After headlining the papers all week, Ousmane Dembele delivered for Barcelona. Stewart Robson examines how he influenced their draw at Atletico. Ousmane Dembele broke the hearts of the fans at Wanda Metropolitano with a 90th minute goal, to save a point for Barcelona on the road. Ousmane Dembele came off the bench to snatch a

Singapore rebounded after their Matchday 2 defeat with a convincing 6-1 win over Timor-Leste in the 2018 Suzuki Cup. The Philippines prevailed 1-0 over Singapore in Group B courtesy of a late winner by Patrick Reichelt. In Southeast Asian football, the last place you want to be when only a win will do is Bangkok.

Thailand conceded late against Philippines, but remain top of Group B with superior goal difference. Timor-Leste pulled within a goal of the Philippines after going 3-0 down in the AFF Suzuki Cup, but the three-goal deficit proved insurmountable. The Philippines prevailed 1-0 over Singapore in Group B courtesy of a late winner by Patrick Reichelt.

Sergio Ramos says while he understands the criticism by Real Madrid fans this season, those critics will not have any bearing on his play. Real Madrid have strongly denied a claim that club captain Sergio Ramos failed a doping test after the 2017 Champions League final, and also that the proper procedures were not followed

Sergio Ramos says while he understands the criticism by Real Madrid fans this season, those critics will not have any bearing on his play. Real Madrid have denied a claim that club captain Sergio Ramos failed a doping test after the 2017 Champions League final, and also that the proper procedures were not followed when the

The FC crew feel recent statements by Barcelona players about Ousmane Dembele are an effort to help him regain focus and form at the club. BARCELONA — Ernesto Valverde feels some of the coverage of Ousmane Dembele’s struggles at Barcelona has been cruel, but says the French forward is under no more pressure than anyone

Hosts Ghana will play no further part in the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations after being held 1-1 by Cameroon in their final Group A game at the Accra Sports Stadium. The Black Queens were pipped in the final standings by Mali, who twice came back from behind to beat Algeria 3-2 to progress.



Sweden’s World Cup-bound national women’s team will return to South Africa for a second year running to face Banyana Banyana in an international friendly in January. 
 The Swedes, ranked ninth in the world, will take advantage of warm weather to train as they build towards the FIFA Women’s World Cup in France next year.

Glenn Hoddle was taken ill while working as a pundit for BT Sport. Former England manager Glenn Hoddle is out of hospital and recuperating at home following heart surgery last month, the 61-year-old’s spokesperson said on Friday. Hoddle, who spent the majority of his playing career with Tottenham Hotspur and also played for Chelsea and

With Real Madrid and Barcelona not at their absolute bests, ESPN FC’s Sid Lowe feels Atletico Madrid could challenge for the La Liga title. Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has denied reports that he is close to signing a new contract at the club. Marca and other local outlets reported last week that new contract