ISL doing it India’s way as China splurges
Mumbai (AFP) – The third Indian Super League season kicks off on Saturday with organisers intent on turning it into a global brand — and shrugging off comparisons with big-spending …
Fewer errors was key to Barca fightback – Pique
Monchengladbach (Germany) (AFP) – Gerard Pique said committing fewer second-half errors was the key to Barcelona’s 2-1 come-from-behind victory at Borussia Moenchengladbach on Wednesday as they proved they can …
‘Emotional’ Sarri calls for Napoli calm
Naples (Italy) (AFP) – Emotional Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri called for calm after a 4-2 demolition of Benfica on Wednesday put the Italian giants within sight of a coveted …
Chinese investors must ‘respect local culture’
Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – The flow of Chinese billionaires seeking to invest in European clubs, especially the Premier League, must be sensitive to local feeling should they succeed …
Southgate vows England ‘stability’ as Allardyce admits error
London (AFP) – Gareth Southgate promised to bring some “stability” to the England set-up after Sam Allardyce admitted an “error of judgement” was behind his shock exit as the …
Guardiola urges Man City to learn Celtic lesson
Glasgow (AFP) – Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expressed hope his players would learn their lesson after losing their 100 percent season record in a spectacular 3-3 Champions League …
Atletico hit new heights in latest Bayern humbling – Simeone
Madrid (AFP) – Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone hailed his side’s display as one of the best in his hugely successful five-year reign in charge as Yannick Carrasco inflicted …
Wenger coy over England links
London (AFP) – Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has refused to completely rule out accepting a potential offer to take charge of England at the end of the season. Wenger …