Milan (AFP) – Atalanta got their Serie A campaign off the mark on Saturday with a 4-2 comeback win over Torino. The Bergamo side's Italian league debut had been pushed back a week after they played in the Champions League last eight in Portugal last month. But Gian Piero Gasperini's side proved they had lost […]

West Bromwich (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Kepa Arrizabalaga was dropped for Chelsea's Premier League clash with West Bromwich Albion on Saturday as Willy Caballero replaced the error-prone Spaniard in goal. Kepa's future at Chelsea is in doubt after Blues boss Frank Lampard signed Senegal keeper Edouard Mendy from Rennes earlier this week. Mendy was not […]

Brighton (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted Manchester United were lucky to escape with a 3-2 win at Brighton thanks to a penalty from Bruno Fernandes, awarded on a VAR review after the final whistle had blown. Brighton hit the woodwork five times and thought they had earned a deserved point when Solly […]

Brighton (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Bruno Fernandes scored a penalty, awarded after on a VAR review after the final whistle had been blown, as Manchester United rode their luck to register their first Premier League points of the season with a thrilling 3-2 win at Brighton on Saturday. The Seagulls hit the woodwork five times […]

Madrid (AFP) – Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has said he has no concerns about Lionel Messi ahead of their first La Liga game of the season on Sunday, after the Argentinian took another swipe at the club over the departure of Luis Suarez. Koeman was also keen to point out it was not solely his […]

London (AFP) – Frank Lampard has revealed Petr Cech will work with Chelsea's new signing Edouard Mendy and the error-prone Kepa Arrizabalaga as the Blues boss bids to solve his team's goalkeeping problems. Former Chelsea 'keeper Cech has been employed by the west London club as technical and performance advisor since his retirement in 2019. […]

Berlin (AFP) – Japan's Daichi Kamada provided two assists in Eintracht Frankfurt's 3-1 Bundesliga win at Hertha Berlin on Friday. Kamada, who has four international appearances, set up efforts for Bas Dost and Sebastien Rode after Andre Silva had opened the scoring in the German capital. A maximum of 4,000 spectators were allowed into the […]

N'Djamena (AFP) – Sudan defeated hosts Chad for the second time in three days with a 2-0 international football friendly victory in N'Djamena Friday. Midfielder Abuaagla Abdalla put the Sudanese ahead on 48 minutes and Mohamed Abdelrahman doubled the advantage with 15 minutes remaining. The match pitted two French coaches against each other with Hubert […]

Madrid (AFP) – Lionel Messi said on Friday the way Luis Suarez had been let go was another sign of problems at Barcelona but "the truth is nothing surprises me anymore." The day after the Uruguayan striker had bid tearful goodbyes to Barcelona after the club sent him to Atletico Madrid, Messi expressed his sadness […]

London (AFP) – Carlo Ancelotti claimed on Friday he would score goals playing up front for Everton with James Rodriguez behind him and wants forwards Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison to hit at least 20 each this season. James has made an instant impact since joining from Real Madrid as the Toffees have won their opening […]

London (AFP) – Frank Lampard has revealed Chelsea's new goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is not ready to make his debut in Saturday's Premier League clash at West Bromwich Albion. Mendy joined Chelsea from French club Rennes on a five-year contract this week, strengthening Lampard's goalkeeping options following Kepa Arrizabalaga's dismal form. Kepa is the world's most […]

London (AFP) – West Ham assistant boss Alan Irvine has confirmed David Moyes will still manage the team for Sunday's game against Wolves even though he is self-isolating at home after testing positive for coronavirus. The Hammers boss, and players Issa Diop and Josh Cullen, had to leave the London Stadium on Tuesday after they […]

London (AFP) – Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says the Premier League has a responsibility to help those further down the football pyramid as fears grow that many English clubs will go to the wall in the coming months. The government delayed plans for a return of supporters to stadiums this week due to a spike […]

Madrid (AFP) – Lionel Messi bid an emotional farewell on Friday to Luis Suarez, the day after the Uruguayan striker had said tearful goodbyes to Barcelona after the club sent him to Atletico Madrid. "Today I went into the dressing room and the awful truth hit me," Messi posted on Instagram, before renewing his criticism […]

London (AFP) – Mikel Arteta believes Liverpool are getting "better and better" but says Arsenal must go to Anfield believing they can win after two straight victories against Jurgen Klopp's men. Arsenal have a maximum six points from their first two league matches of the season but face the ultimate test of their character against […]