London (AFP) – Chelsea completed the signing of French international midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko from Monaco, the Premier League champions announced on Saturday. The 22-year-old joined Antonio Conte's Chelsea on a five-year contract for a reported fee of up to £39.7 million ($51.98m, 45.3m euros) after helping the principality side win the Ligue 1 title last […]

Saitama (Japan) (AFP) – New Borussia Dortmund coach Peter Bosz promised to do things his way after his side beat Japan's Urawa Reds 3-2 to begin their Far East preseason tour Saturday. Germany forward Andre Schurrle smashed a late winner as Dortmund gave the Dutchman his first win since taking over from Thomas Tuchel last […]

Saitama (Japan) (AFP) – Germany forward Andre Schurrle smashed a late winner as Borussia Dortmund beat Japan's Urawa Reds 3-2 on their Far East preseason tour Saturday. Turkey striker Emre Mor scored a quickfire double to cancel out Shinzo Kuroki's volleyed opener, before Reds defender Wataru Endo restored parity with a free header five minutes […]

Istanbul (AFP) – Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder left Turkey on Saturday after four years with Galatasaray, expressing sadness that club manager Igor Tudor had not wanted him to stay. The Istanbul club said on Friday that it was "parting with Wesley Sneijder" and wished him success in the future. The news of his departure however […]

Belfast (AFP) – Linfield will investigate a bottle-throwing incident involving Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths that occurred during the Scottish club's 2-0 win in Friday's Champions League second qualifying round. Scott Sinclair and Tom Rogic scored as Celtic won a hostile first-leg encounter at Windsor Park in Belfast, but Scotland international Griffiths was targeted by objects […]

London (AFP) – Former long-serving Chelsea captain John Terry was named Aston Villa's new skipper on Saturday after joining the second-tier side following his departure from Chelsea. Terry, 36, replaces Wales international and fellow central defender James Chester as Villa captain having signed a one-year deal with the club earlier this month. "Aston Villa are […]

Istanbul (AFP) – Istanbul giants Galatasaray said that Dutch international midfielder Wesley Sneijder was leaving the club by mutual agreement after over four seasons that saw him become a big favourite with fans. "Our club is parting with Wesley Sneijder," Galatasaray said in a statement late on Friday. "We sincerely wish Wesley Sneijder all the […]

Rome (AFP) – Italy international defender Leonardo Bonucci took out a page in a local newspaper on Saturday to thank Juventus fans for their support after agreeing a shock move to rivals AC Milan. Bonucci, 30, is joining Milan on a five-year deal after seven seasons in Turin, where he won six successive Serie A […]

New Delhi (AFP) – Former England and Manchester United striker Teddy Sheringham has joined Indian Super League champions Atletico de Kolkata as head coach for the new season. Sheringham, who made 51 England appearances between 1993 and 2002, joins another United hero Steve Coppell as a coach in India. Kolkata believe Sheringham's experience with United, […]

Frisco (United States) (AFP) – Canada advanced to their first quarter-final since 2009 after playing to a scoreless draw with Honduras in the final Group A match of the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament on Friday. Canada and Honduras moved on to the quarters where they will join Group A winner Costa Rica who advanced […]

Los Angeles (AFP) – Jose Mourinho said on Friday Romelu Lukaku will be expected to deliver goals as the striker prepares to make his Manchester United debut. Lukaku, who completed his 75 million pound ($97 million, 85.5m euro) transfer to Old Trafford on Monday, could make his first appearance in a United shirt in Saturday's […]

Los Angeles (AFP) – Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be given the chance to resurrect his Manchester United career as he battles back from a serious knee injury, manager Jose Mourinho confirmed on Friday. Swedish star Ibrahimovic was United's top-scorer last season, bagging 28 goals in all competitions. However, the 35-year-old's future was cast into doubt after […]

Los Angeles (AFP) – Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said Friday the Premier League giants were targeting two more major signings as they aim to build a title-winning squad. United have already bolstered their ranks in recent weeks with the addition of Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku from Everton and Swedish defender Victor Lindelof from Benfica. […]

Rome (AFP) – Italy international defender Leonardo Bonucci is joining AC Milan in a shock move from Italian champions Juventus, the San Siro side announced on Friday. "Bonucci in Milan," the buying club reported on their official website, alongside pictures of the smiling defender being enthusiastically welcomed by Rossoneri supporters. Bonucci has won six successive […]

London (AFP) – England international Kyle Walker signed for Manchester City from Tottenham Hotspur on Friday in a deal that could see him become the world's most expensive defender. The 27-year-old right-back signed a five-year contract for a fee that could rise with add-ons to £54 million ($70m, 61m euros), according to The Times and […]