Wolfsburg (Germany) (AFP) – Bayern Munich head coach Hansi Flick dropped a bombshell on Saturday by saying he wants to leave the club at the end of the season. Despite Bayern winning six titles over the last 12 months under Flick, he told Sky that he "wants to be released" from his contract, which expires […]

Rome (AFP) – Roma's former England defender Chris Smalling said Saturday he and his family were "very shaken up" after being threatened by armed burglars during a robbery at his home in the Italian capital. The 31-year-old centre-back was forced to open a safe and hand over watches and jewellery at gunpoint in the early […]

Wolfsburg (Germany) (AFP) – Teenager Jamal Musiala netted twice on Saturday as Bayern Munich sealed a 3-2 win at Wolfsburg to open a seven-point gap at the top of the Bundesliga table which leaves the holders on the verge of a ninth straight league title. Bayern bounced back from their Champions League quarter-final exit on […]

Newcastle (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Newcastle moved closer to Premier League survival after Joe Willock's late goal capped a thrilling 3-2 win against 10-man West Ham that dented the visitors' bid for a top four finish in the Premier League. Steve Bruce's side had squandered a two-goal lead in the closing stages at St James' […]

Madrid (AFP) – Zinedine Zidane defended himself on Saturday against accusations he is a lucky coach but again refused to commit to staying at Real Madrid next season. An impressive week has put Madrid in sight of winning both La Liga and the Champions League, after they beat Barcelona in the Clasico last weekend before […]

London (AFP) – Norwich City were promoted to the Premier League without kicking a ball on Saturday as draws for Swansea and Brentford sent the Championship leaders back into the top-flight. Daniel Farke's side have dominated the second tier with 27 wins from their 41 games so far, earning an immediate return to the Premier […]

London (AFP) – British sport stopped to pay tribute to Prince Philip ahead of his funeral on Saturday with two minutes' silence held before Newcastle's Premier League match against West Ham and several Championship fixtures on Saturday. The Duke of Edinburgh died aged 99 on April 9 and English football showed its respect for the […]

Milan (AFP) – Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been ruled out of Sunday's Serie A game against Champions League rivals Atalanta with a flexor muscle issue. Coach Andrea Pirlo said the 36-year-old Portuguese striker, the top scorer in Serie A this season with 25 goals, would rest to avoid risking a more serious injury. "We […]

Madrid (AFP) – Time is running out for Atletico Madrid to reboot their La Liga title challenge, even as they still sit top of the table with eight games left to play. Atletico remain in pole position, one point ahead of Real Madrid and two in front of Barcelona, but their poor form means it […]

Miami (AFP) – David Beckham's Inter Miami violated Major League Soccer roster and salary rules over the signing of French international Blaise Matuidi, the league confirmed in a statement on Friday. MLS said the 34-year-old French World Cup-winner had been paid more than allowed under the league's roster and budget rules, effectively giving Miami four […]

Doha (AFP) – Qatar is in talks with coronavirus vaccine makers to ensure all fans attending the 2022 World Cup in the country have been vaccinated, the foreign minister said Friday. The Gulf nation is facing a resurgence of virus cases and deaths despite progress in its mass vaccination programme, forcing authorities to impose a […]

Paris (AFP) – French Ligue 1 leaders Lille needed a spectacular late strike from Luis Araujo to rescue a 1-1 draw at home to Montpellier on Friday with Paris Saint-Germain handed the chance to turn the screw in the title race. Lille moved to 70 points but defending champions PSG can close the gap to […]

Liverpool (AFP) – England forward Harry Kane suffered a worrying ankle injury ahead of this year's delayed European Championships after scoring twice in a 2-2 draw away to Everton in the Premier League on Friday. Gylfi Sigurdsson also grabbed two goals for Everton in a result that did little for either side's European hopes. Kane […]

Paris (AFP) – French Ligue 1 leaders Lille needed a spectacular late strike from Luis Araujo to rescue a 1-1 draw at home to Montpellier on Friday which allowed Paris Saint-Germain the chance to turn the screw in the title race. Lille moved to 70 points but defending champions PSG can close the gap to […]

Berlin (AFP) – Leipzig had a last-minute goal ruled out and were held to a 0-0 draw at home by Hoffenheim on Friday to hand the Bundesliga title initiative back to Bayern Munich. Second-placed Leipzig have 61 points but Bayern can stretch their lead to seven points with victory at third-placed Wolfsburg on Saturday with […]