London (AFP) – Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been "fixed" and feels "stronger" after undergoing knee surgery in the United States, he said on Tuesday. "Fixed, done and stronger," Ibrahimovic posted on his official Instagram account, accompanied by a photograph showing white medical wristbands around his two wrists. "Once again thank you for the […]

Madrid (AFP) – Jose Mourinho must patch up an injury ravaged Manchester United squad as the English side's quest for Europa League glory faces its stiffest test yet with a semi-final, first leg trip to Celta Vigo on Thursday. The Portuguese manager described United's nine-match April schedule as "not human" after another disappointing 1-1 home […]

Amsterdam (AFP) – More than twenty years after the football world witnessed the schoolboy Patrick Kluivert lead Ajax to Champions League glory his son Justin is bidding to help the Dutch giants into the Europa League final. Justin Kluivert, 17, is turning heads in the Ajax red and white and some say he's even more […]

Watford (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp told his players to gird their loins for the Premier League run-in after they retained control of their top-four destiny with victory at Watford. Emre Can's stupendous mid-air scissors kick earned Liverpool a 1-0 win at Vicarage Road on Monday that provisionally gave them a three-point […]

Monaco (AFP) – Dismissed as a crocked has-been after a disastrous spell in England, Radamel Falcao will savour the Champions League anthem more than most before Monaco and Juventus face off in Wednesday's semi-final first leg. The Colombian striker will captain the principality club against the Italians — whose own star striker Gonzalo Higuain was […]

Watford (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Emre Can scored a sensational overhead bicycle kick as Liverpool galvanised their grip on third place in the Premier League by winning 1-0 at Watford on Monday. Having seen top-four rivals Manchester City, Manchester United and Arsenal all drop points on Sunday, Liverpool capitalised thanks to Can's jaw-dropping effort in […]

Madrid (AFP) – Sevilla's chances of automatic Champions League qualification suffered a huge blow on Monday as Malaga edged a six-goal Andalusian derby 4-2. Jorge Sampaoli's men remain three points behind third-placed Atletico Madrid with just three games to go. However, they maintain a five-point lead over Villarreal in the fight for the final Champions […]

Moscow (AFP) – Zenit St Petersburg gave their hopes of reaching next season's Champions League a major boost with a 2-0 win at bottom club Tomsk on Monday. Midfielder Oleg Shatov and skipper Danny both scored to give Zenit a well-deserved win which lifted them into second, eight points behind the league leaders Spartak Moscow […]

Madrid (AFP) – Atletico Madrid captain Gabi insisted on Monday it is winning the Champions League not gaining revenge on Real Madrid that motivates him as the Spanish giants face off once more in Tuesday's semi-final, first leg. Real have beaten Atletico in each of the past three seasons in the Champions League, including twice […]

Lausanne (AFP) – The host nation of Euro 2024 must meet certain criteria relating to the respect of human rights, UEFA said on Monday as they prepare to choose between the candidacies of Germany and Turkey. The countries are the only two to have submitted declarations of interest in hosting the competition and UEFA will […]

Madrid (AFP) – Past Champions League glory over Atletico Madrid is of no advantage to Real Madrid for Tuesday's semi-final, first leg between the pair, Real boss Zinedine Zidane claimed on Monday. Real have beaten Atletico in each of the past three seasons in the Champions League, including twice in the final in agonising circumstances […]

Middlesbrough (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Manchester City can look forward to a run of three successive home games after just doing enough to remain on track for a place in next season's Champions League following Sunday's 2-2 draw away to Premier League strugglers Middlesbrough. Pep Guardiola's men had to twice come from behind to earn […]

London (AFP) – Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino is relishing the opportunity to load more pressure upon Premier League leaders Chelsea following his side's superb derby win over Arsenal. Chelsea took a step closer to the title by winning at Everton on Sunday, but Spurs are still snapping at their heels, their dazzling 2-0 defeat […]

Liverpool (AFP) – Antonio Conte warned Chelsea not to take the Premier League title for granted after the leaders cleared a major hurdle with a 3-0 win at Everton. Conte's side consolidated their position on top of the table thanks to a steely display at Goodison Park on Sunday, but second placed Tottenham remain hot […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Jose Mourinho described Manchester United's jammed-packed schedule as "not human" after a growing injury list threatened to wreck hopes of a place in next season’s Champions League. A 1-1 draw with Swansea on Sunday was a sixth stalemate in eight games at Old Trafford and harmed hopes of finishing in […]