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Liverpool braced for Premier League title party
AFP · one year ago
Liverpool have one hand on the Premier League trophy as they seek the solitary point they need against struggling Tottenham on Sunday that would guarantee a record-equalling 20th English title.
Atletico thump Rayo, Valladolid relegated after Betis defeat
AFP · one year ago
Atletico Madrid cruised to a 3-0 La Liga win over Rayo Vallecano on Thursday as they bounced back from defeat at Las Palmas last weekend.
Dallas coach Kidd joins Everton ownership group
AFP · one year ago
Jason Kidd, the head coach of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks has joined the American ownership group of English club Everton, the Premier League team said on Thursday.
'Greatest-ever' Vardy to leave Leicester at end of season
AFP · one year ago
Leicester captain Jamie Vardy will leave the former Premier League champions at the end of the season, the relegated club announced on Thursday.
Newcastle boss Howe returns to work after pneumonia
AFP · one year ago
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has returned to work at the club's training centre after recovering from pneumonia, the Premier League outfit said on Thursday.
Tigres fight back for draw with Cruz Azul in CONCACAF semi
AFP · one year ago
A header from Juan Jose Purata six minutes from the end gave Tigres UANL a 1-1 draw at home to Cruz Azul in their all-Mexican semi-final, first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Wednesday.
Inter return to tough Scudetto defence after treble dream dies
AFP · one year ago
Inter Milan head into the final straight of their title battle with Napoli locked on points at the top of Serie A and reeling from a crushing derby defeat which ended the champions' hopes of the treble.
Arsenal lacked 'energy' in Palace draw as Liverpool prepare to seal title
AFP · one year ago
Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal have to get their "energy" back for the Champions League showdown with Paris Saint-Germain after a lacklustre 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace left Liverpool on the brink of winning the Premier League.
Jovic shoots AC Milan into Italian Cup final with derby double
AFP · one year ago
Luka Jovic fired AC Milan into the final of the Italian Cup with a brace in Wednesday's convincing 3-0 derby win over Inter Milan which sent his team through 4-1 on aggregate.
Liverpool on brink of title after Arsenal held by Palace
AFP · one year ago
Liverpool are on the brink of winning the Premier League title after Arsenal were held to a 2-2 draw by Crystal Palace on Wednesday.
Former USA boss Arena suggests Pochettino doesn't 'understand' role
AFP · one year ago
Former USA head coach Bruce Arena has criticised the appointment of Argentina Mauricio Pochettino to the role, saying that foreign coaches can't understand the importance of the job.
Bilbao edge Las Palmas to close on Champions League qualification
AFP · one year ago
Inaki Williams fired Athletic Bilbao to a 1-0 home win over Las Palmas in La Liga on Wednesday to strengthen their chances of direct qualification for next season's Champions League.
Champions League spot would be 'Premier League trophy' for Man City: Nunes
AFP · one year ago
Matheus Nunes says Champions League qualification would be Manchester City's "Premier League trophy" after a poor campaign by their stellar standards.
Ronaldo hunts Asian Champions League glory in Saudi-hosted finals
AFP · one year ago
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr are one of three big-spending Saudi Arabian clubs hunting AFC Champions League glory on home soil when the final knockout stages begin on Friday.
Guardiola joy as Man City go third after dramatic win over Villa
AFP · one year ago
Pep Guardiola admitted his wild celebration of Matheus Nunes's stoppage-time winner against Aston Villa felt strange because Manchester City don't score as many late goals as their Premier League rivals.
PSG draw with Nantes to stay unbeaten in Ligue 1
AFP · one year ago
Paris Saint-Germain were held to a 1-1 draw at Nantes in a rearranged Ligue 1 game on Tuesday, a result which maintains their unbeaten domestic record this season with the Champions League semi-final against Arsenal on the horizon.
Olmo fires Liga leaders Barca past Mallorca
AFP · one year ago
Barcelona inched closer to the La Liga title with a 1-0 win over Mallorca on Tuesday which took them seven points clear of Real Madrid.
Nunes strikes at the death as Man City sink Villa to boost top-five bid
AFP · one year ago
Matheus Nunes scored a priceless stoppage-time winner as Manchester City beat top five-rivals Aston Villa 2-1 on Tuesday to boost their bid to qualify for the Champions League.
Saka injury 'nothing serious' as Arteta weighs Arsenal options
AFP · one year ago
Mikel Arteta says Bukayo Saka has a "good chance to play" in Wednesday's Premier League game against Crystal Palace after confirming the Arsenal winger's injury is "nothing serious".
Mbappe aiming for Copa del Rey final return: Ancelotti
AFP · one year ago
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said striker Kylian Mbappe is poised to return from injury to face rivals Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday.
