Paris (AFP) – Lyon coach Rudi Garcia said his side had "turned the page" after captain Memphis Depay set-up three goals in Sunday's 3-2 win at Strasbourg to claim their first victory since August. Netherlands' attacker Depay was the provider for Tino Kadewere and twice for Karl Toko Ekambi in the first half before Habib […]

Milan (AFP) – Sassuolo moved to second place in Serie A on Sunday behind leaders AC Milan after a thrilling 4-3 comeback win at Bologna. Roberto de Zerbi's side had been trailing 3-1 after an hour, but three substitutions, including a first start for French midfielder Maxime Lopez, rescued three points for the visitors. Francesco […]

London (AFP) – Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic missed a penalty and gave away a spot-kick as Sheffield United rescued a 1-1 draw in a battle of the Premier League strugglers on Sunday. Mitrovic fired over with his second half penalty when the score was 0-0 at Bramall Lane. Ademola Lookman put Fulham ahead with 13 […]

London (AFP) – Brighton signed former Arsenal and Manchester United forward Danny Welbeck on a one-year contract on Sunday. Welbeck was available on a free transfer after leaving Watford earlier in October following their relegation from the Premier League last season. The 29-year-old has made a quick return to the top-flight by agreeing to join […]

Paris (AFP) – European football is reeling with stadiums largely empty and revenues down, but it is business as usual on the field for the continent's biggest clubs this week as the Champions League group stage gets underway and Bayern Munich begin their defence of the trophy. Hansi Flick's all-conquering team have a glamour tie […]

Paris (AFP) – The Champions League group stage kicks off on Tuesday with Bayern Munich beginning their defence of the trophy won in Lisbon in August. AFP Sport picks out some of the storylines to watch over the next few weeks: – Messi v Ronaldo – They are the two greatest players of their generation […]

Milan (AFP) – Zlatan Ibrahimovic struck twice in his first match back from coronavirus on Saturday as AC Milan beat city rivals Inter Milan 2-1 to take top spot in Serie A ahead of Atalanta who slumped 4-1 at Napoli. But champions Juventus, playing without quarantined Cristiano Ronaldo, were held 1-1 at promoted Crotone whose […]

Newcastle (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer declared Manchester United's season "starts today" after Bruno Fernandes and "inspirational" Harry Maguire enjoyed sweet moments of redemption in their side's 4-1 win at Newcastle on Saturday. Solskjaer's side suffered a humiliating 6-1 defeat against Tottenham at Old Trafford just before the international break. But they made […]

London (AFP) – Bruno Fernandes atoned for a missed penalty as Manchester United blitzed Newcastle with late goals on Saturday while VAR denied Liverpool a cathartic victory against Everton on another day of breathless drama in the Premier League. Elsewhere, Chelsea conceded late to draw 3-3 at home to Southampton while Manchester City boss Pep […]

Johannesburg (AFP) – South African coach Pitso Mosimane finally achieved an away victory over his bogey club, Wydad Casablanca, as Al Ahly won a CAF Champions League semi-final first leg 2-0 Saturday. Mohamed 'Afsha' Magdy gave the Egyptian team a fourth-minute lead and Ali Maaloul increased it by converting a second-half penalty after the Moroccan […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Pep Guardiola backed Sergio Aguero after the Manchester City striker was criticised for putting his arm on the shoulder of assistant referee Sian Massey-Ellis during Saturday's 1-0 win over Arsenal. Aguero disputed a throw-in call which went against him early in the second half of the Premier League clash at […]

Milan (AFP) – Zlatan Ibrahimovic struck twice in his first match back from coronavirus on Saturday as AC Milan beat city rivals Inter Milan 2-1 to take top spot in Serie A ahead of Atalanta who slumped 4-1 at Napoli. But champions Juventus, playing without quarantined Cristiano Ronaldo, were held 1-1 at promoted Crotone whose […]

Paris (AFP) – Florian Thauvin's early wonder strike helped Marseille to their first home win of the season as they beat Bordeaux 3-1 on Saturday ahead of next week's return to the Champions League. Thauvin's effort was followed by Jordan Amavi's first goal since last December, a Pablo own goal and Josh Maja's late consolation. […]

London (AFP) – Bruno Fernandes atoned for a missed penalty as Manchester United blitzed Newcastle with late goals on Saturday while VAR denied Liverpool a cathartic victory against Everton on another day of breathless drama in the Premier League. Elsewhere, Chelsea conceded late to draw 3-3 at home to Southampton while Manchester City boss Pep […]

Newcastle (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Manchester United got back on track as Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire enjoyed sweet moments of redemption in their side's 4-1 win at Newcastle on Saturday. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side suffered a humiliating 6-1 defeat against Tottenham at Old Trafford just before the international break. But they made partial amends […]