Ex-Brazil forward Pato joins Northampton board after takeover
Former Brazil and AC Milan forward Alexandre Pato has joined the board of Northampton Town after a consortium including the retired footballer completed its takeover of the English League Two club.
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Yalcouye makes dream debut as Ivory Coast beat Ghana in AFCON qualifier
Brighton striker Malick Yalcouye made a dream debut for Ivory Coast by scoring in a 2-0 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying victory over Ghana in Bouake on Thursday.
Netherlands snatch draw with late goal to sour Klopp’s Germany debut
Cody Gakpo scored in stoppage time to snatch a 1-1 draw for the Netherlands at home to Germany on Jurgen Klopp’s debut in the visiting dugout in the Nations League on Thursday.
Joao Felix gives Portugal win over Wales as Ronaldo misfires
Portugal, who have won two of the four finals since the competition was launched in 2018, dominated possession and outshot Wales 19-4 in Lisbon but squandered a string of chances.
Why Okoye has not arrived Super Eagles camp – Chelle
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has revealed that Udinese requested one of Nigeria’s invited players to remain with the Italian club for some activities ahead of the team’s Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifiers.
‘I feel immense emotion’ — Zidane ahead of first France match
Zinedine Zidane has admitted the significance of taking charge of France for the first time as he prepares to begin his reign against Turkey in the Nations League on Friday.
