Lausanne (AFP) – Swiss prosecutors on Tuesday called for Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi and former FIFA number two Jerome Valcke to face prison for alleged corruption in the allocation of World Cup TV rights. The prosecution called for a 28-month sentence for Al-Khelaifi, who is also president of beIN Media, and three years for […]

London (AFP) – New Chelsea signing Thiago Silva has shrugged off concerns that he might struggle to adapt to the extreme pace of the Premier League, insisting "age is just a number". The veteran Brazil defender joined Frank Lampard's side from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer last month after suffering defeat to Bayern Munich […]

London (AFP) – Tottenham's League Cup tie at Leyton Orient was called off on Tuesday after several of their League Two opponents tested positive for the coronavirus. Just two hours before Jose Mourinho's side were due to play the third round match at the Breyer Group Stadium, the English Football League announced it had been […]

London (AFP) – Kevin De Bruyne has urged Manchester City to make a fast start as they aim to win back the Premier League title. Pep Guardiola's side finished 18 points behind champions Liverpool last season after making an inconsistent start to the season. Having won the title two years in a row before last […]

London (AFP) – Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is expected to complete his move to Chelsea from Rennes on Tuesday, Stamford Bridge boss Frank Lampard has confirmed. The 28-year-old was undergoing a medical with the London club, with Lampard indicating the deal should be completed shortly afterwards. Mendy's arrival will provide competition for Spain goalkeeper Kepa […]

London (AFP) – Two-time World Cup winner Alex Morgan has described her whirlwind move to Women's Super League club Tottenham as a "perfect opportunity". Spurs announced earlier this month that they had reached an agreement to sign the 31-year-old US star. The forward is among five US internationals to have moved to the WSL since […]

Berlin (AFP) – Around 800 Bayern Munich supporters have returned tickets for Thursday's UEFA Super Cup in Hungary amid fears the showcase match could become a "super spreader" event. Budapest will host the match between Champions League winners Bayern Munich and Europa League holders Sevilla, however the fixture is facing growing criticism. Germany has declared […]

London (AFP) – Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Tuesday that the planned phased return of spectators to sports venues in England was on hold due to a sharp rise in coronavirus cases. A number of pilot test events, in which capacities have been capped at 1,000, have taken place and it was hoped venues […]

Paris (AFP) – Marseille claim to have footage of Neymar racially abusing Japanese right-back Hiroki Sakai during their Ligue 1 win over Paris Saint-German earlier this month, a source close to the club said on Tuesday. The individual said Andre Villas-Boas's side have evidence of the Brazil forward making the comments on two occasions. A […]

Rome (AFP) – Barcelona forward Luis Suarez is suspected of cheating to pass his Italian language test with the help of his teachers, the Perugia prosecutor's department in charge of the investigation said on Tuesday. The Italian exam was a first step required in order to receive a passport ahead of a possible transfer to […]

Madrid (AFP) – Inter Milan have completed a deal to sign Arturo Vidal from Barcelona for 1 million euros ($1.17 million), the clubs announced on Tuesday. "Barcelona and Inter Milan have reached an agreement for the transfer of the player Arturo Vidal," Barca said in a statement. "The Italian team will pay FC Barcelona 1 […]

London (AFP) – Pep Guardiola said his squad is stretched to the limit as Manchester City prepare to launch their League Cup defence after Monday's opening Premier League win against Wolves. City claimed an impressive 3-1 victory at Molineux on Monday as Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden and Gabriel Jesus struck in their Premier League […]

London (AFP) – Plans to allow the phased return of fans to sporting venues in England from October 1 will be put on hold due to the sharp rise in coronavirus cases, ministers said on Tuesday. A number of pilot test events, in which capacities have been capped at 1,000, have taken place and it […]

Madrid (AFP) – Inter Milan have completed a deal to sign Arturo Vidal from Barcelona for 1 million euros ($1.17 million), the clubs announced on Tuesday. "Barcelona and Inter Milan have reached an agreement for the transfer of the player Arturo Vidal," Barca said in a statement. "The Italian team will pay FC Barcelona 1 […]

Rome (AFP) – Atletico Madrid forward Alvaro Morata underwent a medical on Tuesday ahead of a return to Juventus, the Serie A champions tweeted. Morata, 27, who won the Italian title twice during a two-season spell in Turin from 2014 to 2016, is set to sign a one-year loan deal worth 10 million euros ($11.75 […]