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Slot 'hates' offside rule that gave Liverpool win over Everton
AFP · one year ago
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said he does not agree with the offside rule that meant Diogo Jota's goal stood to beat Everton 1-0 on Wednesday, but that the right decision was made.
Barca oust Atletico to set up Clasico Copa del Rey final
AFP · one year ago
Barcelona will face rivals Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final after Ferran Torres secured them a 1-0 win at Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, progressing 5-4 on aggregate from the semi-final tie.
Mourinho grabs Galatasaray coach's face after losing Istanbul derby
AFP · one year ago
Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho grabbed the face of his opposite number at fierce local rivals Galatasaray after a 2-1 defeat on Wednesday in the Turkish Cup quarter-finals.
Grealish strikes early as Man City move up to fourth in Premier League
AFP · one year ago
Jack Grealish ended his long wait for a Premier League goal as a Manchester City side missing Erling Haaland beat struggling Leicester 2-0 on Wednesday to go fourth in the table.
Reims edge out fourth-tier Cannes to set up PSG French Cup final
AFP · one year ago
Reims clung on for a 2-1 victory at fourth-division Cannes on Wednesday to set up a French Cup final meeting with holders Paris Saint-Germain in May.
Liverpool beat Everton as title looms, Man City win without Haaland
AFP · one year ago
Liverpool moved closer to the Premier League title with a 1-0 win in the Merseyside derby against Everton on Wednesday, while Manchester City beat Leicester 2-0 to bolster their bid to reach the Champions League.
Jota wins bad-tempered derby as Liverpool move 12 points clear
AFP · one year ago
Liverpool restored their 12-point lead at the top of the Premier League after Diogo Jota's strike won a feisty Merseyside derby 1-0 over Everton on Wednesday.
Inter and Milan level in derby Italian Cup semi
AFP · one year ago
Inter Milan and AC Milan's Italian Cup semi-final was left finely balanced on Wednesday after the two giants of Italian football played out a 1-1 draw at the San Siro.
Stuttgart beat Leipzig to reach German Cup final
AFP · one year ago
Stuttgart set up a German Cup final clash with third-division Arminia Bielefeld after a 3-1 win over RB Leipzig on Wednesday.
'I'll be back' vows Haaland after injury blow
AFP · one year ago
Erling Haaland promised "I'll be back" after the Manchester City striker learned he will be sidelined for seven weeks with an ankle injury.
Postecoglou hopes Pochettino gets Spurs return wish
AFP · one year ago
Ange Postecoglou says he does not feel "disrespected" by former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino's stated desire to manage the club again one day.
Man Utd 'on right track' despite 13th Premier League defeat: Dalot
AFP · one year ago
Diogo Dalot believes Manchester United are "on the right track" despite suffering their 13th loss of a miserable Premier League campaign at Nottingham Forest.
Barca never had financial room to register Olmo: La Liga
AFP · one year ago
La Liga said Wednesday Barcelona did not have the financial capacity to register players Dani Olmo and Pau Victor and still lack it, ahead of a decision by Spain's sports council (CSD) over the duo's eligibility to play.
Spain prosecutors to appeal ruling overturning Alves' rape conviction
AFP · one year ago
Spanish prosecutors said Wednesday they would a appeal a court ruling that overturned former Brazil international footballer Dani Alves' rape conviction, a verdict criticised by the government and women's groups.
Maresca non-committal over Sancho's future at Chelsea
AFP · one year ago
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca on Wednesday admitted Jadon Sancho "could do better" but was non-committal over the forward's future at Stamford Bridge.
Real Madrid coach Ancelotti tax fraud trial set to begin
AFP · one year ago
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will go on trial on Wednesday for allegedly failing to declare income to Spain's tax office, the latest in a string of such cases targeting sports figures in the country.
Real Madrid hold Real Sociedad in eight-goal thriller to reach Copa del Rey final
AFP · one year ago
Real Madrid edged into the Copa del Rey final with a thrilling 4-4 draw against Real Sociedad after extra-time on Tuesday, securing a 5-4 aggregate semi-final victory.
Nuno salutes 'special' Elanga after stunning strike fires Forest
AFP · one year ago
Nuno Espirito Santo hailed Anthony Elanga after the "special" Nottingham Forest winger's wonder-goal sealed a 1-0 win against Manchester United on Tuesday.
PSG survive scare against Dunkerque to reach French Cup final
AFP · one year ago
Holders Paris Saint-Germain survived a major scare by coming from two goals down to beat second-tier outsiders Dunkerque 4-2 in the semi-finals of the French Cup on Tuesday, sealing their place in next month's final.
Sundowns edge Esperance as crowd violence mars quarter-final
AFP · one year ago
Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa edged Esperance of Tunisia 1-0 on Tuesday in a CAF Champions League quarter-final first leg marred by post-match crowd violence.
