Berlin (AFP) – Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes expects Germany defender Mats Hummels to start Wednesday's German Cup tie at RB Leipzig despite suffering an ankle injury at the weekend. "Mats took a knock to the bone, only microfibres have been damaged, which doesn't mean much," revealed Heynckes in Tuesday's press conference. "The injury isn't […]

Milan (AFP) – Lazio president Claudio Lotito said Tuesday the club would take 200 fans every year to visit Auschwitz after images of Holocaust victim Anne Frank were used to offend hated rivals Roma. Lotito made the announcement as he visited the Rome Synagogue two days after Lazio fans posted stickers of Frank in a […]

Madrid (AFP) – It would take a world record 250 million euro ($294 million) fee to land the on-fire Harry Kane from Tottenham Hotspur according to Real Madrid president Florentino Perez. The English striker's 13 goals in 12 games this season has sparked rumours he could be the latest star to swap Spurs for Spain […]

London (AFP) – Everton on Tuesday appointed their Under-23 coach David Unsworth as caretaker manager following the sacking of Ronald Koeman. The 44-year-old will be in the dugout for Wednesday's intimidating trip to champions Chelsea in the last 16 of the League Cup. Unsworth is a firm favourite with the fans having served the club […]

London (AFP) – British Sports Minister Tracey Crouch warned English football's governing body the Football Association (FA) their desire to bid for top events could be curtailed if they don't "get themselves in order". Crouch, a qualified FA coach, told the Daily Telegraph FA chairman Greg Clarke was "wrong" to believe the government lacked the […]

Bangkok (AFP) – A Thai goalkeeper was left red-faced after sprinting from his goaline to celebrate a penalty hitting the crossbar in a shoot-out — only to watch the ball spectacularly spin back into the empty net. The U-18s cup match (October 21) between Bangkok Sports Club and Satri Angthong had finished 2-2 in normal […]

Shanghai (AFP) – Zheng Zhi is a rare species in football: a Chinese player who went to Europe and made a success of it. And even as a 37-year-old veteran he is still making history, winning the Chinese Super League (CSL) for a ninth time after his side Guangzhou Evergrande retained the title on Sunday. […]

Kolkata (AFP) – They may not yet be household names, but the Under-17 World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday could put Lassana N'Diaye, Rhian Brewster, Abel Ruiz and Gabriel Brazao well on the way to football riches. The quartet will be the star attractions for the many hovering scouts in India when England, attempting to reach […]

Berlin (AFP) – Marcel Sabitzer expects fireworks when RB Leipzig host Bayern Munich in the German Cup on Wednesday, the first of two games in four days between the Bundesliga heavyweights. Hosts Leipzig hope to capitalise on Bayern's injury list with stars Manuel Neuer, Thomas Mueller and Franck Ribery sidelined. Germany defender Mats Hummels, who […]

Glasgow (AFP) – Celtic midfielder Callum McGregor says the Hoops are targeting back-to-back trebles as they prepare for their toughest domestic challenge of the season. The Glasgow giants will make the trip to Pittodrie to take on Aberdeen on Wednesday with only goal difference separating the sides at the top of the Scottish Premiership. Brendan […]

London (AFP) – Cristiano Ronaldo has set his sights on a "lucky seventh" piece of FIFA silverware after collecting his fifth Men's Player of the Year award on Monday. Ronaldo's Real Madrid side, who won both La Liga and the Champions League last season, dominated the 2017 Best FIFA football awards at a star-studded ceremony […]

London (AFP) – Football's global governing body was accused of "not caring" about the women's game by World Cup winner Megan Rapinoe after including a previously little-known Venezuelan striker on its female player of the year shortlist. The 18-year-old Deyna Castellanos, who does not play in a professional league, found herself in the running for […]

New York (AFP) – Atlanta will host next season's Major League Soccer All-Star game in recognition of the city's record-breaking attendances this season, league officials said Monday. Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber said Atlanta United's Mercedes-Benz Stadium was a fitting venue for the game given the expansion side's bumper crowds in its debut season. […]

Milan (AFP) – Benevento on Monday sacked coach Marco Baroni and appointed Roberto De Zerbi, a day after making history by becoming the first Serie A club to lose its first nine games. The club from outside Naples also confirmed they had fired sporting director Salvatore Di Somma before they travel to Cagliari midweek looking […]

London (AFP) – Cristiano Ronaldo's stunning last season saw him win the 2017 Best FIFA men's player of the year trophy as Real Madrid dominated a star-studded awards ceremony in London on Monday. The Portuguese ace, who has scored 44 goals in just 48 games for club and country so far this calendar year, played […]