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Maresca backs 'stupid' Delap to come good for Chelsea
AFP · 7 months ago
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca said Liam Delap has apologised for getting sent-off in Wednesday's League Cup win at Wolves, which drew stinging criticism from his manager.
Vinicius Junior in the clear over Clasico outburst
AFP · 7 months ago
Vinicius Junior will face no disciplinary action for his Clasico substitution outburst, Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso revealed on Friday.
Liverpool must snap losing 'habit', says under-fire Slot
AFP · 7 months ago
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said his side must not make a habit of losing games they should win after six defeats in their last seven games plunged the Premier League champions into crisis.
Real Madrid and Barcelona aim to shake off Clasico consequences
AFP · 7 months ago
Real Madrid may have beaten Barcelona in last weekend's Clasico but the game exposed problems in both camps, from the difficulties in dealing with Vinicius to the concerning recent form of the Catalans.
Ambitious Paris FC making steady progress after landing in big time
AFP · 7 months ago
Promoted to the top flight of French football at the end of last season in the wake of a takeover by the super-rich Arnault family, Paris FC do not yet quite look ready to mix it with Ligue 1's big guns.
Rebuilt Leverkusen hope to reignite Bundesliga rivalry at Bayern
AFP · 7 months ago
Bayer Leverkusen will resume their recent Bundesliga rivalry at Bayern Munich on Saturday but are almost completely unrecognisable from the side who struck fear into the hearts of the Bavarian giants in past seasons.
Liverpool feel pressure to end 'crisis' run, Man City test Bournemouth limits
AFP · 7 months ago
Liverpool face an in-form Aston Villa as the Premier League champions look to arrest their remarkable collapse on Saturday, while Arsenal aim to surge further clear in the title race.
Spalletti returns to football with Juventus after Italy flop
AFP · 7 months ago
Luciano Spalletti made his return to football on Thursday after being hired by Juventus to replace the sacked Igor Tudor.
Man Utd must ignore outside noise to go in 'right direction', says Wilcox
AFP · 7 months ago
Manchester United are heading in the "right direction", according to sporting director Jason Wilcox as the Red Devils look to maintain an upturn in fortunes under Ruben Amorim.
PSG's injured Doue to miss Bayern match, out for several weeks
AFP · 7 months ago
Paris Saint-Germain's star young forward Desire Doue is "unavailable for a few weeks" following an injury in a Ligue 1 game, the club announced on Thursday.
Marseille midfielder Nadir stable after on-pitch collapse
AFP · 7 months ago
Marseille midfielder Bilal Nadir is in good health but undergoing a "full medical check-up" after collapsing off the ball during the team's Ligue 1 draw with Angers, his club said on Thursday.
Saudis turned down Messi stint ahead of 2026 World Cup, says official
AFP · 7 months ago
Saudi Arabia declined an offer to sign Lionel Messi for a short-term stint in the Saudi Pro League before next year's World Cup, according to a senior sports official.
Late Ordaz goal seals LAFC 2-1 MLS Cup playoff win over Austin
AFP · 7 months ago
Nathan Ordaz was the unlikely hero as Los Angeles FC beat Austin FC 2-1 on Wednesday in game one of their MLS Cup round one playoff series.
South Sudan's blind football team dreams of Paralympic glory
AFP · 7 months ago
Yona Sabri Ellon cannot see the ball at his feet, but he can hear it. A faint rattle guides him past a defender and he fires into the back of the net.
Arteta hails 'special' Dowman after 15-year-old makes historic Arsenal start
AFP · 7 months ago
Mikel Arteta hailed Max Dowman's "special" performance after the 15-year-old prodigy became Arsenal's youngest-ever starter in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Brighton in the League Cup fourth round.
Maresca slams Delap for 'stupid' red card in Chelsea win at Wolves
AFP · 7 months ago
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca blasted Liam Delap for a "stupid" and "embarrassing" red card in Wednesday's 4-3 win at Wolves in the League Cup fourth round.
Slot defends League Cup selection despite not meeting 'Liverpool standards'
AFP · 7 months ago
Liverpool boss Arne Slot defended his decision to name a much-changed side after a 3-0 League Cup exit to Crystal Palace on Wednesday extended the Reds' miserable run.
Liverpool crisis mounts after League Cup exit against Palace
AFP · 7 months ago
Liverpool crashed out of the League Cup on Wednesday as Crystal Palace's 3-0 win in the fourth round added to the mounting crisis at Anfield.
Juve bounce back after Tudor sacking as Roma, Inter keep pace with leaders Napoli
AFP · 7 months ago
Juventus snapped an eight-match winless streak with Wednesday's 3-1 success over Udinese with Luciano Spalletti ready to replace the sacked Igor Tudor, as Roma and Inter Milan stayed on Serie A leaders Napoli's tails.
Juve bounce back after Tudor sacking as Roma keep pace with leaders Napoli
AFP · 7 months ago
Juventus snapped an eight-match winless streak with Wednesday's 3-1 success over Udinese with Luciano Spalletti ready to replace the sacked Igor Tudor, as Roma stayed level with Serie A leaders Napoli thanks to a 2-1 win over Parma.
