Soccer-Dembele named FIFA player of 2025, Bonmati wins women's award for third time
DOHA, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Paris St Germain and France forward Ousmane Dembele was named FIFA men's player of the year in Doha on Tuesday with Spain and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati winning the women's award for the third year in a row.
Soccer-Villa edge Basel to join leaders as Roma roll past Celtic and Lyon stay strong
BASEL, Switzerland, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Aston Villa secured a 2-1 victory at Basel on Thursday, with goals from Evann Guessand and Youri Tielemans keeping their Europa League campaign on a strong footing.
Soccer-Midtjylland go top after beating Genk as Forest and Braga also claim victories
HERNING, Denmark, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Midtjylland extended their strong Europa League form on Thursday with a 1-0 home win over Belgian side K.R.C. Genk to rise to the top of the table.
Soccer-Germany to host Women's Euro 2029
NYON, Switzerland, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Germany will host the 2029 Women's European Championship, UEFA president Alexander Ceferin said at the governing body's executive committee on Wednesday.
Soccer-Barcelona's Bonmati out for five months after leg surgery
Dec 2 (Reuters) - Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati is expected to be out of action for around five months after the three-time Ballon d'Or winner underwent surgery on her fractured left fibula, the LaLiga club said on Tuesday.
Soccer-Go Ahead Eagles fine Edvardsen for mocking Stuttgart player Stiller's appearance
Nov 29 (Reuters) - Dutch side Go Ahead Eagles have fined their striker Victor Edvardsen for making fun of VfB Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller's appearance during their Europa League clash on Thursday.
Soccer-Van Persie defends decision to give senior debut to son Shaqueel in Europa League loss
(Reuters) -Feyenoord manager Robin van Persie said his decision to give son Shaqueel a senior debut in their Europa League game against Celtic was made in his role as his coach, not his father, after the Dutch side lost 3-1 at home on Thursday.
Soccer-Lyon thump Maccabi Tel Aviv to go top, Forest keep on winning
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Soccer-Roma tame Midtjylland, Malen double earns Villa win over Young Boys
ROME (Reuters) -AS Roma ended Midtjylland's perfect record in the Europa League with a 2-1 home win on Thursday, while a Donyell Malen double earned Aston Villa a 2-1 win over Young Boys where the Swiss away fans disrupted proceedings at Villa Park.
Soccer-Euro 2028 to kick off in Cardiff, final set for Wembley
LONDON (Reuters) -Cardiff will host the opening match of the 2028 European Championship on June 9, with the final scheduled for London's Wembley Stadium on July 9, tournament organisers UEFA announced on Wednesday.
