Egypt asks to host some 2034 World Cup matches

Egypt has requested the right to host a set of group-stage matches for the 2034 World Cup which will be held in Saudi Arabia, the African country’s football federation president said on Wednesday.

Kimmich says he will extend Bayern contract

Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich said he would extend his contract “in the next few days” after helping the team beat Bayer Leverkusen to reach the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday.

Motsepe tells Eto’o: ‘Past remains in the past’

Re-elected CAF president Patrice Motsepe told new executive committee member and former Cameroon star Samuel Eto’o on Wednesday in Cairo that the “past remains in the past”.

Arsenal set up Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid

Arsenal drew 2-2 with PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday to complete an emphatic 9-3 aggregate win and set up a Champions League quarter-final against holders Real Madrid.

Watch: Aston Villa v Club Brugge – UCL Highlgihts

Aston Villa marched into the Champions League quarter-finals after beating Club Brugge 6-1 on aggregate, following a 3-0 win in the second leg at Villa park.

Real Madrid edge Atletico on penalties to reach UCL quarters

Real Madrid produced a gritty display to reach the Champions League quarter-finals with a 4-2 win on penalties against rivals Atletico Madrid, following a 1-0 defeat after extra time on Wednesday.

Villa beat Brugge to book PSG UCL showdown

Marco Asensio starred as Aston Villa beat 10-man Club Brugge 3-0 on Wednesday to book a Champions League quarter-final clash with Paris Saint-Germain.

Du Preez: ‘As a player, you always play for better contract’

Kaizer Chiefs forward Ashley du Preez recently penned a two year contract with Amakhosi as he spearheads Chiefs’ attack tonight against Cape Town City.

Slot: Liverpool ‘ran out of luck’ against PSG

Liverpool manager Arne Slot called his side’s Champions League exit to Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday the “best game” he has been involved in, but conceded the Premier League leaders ran out of luck in a penalty shootout.

African champions Al Ahly refuse to play rival Zamalek

Egyptian title-holders Al Ahly, set to play at this year’s World Club Cup, failed to show up Tuesday for their Egyptian Premier League match against rivals Zamalek, demanding that foreign officials take charge.