Milan (AFP) – Paulo Dybala is back for Juventus' Serie A clash at fierce rivals Inter Milan after recovering from a thigh injury, coach Massimiliano Allegri said on Saturday. The Argentinian forward has been out of action since picking up the knock in his team's win over Sampdoria a month ago. Although Allegri did not […]

London (AFP) – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says the spirit Manchester United displayed in coming back from 2-0 down to beat Atalanta 3-2 in the Champions League group match on Wednesday is part of their DNA. Victory eased the pressure slightly on United's Norwegian manager after a series of disappointing results in the Premier League. Ahead […]

Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) (AFP) – Namibia coach Pierre de Bruyn revealed Friday that his World Cup history-making team has been assembled with just 18 players to choose from in the country. Namibia, ranked a lowly 19, reached the T20 World Cup second round for the first time with an eight-wicket win over Ireland. They […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah will go head to head for the right to be billed as the Premier League's top dog when Manchester United face arch-rivals Liverpool on Sunday. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp risked irking United striker Ronaldo ahead of the crunch clash when he hailed Salah as the […]

Marseille (AFP) – The experience of a football match in Argentina is almost unmatched for the raw passion of the crowd, the spectacle in the stands often more eye-catching than events on the pitch. Yet if there is one place in Europe that can match it then it might be the Velodrome in Marseille, where […]

Saint-Étienne (France) (AFP) – Saint-Etienne stayed winless and last in Ligue 1 but salvaged a point against visiting Angers with a late fightback in a match delayed for an hour by protests from angry home fans. After mid-table Angers proved the fans' point by grabbing a two-goal lead, Saint-Etienne fought back with Mickael Nade scoring […]

London (AFP) – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta revealed Emile Smith Rowe is benefitting from changing his lifestyle after the young midfielder starred in Friday's 3-1 win against Aston Villa. Thomas Partey headed Arsenal's opener from Smith Rowe's corner before Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang doubled the lead just before half-time. Smith Rowe capped a fine display by adding […]

London (AFP) – Thomas Partey scored his first goal for Arsenal as the Gunners beat Aston Villa 3-1 to extend their unbeaten run in the Premier League to six matches on Friday. Partey's first half header broke the Ghana midfielder's goal drought in his 40th appearance in all competitions since his move from Atletico Madrid […]

Saint-Étienne (France) (AFP) – The kick off in the Ligue 1 match between Saint Etienne and visiting Angers was delayed for an hour by protests from home fans angry at their team's dire form. The latest in a series of incidents involving fans in and around Ligue 1 games this season started during the player […]

Doha (AFP) – Qatar inaugurated the fifth stadium that will host World Cup games in 2022 with a domestic cup tie on Friday watched by thousands who either recently recovered from coronavirus or received vaccinations. Al-Thumama stadium, 12 kilometres (7.5 miles) south of central Doha, and inspired by the lace-like Islamic gahfiya cap, will seat […]

London (AFP) – Former Manchester United and France defender Patrice Evra has said he was sexually abused as a teenager. In an interview to publicise his new autobiography, Evra told The Times on Friday the abuse took place when he was a 13-year-old schoolboy. The now 40-year-old Evra said that far more difficult than detailing […]

Doha (AFP) – Qatar inaugurated on Friday its fifth stadium for the 2022 World Cup, welcoming thousands of spectators who have either recently recovered from coronavirus or have been vaccinated. The launch of the Al Thumama stadium, 12 kilometres (7.5 miles) south of the capital Doha, comes as the Gulf country seeks to operate arenas at […]

London (AFP) – Newcastle interim boss Graeme Jones confirmed Friday he has been asked to take charge of the next two Premier League games during the search for Steve Bruce's successor. Bruce's tenure ended on Wednesday following the home defeat to Tottenham last weekend, less than two weeks after a Saudi-led takeover of the club. […]

London (AFP) – Pep Guardiola says he still loves being a football manager but ignores social media after Steve Bruce spoke about the abuse he received as Newcastle boss following his departure from St James' Park this week. Bruce, who left his job by "mutual consent" two weeks after a Saudi-led takeover, admitted he could […]

London (AFP) – Former Tottenham Hotspur managers Harry Redknapp and Ossie Ardiles were among a host of football stars who attended the funeral of England football great Jimmy Greaves on Friday. Greaves, Spurs' all-time leading scorer with 266 goals, died last month at the age of 81. His widow Irene, who married Greaves when the […]