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Liverpool's Slot says his 'football heart' does not like set-piece trend
AFP · 3 months ago
Liverpool boss Arne Slot said Monday that the growing reliance on set pieces in the Premier League has sucked some of the joy out of football but accepts it is the new reality.
African players in Europe: Semenyo keeps City on Arsenal's tails
AFP · 3 months ago
Ghana striker Antoine Semenyo was the match-winner as Manchester City beat Leeds United 1-0 at the weekend to stay hot on the heels of leaders Arsenal in the Premier League title race.
Riyadh's King Fahd stadium to host 2027 Asian Cup final
AFP · 3 months ago
Riyadh's King Fahd Sport City Stadium will host the opening and closing matches of next year's Asian Cup, officials announced Monday, the football showpiece seen as a precursor for the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia.
World Cup tickets: Huge demand and sky-high prices
AFP · 3 months ago
From almost $900 for the opening game to over $8,000 for the final, match tickets are far from cheap for the World Cup which begins in North America in 100 days.
Aubameyang strikes twice as Marseille edge Lyon in Ligue 1
AFP · 3 months ago
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice as Marseille fought back to win 3-2 at home to Lyon in Ligue 1 on Sunday to reignite their Champions League push.
Infantino says players who cover mouths when speaking could be sent off
AFP · 3 months ago
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has suggested players who cover their mouths while talking to opponents could be sent off, in light of racism allegations against Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni.
Juve stay in Champions League hunt with last-gasp Roma draw
AFP · 3 months ago
Juventus maintained their hopes of reaching next season's Champions League after bouncing back from two goals down to draw 3-3 at top-four rivals Roma with nearly the last kick of Sunday's game.
Three talking points from the Premier League weekend
AFP · 3 months ago
Arsenal's lead over Manchester City in the Premier League title race remains five points after both sides ground out victories in far from convincing fashion this weekend.
Arteta embraces Arsenal's 'Set-Piece FC' label after corners sink Chelsea
AFP · 3 months ago
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal are happy to embrace their 'Set-Piece FC' nickname after using their deadly corner routines to seal a vital 2-1 win against Chelsea on Sunday.
Sevilla rescue derby draw to deal Betis top four setback
AFP · 3 months ago
Sevilla came from two goals down to snatch a thrilling 2-2 derby draw against Real Betis on Sunday in La Liga.
Arsenal corner Chelsea into submission, Man Utd climb to third
AFP · 3 months ago
Arsenal reestablished a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League as the Gunners overcame 10-man Chelsea 2-1 on Sunday, while Benjamin Sesko fired Manchester United up to third with victory over Crystal Palace.
Arsenal win set-piece battle to sink Chelsea in title boost
AFP · 3 months ago
Arsenal won their set-piece battle with 10-man Chelsea as Jurrien Timber sealed the Premier League leaders' crucial 2-1 victory over their London rivals on Sunday.
Spurs have 'big problems' says Tudor as relegation risk persists
AFP · 3 months ago
Tottenham "lacked everything" in a 2-1 defeat at Fulham on Sunday, according to interim boss Igor Tudor, as their fears of being relegated for the first time in 49 fears deepened at Craven Cottage.
Man Utd climb to third, Fulham sink sorry Spurs
AFP · 3 months ago
Benjamin Sesko stretched his hot streak with the winning goal as Manchester United beat Crystal Palace 2-1 to go third in the Premier League, while Tottenham failed to dispel relegation fears after defeat at Fulham.
Dortmund captain Can out for season with ACL tear
AFP · 3 months ago
Borussia Dortmund captain Emre Can will miss the remainder of the season after scans confirmed he tore his ACL in Saturday's 3-2 home loss to Bayern Munich.
Leweling doubles up as Stuttgart sink sorry Wolfsburg
AFP · 3 months ago
Jamie Leweling grabbed a first-half brace and Deniz Undav scored again as Stuttgart cruised to a 4-0 home victory over Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga on Sunday.
AC Milan consolidate top-four credentials with win at Cremonese
AFP · 3 months ago
AC Milan moved closer to Champions League football next season after two late strikes gave them a 2-0 win at Cremonese on Sunday.
Guardiola calls for respect after Ramadan break is booed
AFP · 3 months ago
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola called for more "respect" towards other cultures after a break to allow his players to break their fast during Ramadan was booed in a 1-0 win at Leeds.
Kerr on target as Australia make winning start to Women's Asian Cup
AFP · 3 months ago
Star striker Sam Kerr hit the target as Australia made an unconvincing start to the Women's Asian Cup on Sunday with a 1-0 win over a gallant Philippines in front of a record crowd at Perth Stadium.
Iran prepare for Women's Asian Cup as bombs drop on homeland
AFP · 3 months ago
Football chiefs offered "full support and assistance" to the Iranian team in Australia Sunday for the Women's Asian Cup after the United States and Israel launched massive attacks on their homeland.
