Berlin (AFP) – Bundesliga side RB Leipzig confirmed on Wednesday that they have parted company with coach Ralph Hasenhuettl, whose contract has been terminated by mutual consent. "It is perfectly legitimate for the club to decide not to seek an extension," said Hasenhuettl, who had a contract until June 2019. "However, we also emphasised that […]

London (AFP) – David Moyes has left West Ham following the end of his short-term contract, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday. The 55-year-old former Everton and Manchester United boss arrived at the London Stadium in November, with the sole objective of ensuring the Hammers' top-flight status, which he achieved. "I would like to […]

Lyon (AFP) – Antoine Griezmann is hoping to get his hands on a first major trophy with Atletico Madrid as the Spanish club prepare to take on Marseille in Wednesday's Europa League final. Griezmann has only won the Spanish Super Cup since joining Diego Simeone's side four years ago, featuring in the team that lost […]

London (AFP) – Sam Allardyce was sacked as manager of Everton on Wednesday after just six months in charge despite guiding the Premier League club away from relegation danger to a mid-table finish. The former England manager, 63, was brought in as Ronald Koeman's replacement in November, but his rudimentary style of play has proved […]

Sao Paulo (AFP) – As Neymar, the world's most expensive player, battles to be fit for Brazil's World Cup campaign, he is aware of the pressure. "Nobody is as scared as me," he said on Tuesday. The Paris Saint-Germain striker has not played since February, but knows that soccer-mad Brazil hopes he is fit to […]

London (AFP) – Former captain Gary Lineker says England should write off the World Cup and use it as a chance to blood youngsters, predicting the side can become a "serious force" in world football. England head to Russia next month hoping to improve on a dismal 2014 campaign in Brazil and an embarrassing performance […]

London (AFP) – Police chiefs have urged England fans attending the World Cup not to display the flag of St George over fears it will be seen as antagonistic to their Russian hosts. Mark Roberts of the National Police Chiefs' Council is heading to Russia with a team of fellow officers to work with their […]

Riyadh (AFP) – The Saudi Football Federation have banned referee Fahad al-Mirdasi for life over bribery and urged FIFA to remove him from the pool of referees for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Mirdasi was suspended for offering to take a bribe to influence the outcome of a match, the federation's disciplinary and ethics […]

Shanghai (AFP) – Fabio Cannavaro is under growing pressure at Guangzhou Evergrande after the Chinese heavyweights exited the AFC Champions League and have now failed to win for five games in a nightmare fortnight. The Italian World Cup winner admitted that his former side Tianjin Quanjian showed greater desire as Alexandre Pato scored in a […]

Lyon (AFP) – As Atletico Madrid and Marseille prepare to meet in the Europa League final in Lyon on Wednesday, AFP Sport looks at five men who will have a crucial role to play for their respective sides: Antoine Griezmann There is constant speculation about the French striker's future and a possible move to Barcelona […]

London (AFP) – Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte renew hostilities with the stakes heightened when Manchester United and Chelsea face off in Saturday's FA Cup final needing silverware to mask this season's flaws. Conte's need is the greater. Having missed out on Champions League football for next season, many expect the Wembley showpiece to be […]

London (AFP) – England manager Gareth Southgate will name his 23-man World Cup squad on Wednesday with some experienced figures such as goalkeeper Joe Hart expected to miss out. The BBC and Sky Sports reported on Tuesday that 75-times capped Hart won't be included among Southgate's three goalkeepers after a poor season on loan at […]

London (AFP) – Gary Cahill insists the FA Cup still matters as the Chelsea defender aims to salvage his toughest season by leading the Blues to Wembley glory against Manchester United. Cahill has endured a difficult campaign after falling in and out of favour with both Chelsea manager Antonio Conte and England boss Gareth Southgate. […]

London (AFP) – Aston Villa paid tribute to former defender Jlloyd Samuel, who died in a car crash at just 37 on Tuesday, as a 0-0 draw with Middlesbrough at Villa Park booked their place in the Championship playoff final. Mile Jedinak's header in a 1-0 first leg win for the visitors at the Riverside […]

Lima (AFP) – Peru captain Paolo Guerrero on Tuesday hit out the "injustice" of a 14-month doping ban that has ended his dream of appearing at the World Cup in Russia. "I'm a victim of injustice," said Guerrero in Lima Tuesday, a day after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Switzerland increased a […]