Milan (AFP) – Supporters of French club Marseille have been banned from buying tickets for next week's Europa League match against Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico on following clashes in the away leg in France. Lazio confirmed on Saturday that the decision had been taken by Italy's National Observatory for Sporting Events, which is part […]

Cardiff (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Leicester's grief-stricken players paid an emotional tribute to Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha ahead of their Premier League clash at Cardiff on Saturday as the devastated club returned to action for the first time since their owner's tragic death. Thai billionaire Vichai was among five people killed when his helicopter crashed outside Leicester's […]

Madrid (AFP) – Antoine Griezmann scored a brilliant free-kick but Atletico Madrid missed the chance to go top of La Liga on Saturday after drawing 1-1 at struggling Leganes. Griezmann's bending effort in the second half looked likely to prove the difference in a contest short on chances at Butarque but Guido Carrillo's 82nd-minute equaliser […]

Bournemouth (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Marcus Rashford's dramatic late winner capped Manchester United's fightback as they maintained their recent revival with a 2-1 win against Bournemouth on Saturday. Rashford's close-range finish came after Anthony Martial's effort had cancelled out Callum Wilson's early opener for Bournemouth at Dean Court. It was United's third victory in their […]

Bournemouth (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Jose Mourinho admitted he was the "luckiest manager in the Premier League" as Manchester United recovered from a disastrous defensive display to beat Bournemouth 2-1 on Saturday. Mourinho was furious with United's sloppy first half at Dean Court as Callum Wilson fired Bournemouth ahead. United could have been even further […]

Bangkok (AFP) – The elaborate funeral of Leicester City's Thai owner and duty-free mogul Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha began at a Buddhist temple in Bangkok Saturday evening, as members of Thailand's business and political elite came in black mourning garb to pay tribute to the well-connected billionaire. The number two in Thailand's junta Prawit Wongsuwan and CP […]

Kashima (Japan) (AFP) – Leo Silva's opener and Serginho's eye-catching strike put Kashima Antlers firmly on top in the Asian Champions League final as they beat Persepolis 2-0 in the home leg on Saturday. The Brazilians both scored in the second half to give Japan's Kashima an important cushion ahead of next week's return game […]

Bangkok (AFP) – The elaborate funeral of Leicester City's Thai owner and duty-free mogul Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was set to begin at a Buddhist temple in Bangkok Saturday, with members of Thailand's elite expected to pay tribute to the well-connected billionaire. Vichai, 60, and four other people died in a horrific helicopter accident moments after they […]

Melbourne (AFP) – Superstar sprinter Usain Bolt is adamant he can become a professional footballer despite his trial with an Australian club ending, insisting Saturday: "I still have it". The eight-time Olympic champion's "indefinite" try-out period with the A-League's Central Coast Mariners collapsed on Friday after contract talks failed. The club reportedly offered him only […]

London (AFP) – Chelsea's unbeaten start to the season under Maurizio Sarri has surpassed all expectations, but the visit of Crystal Palace on Sunday is a reminder of how again one of the club's brightest prospects has fallen out of favour. Ruben Loftus-Cheek made four appearances in England's run to the World Cup semi-finals in […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Kevin De Bruyne's wretched luck with injury has given Bernardo Silva the chance to continue his superb start to the season in Sunday's Premier League visit of Southampton to the Etihad. Playmaker De Bruyne injured ligaments in his left knee during Thursday's League Cup win against Fulham — just his […]

Milan (AFP) – Dries Mertens scored a hat-trick as Napoli warmed up for next week's crucial Champions League game against Paris Saint-Germain with a 5-1 thrashing of Empoli to go back to second place in Serie A and put the pressure on champions Juventus. "We were just deadly in attack," said coach Carlo Ancelotti as […]

Paris (AFP) – Kylian Mbappe and Neymar scored late goals to give Paris Saint-Germain a 2-1 win over nearest challengers Lille on Friday as the French champions extended to 12 games their perfect start to the season at the end of a troubled day for the club. The Qatari-owned club were forced to release a […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Jose Mourinho is keen for Anthony Martial to commit his long-term future to Manchester United by signing a new contract, with the French forward emerging as one of the key players at Old Trafford. Martial has been one of the most impressive performers in a disappointing season for the club, […]

Alexandria (Egypt) (AFP) – Walid Soliman converted two VAR penalties to give Al Ahly of Egypt a 3-1 first-leg win over arch-rivals Esperance of Tunisia Friday in a foul-littered CAF Champions League final. Amr el Soulia scored the other goal for the hosts before a 60,000 crowd at the Borg el Arab Stadium in Alexandria […]