London (AFP) – Brendan Rodgers said Leicester still have "work to do" after the FA Cup finalists closed in on a top-four finish in the Premier League with a rare win at Manchester United. A 2-1 victory at Old Trafford on Tuesday lifted Leicester, who have two league games remaining, to third in the table […]

Berlin (AFP) – The German FA (DFB) was in turmoil on Wednesday after its embattled president Fritz Keller said he would step down after comparing his own deputy to a notorious Nazi-era judge. "President Fritz Keller has made a personal decision...that he is ready in principle to resign," the DFB said in a statement late […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Manager Pep Guardiola hailed "relentless" Manchester City after they clinched the "hardest" of his three Premier League titles on Tuesday, sparking wild celebrations among supporters who had gathered outside the Etihad Stadium. City were handed the title when arch-rivals and nearest challengers Manchester United lost 2-1 at home to Leicester, […]

Bryne (Norway) (AFP) – The sports hall doors in the quiet Norwegian town of Bryne were always open, a welcome escape for the local children. Many football talents emerged, but one in particular stuck out: Erling Braut Haaland. It was in this town of some 12,000 inhabitants in a country obsessed with winter sports that […]

Berlin (AFP) – Striker Erling Braut Haaland is expected to return for Borussia Dortmund in Thursday's German Cup final against RB Leipzig, whose departing coach Julian Nagelsmann wants to sign off with his and the club's first title. Haaland returned to training on Tuesday having sat out Saturday's 3-2 league win over Leipzig with deep […]

Paris (AFP) – Three years after relegation from Ligue 1, Troyes have sealed a return to the French top flight under former Marseille midfielder Laurent Batlles and backed by the City Football Group (CFG), the parent company of Manchester City. Despite last September's takeover by CFG, majority-owned by Sheikh Mansour's Abu Dhabi United Group, promotion […]

London (AFP) – Pep Guardiola's deft introduction of a new generation at Manchester City inspired their latest Premier League title triumph, laying the foundations for a burgeoning dynasty at the Etihad Stadium. Guardiola's side were crowned English champions for the third time in four seasons after Manchester United were beaten 2-1 by Leicester on Tuesday. […]

Madrid (AFP) – Lionel Messi scored a brilliant volley but Barcelona's title hopes could be over, with a 3-3 draw away at Levante on Tuesday giving Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid the chance to pull away at the top of La Liga. Another slip could prove decisive given Atletico will move four points clear of […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Jubilant Manchester City fans gathered outside the Etihad Stadium to celebrate the team's Premier League title triumph after arch rivals Manchester United were beaten 2-1 by Leicester on Tuesday. Several hundred City supporters descended on the Etihad to start their title party following the result across Manchester at Old Trafford. […]

Southampton (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Danny Ings scored twice on his return from injury as Southampton marked their first match since being assured of Premier League survival with a 3-1 win at home to Crystal Palace on Tuesday. Fulham's defeat by Burnley on Monday condemned the Cottagers to the third and final relegation place, with […]

London (AFP) – Manchester City were crowned Premier League champions for the third time in four seasons after Manchester United crashed to a 2-1 defeat against Leicester on Tuesday. Pep Guardiola's side are 10 points clear of second placed United and have wrapped up the title with three games to spare. In the midst of […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer called on the club's owners to bolster his squad after a 2-1 loss at home to Leicester on Tuesday confirmed Manchester City as Premier League champions. Second-placed United, who had to beat the Foxes to maintain their fading title hopes, fell behind to Luke […]

London (AFP) – Manchester City captain Fernandinho set his sights on winning the club's first Champions League crown as they celebrated a third Premier League title in four seasons on Tuesday. City were confirmed as English champions after second placed Manchester United lost 2-1 to Leicester. Pep Guardiola's have wrapped up the Premier League with […]

London (AFP) – Pep Guardiola saluted "relentless" Manchester City on Tuesday after they clinched the "hardest" of his three Premier League titles. Guardiola's side were crowned English champions for the third time in four seasons thanks to Manchester United's 2-1 defeat against Leicester. City have claimed trophy with three games to spare, capping a remarkable […]

London (AFP) – Manchester City are Premier League champions for the fifth time in 10 seasons — underlining their status as the dominant side in English football. A third league title of Pep Guardiola's reign was anything but a foregone conclusion in the early months of a season like no other, played out almost entirely […]