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FC Lorient Pays Tribute to Its Iconic Figures with the “Wall of the Merlus”
As part of its centenary celebrations, FC Lorient is preparing to celebrate its past and its history. This Sunday at 2:45 pm, before the match against AJ Auxerre, the Morbihan club will officially inaugurate the “Wall of the Merlus,” a space dedicated to 56 key figures who have shaped the club’s identity and trajectory since…
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Stand up, Lorient! The immersive experience of FC Lorient’s centenary
Stand up Lorient! The immersive experience of FC Lorient’s centenary. Come and enjoy a large-format immersive projection in the heart of the Moustoir, followed by an interactive museum space. Through a spectacular presentation combining large-format projections, unseen images and rare archives, immerse yourself in 100 years of passion and fervor. From the very first minutes, the…
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Forever Auckland FC now on Netflix
Season one of the break-out sports docuseries Forever Auckland FC launched on Netflix yesterday, becoming the first New Zealand sports series to be acquired by the global streamer. Originally produced for Sky New Zealand, the eight episode, all-access look at the Australian A-League debut season of New Zealand’s newest professional football team, follows their unprecedented rise to…
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Captain Smith extends stay at AFC Bournemouth
Adam Smith has committed his future to AFC Bournemouth by signing a new one-year deal, extending his stay at the club until at least the summer of 2027, with the defender continuing as the Cherries’ current club captain. The 34-year-old first arrived at the club on loan during the 2010/11 season before returning to the…
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Rayan makes Premier League history as third teenager to score or assist in first three games
Three games. One teenager from Brazil. One piece of Premier League history. Rayan has become just the third teenager ever to register a goal or assist in each of his first three Premier League appearances, joining Robbie Keane (1999) and Anthony Martial (2015) in an exclusive club. Signed amid strong interest from across Europe, Rayan…
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Iraola, Kroupi and Petrovic among contenders for January Premier League awards
AFC Bournemouth are delighted to have received four nominations across the club for three individuals in the Premier League’s monthly awards for January. The Cherries recorded three wins from five matches in January, including memorable 3-2 home victories over Tottenham and Liverpool. Those vital points lifted Bournemouth to 12th in the Premier League heading into February….
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AFC Bournemouth light up January with Visit Las Vegas
AFC Bournemouth and Visit Las Vegas brought their partnership to life in spectacular fashion throughout January, delivering a series of standout activations across two high-profile night-time home fixtures at the Vitality Stadium. The first of those moments came under the lights against Tottenham Hotspur, as a stunning drone show illuminated the skies above the stadium….
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Black Knight Football Club Becomes Sole Shareholder of FC Lorient
Loïc Féry Joins BKFC Shareholder Group While Remaining President of FC Lorient. Black Knight Football Club (BKFC) has become the sole shareholder of FC Lorient as part of a strategic agreement designed to strengthen the club’s long-term development in an increasingly competitive football landscape. Loïc Féry will retain his position as president of FC Lorient,…
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Adams Lob Nominated for PL Goal of the Month
AFC Bournemouth are pleased to announce that midfielder Tyler Adams has been nominated for the Premier League’s Goal of the Month award for November. His long-range lob from the halfway line caught Sunderland ‘keeper Robin Roefs off his line on the 15-minute mark to stun the Stadium of Light. It was Adams’ second goal for the club, with…
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Luke Casserly Named AFC Pro League Head Coach
Ahead of the start of the inaugural OFC Pro League in January, Auckland FC has announced Luke Casserly as head coach of the club’s Pro League team. Casserly is currently head coach of Auckland FC Reserves team. The team currently sits fifth in the National League table and are unbeaten in five. “It is a…
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Foundations: The Story of the State-of-the-Art Performance Centre’s Creation
AFC Bournemouth is delighted to announce the release of a special feature-length documentary, Foundations, the story of the state-of-the-art Performance Centre’s creation from start to finish. Spanning back to 2019 when the club purchased land of the former Canford Magna golf course, all the way to cutting the ribbon at the official unveiling, this fly-on-the-wall piece extensively…
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Kluivert wins Goal of the Month award for October
Justin Kluivert’s stunning strike against Fulham has been voted AFC Bournemouth’s Strategic Solutions Goal of the Month for October. The Dutchman’s stunning long-distance strike claimed the majority of supporters’ votes, seeing off competition from Antoine Semenyo, Junior Kroupi and Sophie Quirk. Picking up the ball in the drizzling rain, Kluivert drove purposefully at the Fulham…
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Auckland FC Partners with Retail Giant JD Sports
Can black and blue really work with black and yellow? According to Auckland FC and JD Sports, they most certainly can. Auckland FC has just signed a partnership with the global sports fashion retailer to become the official Sports Retail Partner for the 25/26 season. The retail giant currently has seven New Zealand stores, four…
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FC Lorient welcomes Asgard among its Official Suppliers
Lorient Football Club is pleased to announce a new partnership with Asgard , a premium gym located in Lorient, which joins the circle of official suppliers of the club . This partnership is part of a shared desire to promote performance , well-being and the sporting values that drive both entities on a daily basis. Édouard Jean , President of Asgard:“This partnership with FC Lorient marks…
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Match gallery: Pictures from the Cherries’ 100th Premier League win
AFC Bournemouth triumphed 2-0 over Nottingham Forest to register their 100th Premier League win on Sunday. Marcus Tavernier started the ball rolling for the Cherries, the winger scoring direct from a corner in the 25th minute. In-form teenager Junior Kroupi doubled the Cherries’ lead with a stunning strike five minutes before half-time, beating Forest goalkeeper…
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Auckland FC Coach Steve Corica named in PFA Team of the Decade
Auckland FC head coach, Steve Corica has been named as coach in the Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) A-League Team of the Decade (2015-2025). The team celebrates the standout performers across the 2015–2025 period. The announcement was made before an audience of current and former A-League players, coaches, sponsors, fans, and administrators, celebrating a line-up of…
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Club to launch Former Players’ Association
AFC Bournemouth is delighted to announce information regarding its Former Players’ Association, which is being launched this year. Following the Premier League’s initiative to encourage clubs to engage more frequently with their former players, the Cherries are getting on board. AFC Bournemouth recognises that the health and well-being of former footballers is a lifelong concern,…
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Christie given Premier League prize for milestone
AFC Bournemouth midfielder Ryan Christie received his Premier League award for reaching 100 appearances in the top flight. Christie hit the landmark in the 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Scot has only ever featured in the competition for the Cherries, making his top flight bow in 2022 in the opening…
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Monster Energy named Official Energy Drink Partner of AFC Bournemouth
AFC Bournemouth is proud to announce a new multi-year partnership with Monster Energy, who will become the Official Energy Drink Partner of both the men’s and women’s first teams. This collaboration marks an exciting step forward for the club, bringing one of the world’s most dynamic energy drink brands closer to the heart of the…
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AFC Bournemouth Partner with Borderlands 4
AFC Bournemouth is delighted to announce a new partnership with Borderlands 4, the iconic video game franchise published by 2K. The collaboration sees Borderlands 4 become a Proud Partner of the Cherries, launching in line with the highly anticipated release of Borderlands 4. Borderlands 4, which released worldwide on 12th September, is the latest instalment…
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Semenyo Wins Player of the Month
Antoine Semenyo has been named AFC Bournemouth’s Michael Matthews Jewellers Player of the Month for August, following a blistering start to the Premier League season. Semenyo’s performances in August were crucial in helping Andoni Iraola’s men to a bright start to the 2025/26 season. The Ghana international opened the campaign with a dramatic brace at…
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Jake Girdwood-Reich Reunited with Steve Corica at Auckland FC
Australian-born defender Jake Girdwood-Reich has joined Auckland FC on loan. The move reunites Girdwood-Reich with Auckland FC head coach Steve Corica. Corica was Sydney FC head coach when he gave the 21-year-old his A-League debut in the 22/23 season. The move provides Auckland FC with competition across the back line. “When Corica calls, you answer,’…
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Hill Pens New Cherries Deal
AFC Bournemouth is thrilled to announce that James Hill has signed a new contract with the club. The versatile defender will remain at the club until 2029, having initially arrived on the south coast from Fleetwood Town in January 2022. Hill, who has featured in all four of this season’s fixtures, has made 28 appearances…
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Tavernier Puts Pen-to-Paper On New Deal
AFC Bournemouth is delighted to confirm that Marcus Tavernier has signed a contract extension with the club, keeping him at Vitality Stadium until 2029. The 26-year-old joined the club in the summer of 2022 and has made 93 appearances for the Cherries in all competitions. His standout moments include netting the winner from 25-yards against…
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Semenyo Nominated for Two Premier League Awards for August
Antoine Semenyo has been nominated for two Premier League awards for August after a superb start to the season. The Ghana international has enjoyed a standout beginning to the 2025/26 season, where he produced an incredible display on the Premier League’s opening night at Anfield. Against the Premier League champions Liverpool, he showed huge resilience…
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National Teams: Place for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
Five Merlus are on deck during this international break. Here’s an update on our players’ respective schedules: Aiyegun Tosin (Benin) Aiyegun Tosin, who scored two goals in Ligue 1 this season with Les Merlus, will play two matches for Benin in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The first will be against Zimbabwe on Friday evening…
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Jiménez Joins Cherries from AC Milan
AFC Bournemouth is delighted to announce the signing of talented full-back Álex Jiménez on an initial loan deal from AC Milan. The 20-year-old defender, regarded as one of the brightest young prospects in European football, joins the Cherries with 34 appearances under his belt in all competitions for Milan. Jiménez joined the Serie A giants…
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Serbian Centre-Back Milosavljević Signs for the Cherries
AFC Bournemouth is delighted to announce the signing of talented Serbian centre-back, Veljko Milosavljević, from Red Star Belgrade on a five-year deal. The 18-year-old arrives from Serbia, having been a part of the side that won the SuperLiga last season, breaking through to make 14 league appearances in the country’s top flight. In doing so,…
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ANZ Steps Up as Major Sponsor of Auckland FC, Backing the Future of Football in New Zealand
ANZ is proud to announce an expanded partnership with Auckland FC, becoming the club’s major sponsor and strategic partner as it enters its second season in the A-League. Having supported AFC since day one, ANZ’s elevated commitment reflects a shared vision with the club: to build pride in New Zealand’s largest city and grow the game from grassroots to…
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OFC Pro League Update
Auckland FC has been selected to be part of the new OFC Pro League. The OFC Professional League – the first-ever professional football league in the Oceania region – will kick off on 10 January 2026, with eight clubs competing in a circuit series format, held across the Pacific. Importantly, the OFC Professional League will…
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Tavernier Strike Earns AFC Bournemouth First Premier League Win of the Season
Marcus Tavernier’s first-half strike was enough to earn AFC Bournemouth their first Premier League win of the season against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Both the Cherries and Wolves were looking to take points after opening day defeats and Andoni Iraola’s side were up and running after just four minutes. The home side’s lightning press forced Jean-Ricner Bellegarde…
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Highly-Rated Winger Adli Joins the Cherries
AFC Bournemouth is delighted to announce the signing of Moroccan international Amine Adli from Bundesliga side, Bayer Leverkusen. The winger joins the club on a five-year deal and will link up with Andoni Iraola’s side ahead of the weekend’s game with Wolves. He was instrumental in Leverkusen’s record-breaking season in 2023/24, as Xabi Alonso’s team…
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Striker Sam Cosgrove Joins Auckland FC
Auckland FC has made a statement of intent for the season ahead with the signing of English striker Sam Cosgrove. The 28-year-old arrives at the Black Knights from League One Barnsley FC, where he scored seven goals and registered six assists across 60 games. The striker will boost head coach Steve Corica’s attacking options, as…
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Five Auckland FC Players Receive New Zealand International Call-Ups
Auckland FC is delighted to confirm that five of its players have been called up to represent New Zealand in the upcoming international window, which features two highly anticipated Soccer Ashes clashes against the Socceroos. New signing Oli Sail has been selected as a goalkeeper for the New Zealand national team. He will be joined by defenders Francis…
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Downtown Las Vegas Soccer Club Tour to Bournemouth
The club partnership with Downtown Las Vegas Soccer Club continued following the summer camp in Vegas with the under 14’s and under 16’s teams visiting Bournemouth for a 2 week soccer tour. The group of 22 players and 3 coaches enjoyed training sessions and matches against community groups and local teams including Wessex Sports, Holt United…
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2025/26 Third Kit Launched
AFC Bournemouth are proud to present their new third kit for the 2025/26 campaign – the club’s first pink strip in a decade. The eye-catching design combines two vibrant shades of pink with bold purple accents, ensuring Andoni Iraola’s side stand out on the road this season. The Cherries last wore pink in the 2015/16…
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Dermane Karim Loaned to FC Lorient
FC Lorient is pleased to announce today the arrival, on loan, of Dermane Karim (21 years old), the Togolese midfielder from Lommel SK. Having played for the youth teams of Feyenoord Rotterdam (1 match in the Eredivisie), Dermane Karim has mainly revealed himself to the general public in the Belgian championships. Dermane, who belongs to…
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Global Cherries: Summer Series Finale in Atlanta
This past weekend, AFC Bournemouth fans gathered in Atlanta to watch the final game of the summer series. The night before the game, Reginald McKee, a local Atlanta resident and dedicated AFC Bournemouth supporter, organized a meet-up at a nearby bar. Thanks to the club’s promotional efforts, the event attracted a diverse group of supporters…
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Auckland FC Signs Australian Winger Lachlan Brook from Real Salt Lake
Auckland FC is delighted to announce the signing of Australian winger, Lachlan Brook. Brook, 24, has played more than 100 professional games, scoring 18 goals and arrives from Major League Soccer team, Real Salt Lake. “It is great to be in Auckland and part of an exciting club set up,” says Brook. “There is so…
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Welcome Jimi Gower
Moreirense Futebol Clube Futebol SAD informs that it has reached an agreement with midfielder Jimi Gower, having signed a contract valid until 2028 with our club. Last season, the young English midfielder played 22 games for Arsenal’s under-21s, scoring one goal and providing three assists.
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Global Cherries: North American Cherries
Before AFC Bournemouth took on Everton in New Jersey, members of the North American Cherries overseas group met up at the appropriately named Redd’s Bar near the stadium. Normally, during the season North American Cherries fans join together in a weekly matchday chat as they watch the Cherries on NBC. The Premier League Summer Series allowed them…
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Abdoulaye Faye Loaned to the Merlus
FC Lorient is delighted to announce today the arrival of Abdoulaye Faye (20 years old), central defender from Bayer Leverkusen, on a one-season loan. Having just arrived in Germany this summer, Abdoulaye Faye played in the Swedish championship for the past seasons at Häcken and then at Örgryte, with whom he took part in 34…
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Bingourou Kamara Signs for FC Lorient
FC Lorient is pleased to announce today the signing of Bingourou Kamara (28 years old), goalkeeper, for the next two seasons. Trained at Tours FC before joining RC Strasbourg, with whom he discovered Ligue 1 and won the Coupe de la Ligue, Bingourou Kamara then played for Charleroi (Belgium), Montpellier and Pau. In the Pau…
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Auckland FC and Northern Region Football Launch Community Football Clinics
Auckland FC and Northern Region Football (NRF) are proud to announce the launch of free community football clinics in South Auckland. The initiative will see NRF facilitate coaching sessions with Auckland FC at local football clubs. Tailored for boys and girls aged 8 to 13, the clinics are open to all skill levels, from aspiring…
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Arsène Kouassi, Four Years With the Merlus
FC Lorient is delighted to announce today the arrival of Arsène Kouassi (20 years old), left-back from AC Ajaccio, for the next four seasons. He is under contract with the Merlus until June 2029. Having made some notable performances last season in the Ajaccio jersey, his first as a professional, Arsène Kouassi, who came through…
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It’s All Access, All Action and All Drama When Sky New Zealand Originals Series Forever Auckland FC Kicks Off this August
This story might take place around the football field, but the view is like nothing you’ve seen on NZ TV before Sky will deliver Aotearoa unprecedented access to the headline-grabbing, history-making football phenomenon, Auckland FC, when its highly anticipated Sky New Zealand Originals docuseries Forever Auckland FC premieres on Sky Open on Wednesday, 27 August at 7.30pm, with…
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AFC Bournemouth Arrive in Chicago for Premier League Summer Series
AFC Bournemouth have touched down in the Chicago as the squad begins their highly anticipated Premier League Summer Series campaign in the USA. The Cherries are set for a thrilling trio of fixtures across the pond, taking on Premier League rivals Manchester United, West Ham United and Everton in what promises to be a high-tempo…
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AFC Bournemouth Sign Goalkeeper Đorđe Petrović from Chelsea on Five-year Deal
AFC Bournemouth is delighted to confirm the signing of goalkeeper, Đorđe Petrović, from Chelsea. The Serbian joins the Cherries on a five-year deal and will link up with the squad immediately, ahead of the club’s pre-season tour to the US. Petrovic, who has 23 Premier League appearances to his name, enjoyed a standout season on…
