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Leverkusen title hopes take hit in Union stalemate
AFP · one year ago
Bayer Leverkusen's slim chances of defending their Bundesliga title were left hanging by a thread after a scoreless home draw with Union Berlin on Saturday.
De Bruyne targets Champions League place before Man City farewell
AFP · one year ago
Kevin De Bruyne inspired Manchester City's 5-2 rout of Crystal Palace as the Belgian admitted he wants to lead them into the Champions League before saying an emotional farewell.
Real Madrid need to plug defensive leaks: Ancelotti
AFP · one year ago
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti demanded greater solidity in defence from his team ahead of their visit to face Alaves on Sunday in La Liga.
De Bruyne inspires Man City revival to crush Palace
AFP · one year ago
Manchester City stormed back from two goals down to thrash Crystal Palace 5-2 as Kevin De Bruyne's masterclass kept alive their top five challenge on Saturday.
Asian football chief fears 'chaos' if 2030 World Cup expands to 64 teams
AFP · one year ago
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, on Saturday opposed a South American request to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams, saying such increases in numbers would lead to "chaos".
Spurs leaker not a player says Postecoglou
AFP · one year ago
Ange Postecoglou insists the person leaking information about Tottenham injuries and team selections is not one of his players.
Simons guides Leipzig past Wolfsburg despite late comeback
AFP · one year ago
The Netherlands attacker Xavi Simons scored twice as RB Leipzig held on to beat Wolfsburg 3-2 to move up to the fourth and final Champions League berth in the German Bundesliga table.
Six arrested for murder of notorious Inter Milan ultra
AFP · one year ago
Six people were arrested Friday over the murder of a notorious Inter Milan fan who was shot dead over two years ago as part of a power struggle among hardcore "ultra" supporters, officials said.
Foden, Grealish abuse examples of 'crazy world' - Guardiola
AFP · one year ago
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said Jack Grealish and Phil Foden "don't feel good" after they suffered abuse in separate incidents during last weekend's 0-0 draw at local rivals Manchester United.
Postecoglou tracking down 'leak' inside Tottenham
AFP · one year ago
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou said a leak of information from inside the club is making his job more difficult as the Australian closes in on finding the source of the problem.
Havertz could return for Arsenal before end of season: Arteta
AFP · one year ago
Mikel Arteta has revealed Arsenal forward Kai Havertz could return from injury before the end of the season to boost the Gunners' bid for Champions League glory.
Zirkzee hits back at 'ridiculous' criticism of Man Utd keeper Onana
AFP · one year ago
Joshua Zirkzee has slammed "ridiculous" criticism of Andre Onana after the Manchester United goalkeeper's costly mistakes in the Europa League quarter-final draw at Lyon.
Salah signs new two-year deal with Liverpool
AFP · one year ago
Mohamed Salah ended months of speculation over his future by signing a new two-year contract with Premier League leaders Liverpool on Friday.
Brazilian woman accuses ex-France international Payet of domestic violence
AFP · one year ago
A Brazilian woman claiming to have had a romantic relationship with French footballer Dimitri Payet has lodged a complaint against him in Rio de Janeiro for "physical and psychological violence", according to a report viewed by AFP.
Three things on Mohamed Salah's rise to goalscoring icon
AFP · one year ago
Mohamed Salah can cement his legacy as one of the Premier League's all-time greats after extending his stay at Liverpool for another two years on Friday.
Salah 'crazy' for Premier League title celebration
AFP · one year ago
Mohamed Salah said he is driven every day to deliver Premier League glory to Liverpool this season after signing a new two-year contract on Friday.
Mohamed Salah: Liverpool's Egyptian King
AFP · one year ago
A living legend in Liverpool, Mohamed Salah has two more years to burnish his astonishing legacy at Anfield after extending his contract on Friday.
Mohamed Salah signs new deal with Liverpool: club
AFP · one year ago
Mohamed Salah put an end to months of speculation over his future by signing a new two-year contract with Premier League leaders Liverpool on Friday.
Two dead as fans, police clash before Copa Libertadores game in Chile
AFP · one year ago
Two people died after fans and police clashed outside the Monumental Stadium in Santiago ahead of a game in South America's Copa Libertadores football tournament on Thursday, Chilean authorities said.
Ancelotti questioned as Real Madrid face Alaves
AFP · one year ago
Carlo Ancelotti and his faltering Real Madrid side are under the microscope ahead of their visit to Alaves on Sunday, fighting to break out of a slump and stay in the La Liga title race.
