Soccer-France come from behind to thrash Belgium 4-1
PARIS, Oct 5 (Reuters) - France came from a goal down to beat Belgium 4-1 in their Nations League Group A1 meeting at the Stade de France on Monday, while Italy secured a 3-1 win over Turkey, their third consecutive match without a loss.
Soccer-Bahrain part ways with Talajic after Gulf Cup early exit
Oct 5 (Reuters) - Bahrain have parted ways with manager Dragan Talajic by mutual agreement following the defending champions' early exit from the Gulf Cup, the country's football association (BFA) said on Monday.
PM congratulates Harimau Malaya on third place effort, but says 'no special holiday'
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim congratulated Harimau Malaya on their success in defeating Vietnam, thereby securing third place in the FIFA Asean Cup 2026.
Soccer-Premier League viewership up 20% among young Americans, Nielsen Sports data shows
Oct 5 (Reuters) - The Premier League has struck a chord with young Americans after the US co-hosted this year's World Cup, with viewership for the English top-flight up 20% among those aged 18-34 so far this season, shows data from Nielsen Sports released on Monday.
Soccer-Norway boss Solbakken warns of heavy toll on 'thoroughly spent' Haaland
Oct 5 (Reuters) - Norway striker Erling Haaland is showing signs of physical fatigue following a relentless run of matches for club and country, raising concerns over his punishing workload.
Tierney strikes as M'sia beat Vietnam for first time in 12 years to finish third in Asean Cup
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia finished third in the inaugural FIFA Asean Cup after a 1-0 win over Vietnam at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Monday (Oct 5).
Soccer-Klopp's Germany are putting in the effort but not getting results yet
BERLIN, Oct 5 (Reuters) - When Germany coach Juergen Klopp walked off the pitch in Thessaloniki just before midnight on Sunday he knew that one win in his first four international matches in charge was hardly living up to the euphoria of his appointment, but he has noted that progress had been made since their disappointing World Cup exit.
Soccer-Netherlands coach Xavi satisfied with first four games in charge
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez said he was satisfied with his first four matches in charge and that he is working to turn the squad into a family that fights for each other.
Soccer-Midfielder Scott withdraws from England squad due to injury
Oct 5 (Reuters) - Alex Scott has withdrawn from England's squad because of an injury, the FA said on Monday, days after the midfielder impressed manager Thomas Tuchel on his first international start.
