-division outfit Oliveirense on loan.
PSG deadline day move for Chelsea's Ziyech falls through
Paris Saint-Germain's attempt to sign Morocco star Hakim Ziyech on loan from Chelsea has failed after the French league (LFP) refused to ratify the player's contract, a source close to the deal told AFP on Wednesday.
PSG appeal to French league to approve Ziyech loan deal
Paris Saint-Germain have asked the French league to approve the loan signing of Morocco star Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea despite the necessary paperwork for the deal arriving after Tuesday's January transfer deadline, the club told AFP.
Chelsea confirm signing of Fernandez from Benfica
Chelsea on Wednesday confirmed the signing of Argentina's World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez from Benfica for a record British transfer fee of 121 million euros (£106.8 million).
Newcastle's rise fuelled by 'obsessive' Howe and Saudi cash
After decades in the doldrums, Newcastle's progress to their first League Cup final in 47 years underlined the Saudi-funded club's emergence as a serious threat to the English football establishment.
'Matter of time' before scoring record falls says LeBron
LeBron James said Tuesday it's only a "matter of time" before he passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the greatest scorer in NBA history after edging closer to the long-standing NBA record.
Playing regrets the spur for new England coach Borthwick
Steve Borthwick heads into his first match as England head coach, a Calcutta Cup clash against Scotland at Twickenham on Saturday, determined to ensure the team avoid making the same mistakes that marred his international career.
Sexton key to unlocking Irish Six Nations and World Cup success: MacNeill
Ireland winning the Six Nations title will not have a direct impact on their hopes of finally reaching at least the Rugby World Cup semi-finals, but the key to both is Johnny Sexton remaining fit, according to former Irish fullback Hugo MacNeill.
Chelsea pay record fee for Fernandez as Cancelo joins Bayern
Chelsea paid a Premier League record fee of 121 million euros to sign Enzo Fernandez as Joao Cancelo made a surprise move to Bayern Munich and Jorginho joined Arsenal on a frantic transfer deadline day in Europe.
Chelsea sign Fernandez for Premier League-record 121 mn euros
Chelsea have signed World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez from Benfica for a British-record 121 million euros ($131 million), the Portuguese club announced early on Wednesday.
Ten Hag slams Carroll tackle that sidelined Man Utd's Eriksen
Erik ten Hag has urged football authorities to stamp out the type of reckless tackle that left Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen sidelined for three months.
Newcastle sink Saints to end 47-year wait to reach League Cup final
Newcastle reached the League Cup final for the first time in 47 years as Sean Longstaff's double inspired a 2-1 win against Southampton in Tuesday's semi-final second leg at jubilant St James' Park.
Morocco star Boufal joins Qatari club
Sofiane Boufal, one of the stars of Morocco's run to the World Cup last four, was returning to Qatar on Tuesday when he joined Al-Rayyan from Angers, in a deal announced by the two clubs.
Algeria crush Niger to set up CHAN final against wasteful Senegal
African Nations Championship leading scorer Aymen Mahious bagged a brace as Algeria hammered Niger 5-0 in Oran on Tuesday to qualify for a final showdown against Senegal.
New competitions open international doors to MLS clubs
The days when football clubs from the United States and Canada were largely restricted to domestic competition, barely noticed by the rest of the world, are about to end.
Haris Seferovic joins Celta Vigo on loan from Benfica
Switzerland striker Haris Seferovic has switched loan clubs, joining Celta Vigo of La Liga for the rest of the season, the Spanish side announced on Tuesday.
Thorgan Hazard joins PSV Eindhoven on loan from Dortmund
Belgium international Thorgan Hazard has signed with Dutch club PSV Eindhoven on loan from Borussia Dortmund, the German club announced on Tuesday.
Chelsea chase Fernandez as Cancelo joins Bayern
Big-spending Chelsea were scrambling to sign Enzo Fernandez in the final hours of the January transfer window on Tuesday as Joao Cancelo left Manchester City for Bayern Munich and Jorginho swapped Chelsea for Arsenal.
Ayoze Perez joins Real Betis on loan from Leicester
Spanish striker Ayoze Perez on Tuesday joined Real Betis in La Liga on loan from Premier League strugglers Leicester.
Jorginho joins Arsenal from Chelsea on deadline day
Jorginho joined Premier League leaders Arsenal from Chelsea on transfer deadline day on Tuesday for a reported fee of £12 million ($15 million).
Ukrainian Kryvtsov joins Inter Miami
Inter Miami have signed Ukrainian international defender Sergii Kryvtsov from Shakhtar Donetsk, the Major League Soccer club said on Tuesday.
Ex-England batter Ballance in Zimbabwe squad for Windies Tests
Former England batsman Gary Ballance was included on Tuesday in a 16-man Zimbabwe squad for a two-Test series against the West Indies.
IOC rejects Russian demand that its athletes compete without restrictions
The International Olympic Committee on Tuesday rebuffed a Russian demand that its athletes be treated the same as those of other countries, in a growing row over Russian and Belarusian participation in the 2024 Paris Games.
Sam Curran fined for 'excessive celebration' of Bavuma dismissal
England all-rounder Sam Curran has been fined 15 percent of his match fee and handed a demerit point for "excessively celebrating" his dismissal of South African captain Temba Bavuma in the second one-day international on Sunday.
England optimistic George could face Scotland in Six Nations
England are confident that experienced hooker Jamie George could be available for their Six Nations opener at home to Scotland on Saturday after he was seemingly ruled out by concussion.
Edwards' famed Barbarians rugby shirt could smash auction record
The Barbarians jersey worn by Wales great Gareth Edwards when he scored what is widely acclaimed as rugby's greatest try could set a new world-record price when sold at auction next month.
Leicester sign ex-England full-back Brown on short-term deal
Leicester have signed ex-England full-back Mike Brown on a short-term contract, the Premiership champions announced Tuesday.
Wales will thrive on 'underdog' tag against Ireland, says Gatland
Warren Gatland says Wales will relish being the underdogs in their Six Nations opener at home to Ireland on Saturday -- the first match of his second stint in charge.
'Only we can lose it now': Serie A title fever in Naples
Serie A title fever is sweeping Naples as the football-mad city hopes that rampant Napoli will end more than three decades of waiting to be crowned kings of Italy.
Mbappe, Messi and Neymar in same team not hindering PSG, says Galtier
Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier has denied that playing Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar all together in the same side has a negative impact on the team's balance, as the Brazilian was ruled out of Wednesday's match at Montpellier.
Russian Olympic chief says athletes must compete without restrictions
The head of Russia's Olympic Committee said Tuesday that athletes representing Russia must not be subjected to different conditions from those of other countries, amid a growing row over their participation in the 2024 Paris Games.
Nigeria striker Moffi joins Nice from French rivals Lorient
Nigerian international striker Terem Moffi has joined Nice from their French Ligue 1 rivals Lorient, the club announced on the last day of the January transfer window on Tuesday.