Lausanne (AFP) – An extraordinary prosecutor was appointed Friday to examen criminal complaints made against Switzerland's attorney-general Michael Lauber and FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) said that Stefan Keller, president of the country's Supreme Court as well as of the Administrative Tribunal of the Canton of Obwalden, will "examine […]

London (AFP) – Frank Lampard called for a "big reflection" on VAR at the end of the season after another controversial incident involving the technology in the midweek Premier League fixtures. Tottenham were controversially denied an equaliser against Sheffield United on Thursday when Harry Kane's goal was chalked off for a dubious handball against Lucas […]

London (AFP) – Jurgen Klopp said on Friday Liverpool will learn from their 4-0 thumping by Manchester City, praising his side for their attitude despite the punishing defeat for the newly crowned Premier League champions. The Reds came back down to earth with a bump at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday in their first match […]

Berlin (AFP) – Germany defender Niklas Suele could make his return for Bayern Munich after nine months out with a serious knee injury in Saturday's German Cup final against Bayer Leverkusen in Berlin. Bayern coach Hansi Flick said on Friday centre-back Suele, 24, who tore knee ligaments last October, could feature the Olympic Stadium, which […]

Rome (AFP) – Gianluigi Buffon is ready to add another landmark achievement in his incredible career when Juventus face local rivals Torino on Saturday, with the former Italy captain expected to become Serie A's all-time record appearance maker. Italian media report that Buffon will take the field at the Allianz Stadium in place of Wojciech […]

Prague (AFP) – Former Liverpool, Aston Villa and Czech Republic striker Milan Baros said Friday he would call time on his playing career at the end of the season. "My head would like to go on, but the body has said stop," the 38-year-old Baros said on Banik Ostrava's club website. "I've had health issues […]

London (AFP) – Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has questioned his team's mental strength after their dismal 3-1 loss at Sheffield United delivered a potentially fatal blow to their chances of qualifying for the Champions League. Harry Kane had an equaliser disallowed by VAR after Lucas Moura was adjudged to have handled the ball in the […]

London (AFP) – Pep Guardiola has told England boss Gareth Southgate he has an "incredible" talent on his hands in Phil Foden after the 20-year-old scored his fourth Premier League goal in three games for Manchester City. The midfielder produced another impressive performance as City humbled newly crowned champions Liverpool 4-0 on Thursday. Foden, long […]

London (AFP) – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says the "sky's the limit" for Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood, describing the 18-year-old as "way ahead" of where he was at the same age. Greenwood has enjoyed a superb breakthrough season, claiming 13 goals in 40 appearances across all competitions. He scored one and provided another in Tuesday's […]

Berlin (AFP) – Leroy Sane has targeted Champions League glory with Bayern Munich after joining the Bundesliga giants from Manchester City for a fee of around 50 million euros ($56 million) on Friday. The Germany winger has returned to his home country on a five-year contract after receiving the blessing of City coach Pep Guardiola. […]

London (AFP) – Jurgen Klopp was adamant results remain important to him in Liverpool's closing games after the newly crowned Premier League champions were humbled 4-0 by Manchester City. The Reds came down to earth with a bump at the Etihad on Thursday in their first match since securing the title last week. Klopp's side […]

London (AFP) – Premier League champions Liverpool are the only club certain of their place in next season's Champions League as the teams below them jostle for position and Manchester City await a court ruling. Pep Guardiola's City, who humbled Liverpool 4-0 on Thursday, should still comfortably finish in the top four, with a 14-point […]

Berlin (AFP) – Bayern Munich on Friday confirmed the signing of Germany winger Leroy Sane from Manchester City on a five-year contract for reportedly at least 50 million euros. "FC Bayern is a very big club and has big goals – these goals suit me as well," said the 24-year-old, who added wants to win […]

Berlin (AFP) – Treble-chasing Bayern Munich are hunting their second title this season in Saturday's German Cup final, a behind-closed-doors showdown that should have been an "absolute highlight" for success-starved Bayer Leverkusen fans. Normally, the end-of-season showpiece final at Berlin's iconic Olympic Stadium would be a festive affair in front of a packed house of […]

Madrid (AFP) – Lionel Messi was reported on Thursday to be planning to leave Barcelona in 2021, but Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane was hoping the Argentine maestro will stay in Spain. Messi's current contract expires next year and he has halted negotiations due to frustrations with the direction of the club, said Spanish radio […]