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Amorim ignores Premier League table on his Man Utd anniversary
AFP · 6 months ago
Ruben Amorim is refusing to take anything for granted as he approaches a match against Everton at Old Trafford on Monday that marks the first anniversary of his maiden game in charge of Manchester United.
Chelsea sink Burnley to close gap on leaders Arsenal
AFP · 6 months ago
Chelsea stepped up their Premier League title challenge with a gritty 2-0 win against struggling Burnley on Saturday.
Marseille wallop Nice to climb top in France
AFP · 6 months ago
Marseille climbed provisionally top of the French Ligue 1 on Friday after walloping woeful Nice 5-1 in a one-sided local derby with fireworks on and off the pitch.
Premier League clubs overhaul financial rules
AFP · 6 months ago
Premier League clubs voted Friday to overhaul the competition's financial rules, bringing in a new system that focuses solely on spending that directly affects what happens on the pitch.
Arsenal defender Gabriel faces 'weeks' on sidelines
AFP · 6 months ago
Gabriel Magalhaes will miss "weeks" of action after picking up an injury during international duty, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed on Friday.
Man Utd forward Sesko out 'for a few weeks'
AFP · 6 months ago
Benjamin Sesko will be out of action "for a few weeks" after injuring his knee before the international break, manager Ruben Amorim said on Friday.
Pogba still 'has the qualities', says Monaco coach Pocognoli
AFP · 6 months ago
Paul Pogba has lost none of his "vision and technique" despite not playing for more than two years, his Monaco coach Sebastien Pocognoli said on Friday, as he weighs up whether to hand the 2018 World Cup winner his club debut.
Howe says Newcastle need more from record signing Woltemade
AFP · 6 months ago
Eddie Howe says that Newcastle need more from record signing Nick Woltemade as they attempt to kick-start their season in the Premier League.
Guardiola says 'season starts now' as Man City hunt Arsenal
AFP · 6 months ago
Pep Guardiola said Friday that the "real season starts now" as Manchester City seek to hunt down Arsenal at the top of the Premier League.
Palmer to miss three more Chelsea games after toe break
AFP · 6 months ago
Chelsea and England forward Cole Palmer will miss two Premier League games and the Champions League clash with Barcelona next week after fracturing a toe, coach Enzo Maresca said on Friday.
Slot says Liverpool will never use Jota grief as 'excuse' for poor form
AFP · 6 months ago
Arne Slot said on Friday that Liverpool would never use their grief over the death of Diogo Jota "as an excuse" for bad results as he seeks to arrest a shocking run of five defeats in six Premier League games.
Dortmund host new nemesis Stuttgart with title hopes slipping away
AFP · 6 months ago
Borussia Dortmund host German Cup holders Stuttgart on Saturday in the Bundesliga with yet another shot at a title slowly slipping away from the grasp of Niko Kovac's side.
Barca hoping Camp Nou return can spark Liga title defence
AFP · 6 months ago
Finally reopening Camp Nou is cause to celebrate for Barcelona but coach Hansi Flick will only be happy if they inaugurate their rebuilt stadium by kickstarting their La Liga title defence on Saturday.
Pogba set for long-awaited comeback as Ligue 1 returns
AFP · 6 months ago
Paul Pogba is expected to make his long-awaited return to action after over two years out of the game when Monaco travel to Rennes this Saturday in Ligue 1.
Inter and Milan in early Scudetto clash as Napoli attempt to bounce back
AFP · 6 months ago
Milan takes centre stage on Sunday night as the city's two football giants face off at the San Siro with top spot in Serie A up for grabs, while troubled Napoli try to reset after the international break.
Arsenal brace for Spurs clash without Gabriel, Man City in pursuit
AFP · 6 months ago
Arsenal are expected to be without defensive lynchpin Gabriel Magalhaes when they host London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday as Manchester City seek to keep up the pressure on the Premier League leaders.
Carpenter strikes for Chelsea but Barca hold on for draw in Women's Champions League
AFP · 6 months ago
Barcelona lost their 100 percent record in the Women's Champions League but went top of the table on goal difference following a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Chelsea on matchday four at Stamford Bridge on Thursday.
Messi's Inter to open Miami stadium in April against Austin
AFP · 6 months ago
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami will open its new Miami Freedom Park stadium on April 4 against Austin as part of the 2026 Major League Soccer schedule unveiled on Thursday.
Montpellier deny 'racism' allegations in Fowler's book
AFP · 6 months ago
French club Montpellier on Thursday denied allegations which appeared in a book by former player Mary Fowler, insisting the "subject of racism is a serious one that cannot be exploited".
Italy to face Northern Ireland in 2026 World Cup playoffs
AFP · 6 months ago
Four-time World Cup winners Italy will face Northern Ireland in the semi-finals of the European playoffs for the 2026 tournament while Ukraine face star-studded Sweden.
