Yaoundé (AFP) – Samuel Eto'o said on Saturday his election as president of the Cameroon Football Federation, announced earlier in the day, was "one of the proudest moments" of his life. The four-time African player of the year gained 43 votes to beat acting president Seidou Mbombo Njoya, who collected 31. "I'm deeply grateful to […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Raheem Sterling scored his 100th Premier League goal as the Manchester City forward's penalty fired the leaders to a 1-0 win against 10-man Wolves on Saturday. Sterling netted from the spot in the second half at the Etihad Stadium to clinch City's sixth successive league victory. City's cause was aided […]

Lausanne (AFP) – UEFA on Saturday announced the cancellation of Tottenham's Covid-postponed Europa Conference League game against Rennes. The two clubs were unable to find a suitable date to reschedule Thursday's game and "as a consequence, the match can no longer be played", European football's governing body explained. UEFA's disciplinary wing will determine a result […]

Guwahati (India) (AFP) – Indian police have recovered a stolen watch customised for star footballer Diego Maradona and arrested a suspect behind the alleged theft in Dubai, officials claimed Saturday. Police said they detained Wazid Hussain in the northeastern state of Assam and recovered a Swiss-made Hublot watch after he fled to India following an alleged […]

London (AFP) – Watford manager Claudio Ranieri said his side have to learn to battle for their place in the Premier League after conceding twice in the final six minutes to lose 2-1 at Brentford on Friday. Ranieri's men were heading six points clear of the relegation zone thanks to an Emmanuel Dennis header midway […]

London (AFP) – Brentford moved into the top half of the Premier League after scoring twice in the final six minutes to beat Watford 2-1 on Friday. Watford were heading six points clear of the relegation zone thanks to an Emmanuel Dennis header midway through the first half. But despite missing talismanic striker Ivan Toney […]

Berlin (AFP) – Mino Raiola, the agent of Erling Haaland, has named Manchester City, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich as clubs the Norwegian star striker could join in 2022. The 21-year-old has a contract with Dortmund until 2024, but his tally of 23 goals in 20 Champions League games for Dortmund and ex-club Salzburg […]

London (AFP) – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has called for clarity over Covid-19 postponement rules after Premier League sides were told to return to emergency protocols to limit the spread of the virus. Tottenham's Europa League Conference game with Rennes on Thursday was postponed after Spurs reported that eight players and five members of staff […]

Berlin (AFP) – A year before the World Cup finals, Germany head coach Hansi Flick has warned veteran centre-back Mats Hummels he is in danger of missing out on a place in the squad for Qatar 2022. Hummels has had "an excellent, very successful past in the national team", Flick told broadcaster RTL, "but at […]

London (AFP) – Norwich are waiting anxiously for Covid-19 results ahead of their clash with Manchester United after Premier League sides were told to return to emergency protocols to limit the spread of the virus. Tottenham's Europa League Conference game with Rennes on Thursday was postponed after Spurs reported that eight players and five members […]

Berlin (AFP) – Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann said Friday he expects Joshua Kimmich to make a full recovery from Covid-19, but the Germany midfielder has been warned the path to full fitness may be long. Kimmich is not expected to play again until January as he recovers from lung damage caused by covid after […]

London (AFP) – Anthony Martial wants to leave Manchester United in the January transfer window after struggling to get game time at Old Trafford this season, according to his agent. The 26-year-old France forward, who joined United from Monaco in 2015, has started only two Premier League games this season and has scored just once. […]

London (AFP) – Norwich are waiting anxiously for Covid-19 results ahead of their clash with Manchester United after Premier League sides were told to return to emergency protocols to limit the spread of the virus. Tottenham's Europa League Conference game with Rennes on Thursday was postponed after Spurs reported that eight players and five members […]

Berlin (AFP) – With the prolific Erling Haaland fit and firing again, Borussia Dortmund hope to round out the year in style and close the gap on Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich. "We want to put pressure on Bayern, so the next three games are really important," said captain Marco Reus ahead of Saturday's derby at […]

Madrid (AFP) – Carlo Ancelotti was adamant Real Madrid have not sewn up the La Liga title already but beat Atletico Madrid on Sunday and they might not be far away. Madrid are 10 points clear of Atletico heading into the derby at the Santiago Bernabeu, with the chance to extend the gap to 13 […]