London (AFP) – Raheem Sterling says Manchester City are motivated by the pursuit of silverware rather than the promise of breaking more records as the Premier League leaders chase another landmark at Crystal Palace this weekend. Pep Guardiola's side have already turned the title race into a lengthy coronation party after winning 18th successive league […]

Dubai (AFP) – Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo was Thursday named Globe Soccer's Best Player for the second year in a row and the fourth time overall although he wasn't present in person to receive his trophy. The Portuguese international also won the prize, organised by the EFAA (European Association of Football Agents) and ECA […]

London (AFP) – Alexis Sanchez scored twice in four second half minutes to give Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger victory on the night he equalled Alex Ferguson's Premier League record of matches in charge with a 3-2 win over Crystal Palace. Sanchez's brace — the second a beauty from Jack Wilshere's superb pass — added to […]

London (AFP) – Rhian Brewster, the leading scorer in England's Under-17 World Cup victory earlier this year, claimed Thursday that UEFA "don't really care" about racism. The 17-year-old, who is yet to feature for Liverpool's first team, says he has witnessed racial abuse — either aimed at him or a teammate — seven times this […]

Madrid (AFP) – Sevilla on Thursday said they had reached an agreement in principle with experienced Italian coach Vincenzo Montella to replace Eduardo Berizzo who was sacked just a month after it was announced he was suffering from prostate cancer. Montella was sacked by AC Milan in November after just 17 months in charge with […]

Dubai (AFP) – FIFA chief Gianni Infantino said Thursday the joint bid by Canada, Mexico and the United States for the 2026 World Cup sends a "positive message". Speaking at a sports business conference in Dubai, Infantino also admitted that the decision to award two World Cups simultaneously (Russia in 2018 and Qatar 2022) was […]

London (AFP) – Premier League strugglers Swansea City don't need a miracle to avoid relegation — they simply need to notch up some wins, said new manager Carlos Carvalhal on Thursday. Carvalhal was sacked by second-tier Sheffield Wednesday on Christmas Eve, but Swansea surprisingly chose the Portuguese coach to replace Paul Clement, who lost his […]

Madrid (AFP) – A rejuvenated Brazil looking to heal the wounds of home soil humiliation four years ago will lead the South American charge for the World Cup in 2018, but a slew of European powerhouses stand in the way of redemption in Russia. Germany thrashed Brazil 7-1 en route to becoming world champions four years […]

Milan (AFP) – Teenager Patrick Cutrone scored an extra-time winner and goalkeeper Antonio Donnarumma emerged from the shadow of his star brother Gianluigi as Milan dumped city rivals Inter out of the Italian Cup on Wednesday. The 19-year-old Cutrone broke through after 104 minutes at the San Siro after the match had ended 0-0 in […]

Newcastle (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Pep Guardiola refused to be drawn into a war of words with Jose Mourinho after Manchester City maintained their impressive progress towards the Premier League title. City stretched their commanding advantage at the top to 15 points over Manchester United as Raheem Sterling sealed a 1-0 win at Newcastle to record an 18th consecutive […]

London (AFP) – Tottenham striker Harry Kane says his record-breaking year was fuelled by a desire to silence the doubters by earning his place alongside Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Kane's hat-trick in Tottenham's 5-2 win over Southampton on Tuesday proved a landmark moment for the England star. His 39 goals in 36 games smashes […]

Newcastle (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Manchester City surged 15 points clear at the top of the Premier League as Raheem Sterling fired the runaway leaders to a 1-0 win at Newcastle on Wednesday. Pep Guardiola's side look certain to lift the title after extending their Premier League record winning streak to 18 matches. Sterling's 31st […]

London (AFP) – Liverpool signed Southampton's Virgil van Dijk on Wednesday for a reported £75 million ($100 million, 84 million euros) in a deal that makes him the world's most expensive defender. Van Dijk has been linked with a move to Liverpool for several months and the Anfield club were forced to issue an apology […]

Port Elizabeth (South Africa) (AFP) – Zimbabwe coach Heath Streak said his team might have to accept playing more limited overs cricket or settle for a lower level of Test cricket after they suffered an innings defeat inside two days against South Africa at St George’s Park on Wednesday. South Africa won by an innings […]

London (AFP) – Liverpool defender Jon Flanagan has been charged with common assault, British police said on Wednesday. Flanagan, 24, was charged following an incident in Liverpool city centre on Friday. "Merseyside Police can confirm that Jonathan Patrick Flanagan, aged 24, from Cressington in Liverpool has been charged with Section 39 common assault following an […]