Lyon (AFP) – Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta has signed for Lyon from AC Milan on a five-year deal for a fee of 20 million euros ($23.4m), the French club announced on Wednesday. "He is joining us for five seasons. He already knows some of the players in our squad and we are convinced he will […]

Berlin (AFP) – Cash-strapped Bundesliga strugglers Schalke 04 on Wednesday named Manuel Baum as head coach on a two-year contract with former club captain Naldo as his assistant. After David Wagner was sacked on Sunday, his successor Baum, 41, is tasked with ending Schalke's miserable 18-match winless streak in the Bundesliga dating back to January. […]

Lyon (AFP) – Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta arrived in Lyon on Wednesday to undergo a medical before completing his transfer from AC Milan, the French club's president, Jean-Michel Aulas, told AFP. "He is in Lyon and is having a medical. We are waiting for the white smoke. We have reached an agreement with AC Milan," […]

Madrid (AFP) – Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar owes more unpaid tax than any other individual on a Spanish authorities' blacklist with debts of 34.6 million euros ($40.5 million), according to an official document published Wednesday. The Brazilian, who played for Barcelona from 2013 to 2017 before moving to the French club for 222 million euros […]

Johannesburg (AFP) – Mali have included three stars named Adama Traore in a squad for friendlies against Ghana and Iran in Turkey next month. One of them is the 24-year-old Wolves winger, whose electrifying pace has left many English Premier League defenders trailing in his wake. He was born in Spain and represented the country […]

London (AFP) – Gareth Bale has been left out of the Wales squad for their forthcoming matches as the on-loan Tottenham forward recovers from a knee injury, the Football Association of Wales (FAW) announced on Wednesday. Bale is still waiting to make his first appearance for Spurs since rejoining the Premier League club on a […]

London (AFP) – Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta challenged his players on Wednesday to match the standards set by Liverpool when they face the Premier League champions for the second time in four days. Arteta's side were beaten 3-1 by the Reds in the league on Monday and they return to Anfield on Thursday for a […]

Berlin (AFP) – The first woman to officiate a match in any of Europe's top five leagues Bibiana Steinhaus will retire following Wednesday's German Super Cup, it was announced hours before kick-off. The high-profile clash between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund behind closed doors at the Allianz Arena will be the last match refereed by […]

London (AFP) – England international Ross Barkley hopes his move to Aston Villa on a season-long loan from Chelsea will revitalise his chances of making the European championships squad next June. Barkley was in danger of falling out of the picture with Chelsea and England following the Blues' close-season signings of Kai Havertz and Hakim […]

Milan (AFP) – Serie A club Genoa on Wednesday demanded that their match against Torino this weekend be postponed after 14 people from their team and staff tested positive for coronavirus. UEFA rules state that a match can take place as long as a team can count on 13 healthy players, including a goalkeeper, but […]

London (AFP) – Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho says Dele Alli has impressed him with the way he has handled being left out several times this season. Alli has played in just two of Tottenham's six matches this season and the England midfielder was substituted in both of those after unconvincing performances. After playing for 60 […]

Pretoria (AFP) – Highly successful Pitso Mosimane quit as Mamelodi Sundowns coach Wednesday, amid speculation that the South African will join African and Egyptian giants Al Ahly. Mosimane confirmed in a tweet that he is leaving the Pretoria club and will sign for an unnamed "international club". "I am taking up a new challenge that […]

Madrid (AFP) – Eden Hazard's injury woes at Real Madrid look set to continue after the Belgian pulled out of the squad to face Real Valladolid in La Liga on Wednesday with a muscle problem. Hazard was due to make his first appearance of the season but instead is expected to be out for at […]

Madrid (AFP) – Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has said Lionel Messi's happiness is not in his hands but admits he was pleased to hear the Argentine saying on Tuesday he wants to end his disputes with the club. Koeman also confirmed Ajax defender Sergino Dest is "almost certain" to join Barca, with the 19-year-old expected […]

London (AFP) – Aston Villa have announced the signing of midfielder Ross Barkley on a season-long loan from Chelsea. The 26-year-old had made three appearances for Frank Lampard's side this season, scoring once. Villa manager Dean Smith said: "Capturing a player of Ross's quality is a real coup for our club and I am certain […]