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Man City back plea to reduce squad size: Guardiola
AFP · one year ago
Pep Guardiola has revealed the Manchester City hierarchy support his desire to slash his underachieving squad next season regardless of their last-day bid to qualify for the Champions League.
Departing Ancelotti wishes Alonso luck as his Real Madrid successor
AFP · one year ago
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti wished the man set to replace him, Xabi Alonso, "all the luck in the world" on Friday, before taking charge of his final game at the club.
Chelsea can cope with pressure of top-five battle, says Maresca
AFP · one year ago
Enzo Maresca has backed Chelsea to handle the pressure of their do-or-die showdown with Nottingham Forest as the race for Champions League places reaches a dramatic climax on Sunday.
Alexander-Arnold 'deserves' his part in Liverpool title party: Slot
AFP · one year ago
Arne Slot said Trent Alexander-Arnold "deserves" to be part of Liverpool's title celebrations despite revealing he was unhappy with the defender's performances in training at the start of the season.
Missing out on Champions League would be huge blow: Newcastle boss Howe
AFP · one year ago
Eddie Howe admits it would be a "huge disappointment" if Newcastle fail to seal qualification for the Champions League as he prepares his men for their final Premier League game of the season against Everton on Sunday.
Saudi-based Toney recalled to England squad by Tuchel
AFP · one year ago
Ivan Toney on Friday earned a surprise recall to Thomas Tuchel's England squad for internationals against Andorra and Senegal.
Son's European 'milestone' shows South Korea strength - FA
AFP · one year ago
Son Heung-min "showcased the strength" of South Korean football to the world by lifting the Europa League trophy with Tottenham, the country's FA said on Friday.
Mainz's Sano gets first Japan call-up since assault probe closed
AFP · one year ago
Mainz midfielder Kaishu Sano was called up by Japan on Friday for the first time since a public prosecutor closed a sexual assault investigation against him in July last year.
Ribeiro, Mayele key figures in CAF Champions League final
AFP · one year ago
Brazilian Lucas Ribeiro of Mamelodi Sundowns and Congolese Fiston Mayele of Pyramids are potential match-winners in the CAF Champions League final first leg in Pretoria on Saturday.
Criticism shaping Barca charge towards fourth Women's Champions League crown
AFP · one year ago
Although Barcelona's dominant women's team are chasing a second consecutive quadruple as they take on Arsenal in the Champions League final on Saturday, they have faced more criticism than usual this season.
Stuttgart seek new era as Bielefeld eye history in German Cup
AFP · one year ago
While victory in Saturday's German Cup final would confirm Stuttgart's return to the Bundesliga elite, for opponents Arminia Bielefeld it would represent a sensational breakthrough.
PSG target more silverware in French Cup ahead of Champions League final
AFP · one year ago
Paris Saint-Germain step up their preparations for the Champions League final against Inter Milan as Luis Enrique's side take on rank outsiders Reims in Saturday's French Cup final.
Russo leads Arsenal quest to slay Barcelona beast in Champions League final
AFP · one year ago
Arsenal must slay the Goliath of women's football when they face Barcelona in Saturday's Champions League final, but in-form striker Alessia Russo believes the "world class" Gunners can beat the all-conquering Catalans.
What to look out for in final La Liga weekend
AFP · one year ago
La Liga's final weekend features two teams battling to avoid relegation and three dreaming of qualifying for European competition, among other issues to resolve.
Premier League dream turns sour for promoted clubs
AFP · one year ago
The riches of the Premier League are on offer for Sunderland and Sheffield United as they face off in Saturday's Championship play-off final, but the promotion dream could quickly turn sour even for the winners.
Milan star Pulisic to skip USA's summer games
AFP · one year ago
USA captain Christian Pulisic has pulled out of his country's final tournament ahead of the 2026 World Cup citing a need for rest.
Heidenheim recover to draw with Elversberg in Bundesliga playoff
AFP · one year ago
Heidenheim came from two goals down to force a 2-2 draw at home to Elversberg in the first leg of their Bundesliga relegation playoff on Thursday.
Raphinha extends Barca deal until 2028
AFP · one year ago
Barcelona winger Raphinha signed a contract extension until 2028 on Thursday after a spectacular season.
Son of former US coach Berhalter in squad for June friendlies
AFP · one year ago
Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Sebastian Berhalter was named on Thursday in the United States squad for next month's friendly internationals against Turkey and Switzerland.
PSG sporting director Campos extends contract to 2030
AFP · one year ago
Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Luis Campos has extended his contract with the French giants in a boost to the club ahead of the upcoming Champions League final.
