Prague (AFP) – Slavia Prague said Tuesday they had invited medical staff working in the battle against Covid-19 to watch Thursday's Europa League clash against Glasgow Rangers, making up for a gaffe from their game against Leicester. On February 18, despite Covid-19 restrictions, Slavia were allowed to invite 600 people to watch their previous Europa […]

Madrid (AFP) – Ronald Koeman insists Barcelona can pull off another incredible comeback against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, especially if Lionel Messi plays at his sensational best. Barca were thrashed 4-1 in the first leg of the Champions League last 16 last month but Koeman believes his team can repeat the 'remontada' of 2017, when […]

Paris (AFP) – Neymar will miss Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League last 16 second leg against Barcelona on Wednesday after failing to shake off a thigh injury, the French champions confirmed. PSG said on Tuesday the Brazil attacker would continue to train individually and would be assessed again "in the coming days". "We have not had […]

Berlin (AFP) – Joachim Loew led Germany to the highest point in their recent history with victory at the 2014 World Cup, but is bowing out on a low after almost 15 years as head coach. The 61-year-old, known as "Jogi" by his compatriots, will step down after this summer's European Championship having been on […]

London (AFP) – A concussion expert told British lawmakers on Tuesday that football's management of head injuries was a "shambles" at the beginning of a parliamentary inquiry into the issue. Consultant neuropathologist Willie Stewart was speaking to MPs on the House of Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport committee. A 2019 study led by Stewart […]

Madrid (AFP) – "Let's go to Paris and see if we can pull off a comeback," shouted Joan Laporta, the cheers rebounding around the room as he and his team celebrated his election on Sunday as Barcelona's new president. It was almost midnight and the result was not yet official, but victory was clear and […]

Berlin (AFP) – Germany's World Cup-winning head coach Joachim Loew will step down after the European championships this July, the German FA said on Tuesday. Loew will step down with a year left on his contract having signed up until the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar. In a statement, Loew said he was "full […]

Paris (AFP) – Neymar will not be available for Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League decider with Barcelona after failing to shake off a thigh injury, the French champions said on Tuesday. In a statement, PSG said that Brazil forward Neymar "will continue his individual training", saying that a new assessment would be made "in the coming […]

Madrid (AFP) – "Let's go to Paris and see if we can pull off a comeback," shouted Joan Laporta, the cheers rebounding around the room as he and his team celebrated his election on Sunday as Barcelona's new president. It was almost midnight and the result was not yet official, but victory was clear and […]

Paris (AFP) – As Lionel Messi comes to Paris this week with Barcelona in the Champions League, the inevitable temptation is to think ahead to next season and wonder if the Argentine might be a regular fixture in the French capital. That remains the nightmare scenario for Barcelona fans, even if their new president Joan […]

Shanghai (AFP) – Fans of Chinese football champions Jiangsu FC say police have warned them not to protest or "make trouble" after the club's abrupt financial collapse, and describe themselves as angry, heartbroken and powerless. Jiangsu said it had "ceased operations" after its backers, retail conglomerate Suning, who also own Serie A leaders Inter Milan, […]

Milan (AFP) – Milan Skriniar scored the only goal as Inter Milan moved back six points clear in Serie A with a 1-0 win over Atalanta on Monday. Inter extended their winning streak to seven league games as they push for a first title since 2010. Antonio Conte's side are ahead of second-placed AC Milan, […]

Milan (AFP) – Milan Skriniar scored the only goal as Inter Milan pulled six points clear in Serie A with a 1-0 win over Atalanta on Monday. Inter extended their winning streak to seven league games as they push for a first league title since 2010. Antonio Conte's side went further ahead of second-placed AC […]

London (AFP) – Chelsea strengthened their hold on fourth place in the Premier League as Kai Havertz inspired a vital 2-0 win over Everton, while West Ham boosted their surprise top four challenge with a 2-0 victory against Leeds on Monday. Havertz has endured a disappointing first season following his £70 million ($96 million) move […]

Milan (AFP) – Serie A club Crotone on Monday hit out at racist remarks aimed at their Algeria winger Adam Ounas. The French-born attacker revealed on Instagram he had received abuse on social media after scoring in Sunday's 4-2 league win over Torino on Sunday. Ounas shared screenshots of racist messages he had received on […]