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Man Utd's clash with Liverpool called off by fan protests, Bale hits Spurs hat-trick

London (AFP) – Manchester United's Premier League clash against Liverpool was postponed after furious United fans stormed Old Trafford in protest at the club's owners on Sunday, while Gareth Bale scored a hat-trick as Tottenham thrashed Sheffield United 4-0. Manchester City would have been crowned English champions for the third time in four seasons if […]

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Inter fans party in Milan after 19th Serie A title triumph

Milan (AFP) – Thousands thronged onto the Milan streets on Sunday as Inter claimed a first Serie A title in 11 years to end rivals Juventus' nine-year reign. Antonio Conte's side clinched their 19th Scudetto after Atalanta drew 1-1 at Sassuolo to leave the 'Nerazzurri' 13 points clear with four games remaining. Conte had started […]

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Nascimento on target as Sundowns regain lead in South Africa

Johannesburg (AFP) – Brazilian Ricardo Nascimento and Namibian Peter Shalulile scored for Mamelodi Sundowns as they surrendered and regained top place in the South African Premiership this weekend. Lyle Lakay also netted for Sundowns on Sunday as they triumphed 3-0 away to Orlando Pirates in Soweto to take a one-point lead over AmaZulu entering […]

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Ronaldo brace rescues dethroned Juve against Udinese

Milan (AFP) – Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice late to rescue a 2-1 win for Juventus at Udinese on Sunday hours after the Turin giants lost their Serie A crown to Inter Milan. Inter broke Juve's nine-year streak of domestic dominance by clinching their 19th 'Scudetto' after nearest rivals Atalanta drew 1-1 at Sassuolo to leave […]

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Neville backs United fans after protests at Old Trafford

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville backed the angry fans whose dramatic protest against the Glazer family forced the postponement of Sunday's game against Liverpool. Hundreds of United supporters gathered outside Old Trafford hours before the scheduled 1530 GMT kick-off to show their disgust at the club's United States-based owners. […]

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Neymar promises 'warrior' display in City showdown

Paris (AFP) – Neymar on Sunday promised a warrior-like performance from Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League semi-final with Manchester City as his team attempts to overhaul a first-leg deficit. PSG are 2-1 down as they attempt to reach the final for the second successive year and Brazil star Neymar is aiming to turn things […]

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/ 1823 days ago

Inter end Juventus dynasty to return to summit of Italian football

Milan (AFP) – Inter Milan claimed the Serie A title on Sunday for the first time in 11 years to end Juventus' nine-year reign in Italy. Antonio Conte's side clinched their 19th 'Scudetto' after nearest rivals Atalanta drew 1-1 at Sassuolo to leave the 'Nerazzurri' 13 points clear with four games remaining. Conte had started […]

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/ 1823 days ago

Man Utd's Liverpool clash off after protesters storm Old Trafford, Arsenal cruise at Newcastle

London (AFP) – Manchester United's clash against Liverpool was postponed after furious fans stormed Old Trafford in protest at the club's owners on Sunday, while Arsenal kept Newcastle waiting to confirm their Premier League safety with a 2-0 win at St James Park. Manchester City would have been crowned English champions for the third time […]

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/ 1823 days ago

Man Utd fans' anti-Glazer protest forces postponement of Liverpool clash

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Manchester United's Premier League clash against Liverpool was postponed on Sunday after fans invaded the Old Trafford pitch as part of a protest against United's owners, the Glazer family. Hundreds of fans managed to make their way into the ground, chanting "we want Glazers out." Large numbers of supporters had […]

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/ 1823 days ago

Key players behind Inter Milan's 19th Serie A triumph

Milan (AFP) – Inter Milan won their first Serie A title since 2010 and 19th in the club's history on Sunday. AFP Sport looks at the key players in the Italian giants' first silverware since the 2011 Coppa Italia. ROMELU LUKAKU/LAUTARO MARTINEZ Antonio Conte's "gentle giant" Lukaku has powered Inter's front line since his 80 […]

AFP

/ 1823 days ago

Inter end Juve's reign to return to summit of Italian football

Milan (AFP) – Inter Milan claimed the Serie A title on Sunday for the first time in 11 years to end Juventus' nine-year reign in Italy. Antonio Conte's side clinched their 19th 'Scudetto' after nearest rivals Atalanta drew 1-1 at Sassuolo to leave the 'Nerazzurri' 13 points clear with four games remaining. Conte had started […]

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/ 1823 days ago

Conte's obsession with winning pays off for Inter Milan

Milan (AFP) – Antonio Conte has justified his salary as the highest paid coach in Serie A by toppling his former club Juventus to end Inter Milan's decade-long title drought after two seasons at the helm. Eleven years after Jose Mourinho's historic treble, Inter claimed the 'Scudetto' for a 19th time thanks to a fiery […]

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/ 1823 days ago

Inter crowned Serie A champions for 19th time as Atalanta held

Milan (AFP) – Inter Milan clinched the Serie A title for the first time since 2010 on Sunday when nearest rivals Atalanta were held 1-1 at Sassuolo. Atalanta played most of the match a man down after goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini saw red after 22 minutes in the Mapei Stadium. Luis Muriel missed a late penalty […]

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/ 1823 days ago

Match delayed as Man Utd fans storm Old Trafford in anti-Glazer protest

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Kick-off in Sunday's Premier League match between Manchester United and Liverpool was delayed after fans invaded Old Trafford as part of a protest against United's owners, the Glazer family. Hundreds of fans managed to make their way into the ground and onto the pitch, chanting "we want Glazers out." Large […]

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/ 1823 days ago

Man Utd fans storm Old Trafford, Arsenal cruise at Newcastle

London (AFP) – Manchester United's clash against Liverpool was delayed after fans stormed Old Trafford in protest at the club's owners on Sunday, while Arsenal kept Newcastle waiting to confirm their Premier League safety with a 2-0 win at St James Park. Manchester City will be crowned English champions for the third time in four […]