Liverpool (AFP) – Kenny Dalglish hailed "fantastic" Jurgen Klopp as the key to Liverpool's first English title for 30 years after the Reds were crowned Premier League champions on Thursday. Until Klopp arrived at Anfield in 2015, Liverpool were in danger of being left behind by big-spending Manchester City and Chelsea. But the Liverpool manager […]

Liverpool (AFP) – Liverpool's principal owner John W Henry saluted his team's "season for the ages" as they were crowned English champions for the first time in 30 years on Thursday. Jurgen Klopp's side won the Premier League without kicking a ball after second placed Manchester City were beaten 2-1 at Chelsea. It was the […]

London (AFP) – Manchester City's Premier League title defence came to an end on Thursday as Liverpool were crowned champions after Chelsea boosted their chances of a top-four finish with a 2-1 win over Pep Guardiola's men. The defensive mistakes that have undone City's title challenge were in evidence as Christian Pulisic punished two errors […]

Liverpool (AFP) – Jurgen Klopp's legendary status at Anfield was secured on Thursday as he became the first Liverpool manager to win a league title in 30 years. On Klopp's first day in charge at Anfield five years ago he addressed players, staff and supporters, telling them: "If somebody wants to help LFC, you have […]

Liverpool (AFP) – The delay to Liverpool's title celebrations caused by the coronavirus was just the latest twist in the tale of the Reds' 30-year wait to be crowned champions of England. A stunning run of 26 wins and one draw from their opening 27 games of the Premier League season ensured Jurgen Klopp's men […]

Liverpool (AFP) – Liverpool were crowned Premier League champions without kicking a ball on Thursday as Chelsea's 2-1 win over Manchester City ended the Reds' 30-year wait to win the English title. Jurgen Klopp's men sealed a 19th league title for the club with a record seven games left to play after second placed City's […]

Miami (AFP) – Football's governing body for North and Central America and the Caribbean confirmed Thursday that 2022 World Cup qualifying will be delayed after FIFA announced changes to the men's international calendar. The FIFA Council announced Thursday that amid ongoing coronavirus concerns the world governing body was postponing the September international match window for […]

Doha (AFP) – Qatar will host a pan-Arab football tournament in November and December 2021 as a dry-run exactly a year before the 2022 World Cup, the country's soccer association said on Thursday. The 22-nation men's invitational competition will be vital for Qatar to test key infrastructure ahead of 2022, opportunities for which have been […]

Wellington (AFP) – Football lovers in Australia and New Zealand offered rare praise for FIFA's transparency Friday after the southern hemisphere neighbours were chosen to host the 2023 women's World Cup. The decision, announced in the early hours of the morning in the newly anointed host nations, sparked emotional reactions among sleep-deprived footballers and fans. […]

London (AFP) – Arsenal kept alive their hopes of qualifying for Europe as Eddie Nketiah punished a howler from Southampton goalkeeper Alex McCarthy to inspire a much-needed 2-0 win on Thursday. Mikel Arteta's side were handed the opener in the first half at St Mary's when Nketiah picked off McCarthy's pass and fired home. Joe […]

Lausanne (AFP) – Australia and New Zealand will host the 2023 women's World Cup after the countries' joint bid was chosen by FIFA on Thursday. The overwhelming favourites won ahead of their only rival Colombia, with Japan having withdrawn its own bid earlier in the week and Brazil, Argentina, South Africa and a joint Korean […]

Lausanne (AFP) – FIFA is to make available $1.5 billion in grants and loans as a relief fund to help associations impacted by the coronavirus, world football's governing body announced on Thursday. Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, said the relief fund had been "unanimously approved" by the members of its council and insisted there would […]

Lausanne (AFP) – Australia and New Zealand will host the 2023 women's World Cup after the countries' joint bid was chosen by FIFA on Thursday, with New Zealand's Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, promising "a historic tournament of firsts". The overwhelming favourites beat their only remaining rival Colombia after Japan withdrew its own bid earlier in […]

Liverpool (AFP) – Liverpool will be crowned English champions for the first time in 30 years without kicking a ball on Thursday if Manchester City fail to beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Jurgen Klopp's men moved to the brink of a long-awaited Premier League title in style by thumping Crystal Palace 4-0 on their return […]

Berlin (AFP) – Borussia Dortmund on Thursday confirmed the signing of Belgium defender Thomas Meunier on a four-year deal with no transfer fee after his deal with Paris Saint-Germain ran out. "Thomas Meunier is a player who has proven his quality at the highest level, including in the Champions League and with the national team […]