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Carrick praises Man Utd 'diversity' after Ratcliffe's immigrant rant
AFP · 3 months ago
Michael Carrick praised Manchester United's "diversity" after the club's co-owner Jim Ratcliffe caused controversy by claiming the United Kingdom has been "colonised by immigrants".
Benfica investigate video of fans' monkey gestures
AFP · 3 months ago
Benfica have begun an investigation into two fans who were filmed making what appeared to be monkey gestures in the direction of Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior during the two sides' Champions League match earlier this week.
Guardiola 'couldn't care less' about Arsenal stumble in title race
AFP · 3 months ago
Pep Guardiola insists he "couldn't care less" about Arsenal's stumble letting Manchester City back into the Premier League title race.
Kompany says Mourinho made 'huge mistake' in Vinicius racism row
AFP · 3 months ago
Vincent Kompany has criticised Jose Mourinho's handling of the racism controversy involving Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior, saying the Benfica coach's comments after the midweek Champions League match were a "huge mistake".
Newcastle boss Howe urges Gordon to retain selfish streak
AFP · 3 months ago
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe wants in-form striker Anthony Gordon to keep on being selfish following his Champions League exploits in Qarabag.
Messi kicks off MLS season in key World Cup year
AFP · 3 months ago
Lionel Messi kicks off a critical season for Major League Soccer this weekend as the rapidly growing US domestic league seeks to cash in on a huge spike in interest from the upcoming World Cup.
Arsenal aim to banish title jitters in Spurs showdown
AFP · 3 months ago
Arsenal must banish their untimely bout of title race anxiety as the wobbling Premier League leaders head to Tottenham for the north London derby.
Scrutiny on Flick rises as Barca seek recovery
AFP · 3 months ago
Since Hansi Flick arrived in Barcelona in the summer of 2024 things have largely gone better than even he might have hoped, at least until the past week.
Leipzig host red-hot Dortmund with Champions League hopes slipping away
AFP · 3 months ago
RB Leipzig host in-form Borussia Dortmund on Saturday in the Bundesliga with hopes of Champions League football next season fading away.
Martinez missing as Inter limp to Lecce after Bodo/Glimt humbling
AFP · 3 months ago
Serie A leaders Inter Milan travel to a resurgent Lecce on Saturday without leading light Lautaro Martinez after the midweek loss to Bodo/Glimt.
Man Utd cruise into Women's Champions League quarters
AFP · 3 months ago
Manchester United made short work of Atletico Madrid to reach the Women's Champions League quarter-finals on Thursday with a 2-0 win.
Forest boss Pereira makes perfect start with Fenerbahce rout in Europa play-offs
AFP · 3 months ago
Vitor Pereira made a dream start as Nottingham Forest manager with a 3-0 win against Fenerbahce in the first leg of the Europa League play-offs on Thursday.
Chelsea boss Rosenior says no place in football for racists
AFP · 3 months ago
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has said anyone in football found guilty of racism "should not be in the game" after Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior was allegedly racially abused during a Champions League match.
Real Madrid submit evidence to UEFA in Vinicius racism probe
AFP · 3 months ago
Real Madrid said it had provided "all available evidence" to UEFA on Thursday in support of their Brazilian star Vinicius Junior's complaint of racist abuse during this week's Champions League clash at Benfica.
Postecoglou admits taking Nottingham Forest post a 'bad decision'
AFP · 3 months ago
Ange Postecoglou has said he has only himself to blame for an extraordinarily brief reign as Nottingham Forest manager, with the Australian accepting he made "a bad decision" taking on the job with the Premier League strugglers.
Arteta tells faltering leaders Arsenal to harness Wolves 'pain' against Spurs
AFP · 3 months ago
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has urged his side to use the "pain" of a shock 2-2 draw with Wolves when they look to revive their Premier League title challenge against arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
Liverpool boss Slot says Isak in 'final stages of rehab'
AFP · 3 months ago
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said on Thursday he believes striker Alexander Isak is in the "final stages of rehab" and could return by the end of next month to bolster the Reds' push for Champions League qualification.
Australia vow to entertain in bid for Women's Asian Cup glory
AFP · 3 months ago
Coach Joe Montemurro pledged Thursday Australia will play an "entertaining" brand of football in their bid to win the Women's Asian Cup after naming a strong squad spearheaded by Sam Kerr, Mary Fowler and Steph Catley.
Bodo/Glimt stun Inter, Gordon hits four in Newcastle Champions League romp
AFP · 3 months ago
Norway's Bodo/Glimt stunned Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday, beating last season's runners-up 3-1 in the first leg of their knockout phase play-off tie after Anthony Gordon scored four as Newcastle United hammered Qarabag 6-1 in Azerbaijan.
Arteta urges Arsenal to 'stand up' after title bid rocked by Wolves draw
AFP · 3 months ago
Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal deserve criticism for the self-inflicted wounds that threaten to ruin their Premier League title bid after the leaders blew a two-goal lead in Wednesday's 2-2 draw at rock-bottom Wolves.
