London (AFP) – Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reached 50 Premier League goals faster than any player in Arsenal history as the Gabon forward's brace inspired a 4-0 demolition of Norwich on Wednesday. Aubameyang won't have scored many easier goals in his Arsenal half-century as he punished a howler from Norwich goalkeeper Tim Krul in the first half […]

Lisbon (AFP) – Nearly four months after it was suspended, UEFA's plans to complete the Champions League in Portugal are once again under threat from the coronavirus, even if the organisers themselves insist there is "no Plan B". UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin claimed Tuesday following a meeting with Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa that there […]

Madrid (AFP) – Real Madrid launched a professional women's team on Wednesday by absorbing CD Tacon and launching a fresh Galactico project at the club. Madrid, the best team of the 20th century according to FIFA, have so far been one of the only elite clubs to resist the creation of a female outfit in […]

Paris (AFP) – Paris Saint-Germain announced on Wednesday they will play a friendly against second-tier Le Havre in front of up to 5,000 fans to prepare for the Champions League last eight tournament and two domestic cup finals. PSG returned to training last month ahead of a French Cup final against Saint-Etienne on July 24, […]

London (AFP) – Jose Mourinho is confident England international Eric Dier is ready to sign a new contract with Tottenham. Dier's future was thrown into doubt after he climbed into the stands to argue with a fan who had exchanged words with his brother during an FA Cup defeat against Norwich earlier this season. The […]

London (AFP) – Pep Guardiola on Wednesday wished Leroy Sane "all the best", with the Manchester City winger on the verge of joining Bayern Munich. The clubs are close to completing a deal, with the Bundesliga champions reportedly agreeing to pay up to £54.8 million ($68 million). Guardiola, speaking at a virtual press conference, said […]

Madrid (AFP) – Barcelona's hopes of retaining the Spanish title look to be slipping away after Tuesday's 2-2 draw with Atletico Madrid, and the decision to leave Antoine Griezmann on the bench for almost the whole game appeared to sum up the malaise which has taken hold in the Catalan capital. Twice Barcelona led against […]

London (AFP) – Arsenal tied down Bukayo Saka to a long-term contract on Wednesday, ending speculation over the highly-rated teenager's future. Saka, 18, has made a major impact in 33 appearances in a variety of positions this season and has been a regular since Mikel Arteta became Arsenal coach in December. "Bukayo is a talented […]

London (AFP) – Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says his side will not rest on their laurels next season after ending a 30-year wait to win the Premier League. The newly crowned champions head to closest challengers Manchester City on Thursday looking to build on their 23-point lead at the top of the table. Klopp warned […]

Berlin (AFP) – Following the resignation of their billionaire backer, cash-strapped Bundesliga club Schalke admitted Wednesday they must make "massive savings" in order to survive after their struggling finances were further hit by the coronavirus pandemic. "Today is a turning point for Schalke. There cannot be a continuation of the current situation," admitted board member […]

London (AFP) – Manchester United have hit the ground running after the coronavirus shutdown, building on their momentum before the enforced break as the inspirational Bruno Fernandes quickly gains hero status. When the Portuguese midfielder was signed in the final days of the January transfer window, United had just been booed off after a shocking […]

Miami (AFP) – Major League Soccer announced Wednesday that four more players have tested positive for coronavirus after arriving in Florida ahead of the start of next week's MLS is Back Tournament. That brings to six the number of players who have tested positive for COVID-19 since arriving at Orlando next Wednesday's kick off. All […]

London (AFP) – Pep Guardiola on Wednesday wished Leroy Sane well, with the winger apparently set to leave Manchester City for Bayern Munich. City are close to completing a deal, with the Bundesliga champions reportedly agreeing to pay £54.8 million ($68 million). Guardiola said there were still some issues to be ironed out but it […]

London (AFP) – Championship side Wigan will be handed a 12-point deduction after entering administration as the impact of the coronavirus pandemic starts to bite in English football. If the 2013 FA Cup winners are relegated, the sanction will be applied to the start of their League One campaign in 2020/21 but if their results […]

Madrid (AFP) – Iconic coach Zinedine Zidane warned his Real Madrid players on Wednesday to maintain their focus if they are to deliver some silverware this season and pip Barcelona to the league title. Madrid top La Liga by a point after five wins out of five since La Liga restarted earlier this month. Real have […]