London (AFP) – Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho returns to his former home on Saturday seeking to stop the rot against a high-flying Chelsea team playing with a smile on their faces under Maurizio Sarri. United fought back from 2-0 down at home to Newcastle to win 3-2 two weeks ago to hand Mourinho a […]

London (AFP) – Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho remains the centre of attention when the former Chelsea boss returns to Stamford Bridge on Saturday. A dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to beat Newcastle 3-2 before a two-week international break offered Mourinho a stay of execution, but the pressure is still on the Portuguese to close […]

Paris (AFP) – Associates of Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema are suspected of involvement in an attempted kidnapping with the aim of recuperating money owed to the star player, French news site Mediapart reported on Thursday. A dispute, centred on just 50,000 euros in cash, is believed to be the cause of the failed attempt, […]

Paris (AFP) – Associates of Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema are suspected of involvement in an attempted kidnapping with the aim of recuperating money owed to the star player, French news site Mediapart reported on Thursday. A dispute, centred on just 50,000 euros in cash, is believed to be the cause of the failed attempt, […]

Austin (AFP) – Sebastian Vettel will take a win-or-bust approach to this weekend's title showdown at the United States Grand Prix, the German driver told reporters on Thursday. Speaking ahead of Sunday's race in which he will make a last-ditch bid to stop Lewis Hamilton beating him to a fifth title triumph, the German said […]

London (AFP) – England left-back Luke Shaw believes he can be a catalyst for a turnaround in Manchester United's fortunes after signing a new five-year contract with the Premier League giants on Thursday. Shaw, 23, was in the final year of the deal he signed four years ago when joining from Southampton as the world's […]

Cannes (France) (AFP) – Just when non-fans thought it was safe to turn the television back on again, a new wave of football shows are about to the hit the small screen. A raft of dramas, documentaries and children's shows based on the beautiful game have been snapped up at MIPCOM in Cannes, the world's […]

Milan (AFP) – Inter Milan captain Mauro Icardi insisted Thursday that he was determined to reach an agreement for a new contract with the Serie A side. "I'm happy to stay here, I care about this team," the Argentina striker said in an interview with Sky Sports Italia. "I could have left, there were contacts […]

Paris (AFP) – Paris Saint-Germain could face sanctions from UEFA after European football's governing body on Thursday said it was opening an investigation into crowd trouble at this month's Champions League match against Red Star Belgrade. The game, which PSG won 6-1 at the Parc des Princes, is also being probed by French investigators over […]

London (AFP) – England left-back Luke Shaw has ended speculation over his future by signing a new five-year deal with Manchester United, the club announced on Thursday. Shaw, 23, was in the final year of the deal he signed four years ago when joining from Southampton as the world's most expensive teenager at the time. […]

London (AFP) – Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has no regrets over failing to add to his squad in the close season, saying his team's impressive start to the Premier League campaign justifies the decision. Spurs, who became the first side not to make a summer signing since the transfer window was established, have equalled their […]

Milan (AFP) – AC Milan striker Gonzalo Higuain said on Thursday he was not bitter despite being "kicked out" by Juventus after superstar Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival last summer. Juventus signed Higuain from Napoli for 90 million euros ($103 million) in 2016, but after the surprise arrival of Ronaldo from Real Madrid for 100 million euros […]

London (AFP) – Surprise Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts have been dealt a double injury blow with central defender John Souttar and striker Uche Ikpeazu both ruled out for at least five months. Hearts lead the league by two points from Edinburgh rivals Hibs with champions Celtic three points back in third and Steven Gerrard's Rangers […]

London (AFP) – The collapse of the proposed deal to sell Wembley stadium has been described as a "huge disappointment" and a missed opportunity by two of the biggest sponsors of grassroots facilities. Fulham owner Shahid Khan had offered the English Football Association £600 million ($787 million) for the national stadium, as well as letting […]

Berlin (AFP) – Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal has been hit with a 800,000 euros ($921,812) fine by a Munich court after being found guilty of assault during a nightclub fight last year. Munich district court fined the Chile international based on 80 days worth of wages, calculated to be 10,000 euros per day for the […]