London (AFP) – Jurgen Klopp insists Mohamed Salah won't lose focus despite the increased demands on the Liverpool star at the climax of his record-breaking season. Reds boss Klopp is frustrated that Salah had to fly to London to receive the Football Writers' Association Player of the Year award on Thursday, just hours after being […]

Berlin (AFP) – Bayern Munich veterans Arjen Robben, 34 and Rafinha, 32, have both agreed to one-year extensions until June 2019, the Bundesliga champions confirmed Friday. A week after Franck Ribery, 35, signed a new one-year deal, defender Rafinha and winger Robben have both also agreed extensions, which are expected to be signed in the […]

London (AFP) – Alex Ferguson's son Darren thanked football fans on Friday for the "overwhelming" support after the former Manchester United manager suffered a brain haemorrhage. Ferguson senior, who won 38 trophies during a 26-year reign at Old Trafford underwent emergency surgery after falling ill last Saturday. United announced on Wednesday that he was no […]

Madrid (AFP) – Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane on Friday sidestepped talk of a bid for the world's most expensive footballer Neymar. "I dont know, I don't think so. What we are thinking about at the moment is the Champions League final," Zidane told a press conference when asked about a possible move for the […]

Mandalay (Myanmar) (AFP) – Football fans in Myanmar welcomed Leeds United to the second-biggest city on Friday, lauding the club for competing in the country while it faces global criticism over the treatment of the Rohingya minority. The English Championship football side are wrapping up a four-day tour of friendly matches with a final game against […]

London (AFP) – Jose Mourinho says Romelu Lukaku could start the FA Cup final on the bench as the Manchester United striker battles to recover from an ankle injury in time for the Wembley showdown with Chelsea. Lukaku hasn't featured for United since suffering his ankle problem against Arsenal last month and is set to […]

London (AFP) – Everton manager Sam Allardyce said Friday Wayne Rooney has not asked to leave the club despite reports he has agreed a "deal in principle" to move to the United States. Rooney has reportedly agreed a £12.5 million ($17 million) deal with Major League Soccer side DC United that would see the 32-year-old […]

London (AFP) – Arsene Wenger predicts a European super league will be introduced over the next few years, leading to major changes for the Premier League. The outgoing Arsenal boss believes Europe's elite clubs will fight for the introduction of a continental, weekend league to challenge the success of the English top flight. Wenger, 68, […]

London (AFP) – Mohamed Salah has reassured Liverpool fans his stunning first season is "just the beginning" of his time at the club despite speculation over interest from Real Madrid. The Egyptian collected awards in Liverpool on Thursday after being voted player of the season by both the club's fans and his teammates before boarding […]

Hamburg (AFP) – Fallen German giants Hamburg could be relegated from the Bundesliga's top-flight for the first time in their history on Saturday. A clock in their Volksparkstadion proudly displays how long Hamburg have been in the Bundesliga — they are the only ever-presents since the division was founded in 1963. The now mighty Bayern […]

London (AFP) – Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho refused to criticise his side despite another display lacking inspiration in attacking areas as they sealed second place in the Premier League with a 0-0 draw at West Ham on Thursday. In a game of precious few clear-cut chances, Luke Shaw hit the post and Paul Pogba […]

Diyarbakir (Turkey) (AFP) – Unfancied Akhisarspor on Thursday stunned Istanbul giants Fenerbahce to win the Turkish Cup with a sensational 3-2 victory, one of the biggest upsets in the history of the competition. Portuguese defender Miguel Lopes opened the scoring for Akhisarspor with just over half an hour on the clock but Brazilian Fernandao equalised […]

Lima (AFP) – Former France captain Eric Cantona raised eyebrows midweek when his presence at a Peru training session sparked a series of World Cup conspiracy theories through the national press. France play Peru at the World Cup this summer in a group that also features Australia and Denmark. "A spy observing the Peru team," […]

Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – Brazilian bankers can breathe a sigh of relief: they'll be allowed to close up and watch the national team in the World Cup on television. Financial authorities in Latin America's biggest economy have told all banks they can arrange their working hours around the far more important live coverage of […]

Paris (AFP) – Europa League final fever may be gripping Marseille, but for their future Champions League hopes the French giants face an equally crucial clash against Guingamp on Friday. Much to Marseille's joy, the fixture was brought forward a day to allow Rudi Garcia's men ample time to recover and prepare for their Europa […]