Watch: Morten Pedersen’s wand of a left foot

Watch when Morten Pedersen hammered home a powerful left-footed strike for Blackburn Rovers in a Premier League match against Fulham.

Ter Stegen celebrates being named Germany No.1 after 12-year wait

Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen said Thursday the end of a 12-year wait to succeed Manuel Neuer as Germany’s number one goalie felt like “a balm for the soul”.

Arteta, Slot make shortlist for Premier League Manager of the Month

Mikel Arteta, Arne Slot, Fabian Hurzeler, and Pep Guardiola have all been nominated for the August Premier League Manager of the Month award.

‘Role model’ Kimmich to take over as Germany captain

Germany men’s football coach Julian Nagelsmann said he had tapped Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich to take over as national team captain.

Valencia striker Rafa Mir detained in Spain for sexual assault

Police in Spain said Tuesday they have arrested Valencia striker Rafa Mir on suspicion of sexual assault.

‘I have always had a connection with France national team’ – Michael Olise

France head coach Didier Deschamps has given Bayern Munich’s offensive midfielder Michael Olise his first senior call-up to the France squad as they prepare for Nations League matches against Italy and Belgium.

Retirement won’t be a ‘difficult decision’ says Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo has ruled out any immediate thought of retirement from international football as he believes he still has plenty to give Portugal, he told a press conference on Monday.

Watch: African ballers impress again in Europe’s top leagues

Another standout weekend for African players across Europe’s top leagues saw thrilling goals from Senegalese’ Nicholas Jackson, Egyptian Mo Salah, Cameroonians Bryan Mbeumo, Andre-Frank Anguissa and more.

Mo Salah becomes the highest-scoring away player at Old Trafford

Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah was instrumental to The Reds’ 3-0 away win over Manchester United on Sunday, delivering two assists and scoring his 12th goal in nine outings at Old Trafford across all competitions.

Former Ivory Coast defender Sol Bamba dead at 39

Ex-Ivory Coast international defender Sol Bamba, who overcame cancer to resume his playing career, has died at the age of 39, his former clubs announced on Saturday.