Rome (AFP) – Captain Daniele De Rossi will bring the curtain down on his 18-year career with Roma at the end of the season after confirming on Tuesday that the Serie A side had decided not to renew his contract. The 35-year-old former World Cup winning midfielder will play his final game at home against […]

Berlin (AFP) – Departing Dutch star Arjen Robben has said that he is still undecided about what to do when he leaves Bayern Munich, and admitted that he may still retire from football altogether. The 35-year-old winger is set to leave Munich after 10 years at the end of the season, and has been linked […]

Rome (AFP) – Atalanta take on Lazio on Wednesday looking to cap an impressive season by lifting the Coppa Italia as they fight on two fronts with the Champions League also within their sights. The team from Bergamo have won the Coppa Italia just once in 1963, finishing runners-up in the finals twice since then […]

Berlin (AFP) – Germany coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg announced her 23-woman squad for the Women's World Cup in France on Tuesday. The squad, led by captain and striker Alexandra Popp, contained no surprises. "We had intense discussions and there were some tough decisions in the end, because we have a high-quality team," said Voss-Tecklenburg, 51, who […]

London (AFP) – Premier League champions Manchester City said Tuesday they were concerned "individuals intent on damaging" the club may be behind a news report that European football's financial regulators are poised to recommend they be barred from the Champions League. European football's governing body UEFA and the Premier League launched an investigation this year after […]

Sydney (AFP) – Former Newcastle Jets player Andy Brennan has revealed he is gay, becoming what is thought to be the first Australian professional footballer to come out. The 26-year-old forward said that following his announcement — a rarity in football worldwide — he had received strong support from his family and teammates. "It's taken […]

Berlin (AFP) – Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has admitted that he may not be fit to play in Saturday's Bundesliga title decider against Eintracht Frankfurt. The Bayern captain has been sidelined with a calf injury since mid-April, and had hoped to return to full fitness in time for last weekend's visit to RB Leipzig. […]

Berlin (AFP) – Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has admitted that he may not be fit to play in Saturday's Bundesliga title decider against Eintracht Frankfurt. The Bayern captain has been sidelined with a calf injury since mid-April, and had hoped to return to full fitness in time for last weekend's visit to RB Leipzig. […]

London (AFP) – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer possesses the qualities necessary to restore Manchester United as a genuine title contender, according to departing midfielder Anders Herrera. The 29-year-old Spanish international — who has been linked to a move to French champions Paris Saint-Germain — believes the common decency of Solskjaer will be rewarded with better performances […]

Rome (AFP) – Captain Daniele De Rossi will bring the curtain down on his 18-year career with Roma at the end of the season, the Serie A side announced on Tuesday. The 35-year-old former World Cup winning midfielder will play his final game at home against Parma on May 26, but will not be retiring […]

Abuja (AFP) – John Obi Mikel has confirmed he is available to return to Nigeria’s Super Eagles for next month’s Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, according to a team official. The former Chelsea star last played for Nigeria at the 2018 World Cup in Russia and was not involved in the qualifying for this […]

Sydney (AFP) – Australia named a vastly experienced 23-player squad Tuesday for the women's World Cup in France, as the Matildas chase a maiden title. Coach Ante Milicic's playing squad has a combined 1,276 international caps, with four of his charges preparing for their fourth campaign at the showcase tournament. "This is a special group […]

London (AFP) – Liverpool defender Andy Robertson has warned Manchester City that Jurgen Klopp's close-knit team are determined to stay together until they win the Premier League. City pipped Liverpool to the title on the last day of the season with a 4-1 win at Brighton that rendered the second placed Reds' victory against Wolves […]

New York (AFP) – European football's financial regulators are poised to recommend that newly minted Premier League champions Manchester City be barred from the Champions League, the New York Times reported Monday. European football's governing body UEFA and the Premier League launched an investigation this year after allegations made in German magazine Der Spiegel that the […]

London (AFP) – Watford defender Jose Holebas is available for Saturday's FA Cup final against Manchester City after his red card in the 4-1 home defeat to West Ham was rescinded. The 34-year-old was sent off in Watford's final Premier League game of the season after it was deemed he had pulled back Michail Antonio […]