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Amorim warns cash-strapped Man Utd must sell to rebuild
AFP · one year ago
Ruben Amorim on Friday warned that Manchester United must sell players to fund the rebuilding of his under-performing team because of financial restrictions.
Guardiola admits Man City are struggling to impose style
AFP · one year ago
Pep Guardiola admitted Friday his Manchester City team are not as comfortable in possession as they used to be and that they lack the physicality to compete with their Premier League rivals.
Musiala extends Bayern contract until 2030
AFP · one year ago
Bayern Munich and Germany midfielder Jamal Musiala has signed a new contract with the Bundesliga giants until 2030, the club announced on Friday.
Liverpool seek to keep injury-hit Arsenal at bay
AFP · one year ago
Liverpool remain overwhelming Premier League title favourites but Arsenal have renewed hope going into this weekend after Everton held the long-time leaders in midweek.
Trial of Spain's ex-football chief over forced kiss ends
AFP · one year ago
The trial of Spain's former football chief Luis Rubiales over the forced kiss he gave star forward Jenni Hermoso wrapped up Friday, with a verdict expected in several weeks.
Arteta relishing challenge despite Arsenal striker crisis
AFP · one year ago
Mikel Arteta said Friday he is "looking forward" to the challenge of coping without Kai Havertz as he grapples with a deepening striker crisis at title-chasing Arsenal.
Bayern coach Kompany compares Leverkusen duel with City-Liverpool rivalry
AFP · one year ago
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany on Friday compared his side's current duel with Bayer Leverkusen to the Manchester City-Liverpool Premier League battles of his playing days.
Liverpool's Slot admits 'emotions got the better of me' after red card
AFP · one year ago
Arne Slot admitted "emotions got the better of me" after he was shown a red card following Liverpool's fiery 2-2 Premier League draw against neighbours Everton in midweek.
S. Korean footballer Hwang Ui-jo gets suspended jail term in sex-video scandal
AFP · one year ago
South Korean international footballer Hwang Ui-jo on Friday received a suspended jail term for filming sexual encounters with a woman without her consent, the country's Yonhap news agency said.
Lingard aiming high in second season in S. Korea after shock move
AFP · one year ago
Former Manchester United and England star Jesse Lingard said FC Seoul can "achieve whatever we want" as he prepares for his second season since making the shock switch to South Korean football.
Porto draw with Roma as Fenerbahce win in Europa League play-offs
AFP · one year ago
Porto and Roma drew 1-1 in the first leg of their Europa League knockout phase play-off Thursday, while Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce took a big step towards the last 16 with a 3-0 win over Anderlecht.
Chelsea to take no action against Kerr after court acquittal
AFP · one year ago
Chelsea women's manager Sonia Bompastor is "really happy" for Sam Kerr following her acquittal on charges of racially aggravated harassment and says there will be no disciplinary action taken against the Australia captain by the club.
Fenerbahce, Real Sociedad earn wins in Europa League play-offs
AFP · one year ago
Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce won 3-0 at home to Anderlecht in the first leg of their Europa League knockout phase play-off tie Thursday, while Real Sociedad triumphed 2-1 away to Midtjylland.
Lower division USL plans rival to MLS
AFP · one year ago
The lower division United Soccer League (USL) says it plans to create a top-flight rival to Major League Soccer by launching a new division in 2027-28.
Injured Havertz to miss rest of season: Arsenal
AFP · one year ago
Arsenal confirmed Thursday that forward Kai Havertz will miss the rest of the season after sustaining a hamstring injury -- dealing a seismic blow to their Premier League title challenge.
Teen star Cubarsi signs new Barca deal until 2029
AFP · one year ago
Barcelona's teenage centre-back Pau Cubarsi has signed a new deal until 2029, the Catalan club said Thursday.
Rubiales' lawyer asks Spanish court for his acquittal over kiss
AFP · one year ago
Luis Rubiales' lawyer asked a Spanish court on Wednesday to acquit the ex-football chief over the kiss he gave Jenni Hermoso on the lips in 2023 that sparked global outrage.
PSG president Al-Khelaifi charged in French corporate abuse of power probe: source
AFP · one year ago
French judicial authorities have charged the president of Paris Saint-Germain football club, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, with complicity in abuse of power concerning shareholder voting at a company, a source close to the case said Thursday.
Maresca confirms Jorgensen is Chelsea's No. 1 goalkeeper
AFP · one year ago
Enzo Maresca confirmed Thursday that Filip Jorgensen has replaced Robert Sanchez as Chelsea's number one goalkeeper as he seeks to recover momentum in the Premier League.
Liverpool's Slot banned for two matches after red card
AFP · one year ago
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has been handed a two-match touchline ban following his red card as tensions flared at the end of a fiery 2-2 draw with Everton.
