London (AFP) – Raheem Sterling scored twice as Manchester City thrashed Watford 4-0 on Tuesday to leave the Hornets still precariously poised just three points above the relegation zone. Watford became the first Premier League team to sack three managers in a season when Nigel Pearson departed on Sunday, but the change of management made […]

Paris (AFP) – Kylian Mbappe said on Tuesday he would remain with French champions Paris Saint-Germain next season "whatever happens" despite repeated speculation over his future. "I'm here. I'm part of the project for a fourth year," Mbappe, 21, told BeIn Sport during half-time of PSG's friendly against Celtic at the Parc des Princes. "The […]

Monaco (AFP) – Newly-appointed Monaco coach Niko Kovac said on Tuesday he wants to guide the club back to the top table of European football. Former Bayern Munich and Croatia boss Kovac replaced the sacked Robert Moreno at the weekend. The principality side finished in ninth place after the Ligue 1 was campaign was declared […]

Grassau (Germany) (AFP) – Marseille have signed Argentina defender Leonardo Balerdi from Borussia Dortmund, both clubs announced on Tuesday. In a statement, the clubs said Marseille had signed the 21-year-old on a one-season loan deal with an option to buy. French media report Marseille will have to spend 15 million euros ($17.2 million) if they do […]

Madrid (AFP) – Former Spanish champions Deportivo La Coruna were set Tuesday to contest the "botched" decision to postpone their final match of the second division season after players on the opposing team tested positive for coronavirus. Deportivo were relegated to the third tier on Monday as the rest of the division finished their campaigns […]

London (AFP) – Jurgen Klopp said he felt like it was Christmas Eve on Tuesday as Liverpool count down the hours until they lift the Premier League trophy after a 30-year wait. The Reds will lift the trophy on the Kop stand at Anfield after Wednesday's clash against Chelsea. "It's like Christmas," said the German […]

Ashington (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Thousands lined the streets on Tuesday to pay their respects to the late Jack Charlton, who won the World Cup with England in 1966 before becoming a national hero as a manager across the Irish Sea. Crowds thronged the former mining town of Ashington, in northeast England, where Charlton grew […]

London (AFP) – Chelsea manager Frank Lampard warned his side will have to make huge strides to challenge Liverpool for the Premier League title next year, despite already making big moves in the transfer market. Lampard's men travel to the champions on Wednesday hoping to get the win they need to guarantee Champions League football […]

Madrid (AFP) – Former Spanish champions Deportivo La Coruna were set Tuesday to contest the "botched" decision to postpone their final match of the second division season after players on the opposing team tested positive for coronavirus. Deportivo were relegated to the third tier on Monday as the rest of the division finished their campaigns […]

London (AFP) – David de Gea is mentally strong enough to deal with fierce criticism following a series of costly goalkeeping blunders for Manchester United, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said on Tuesday. The 29-year-old Spaniard's place as United's number one is under severe pressure after he was at fault for two goals in United's 3-1 […]

London (AFP) – Eric Dier has signed a new four-year contract to keep him at Tottenham until 2024, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday. The 26-year-old England midfielder, who has filled in at centre-back under Spurs boss Jose Mourinho, has been at the club since arriving from Sporting Lisbon in 2014. Dier said he […]

Turin (Italy) (AFP) – Cristiano Ronaldo put Juventus on the brink of a ninth consecutive Italian league title on Monday after he scored twice in a 2-1 win over Lazio to become the first player to hit 50 goals in Serie A, La Liga and the Premier League. Juventus ended a three-match winless run thanks […]

Turin (Italy) (AFP) – Cristiano Ronaldo put Juventus on the brink of a ninth consecutive Serie A title on Monday after scoring twice in a 2-1 win over Lazio. The reigning champions ended a three-match winless run thanks to Ronaldo's second half brace that moves them eight points clear of second-placed Inter Milan with four […]

London (AFP) – Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola took a swipe at Arsenal on Monday by admitting he does not respect them off the pitch. Guardiola's side were knocked out of the FA Cup at the semi-final stage by Arsenal on Saturday as the Gunners won 2-0 at Wembley. Guardiola was impressed by Arsenal's play […]

Turin (Italy) (AFP) – Cristiano Ronaldo moved Juventus to within one game of a ninth consecutive Serie A title on Monday after scoring twice in a 2-1 win over Lazio. The reigning champions ended a three-match winless run thanks to Ronaldo's second half brace that moves them eight points clear of second-placed Inter Milan with […]