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Klopp 'happy' in new job despite Real Madrid rumours: agent
AFP · one year ago
Jurgen Klopp is "very happy" in his current post at Red Bull despite rumours linking him to a return to management with Real Madrid, his agent said Friday.
Maresca confident he will survive Chelsea slump
AFP · one year ago
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca said he maintains the full backing of the club's owners despite growing disquiet among the Blues' fanbase.
Arsenal's Havertz could return for Champions League final
AFP · one year ago
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said he would bet on Kai Havertz returning before the end of the season as his recovery from a hamstring injury is ahead of schedule.
Flick demands answers from La Liga for 'joke' schedule
AFP · one year ago
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick on Friday demanded to meet with La Liga officials over what he called a "joke" schedule, saying Spanish football was failing to take care of players.
'Maddest game' sums up Man Utd career for Maguire
AFP · one year ago
Harry Maguire said the "maddest game" of his life summed up a topsy-turvy Manchester United career after scoring the winner in a 5-4 victory over Lyon to send his team into the Europa League semi-finals.
'Not the time to discuss future', says Alonso amid Real Madrid links
AFP · one year ago
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso on Friday refused to shut down speculation he could be set for a move to Real Madrid in the summer.
Southgate's ex-assistant Holland fired by Japan's Yokohama
AFP · one year ago
Former England assistant Steve Holland was fired by Japanese side Yokohama F-Marinos, the club said Friday, less than four months after he took over as manager.
No need for big changes at Liverpool, says Slot
AFP · one year ago
Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes maintaining the squad that is romping towards the Premier League title is more important than major new signings.
Postecoglou sticking around 'a little longer' as Spurs show fight in Frankfurt
AFP · one year ago
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou took aim at his critics after beating Eintracht Frankfurt to reach the Europa League semi-finals and keep dreams of ending the club's 17-year trophy drought alive.
Slegers targets Lyon scalp in pursuit of Arsenal European glory
AFP · one year ago
Renee Slegers' Arsenal will go into the first leg of their Women's Champions League clash against European giants Lyon on Saturday with "belief and bravery" after a remarkable turnaround on her watch.
Lyon left to regroup for Champions League bid after painful European exit
AFP · one year ago
Lyon must somehow pick themselves up to try to qualify for next season's Champions League after their agonising exit from Europe to Manchester United in an epic tie on Thursday.
Unravelling Real Madrid face Athletic Bilbao Liga test
AFP · one year ago
Real Madrid are still reeling from their Champions League destruction by Arsenal but must immediately refocus when they face Athletic Bilbao on Sunday lest the La Liga title escape them too.
Napoli disturbing buoyant Inter's peace in Serie A Easter bonanza
AFP · one year ago
Napoli are hot on Inter Milan's heels as the Serie A title race heads into a packed Easter weekend with Antonio Conte's team at rock-bottom Monza on Saturday and ready to pounce.
Disappointed Dortmund chase consistency with Europe at stake
AFP · one year ago
Champions League finalists less than a year ago, Borussia Dortmund host Borussia Moenchengladbach in the Bundesliga on Sunday hoping to keep their chances of European qualification alive.
Liverpool poised for Premier League coronation, Leicester, Ipswich for relegation
AFP · one year ago
Liverpool could seal the Premier League on Sunday should the runaway leaders condemn Leicester to relegation and Arsenal suffer a Champions League hangover by losing at Ipswich.
Man Utd buy time to make miserable season 'special', says Amorim
AFP · one year ago
Manchester United can turn a miserable season into a memorable one, Ruben Amorim said Thursday after watching his Red Devils mount a stunning fightback to beat Lyon 5-4 and 7-6 on aggregate to reach the Europa League semi-finals.
Man Utd beat Lyon in Europa League epic, Spurs and Athletic Bilbao reach semis
AFP · one year ago
Harry Maguire headed in the winner as Manchester United produced an astonishing extra-time comeback on Thursday to beat Lyon and set up a Europa League semi-final against Athletic Bilbao, while Tottenham Hotspur are also through to the last four after beating Eintracht Frankfurt.
Frankfurt's Goetze sidelined with leg injury
AFP · one year ago
Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Mario Goetze is set for a stint on the sidelines with a muscle injury sustained in the 1-0 home Europa League loss to Tottenham, coach Dino Toppmoeller said Thursday.
Spurs players 'never lost belief', says Postecoglou
AFP · one year ago
Embattled Tottenham coach Ange Postecoglou said Thursday's 1-0 win at Eintracht Frankfurt, which sent them to the Europa League final four, showed his side still believed in his system.
Man Utd stun Lyon in nine-goal Europa League classic to reach semis
AFP · one year ago
Manchester United came from 4-2 down in extra-time to beat Lyon 5-4 in a remarkable Europa League quarter-final to progress 7-6 on aggregate on Thursday.
