London (AFP) – Arsenal further eased the pressure on manager Mikel Arteta with a 1-0 win at Brighton on Tuesday, but the continuation of the Premier League in the coming weeks was cast into doubt after a record 18 positive tests for coronavirus among players and staff earlier in the day. After Manchester City's trip […]

London (AFP) – The Premier League confirmed on Tuesday that 18 players and staff have tested positive for coronavirus, plunging the continuation of the season amid a mass spike in infection rates across England into doubt. That figure is the highest since weekly testing began, surpassing the previous high of 16 recorded for November 9-15. […]

London (AFP) – Gareth Bale's stop-start second spell at Tottenham has been hit by a fresh injury problem with the Welshman expected to be out for at least two weeks due to a calf injury. Bale sustained the problem in last week's League Cup quarter-final win at Stoke, where he scored just his third goal […]

London (AFP) – The Premier League confirmed on Tuesday that 18 players and staff have tested positive for coronavirus, the highest number since weekly testing began. Manchester City's clash at Everton was postponed on Monday after an outbreak of multiple positive cases at City. "The Premier League can today confirm that between Monday 21 December […]

London (AFP) – Tony Pulis has been sacked by Championship strugglers Sheffield Wednesday after just 45 days and 10 games in charge. Wednesday chairman Dejphon Chansiri said issues on and off the pitch were behind the decision with the club second bottom of the table. Pulis's dismissal came on Monday night with first-team coach Neil […]

Madrid (AFP) – Former Spain and Chelsea striker Diego Costa's contract with Atletico Madrid was terminated on Tuesday, six months before it was scheduled to end. "Atletico de Madrid and Diego Costa have reached an agreement for the termination of the striker's contract, which was to end on June 30, 2021," the club said in […]

Paris (AFP) – Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday confirmed the sacking of coach Thomas Tuchel, who had been at the club since July 2018, but did not name his successor. "After an in-depth analysis of its sporting situation, Paris Saint-Germain decided to terminate Thomas Tuchel's contract," the French giants announced in a statement. Argentinian Mauricio Pochettino, […]

Paris (AFP) – Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday confirmed the sacking of coach Thomas Tuchel, who had been at the club since July 2018, but did not name his successor. "After an in-depth analysis of its sporting situation, Paris Saint-Germain decided to terminate Thomas Tuchel's contract," the French giants announced in a statement. Argentinian Mauricio Pochettino […]

London (AFP) – Chelsea failed to ease the mounting pressure on manager Frank Lampard as Aston Villa came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge on Monday, as a coronavirus outbreak at Manchester City caused their clash at Everton to be postponed. Lampard publicly criticised his players' attitude in a 3-1 defeat […]

London (AFP) – A much-changed Leicester moved up to second in the Premier League thanks to Harvey Barnes' late equaliser in a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace on Monday. Wilfried Zaha's stunning near post volley put the Eagles in front against the run of play after Kelechi Iheanacho had a first-half penalty saved for Leicester. […]

London (AFP) – Manchester City's Premier League visit to Everton on Monday was postponed after multiple new positive tests for coronavirus were detected at City, the club confirmed. "Based on strong medical advice the Premier League, in consultation with both clubs, have decided to postpone the fixture," City said in a statement. City announced on […]

London (AFP) – Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Edinson Cavani still has years left as a top striker and is keen to extend the Uruguayan's contract at Old Trafford. The 33-year-old Uruguayan signed a one-year deal in September after months without a club since leaving Paris Saint-Germain. United have the option to extend […]

Madrid (AFP) – Real Madrid will attempt to sign off the year with a sixth win on the bounce as Zinedine Zidane's in-form side continue their pursuit of La Liga leaders and city rivals Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. Defending champions Real are level on 32 points with Atletico but have played two games more than […]

Sao Paulo (AFP) – Brazil's star footballer Neymar is at the center of a new controversy storm after several Brazilian media reported that he's organizing a huge New Year's Eve party despite the coronavirus pandemic. Acelmo Goes, a columnist for the O Globo newspaper, claimed that the Paris Saint-Germain forward is hosting 500 people for […]

London (AFP) – The Premier League's relentless festive schedule means there is little time for a Christmas hangover with another full round of fixtures crammed in before the new year, starting on Monday. Liverpool still lead the table by three points, but a shock 1-1 draw at home to West Brom for the champions has kept […]