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Arteta hits back at criticism of Arsenal captain Odegaard
AFP · 10 months ago
Mikel Arteta has slammed calls for Martin Odegaard to be stripped of the Arsenal captaincy by insisting there is "no question" the Norway midfielder is the right man to lead their Premier League title challenge.
Leeds sign former Everton striker Calvert-Lewin
AFP · 10 months ago
Leeds signed former Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin on a free transfer on Friday as the newly-promoted club gear up for their Premier League campaign.
'Obsessed' Sesko will star for Man Utd says Amorim
AFP · 10 months ago
Ruben Amorim has backed Benjamin Sesko to torment Premier League defenders saying Manchester United's new striker is ready to face Arsenal in their top-flight opener on Sunday.
Frank urges 'real' Spurs fans to back Tel after racist abuse
AFP · 10 months ago
Thomas Frank urged Tottenham fans to back Mathys Tel in Saturday's Premier League opener against Burnley after the French forward was racially abused this week.
Chelsea boss Maresca eager to sign new defender as Colwill cover
AFP · 10 months ago
Enzo Maresca is keen for Chelsea to a sign a centre-back to cover the absence of the injured Levi Colwill.
Liverpool target Isak controls his Newcastle future: Howe
AFP · 10 months ago
Eddie Howe admits Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has control of his future with the club as Liverpool remain interested in signing the Sweden forward.
New-look Liverpool kick off Premier League season after spending spree
AFP · 10 months ago
Reigning champions Liverpool kick off the Premier League season on Friday with Europe's richest league strengthened by a remarkable £2 billion ($2.
Bayern's Bundesliga crown up for grabs after rocky summer
AFP · 10 months ago
Pretenders to the crown Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen and cup holders Stuttgart are priming themselves for a run at Bayern Munich's Bundesliga title after a frustrating summer transfer window for the Bavarian giants.
Arsenal face revamped Man Utd as new-look Liverpool open Premier League season
AFP · 10 months ago
Arsenal face an immediate test of their title credentials against a revamped Manchester United, while a new-look Liverpool launch the new Premier League season at home to Bournemouth on Friday.
'Winning titles in the future' drives Mueller as he joins Whitecaps
AFP · 10 months ago
Germany and Bayern Munich great Thomas Mueller said Thursday he remains focused on winning titles as he prepares for Major League Soccer life with the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Two-time champions Morocco sink Zambia in CHAN, DRC deny Angola
AFP · 10 months ago
Two-time champions Morocco and DR Congo clawed their way back into quarter-final contention with wins over Zambia and Angola in the African Nations championships (CHAN) on Thursday.
Liverpool 'agree deal' for Parma prospect Leoni
AFP · 10 months ago
Liverpool manager Arne Slot confirmed on Thursday that a deal to sign 18-year-old centre-back Giovanni Leoni from Parma has been agreed between the clubs.
Brady didn't understand football, says Rooney after 'work ethic' jibe
AFP · 10 months ago
Wayne Rooney has described criticism of his work ethic by Birmingham minority owner Tom Brady as "unfair" and said the NFL legend did not understand football.
PSG begin French title defence as Pogba returns home and Paris FC step up
AFP · 10 months ago
Paris Saint-Germain will be hoping a severely curtailed summer break does not come back to bite them as the Ligue 1 season begins this weekend, headlined by the newly-crowned European champions and featuring the return to France of Paul Pogba.
Alonso's Real Madrid start La Liga with fresh energy
AFP · 10 months ago
Real Madrid, featuring several new signings, approach the new season with fresh hope under recently-appointed coach Xabi Alonso, looking to turn the page on a disappointing end to the Carlo Ancelotti era with "ambitious" football.
Liverpool splash out to secure status as Premier League's top dogs
AFP · 10 months ago
Fresh from storming to a record-equalling 19th English top-flight title, Liverpool have not held back in transforming Arne Slot's squad in pursuit of an era of Premier League dominance.
From Snoop Dogg to Tom Brady, stars flock to English second-tier clubs
AFP · 10 months ago
When Snoop Dogg sang the praises of Swansea City, it signalled the unlikely arrival of the latest celebrity owner in the once unfashionable Championship, English football's second tier.
PSG beat Tottenham on penalties to win UEFA Super Cup after late comeback
AFP · 10 months ago
European champions Paris Saint-Germain began the new season by lifting more silverware on Wednesday as they beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 on penalties in the UEFA Super Cup after producing a late comeback to draw the match 2-2.
Barcelona's Ter Stegen validated as long-term injury by La Liga
AFP · 10 months ago
Barcelona announced Wednesday the long-term injury validation of goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen by the Spanish league, meaning the club can register new signing Joan Garcia without breaking financial fair play rules.
Premier League has no say on delay over Man City charges, says chief exec
AFP · 10 months ago
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said his "frustration" at waiting for a verdict in a series of financial charges against Manchester City is irrelevant as the case is in the hands of an independent hearing.
