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PSG's Moroccan defender Hakimi bids to have rape case dismissed

PSG's Moroccan defender Hakimi bids to have rape case dismissed

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, who is facing trial for alleged rape, will bid to have the case dismissed in court on Friday, AFP learned from a source close to the case.

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Slot says he shares Salah ambition for Liverpool

Slot says he shares Salah ambition for Liverpool

Arne Slot said on Friday he and Mohamed Salah both want what is best for Liverpool after the Egyptian appeared to take aim at the Dutchman on his way out of the club.

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German business morale rises for first time since Iran war

German business morale rises for first time since Iran war

German business morale unexpectedly increased in May, a survey showed Friday, raising hopes Europe's biggest economy is weathering the Iran war energy shock better than feared.

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Palmer and Foden left out of England World Cup squad

Palmer and Foden left out of England World Cup squad

Cole Palmer and Phil Foden were among a number of high-profile players left out of Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad announced on Friday.

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Indian duo dies on Everest as record breaker warns of overcrowding

Indian duo dies on Everest as record breaker warns of overcrowding

Two Indian climbers have died on Mount Everest during a record-breaking period of ascents via Nepal's southern route, as experts warn of overcrowding on the world's highest peak.

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Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa says will leave post

Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa says will leave post

Alvaro Arbeloa confirmed Friday he would leave his role as Real Madrid coach at the end of a trophyless season.

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Neuer to miss German Cup final in latest injury setback

Neuer to miss German Cup final in latest injury setback

Manuel Neuer will miss Bayern Munich's German Cup final clash with Stuttgart on Saturday with a calf strain, the latest injury setback for the veteran goalkeeper.

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Palmer, Foden left out of England World Cup squad

Palmer, Foden left out of England World Cup squad

Cole Palmer and Phil Foden were among a number of high-profile names excluded by Thomas Tuchel from England's World Cup squad on Friday.

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Middle East war casts shadow over million-strong hajj pilgrimage

Middle East war casts shadow over million-strong hajj pilgrimage

More than a million Muslims are gathering in Mecca for the hajj pilgrimage overshadowed by the Middle East war, as animosity smoulders across the region despite a fragile ceasefire.

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Foden, Palmer to miss out on England World Cup squad - reports

Foden, Palmer to miss out on England World Cup squad - reports

Phil Foden and Cole Palmer are among a number of high-profile names that are set to miss out on Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the World Cup, according to multiple reports on Friday.

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