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PSG lose unbeaten Ligue 1 record ahead of Arsenal showdown
AFP · one year ago
Paris Saint-Germain saw their unbeaten record in Ligue 1 this season finally ended in a 3-1 home defeat against Nice on Friday, just ahead of their Champions League semi-final showdown against Arsenal.
Own goal takes Sundowns to African final against Pyramids
AFP · one year ago
Al Ahly defender Yasser Ibrahim conceded a 90th-minute own goal to give Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa a place in the CAF Champions League final, where they will face another Egyptian club, Pyramids.
Real Madrid boycott Copa final build-up amid 'unacceptable' ref statements
AFP · one year ago
Real Madrid lashed out at the Copa del Rey final referees on the eve of Saturday's match, labelling complaints about pressure from the club's television channel "unacceptable" and boycotting all planned pre-match activities in protest.
Copa del Rey ref statements 'unacceptable': Real Madrid after boycotting final build-up
AFP · one year ago
Real Madrid said complaints made by Copa del Rey final referees against pressure from the club's television channel were 'unacceptable' on Friday, after pulling out of planned pre-match activities.
Real Madrid boycott Copa del Rey build-up over referee complaints
AFP · one year ago
Real Madrid refused to partake in planned Copa del Rey final related activities on Friday because they were angry at complaints made by the match officials earlier in the day, the club told media in Seville.
Young Barca must 'enjoy' Real Madrid Copa final fight: Flick
AFP · one year ago
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick called on his young side to 'enjoy' fighting rivals Real Madrid in Saturday's Copa del Rey final in Seville.
Emery wants FA Cup glory and Champions League berth for Villa
AFP · one year ago
Unai Emery has set his sights on leading Aston Villa to their first FA Cup triumph since 1957 and completing a memorable end to the season by qualifying for the Champions League.
Chelsea's troubled season not a failure insists Maresca
AFP · one year ago
Enzo Maresca insists his first season at Chelsea has not been a failure after criticism of the Italian's conservative tactics in the race to qualify for the Champions League.
Postecoglou aims to ruin Liverpool title party despite boyhood fandom
AFP · one year ago
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou is ready to ruin Liverpool's Premier League title party despite his boyhood love for the Anfield club.
Man Utd's Dalot could miss rest of season: Amorim
AFP · one year ago
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has revealed Portugal defender Diogo Dalot could miss the rest of the season after suffering a calf injury.
Lyon request French league discard result of Saint-Etienne match
AFP · one year ago
Lyon have lodged an appeal with the competitions organisation committee (COC) of the French football league (LFP) requesting the result of their derby defeat at Saint-Etienne not be recorded pending the decision of the disciplinary committee, sources close to the club said on Friday.
Guardiola says Man City must show 'spirit' to get back on top
AFP · one year ago
Pep Guardiola has vowed Manchester City will be back to their best next season after losing their "spirit" during a turbulent campaign that exposed an unexpected lack of hunger in his side.
Clasico Copa final offers Mbappe, Real Madrid redemption
AFP · one year ago
Real Madrid's European failure this season stung, in particular for striker Kylian Mbappe and coach Carlo Ancelotti, but a Copa del Rey final victory over Barcelona on Saturday would rapidly ease the pain.
Howe 'not 100 percent' on Newcastle return after pneumonia
AFP · one year ago
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted he does not feel "100 percent" after returning to work following his serious bout of pneumonia.
Liverpool have 'big responsibility' to win title at Anfield: Slot
AFP · one year ago
Arne Slot believes Liverpool have a "big responsibility" to clinch the Premier League title in front of their own fans when Tottenham visit Anfield on Sunday.
Whitecaps outfight Miami to get advantage in Concacaf semi
AFP · one year ago
Inter Miami suffered a 2-0 defeat at the Vancouver Whitecaps in Thursday's CONCACAF Champions Cup semi-final, first-leg on Thursday, leaving Lionel Messi's team with a huge task in next week's return game.
Kane hopes to 'silence' the doubters as Bayern title looms
AFP · one year ago
After a career of individual awards but no team honours, Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane's title breakthrough could come as early as full time of Saturday's home match against Mainz.
Barcelona out to prove Clasico superiority in Copa del Rey final
AFP · one year ago
Hansi Flick's Barcelona are closing in on a potential quadruple this season but blocking their path are eternal rivals Real Madrid.
Montemurro eyes Arsenal scalp as Lyon close on Champions League final
AFP · one year ago
Record eight-time champions Lyon are on the verge of yet another Women's Champions League final, with coach Joe Montemurro hoping to lead the French side past his old club Arsenal in this weekend's semi-final second leg.
Marseille get their passports out to prepare Champions League return
AFP · one year ago
French giants Marseille have not been involved in European competition this season but such is their determination to get back onto the continental stage that coach Roberto De Zerbi and his players are already embarking on some foreign travel.
