Bucharest (AFP) – England manager Gareth Southgate waved away suggestions Croatia will be afraid of playing his team at Wembley in their opening game at Euro 2020 after they came out in the same group at Saturday's draw in Bucharest. The teams will face off on June 14 in Group D in what is likely […]

Bucharest (AFP) – France face a major hurdle if they are to add the European Championship to their World Cup crown after coming out in the same Euro 2020 group as Germany and reigning European champions Portugal in Saturday's draw in Bucharest. Neither France nor Portugal were in Pot One for the 24-team competition being […]

Bucharest (AFP) – Roberto Mancini said he was relieved as Italy avoided World Cup winners France in the draw for Euro 2020 on Saturday, but was wary of a "solid" Welsh side. Mancini's side open their Group A campaign at home in Rome's Stadio Olimpico on June 12 against Turkey before facing Switzerland five days […]

Berlin (AFP) – Leon Bailey scored twice as Bayern Munich crashed 2-1 at home to 10-man Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday, while RB Leipzig top the Bundesliga after a nervous 3-2 win at bottom side Paderborn. Hansi Flick lost for the first time in five games as Bayern's interim coach after Jamaica winger Bailey scored first-half […]

London (AFP) – England's record goalscorer Wayne Rooney had a disappointing start in his new role as player-coach of Derby as they were held 1-1 at home by QPR in their Championship clash on Saturday. The 34-year-old Manchester United great took his place in the dugout for the first time alongside Dutch manager Phillip Cocu, […]

Bucharest (AFP) – Wales coach Ryan Giggs joked Saturday that the best way of beating Italy at Euro 2020 would be if they "play the reserves". Returning to the European championships for just the second time, Wales were placed with Italy, Turkey and Switzerland in Group A in the draw in Bucharest. The Welsh will […]

Paris (AFP) – Rudi Garcia's Lyon battled back to claim a fourth Ligue 1 win in five games with a 2-1 victory at Strasbourg on Saturday, moving to fourth in the table. Lyon were only a point above the relegation zone when Sylvinho was sacked and replaced by former Marseille coach Garcia last month, but […]

London (AFP) – Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp praised the character of his Premier League leaders after a first-half double from Virgil van Dijk lifted them 11 points clear despite the sending off of goalkeeper Alisson Becker in a 2-1 win over Brighton on Saturday. The Brazilian was dismissed on 76 minutes as he raced out […]

Bucharest (AFP) – Reigning European champions Portugal will come up against World Cup winners France and Germany in the standout group at Euro 2020 following Saturday's draw for the tournament in Bucharest, as England came out alongside Croatia. Neither France nor Portugal were in Pot One for the 24-team competition being held in 12 cities […]

Berlin (AFP) – RB Leipzig returned to the top of the Bundesliga Saturday with a nervous 3-2 win at bottom side Paderborn, but both Bayern Munich and Borussia Moenchengladbach could yet replace them in first place this weekend. Leipzig regained top spot for the first time since September by winning at Paderborn, capping a fine […]

London (AFP) – West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini insisted the speculation he was on the verge of being sacked was no distraction after a dream debut for an emotional David Martin inspired Saturday's shock 1-0 win at Chelsea. Pellegrini's decision to give Martin his first Premier League start proved a successful gamble and left the […]

London (AFP) – Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to 11 points with a nervy 2-1 win over Brighton as Manchester City slipped up once more in a draw at Newcastle on Saturday. Chelsea missed the chance to go level on points with second-placed City as Frank Lampard's men suffered […]

Liverpool (AFP) – A first-half brace from Virgil van Dijk lifted Liverpool 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League in a 2-1 win over Brighton that was filled with drama after the sending off of home goalkeeper Alisson. The Brazilian was dismissed on 76 minutes as he raced out of his area […]

Berlin (AFP) – RB Leipzig returned to the top of the Bundesliga Saturday with a nervous 3-2 win at bottom side Paderborn, but both Bayern Munich and Borussia Moenchengladbach could yet replace them in first place this weekend. Leipzig regained top spot in the league for the first time since September after winning at Paderborn, […]

London (AFP) – Aaron Cresswell eased the pressure on Manuel Pellegrini as the West Ham defender fired his struggling side to a shock 1-0 win at Chelsea on Saturday. Pellegrini was reportedly given two games to save his job this week, but the Hammers boss might have earned much-needed breathing space with a first win […]