Glasgow (AFP) – Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell admits the Scottish champions' decision to go to Dubai for a warm-weather training camp was a "mistake" after 13 players were forced into self-isolation. Celtic defender Christopher Jullien tested positive for Covid-19 after the trip, with a host of other players, Hoops boss Neil Lennon and his […]

Milan (AFP) – Romelu Lukaku headed in an extra-time winner as Inter Milan set up an Italian Cup quarter-final clash with city rivals AC Milan on Wednesday with a 2-1 last-16 win over Fiorentina. Belgian Lukaku connected with Nicolo Barella's cross in the 119th minute to beat Fiorentina goalkeeper Pietro Terracciano and snatch a late […]

Berlin (AFP) – Manchester United's Dutch defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah has joined Bayer Leverkusen, it was announced Wednesday, after a lack of first-team opportunities at Old Trafford this season. The 23-year-old centre-back, with just over 100 minutes playing time in three games for United this season, has switched to the Bundesliga and joined Leverkusen on a […]

Milan (AFP) – Romelu Lukaku headed in an extra-time winner as Inter Milan set up an Italian Cup quarter-final clash with city rivals AC Milan on Wednesday with a 2-1 last-16 win over Fiorentina. Belgian Lukaku connected with Nicolo Barella's cross in the 119th minute to Fiorentina goalkeeper Pietro Terracciano and snatch a late triumph. […]

Sofia (AFP) – Dimitar Berbatov is set to start his coaching career after Bulgarian club Etar announced on Wednesday that he would coach the struggling outfit's misfiring attack. Club president Deyan Kuzdov said that 39-year-old Berbatov, former Manchester United striker and Bulgaria's all-time top scorer, will begin working with Etar's forwards in the coming days […]

Berlin (AFP) – Robert Lewandowski has opened up about the role Jurgen Klopp played in his career as the Bayern Munich striker continues to bang in the goals this season for the European champions. Lewandowski was voted FIFA's best male player last month, while Klopp won the men's coach award for the second year running […]

London (AFP) – Paul Pogba says he and his Manchester United team-mates must remain relaxed despite being in the unaccustomed position of topping the Premier League when they travel to champions Liverpool on Sunday. Pogba's goal secured United a 1-0 win over Burnley on Tuesday which sent them three points clear of the Reds. United […]

London (AFP) – Premier League clubs must set an example in adhering to coronavirus protocols or risk sanctions, the league's chief executive has warned. The EPL sent out new directives last week including demands that players tone down celebrations such as hugging after goals are scored and avoid handshakes and swapping shirts. EPL chief executive […]

London (AFP) – Manchester United are top of the Premier League table with nearly half the season gone but are they title contenders or mere pretenders? Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men beat Burnley 1-0 at Turf Moor on Tuesday courtesy of a Paul Pogba goal to move three points clear of champions Liverpool after 17 games. […]

London (AFP) – Sheffield United coach Chris Wilder said his team must build on Tuesday's first win of the season and meet the "incredible challenge" they face in staying in the Premier League. The 53-year-old admitted he was so nervous in added time of the 1-0 victory over Newcastle he would have taken up another […]

Shanghai (AFP) – Former Manchester City star Sun Jihai has accused foreign coaches of going to China just for the money, saying they do little to help the country pursue its World Cup dreams. It comes a week after Chinese Super League side Beijing Guoan appointed Slaven Bilic, with the Croatian admitting that "the finances" […]

Sao Paulo (AFP) – Palmeiras held on to reach the Copa Libertadores final despite losing 2-0 to 10-man River Plate on Tuesday as the Argentines were twice denied by controversial VAR decisions. River dominated the semi-final second leg at a empty Allianz Parque stadium in Sao Paulo, but goals from Robert Rojas, who was later […]

Milan (AFP) – Zlatan Ibrahimovic got his first start in over seven weeks but AC Milan had to battle into the Italian Cup quarter-finals with a 5-4 win on penalties over Torino after Tuesday's match ended 0-0 after extra time. Hakan Calhanoglu slotted in the winning penalty with Tomas Rincon missing from the spot for […]

Burnley (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said his side's visit to defending champions Liverpool on Sunday could not have come at a better time after moving top of the Premier League for the first time in three years. Paul Pogba's deflected strike earned United a hard-fought 1-0 win at Burnley […]

Madrid (AFP) – Atletico Madrid extended their lead at the top of La Liga to four points on Tuesday after a 2-0 win over Sevilla that strengthened their title credentials. Goals in each half from Angel Correa and substitute Saul Niguez on a freezing night following a historic snowfall in the Spanish capital allowed Diego […]