Taking 2021 Cup of Nations from Ivory Coast ‘stupid’, says Aurier
Abidjan (AFP) – Ivory Coast defender Serge Aurier on Monday slammed the “stupid” decision of CAF to strip his country of the right to host the 2021 Africa Cup …
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Silva has last laugh as Everton escape against former club Watford
Liverpool (AFP) – Marco Silva had the last laugh against his former club Watford as Everton defender Lucas Digne’s last-gasp free-kick rescued a dramatic 2-2 draw at Goodison Park …
‘Optimist’ Pochettino eyeing famous victory at Camp Nou
Barcelona (AFP) – Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino said on Monday he is an “optimist” as his team bid to stun Barcelona at the Camp Nou and snatch a place …
City starlet Foden signs new contract
London (AFP) – Manchester City’s highly-rated young midfielder Phil Foden has signed a new five-and-a-half-year deal with the Premier League champions the club announced on Monday. Foden is regarded …
‘We know what’s at stake’: Ancelotti warns of Liverpool threat
Liverpool (AFP) – Carlo Ancelotti believes Liverpool are good enough to win the Premier League, but the Italian is convinced his Napoli side can knock them out of the …
Valverde says Barca want to ‘help’ difficult Dembele
Barcelona (AFP) – Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde said on Monday that the club wants to “help” French winger Ousmane Dembele realise his potential, after the youngster’s latest disciplinary transgression. …
Neymar likely to start for PSG against Red Star
Belgrade (AFP) – Neymar is set to start Paris Saint-Germain’s crucial Champions League tie at Red Star Belgrade if he comes through a pre-match training session unscathed, coach Thomas …
Chelsea suspend four fans after Sterling racial abuse row
London (AFP) – Chelsea have suspended four people from attending their matches while the club carries out an investigation into allegations Manchester City star Raheem Sterling was racially abused …