Melbourne (AFP) – A tearful Kevin Muscat quit as Melbourne Victory head coach by mutual agreement on Monday, ending his 14-year association with the A-League powerhouse. "It's clearly an emotional time," Muscat, who gained a reputation a hard man during his playing career, said at a press conference as he wiped away tears. "But I'd […]

Johannesburg (AFP) – Leading scorer Kodjo Fo-Doh Laba netted on 94 minutes to give Renaissance Berkane of Morocco a 1-0 first-leg victory over Zamalek of Egypt Sunday in the CAF Confederation Cup final. Togolese Laba, the leading goalscorer in the African second-tier club competition with eight, was the architect and executioner as the hosts made […]

Johannesburg (AFP) – Leading scorer Kodjo Fo-Doh Laba netted on 94 minutes to give Renaissance Berkane of Morocco a 1-0 first-leg victory over Zamalek of Egypt Sunday in the CAF Confederation Cup final. Togolese Laba, the leading goalscorer in the African second-tier club competition with eight, was the architect and executioner as the hosts made […]

Melbourne (AFP) – Kevin Muscat quit as Melbourne Victory head coach by mutual agreement on Monday, ending his 14-year association with the A-League powerhouse. His departure follows an embarrassing 6-1 thrashing by Sydney FC in the A-League semi-finals this month, with his last game in charge to be the final AFC Champions League group clash […]

Rome (AFP) – Departing Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri bid farewell to the Turin fans in the team's final home game this season on Sunday, a 1-1 stalemate against Atalanta that kept the visitors' hopes of a first-ever Champions League qualification alive. The Juventus fans paid tribute to Allegri, who the club's management have decided will […]

Paris (AFP) – Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe fuelled speculation surrounding his future on Sunday, saying that he wants "responsibilities, maybe at PSG, maybe elsewhere". The 20-year-old backed up his excellent 2018 World Cup, where he scored four times as France won the trophy, by netting 38 times for PSG this season. He was named […]

Johannesburg (AFP) – Orlando Pirates midfielder Thembinkosi Lorch was named South African Footballer of the Season on Sunday at an awards ceremony in Durban. The 25-year-old international beat two midfielders from champions Mamelodi Sundowns, Hlompho Kekana and Themba Zwane, in a vote among the 16 top-flight league coaches. Lorch, who also won the Players' Player […]

Rome (AFP) – Krzysztof Piatek and Suso struck in the second half as AC Milan kept their Champions League hopes alive with a hard-fought 2-0 win over relegated Frosinone on Sunday. Polish striker Piatek got back scoring after 57 minutes in the San Siro with Spanish winger Suso adding a second nine minutes later as […]

Cannes (France) (AFP) – Football legend Diego Maradona will not attend the Cannes film festival, where a documentary about his life is being premiered, after he injured his shoulder, its director told AFP Sunday. The Argentinian icon is the subject of a feature-length work by the British filmmaker behind "Amy", the Oscar-winning look at the […]

London (AFP) – Vincent Kompany was hailed as a "legend" by Manchester City's stars on Sunday after the Belgium defender revealed he will leave the treble winners to become player-manager at Anderlecht. Kompany confirmed his move to the Belgian club just 24 hours after lifting the FA Cup at Wembley following City's 6-0 rout of […]

Madrid (AFP) – Real Madrid delivered a suitably dreadful end to their miserable season, and Gareth Bale was not even given the chance to say a likely goodbye, as Zinedine Zidane's side were beaten 2-0 at home to Real Betis on Sunday. Zidane had indicated this could be Bale's final game ahead of an expected […]

Perth (Australia) (AFP) – Goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne was the hero Sunday, saving twice in a penalty shootout as Sydney FC beat Perth Glory to win the A-League grand final after extra time ended in a 0-0 stalemate. In front of 56,371 fans at Perth Stadium, he blocked shots from substitutes Juande and Brendon Santalab to […]

London (AFP) – Manchester City's treble winners have been hailed as English football's greatest ever team after their FA Cup final demolition of Watford completed an historic campaign. Pep Guardiola's side became the first English club to win the Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup in the same season thanks to their swaggering 6-0 […]

London (AFP) – Vincent Kompany announced Sunday that he will leave Manchester City after 11 trophy-laden years to become player-manager of Anderlecht. Belgian defender Kompany joined City in 2008 and made 360 appearances, winning four Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups and two Community Shields. The 33-year-old signed off with victory in […]

London (AFP) – Club captain Vincent Kompany announced Sunday that he is to leave Manchester City after 11 trophy-laden years. The 33-year-old Belgian defender joined the club in the summer of 2008 and has made 360 appearances, winning four Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups and two Community Shields. He signed off […]