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Barca's Olmo absence 'better' for us: Athletic coach Valverde
AFP · one year ago
Athletic Bilbao coach Ernesto Valverde said Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo being unavailable to play in Wednesday's Spanish Super Cup semi-final was a boost for his team.
Spurs boss Postecoglou not in favour of VAR stadium announcements
AFP · one year ago
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou said Tuesday he is "no cheerleader" regarding proposals for VAR decisions being announced inside stadiums -- an initiative being trialled during this week's League Cup semi-finals.
Liverpool's Slot says contract issues not affecting Alexander-Arnold's form
AFP · one year ago
Arne Slot stressed Tuesday that contract issues for some of Liverpool's top stars are not a distraction following stinging criticism of Trent Alexander-Arnold for his performance against Manchester United.
Olmo's Barcelona registration battle puts Laporta under pressure
AFP · one year ago
Dani Olmo's future at Barcelona remains in the balance as the Catalan club pursue their legal battle to get the midfielder registered to play once more.
Taste of 2034 World Cup as Saudi Asian Cup stadiums named
AFP · one year ago
Fans and players will get a taste of what the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia will be like when the kingdom hosts the Asian Cup, with officials announcing Tuesday dates and stadiums for the regional showpiece.
Tottenham trigger Son contract extension
AFP · one year ago
Tottenham have exercised the option to extend captain Son Heung-min's contract until 2026.
China's most successful team kicked out of professional football
AFP · one year ago
Guangzhou FC, China's most successful football team and former Asian champions, have been thrown out of the country's professional leagues because of "heavy historical debt", the club say.
Olmo situation overshadowing Barca bid for Spanish Super Cup
AFP · one year ago
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is hoping to win the first silverware of his reign this week in the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia but the Dani Olmo registration debacle rumbles on firmly in the foreground.
USA striker Vazquez joins Austin in club record deal
AFP · one year ago
USA international striker Brandon Vazquez has returned to Major League Soccer joining Austin FC from Mexican club Monterrey in a club record deal.
Forest tame Wolves to maintain unlikely Premier League title challenge
AFP · one year ago
Nottingham Forest's stunning season continued with a 3-0 victory at Wolves on Monday to give manager Nuno Espirito Santo a winning return to Molineux.
Late Abraham winner gives Milan Italian SuperCup win over Inter
AFP · one year ago
Tammy Abraham grabbed a late winner as AC Milan came from two goals down to beat defending champions Inter Milan 3-2 and lift the Italian Super Cup trophy in Riyadh on Monday.
Irish legend Robbie Keane appointed new boss of Hungarian champions Ferencvaros
AFP · one year ago
Irish football icon Robbie Keane is the new manager of Hungarian champions Ferencvaros, the Budapest-based club revealed on Monday.
Wounded Arsenal hit by Nwaneri injury blow
AFP · one year ago
Arsenal have suffered a fresh injury blow after rising star Ethan Nwaneri was ruled out for "a few weeks" with a muscular problem.
Van Dijk defends Alexander-Arnold after Liverpool star's Man Utd flop
AFP · one year ago
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has defended Trent Alexander-Arnold after his poor display against Manchester United, rejecting suggestions that Real Madrid's interest has had a negative impact on his teammate.
Man Utd's Dalot says Amorim's 'pinch' inspired him against Liverpool
AFP · one year ago
Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot says he was stung into action by Ruben Amorim's plea for his senior players to step up and help pull the club out of their downward spiral.
Ranieri's Roma claim derby honours against Lazio
AFP · one year ago
Roma triumphed 2-0 against local rivals Lazio on Sunday to give Claudio Ranieri his biggest win since the veteran coach took charge of his boyhood club for the third time.
Marseille hit five to close gap on PSG in Ligue 1
AFP · one year ago
Marseille closed the gap on leaders Paris Saint-Germain to seven points at the top of Ligue 1 after crushing strugglers Le Havre 5-1 at the Velodrome on Sunday as the season approaches the halfway point.
Three Premier League talking points
AFP · one year ago
Liverpool ended the weekend where they started -- with a six-point lead over Arsenal at the top of the Premier League following an enthralling 2-2 draw at home to Manchester United.
Amorim seeks stronger mentality to drag Man Utd out of comfort zone
AFP · one year ago
Ruben Amorim said life at Manchester United has become "too comfortable" as he challenged his players to show the mentality that earned a 2-2 draw at Liverpool on Sunday on a more regular basis.
Fernandes demands more from Man Utd after draw at Liverpool
AFP · one year ago
Frustrated Bruno Fernandes said if Manchester United can perform at Anfield they must "do it everywhere" after the crisis-hit side secured a 2-2 draw against Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday.
