London (AFP) – West Ham midfielder Declan Rice announced on Wednesday that he has decided to submit a written request to FIFA for the transfer of his international registration from Ireland to England. The highly rated 20-year-old was born in London but qualified for Ireland via paternal grandparents and after playing at youth level went […]

Milan (AFP) – Mauro Icardi has been stripped of the Inter Milan captaincy in favour of goalkeeper Samir Handanovic amid speculation the Argentina forward is set to leave the club, the Italian outfit announced on Wednesday. "The club can confirm that Samir Handanovic is the new captain of the team," the Serie A outfit tweeted. […]

Paris (AFP) – UEFA on Wednesday announced that disciplinary proceedings had begun against both Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain after numerous incidents involving their supporters during Tuesday's Champions League clash at Old Trafford. Both sides face charges that their fans threw objects during the last 16, first leg, which PSG won 2-0. PSG's former United […]

Milan (AFP) – Mauro Icardi has been stripped of the Inter Milan captaincy in favour of goalkeeper Samir Handanovic, the Italian club announced on Wednesday. The switch comes as Icardi, 25, has yet to sign a new contract amid protracted negotiations between the club and his wife Wanda Nara, who also acts as his agent. […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Ander Herrera believes Manchester United can still progress in the Champions League despite their chastening home loss to Paris Saint-Germain, saying it will not throw their season off track. After winning 10 out of his first 11 matches in all competitions, caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tasted defeat for the […]

Milan (AFP) – Roma coach Eusebio Di Francesco has urged teenage sensation Nicolo Zaniolo not to lose his head after his stunning brace grabbed the Italians a first-leg advantage over Porto in their Champions League last-16 tie. The 19-year-old scored two quick-fire second-half goals, both off Edin Dzeko assists, in a 2-1 win at the […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Paris Saint-Germain could have feared the worst going into their Champions League trip to Manchester United without both Neymar and Edinson Cavani, but coach Thomas Tuchel deserves plaudits for finding the right formula as they came away with a commanding victory. Second-half goals from Presnel Kimpembe and the devastating Kylian […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first two months as caretaker manager have rekindled memories of Manchester United's glorious past but the defeat against Paris Saint-Germain shows the tough path back to the top of European football. Barring an incredible comeback in the French capital in three weeks' time, United will miss out […]

Berlin (AFP) – Business is booming in the Bundesliga with the German Football League (DFL) announcing Wednesday total revenue of 4.42 billion euros ($5 billion) for last season, generating a record number of jobs. The bumper figure for the 2017-18 season is the 14th year in succession that the Bundesliga and second Bundesliga, Germany's top […]

London (AFP) – Aaron Ramsey has joined European football's monied elite after agreeing a lucrative move to Juventus, but doubts remain about the Arsenal midfielder's ability to justify his jaw-dropping salary. Reports in Britain claim Ramsey's four-year deal will pay him a basic salary of £400,000 per week ($515,000) once he officially joins Juventus in […]

Paris (AFP) – The Europa League might not be top of Chelsea's priorities this season, but in the current circumstances Thursday's last 32, first leg away to Malmo in Sweden takes on extra importance for Maurizio Sarri's side. The Italian's days in charge at Stamford Bridge could be numbered after Sunday's humiliating 6-0 defeat at […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Manchester United caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted his side were shown how much they still have to improve after being swept aside by an injury-hit Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie on Tuesday. Presnel Kimpembe and Kylian Mbappe struck in a […]

Rome (AFP) – Teenage sensation Nicolo Zaniolo bagged a brace as Roma beat Porto 2-1 in their Champions League last 16, first-leg clash at the Stadio Olimpico on Tuesday. The 19-year-old got his first Champions League goal in the 70th minute in Rome, adding a second six minutes later to inflict a first defeat on […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted Manchester United had been handed a reality check after Paris Saint-Germain cruised to a 2-0 win in the Champions League last-16 first leg. Solskjaer was beaten for the first time in 12 matches as United's interim manager as second-half goals from Presnel Kimpembe and Kylian Mbappe […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Kylian Mbappe said Paris Saint-Germain showed they need not be afraid of being without Neymar or Edinson Cavani as the French club won 2-0 at Manchester United in their Champions League last 16, first leg on Tuesday. "We need to stop with the scare stories. People need to stop being […]