Madrid (AFP) – Barcelona equalled the record longest unbeaten run in La Liga history as a Lionel Messi hat-trick inspired the runaway leaders to a 3-1 win over Leganes on Saturday to make it 38 league games unbeaten. The Catalan giants will look to break the record that Real Sociedad set in 1979-80 when they […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho challenged his side to take the fight for the Premier League to Manchester City next season after spoiling City's title party by coming from 2-0 down to win a thrilling derby 3-2 on Saturday. Victory would have crowned City, who still hold a commanding 13-point […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Pep Guardiola admitted Manchester City had only themselves to blame as the leaders wasted a chance to wrap up the Premier League title against bitter rivals Manchester United. City were cruising towards the win they needed to seal the silverware thanks to first half goals from Vincent Kompany and Ilkay […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Paul Pogba spoiled Manchester City's anticipated Premier League title party by scoring twice in two minutes as Manchester United came from 2-0 down to win a thrilling derby 3-2 on Saturday. Chris Smalling completed the comeback that looked so improbable when City were well on course to round off a […]

Berlin (AFP) – Arjen Robben revealed he is considering offers from other clubs despite winning the 11th league title of his career on Saturday as Bayern Munich were confirmed Bundesliga champions. Robben, 34, scored Bayern's third goal in the 4-1 win at Augsburg which sealed the Bavarian giants their sixth successive title. It was Robben's […]

Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Christian Eriksen scored twice as Tottenham Hotspur clinched a 2-1 Premier League win over Stoke City following Harry Kane's return to the starting line-up after an ankle injury. Kane thought he had got on the scoresheet for Tottenham after the winner was initially credited to him and television replays appeared […]

Paris (AFP) – Radamel Falcao starred as Monaco strengthed their grip on second place in Ligue 1 with a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Nantes in the principality on Saturday. Captain Falcao scored one and created another as reigning champions Monaco moved eight points clear of third-placed Marseille, although they remain 14 points behind champions elect […]

London (AFP) – West Bromwich Albion are on the brink of relegation from the Premier League after a 1-1 draw against Swansea, while Stoke slipped deeper into a trouble following a 2-1 defeat by Tottenham on Saturday. Albion were led for the first time by caretaker boss Darren Moore following Alan Pardew's sacking this week, […]

Berlin (AFP) – Here are five key players who helped Bayern Munich win the Bundesliga title for the sixth season in a row on Saturday: ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI The Poland striker has again been Bayern's top scorer and equalled the Bundesliga record of scoring in 11 consecutive home league game this season. He has netted 35 […]

Berlin (AFP) – Bayern Munich were crowned Bundesliga champions for the sixth consecutive season on Saturday as James Rodriguez helped turn the game in their 4-1 comeback victory at Augsburg. The result mean Bayern are German league champions for the 28th time in their history, and it was the sixth year in a row they […]

Liverpool (AFP) – Jurgen Klopp is hopeful Mohamed Salah will be ready for Tuesday's Champions League showdown with Manchester City after the Egypt winger missed the Merseyside derby with a groin injury. Salah, who has scored 38 club goals this season, was left out of the squad for the 0-0 draw at Everton on Saturday […]

Milan (AFP) – Paulo Dybala scored a hat-trick including two from the spot to extend Juventus' lead at the top of Serie A with a 4-2 win at battling bottom club Benevento on Saturday. The Turin giants moved a step closer to a seventh straight Italian title, four days before they travel to Real Madrid […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Manchester City can become English champions for the fifth time if they beat bitter rivals Manchester United on Saturday, with Pep Guardiola's claim he was offered Paul Pogba in January adding spice to the occasion. A City side that has lost just once in the league will seal the title […]

London (AFP) – Harry Kane was back in the Tottenham starting team on Saturday for the first time since injuring his ankle a month ago. Kane, who came on as a substitute late in Tottenham's 3-1 victory at Chelsea last week, has scored eight goals in his past four games against struggling Stoke. Danny Rose, Victor […]

Liverpool (AFP) – Liverpool were rendered impotent without Mohamed Salah as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Everton in Saturday's Merseyside derby at Goodison Park. Egypt winger Salah, the key figure in Liverpool's impressive campaign, was left out due to a minor groin injury as Jurgen Klopp tried to give his main man […]