Leicester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Pep Guardiola said his Manchester City side had taken a "big step" towards securing a third Premier League title in four years after opening up a 17-point lead at the top of the table with a 2-0 win at Leicester on Saturday. A rare goal from Benjamin Mendy and Gabriel […]

Berlin (AFP) – RB Leipzig coach Julian Nagelsmann all but conceded the Bundesliga title on Saturday after his side were beaten 1-0 by league leaders Bayern Munich thanks to a first-half goal from Leon Goretzka. Goretzka smashed the ball into the top corner shortly before the break as Bayern opened up a seven-point lead at […]

Milan (AFP) – Cristiano Ronaldo nodded in a late equaliser to rescue a point for Juventus in a hard-fought 2-2 derby draw at Torino on Saturday, while AC Milan's Serie A title challenge faltered with a 1-1 draw with 10-man Sampdoria. Ronaldo struck in the 79th minute but couldn't stop Juve dropping further points […]

Berlin (AFP) – Bayern Munich took a huge step towards a ninth successive Bundesliga title on Saturday as they beat pretenders RB Leipzig 1-0 thanks to a first-half goal from Leon Goretzka. Goretzka smashed the ball into the top corner shortly before the break as Bayern opened up a seven-point lead at the top of […]

Leicester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Manchester City moved ever closer to a third Premier League title in four seasons as a rare goal from Benjamin Mendy and Gabriel Jesus's strike earned a 2-0 win at third-placed Leicester on Saturday. Pep Guardiola's men now hold a commanding 17-point lead at the top of the table, albeit […]

London (AFP) – Manchester City moved closer to the Premier League title as the runaway leaders won 2-0 at Leicester, while lowly West Bromwich Albion handed Thomas Tuchel the first defeat of his Chelsea reign with a stunning 5-2 victory on Saturday. Pep Guardiola's side are 17 points clear of second placed Manchester United after […]

Paris (AFP) – Neymar was sent off late on as a limping Jonathan David scored the only goal to give Lille a 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in their Ligue 1 title showdown on Saturday, a result that moves them three points clear at the top of the table. Canadian striker David was struggling with […]

Paris (AFP) – Neymar was sent off late on as a limping Jonathan David scored the only goal to give Lille a 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in their Ligue 1 title showdown on Saturday, a result that moves them three points clear at the top of the table. Canadian striker David was struggling with […]

Madrid (AFP) – A patched-up Real Madrid began a crucial week by beating Eibar 2-0 on Saturday to increase the pressure on Atletico Madrid at the top of La Liga. With Liverpool to come in the Champions League on Tuesday and a Clasico against Barcelona next weekend, Madrid welcomed a comfortable win thanks to goals […]

Milan (AFP) – Norwegian midfielder Jens Petter Hauge snatched a late equaliser to salvage a point for title-chasing AC Milan whose poor home run continued with a 1-1 draw against 10-man Sampdoria on Saturday. Atalanta and Napoli closed the gap on second-placed Milan with hard fought wins over Udinese and Crotone. Milan are five points […]

London (AFP) – Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel suffered the first defeat of his reign as lowly West Bromwich Albion swept to a stunning 5-2 win, while runaway Premier League leaders Manchester City prepared for a tough test at Leicester on Saturday. Tuchel saw his 14-game unbeaten run since replacing the sacked Frank Lampard come to […]

Berlin (AFP) – Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels said his club are facing a "catastrophe" after a 2-1 Bundesliga home defeat to rivals Eintracht Frankfurt left their Champions League hopes hanging by a thread on Saturday. A late winner from Portuguese striker Andre Silva means Dortmund are seven points adrift of Frankfurt and the Champions […]

Berlin (AFP) – A late goal from Portuguese striker Andre Silva left Borussia Dortmund's Champions League hopes hanging by a thread on Saturday as they fell to a 2-1 home defeat against Bundesliga top-six rivals Eintracht Frankfurt. Silva's 87th minute header condemned Dortmund to a 10th defeat of the season, leaving them seven points adrift […]

London (AFP) – Scotland's national clinical director is confident Hampden Park will be able to accomodate fans for four Euro 2020 matches in June. Glasgow is one of 12 cities due to host the tournament that was delayed 12 months due to the coronavirus pandemic. UEFA have given the hosts until April 7 to notify […]

Milan (AFP) – Norwegian midfielder Jens Petter Hauge snatched a late equaliser to salvage a point for AC Milan whose poor home run continued with a 1-1 draw against 10-man Sampdoria on Saturday. Milan are five points behind leaders Inter who travel to Bologna later on Saturday, with their city rivals also having a game […]