COPENHAGEN (AFP) – Denmark’s star player Christian Eriksen collapsed and had to be revived on the field by medics during the Euro 2020 match with Finland on Saturday (June 12). The opening match of Group B was paused amid emotional scenes after Eriksen fell to the turf at the end of the first half. Danish... » read more
HONG KONG (REUTERS) – Former South Korea international Yoo Sang-chul has died at the age of 49, the Korea Football Association announced on Monday (June 7). Yoo, a key component in Guus Hiddink’s side that reached the World Cup semi-finals when the country co-hosted the tournament with Japan in 2002, had been diagnosed with pancreatic... » read more
LONDON (AFP) – England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold will miss Euro 2020 with a thigh injury suffered in Wednesday’s friendly against Austria. Alexander-Arnold limped off in the closing stages of England’s 1-0 win after sustaining the injury while clearing the ball. The Liverpool right-back looked emotional as he was helped around the pitch and England manager... » read more
PARIS (REUTERS) – Brazilian soccer player Neymar hit back at sportswear maker Nike on Friday (May 28), saying the company’s statement that it terminated an endorsement deal because he refused to cooperate with an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a Nike employee was “an absurd lie”. In a story first reported by the... » read more
ROME (AFP) – Antonio Conte hailed his “journey” as Inter Milan coach on Thursday (May 27), the day after he quit the newly-crowned Italian champions amid clashes with the club’s cash-strapped Chinese owners. “What a journey during these two years! No excuses, no alibis, only work, work and work, with respect and courtesy,” wrote Conte... » read more
LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND (AFP) – Uefa on Tuesday (May 25) opened formal disciplinary proceedings against Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus, the three clubs which are still refusing to give up the aborted Super League project. “Following an investigation conducted by Uefa Ethics and Disciplinary Inspectors in connection with the so-called ‘Super League’ project, disciplinary proceedings have... » read more
BRIGHTON (REUTERS) – Brighton & Hove Albion scored three times in the second half to fight back from two goals down and beat Manchester City 3-2 at home on Tuesday (May 18) in a thrilling Premier League encounter in which the champions lost Joao Cancelo to an early red card. Ilkay Gundogan struck in the... » read more
BILBAO (REUTERS) – Real Madrid ensured the La Liga title race will go down to the final weekend as they beat Athletic Bilbao 1-0 at San Mames on Sunday (May 16) thanks to a second-half goal from defender Nacho Fernandez. In a first half shorn of clear-cut chances, Real were adamant they should have had... » read more
MADRID (REUTERS) – Atletico Madrid took a giant step towards the La Liga title in dramatic circumstances by fighting their way back to beat Osasuna 2-1 at home on Sunday(May 16) thanks to a late strike from Luis Suarez. Atletico dominated the game and hit the woodwork twice in the first half before having two... » read more
LONDON (REUTERS) – Spotify CEO and founder Daniel Ek said on Saturday (May 15) an offer to buy Premier League club Arsenal had been rejected by owner Stan Kroenke’s family. Ek took to Twitter to issue a statement correcting “inaccurate reports” that he had not made a bid. “This week an offer was made to... » read more
LONDON (AFP) – Thomas Tuchel has hailed rejuvenated Cesar Azpilicueta as a “key factor” in Chelsea’s fine run, saying the pair struck up an instant rapport. Chelsea have lost just twice since the German replaced Frank Lampard as manager at Stamford Bridge in January, reaching the FA Cup final and the Champions League final. Tuchel’s... » read more
LONDON (REUTERS) – Arsenal owners Stan and Josh Kroenke said on Tuesday (April 27) they remain “100 per cent committed” to the Premier League club, are not selling any stake and have not received and will not entertain any offers. Swedish billionaire Daniel Ek, chief executive officer and founder of music streaming service Spotify, said... » read more
LONDON (AFP) – Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said winning felt much better with fans in attendance after beating Tottenham 1-0 at Wembley to lift the League Cup for the fourth consecutive year in front of 8,000 supporters on Sunday (April 25). Aymeric Laporte’s header eight minutes from time finally rewarded a dominant performance from... » read more
SHEFFIELD (REUTERS) – Arsenal kept alive their hopes of playing in European competition next season with a 3-0 win at Sheffield United who were left staring at relegation after Alexandre Lacazette scored twice and Gabriel Martinelli added another on Sunday (April 11). The result lifted Arsenal to ninth place on 45 points from 31 games... » read more
LONDON (AFP) – Edinson Cavani said he is proud to wear the Manchester United shirt after his father claimed the Uruguay striker was unhappy in England and wanted to finish his career in South America. Luis Cavani told media in Argentina on Tuesday (March 9) that the 34-year-old star was eyeing a possible move to... » read more
LONDON (AFP) – Pep Guardiola says his Manchester City squad are “on fire” in training as they look to get back to winning ways against Southampton on Wednesday (March 10). The Premier League leaders’ record 21-game winning streak in all competitions was ended by Manchester United in Sunday’s derby at the Etihad Stadium. Asked on... » read more
LONDON (AFP) – Chelsea cemented their grip on fourth place in the Premier League as Kai Havertz finally delivered an influential display in their vital 2-0 win against top-four rivals Everton on Monday (March 8). Havertz has endured a disappointing first season following his £70 million move from Bayer Leverkusen last year. But the Germany... » read more
SINGAPORE – With a desire to “expand my empire, open my wings and seek new challenges”, could the Crown Prince of Johor soon be taking over Spanish football club Valencia from his friend, Singaporean billionaire Peter Lim? On Tuesday (March 2), Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, who also owns Malaysian Super League champions Johor Darul Ta’zim,... » read more
LONDON (AFP) – Manchester City powered seven points clear at the top of the Premier League as Ilkay Gundogan’s double inspired a 3-0 win that piled pressure on Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho, while Liverpool’s problems mounted after a dismal 3-1 defeat at Leicester on Saturday (Feb 13). Pep Guardiola’s side stretched their English top-flight record... » read more
BERLIN (AFP) – Robert Lewandowski has opened up about the role Jurgen Klopp played in his career as the Bayern Munich striker continues to bang in the goals this season for the European champions. Lewandowski was voted Fifa’s best male player last month, while Klopp won the men’s coach award for the second year running... » read more