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'Games you live for': Rosenior relishes Chelsea's PSG tie
AFP · 3 months ago
Liam Rosenior can't wait for Chelsea's blockbuster Champions League last 16 clash with Paris Saint-Germain after they were paired with the "fantastic" holders in Friday's draw.
Man City have learnt lessons from Real Madrid clashes: Guardiola
AFP · 3 months ago
Pep Guardiola said Manchester City have learnt valuable lessons from their long-running Champions League rivalry with Real Madrid after they were pitted against the Spanish club in Friday's last 16 draw.
Aston Villa meet Lille again in Europa League last 16
AFP · 3 months ago
Aston Villa will play Lille for the second time in three seasons after the sides were drawn together Friday in the last 16 of the Europa League, while Nottingham Forest have a rematch against Midtjylland of Denmark.
Real Madrid face Man City, PSG draw Chelsea in Champions League last 16
AFP · 3 months ago
Real Madrid and Manchester City will face off in a Champions League knockout tie for the fifth season running after being drawn Friday to play each other in the last 16, while reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain will take on Chelsea.
Howe urges Gordon to maintain Newcastle 'focus' amid Arsenal move talk
AFP · 3 months ago
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has told striker Anthony Gordon to concentrate on the task at hand amid speculation linking the forward with a post-season move to Premier League leaders Arsenal.
Liverpool boss Slot says Salah victim of 'his own standards'
AFP · 3 months ago
Mohamed Salah may be experiencing the worst goal drought of his Premier League career but Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes the Egypt striker is paying the price for his own high standards.
Beating Dortmund 'a mini title', says Bayern's Kompany
AFP · 3 months ago
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said the scale of the Bundesliga match at Borussia Dortmund on Saturday means victory would be like winning "a mini title".
Amorim axe could cost Man Utd £16 million
AFP · 3 months ago
Manchester United's decision to sack Ruben Amorim as their manager could end up costing the Premier League giants almost £16 million ($22 million) according to financial figures released by the club.
'Nerves sharpen you': Dortmund's Kobel relishing Bayern showdown
AFP · 3 months ago
With the pain of a crushing Champions League exit still raw, Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel hopes Bayern Munich's high-stakes visit on Saturday will provide the spark for his side to save their season.
Barca strikers firing blanks as Villarreal visit
AFP · 3 months ago
Barcelona host high-flying Villarreal on Saturday aiming to tighten their grip on pole position in La Liga amid concerns about the form of strikers Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.
Marseille look for way out of crisis against bitter rivals Lyon
AFP · 3 months ago
Away from Paris Saint-Germain's quest to hold off Lens and retain the Ligue 1 title, Marseille and Lyon are fighting it out for France's last automatic Champions League qualifying berth and face off in a huge game on Sunday.
Arsenal face Chelsea title test, troubled Spurs in spotlight
AFP · 3 months ago
Premier League leaders Arsenal face a title test from London rivals Chelsea on Sunday.
Forest clinch spot in Europa League last 16 as Celtic go out
AFP · 3 months ago
Nottingham Forest held off a Fenerbahce fightback to qualify for the last 16 of the Europa League with a 4-2 win on aggregate despite losing Thursday's second leg, while Celtic exited after coming up short against Stuttgart.
Brentford boss Andrews signs new long-term contract
AFP · 3 months ago
Brentford boss Keith Andrews signed a new contract on Thursday that will keep him at the Premier League club until 2032.
Appeal court drops rape trial for ex-France striker Ben Yedder
AFP · 3 months ago
A French appeal court on Thursday overturned the decision to send former France striker Wissam Ben Yedder to trial on rape charges, citing a lack of evidence, judicial sources told AFP.
Tudor says turning round Tottenham his hardest job
AFP · 3 months ago
Tottenham Hotspur interim head coach Igor Tudor says ensuring the club avoid relegation from the Premier League represents the hardest challenge of his career.
Man Utd goalkeeper Lammens enjoying physicality of Premier League
AFP · 3 months ago
Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens is relishing the physical challenge of the Premier League after coming through a hard-fought 1-0 win away to Everton.
English giants dominate line-up for Champions League last-16 draw
AFP · 3 months ago
The draw for the latter stages of this season's Champions League takes place on Friday with Newcastle United's midweek victory against Qarabag meaning an unprecedented six English sides will feature in the last 16.
North Korea looking to replicate youth success at Women's Asian Cup
AFP · 3 months ago
North Korea's women's football team didn't play for four years because of Covid but they are among the favourites to win the Asian Cup after enjoying massive age-level success.
Juve lick wounds after painful Champions League exit
AFP · 3 months ago
Juventus were left wondering what might have been after coming close to mounting an incredible comeback against Galatasaray with 10 men before eventually being knocked out of the Champions League, 7-5 on aggregate.
