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Howe warns Newcastle to keep focus as they close on Champions League spot
AFP · one year ago
Eddie Howe has warned his Newcastle players not to get "distracted" ahead of Sunday's trip to second-placed Arsenal as they seek to nail down a Champions League spot next season.
Nantes' Mohamed cites 'origins and faith' for skipping anti-homophobia match
AFP · one year ago
Nantes forward Mostafa Mohamed said Friday his refusal to play a crucial game in his team's battle against relegation on the final day of the Ligue 1 season, which will see all clubs mark the international day against homophobia, was motivated by religious convictions.
Coach Chaabani wishes Berkane were not CAF Cup final favourites
AFP · one year ago
Moroccan club Renaissance Berkane are expected to beat Tanzanian rivals Simba in the two-leg CAF Confederation Cup final, but coach Mouin Chaabani wishes they were not the favourites.
Last Champions League place, relegation to be decided in Ligue 1 finale
AFP · one year ago
Title-winners Paris Saint-Germain still have the Champions League final to look forward to later this month but the Ligue 1 season reaches its climax on Saturday with European places still up for grabs and a quartet of clubs scrapping to avoid relegation.
De Bruyne seeks fitting Man City farewell in FA Cup final
AFP · one year ago
Kevin De Bruyne can add another honour to his haul as Manchester City's most decorated player of all time with a fitting farewell in Saturday's FA Cup final against Crystal Palace.
Crystal Palace go for glory as Man City seek salvation in FA Cup final
AFP · one year ago
History beckons for Crystal Palace at Wembley in Saturday's FA Cup final as Manchester City have one final shot at avoiding a rare trophyless season under Pep Guardiola.
Napoli's first match point as Scudetto race reaches climax
AFP · one year ago
Napoli will have their first opportunity to win their fourth Serie A title on Sunday night when the league leaders travel to Parma with a slender lead over Inter Milan heading into the penultimate weekend of the season.
Dortmund hope to take 'final step' in unlikely top-four rescue act
AFP · one year ago
Borussia Dortmund can take the "final step" in their miraculous run to the Bundesliga top four with a big win at home against Holstein Kiel on Saturday.
Fresh woes for Brazil football as federation boss dismissed
AFP · one year ago
A court in Rio de Janeiro ordered the dismissal Thursday of Brazilian football federation head Ednaldo Rodrigues over suspicions that a signature in his employment contract was forged.
'Unique' Barca family key to title triumph: Flick
AFP · one year ago
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said early Friday the backbone of their La Liga triumph this season was the "family" the club has become.
Teenager Yamal the jewel in dominant Barca's Liga crown
AFP · one year ago
At just 17 years old Lamine Yamal now has two La Liga titles to his name -- the same as Cristiano Ronaldo managed in nine years at Real Madrid.
How Flick's Barca wrestled La Liga back from Real Madrid
AFP · one year ago
Barcelona clinched the Spanish title on Thursday for the 28th time in the club's history, but only the second occasion in the last six years.
Yamal pearl seals Barcelona La Liga title triumph at Espanyol
AFP · one year ago
A stunning Lamine Yamal strike helped crown Barcelona La Liga champions with a 2-0 win at local rivals Espanyol on Thursday, with victory ensuring Real Madrid cannot catch them at the top of the table.
European walkout after late Infantino delays FIFA Congress
AFP · one year ago
European delegates staged a walkout at FIFA's Congress in Paraguay on Thursday after world football chief Gianni Infantino jetted in late for the session following meetings in Saudi Arabia and Qatar with US President Donald Trump.
Real Madrid's Asencio wants 'presumption of innocence' in underage sex video case
AFP · one year ago
Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio said Thursday a presumption of innocence "must continue to prevail" after he was indicted in a case involving the viewing and distribution of a sexual video involving a minor.
Rashford to miss final two games of Aston Villa's season
AFP · one year ago
Marcus Rashford will miss the rest of Aston Villa's season after being ruled out of Friday's match against Tottenham Hotspur.
Nantes striker Mohamed fined for sitting out game marking anti-homophobia campaign
AFP · one year ago
French Ligue 1 side Nantes will fine their Egyptian international striker Mostafa Mohamed over his refusal to play in Saturday's vital game against Montpellier which will also see the clubs mark the international day against homophobia, a source told AFP on Thursday.
Amorim urges Man Utd to focus on Chelsea, not Europa League final
AFP · one year ago
Ruben Amorim believes the best preparation for Manchester United ahead of the Europa League final would be to shock Chelsea in Friday's Premier League clash rather than resting his key players.
Tottenham's Kulusevski out for the season as Son steps up recovery
AFP · one year ago
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou confirmed on Thursday that Dejan Kulusevski will miss next week's Europa League final and cast doubt over his chances of being fit for the start of next season.
Maresca 'happy' with pressure of Champions League challenge
AFP · one year ago
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca said he welcomes the pressure of potentially having to win their final two Premier League games to secure a place in next season's Champions League.
