Paris (AFP) – The European Club Association (ECA) said on Sunday it "strongly opposes" plans for a breakaway Super League competition featuring 12 of the continent's biggest clubs. A dozen sides from England, Spain and Italy have announced plans for the competition, which has been heavily criticised by UEFA and the three countries' football authorities. […]

London (AFP) – The announcement by six leading English clubs that they plan to join a breakaway European Super League sparked a furious reaction on Sunday, with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson calling the proposals "very damaging for football". The Premier League, English Football Association, players' union and fans' groups were also quick to voice […]

Miami (AFP) – Phil Neville tasted defeat in his first competitive match as Inter Miami manager as a double from former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez helped LA Galaxy snare a 3-2 Major League Soccer opening day victory. Neville saw his new side twice take the lead through Robbie Robinson and a Gonzalo Higuain penalty […]

Paris (AFP) – Twelve of Europe's biggest clubs on Monday said they planned to launch a breakaway Super League, despite the threat of an international ban for them and their players. "AC Milan, Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, Barcelona, Inter Milan, Juventus, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur have all joined as […]

Milan (AFP) – Andrea Pirlo conceded Juventas missed Cristiano Ronaldo's "killer instinct" as the Italian champions fell to their first league defeat in two decades to Atalanta on Sunday leaving their participation in next season's Champions League at risk. Leaders Inter Milan edged towards the Serie A title despite a 1-1 draw at Napoli, to […]

Paris (AFP) – A selection of England, Spain and Italy's biggest clubs are reportedly set to announce plans for a breakaway European Super League, which were strongly condemned by UEFA and the three countries' football authorities. Here, AFP Sport takes a look at some of the reaction to the news: "The clubs concerned will be […]

Miami (AFP) – Phil Neville tasted defeat in his first competitive match as Inter Miami manager as a double from former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez helped LA Galaxy snare a 3-2 Major League Soccer opening day victory. Neville saw his new side twice take the lead through Robbie Robinson and a Gonzalo Higuain penalty […]

Miami (AFP) – Phil Neville tasted defeat in his first competitive match as Inter Miami manager as a double from former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez helped LA Galaxy snare a 3-2 Major League Soccer opening day victory. Neville saw his new side twice take the lead through Robbie Robinson and a Gonzalo Higuain penalty […]

Paris (AFP) – Twelve of Europe's most powerful clubs were accused of greed and cynicism and threatened with international exile on Sunday as they edged closer to creating a breakaway European Super League. British media reported that Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham were the six Premier League teams set to be […]

Madrid (AFP) – A depleted Real Madrid delivered a major boost to Atletico Madrid's title hopes on Sunday by drawing 0-0 with Getafe in La Liga. Atletico had thrashed Eibar 5-0 to reignite their own fading challenge and their victory proved even more valuable after Real Madrid were held to a goalless draw at the […]

Naples (Italy) (AFP) – Christian Eriksen claimed a point for Serie A leaders Inter Milan whose 11-match winning streak ended with a 1-1 draw at Napoli on Sunday. Antonio Conte's side still have a comfortable margin at the top of the table as they target a first title since 2010 with a nine-point advantage over […]

London (AFP) – Plans for six leading English clubs to join a breakaway European Super League were met by a furious reaction on Sunday, with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson calling the proposals "very damaging for football". The Premier League, Football Association, players' union and fans' groups were also quick to voice their disapproval at […]

Johannesburg (AFP) – Former Zimbabwe goalkeeper Washington Arubi starred as TTM stunned Mamelodi Sundowns on Sunday by winning a penalty shootout to reach the South African FA Cup final. The clash between the league leaders and relegation candidates ended 0-0 after extra time in Pretoria and the rank outsiders won 6-5 on spot kicks. TTM […]

London (AFP) – Leicester reached the FA Cup final for the first time in 52 years as Kelechi Iheanacho's solitary goal earned a 1-0 win over Southampton in front of 4,000 fans at Wembley on Sunday. The biggest crowd for a football match in England for 13 months was made up of key workers and […]

London (AFP) – Plans for six leading English clubs to join a breakaway European Super League were met by a furious reaction by the Premier League, Football Association and UK government on Sunday. According to reports, Manchester United, Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham are among 12 teams, also featuring three from Spain and […]