Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Cristiano Ronaldo surpassed 800 goals for club and country with a double as Manchester United beat Arsenal 3-2 to close to within three points of the Premier League top four. With new interim manager Ralf Rangnick watching from the stands, the German was given a glimpse of both the talent […]

Glasgow (AFP) – Kyogo Furuhashi's controversial strike gave Celtic a 1-0 win against Hearts as they closed the gap on Scottish Premiership leaders Rangers on Thursday. Furuhashi benefitted from a tight offside call that went his way as the Japan forward converted Anthony Ralston's cross at Parkhead. Referee Bobby Madden allowed the first half goal […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Cristiano Ronaldo took his tally of career goals to 801 as the five-time Ballon d'Or winner struck twice for Manchester United against Arsenal on Thursday. Ronaldo's return has been pinpointed as one of the reasons for United's decline this season as they have struggled to find the right balance with […]

London (AFP) – Son Heung-min helped Tottenham get back on track as the South Korean's first Premier League goal since October sealed a 2-0 win against Brentford on Thursday. Antonio Conte's side were last in action seven days ago for an embarrassing 2-1 defeat against Slovenian minnows NS Mura in the Europa Conference League. Rocked […]

Gaza City (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) – Players in the Gaza Strip used crutches and prosthetic legs Thursday to stretch, run and dribble as part of the first-ever Palestinian national team that hopes to qualify for the Amputee Football World Cup. The team trained at the Palestine Stadium in Gaza City under the supervision of the […]

Milan (AFP) – Simon Kjaer is expected to be out for months after AC Milan announced on Thursday the Denmark centre-back had damaged ligaments is in left knee. Kjaer was stretchered off early on in Milan's 3-0 win at Genoa on Wednesday and the Serie A giants revealed in a statement he would be going […]

Milan (AFP) – Kalidou Koulibaly tore his hamstring during Napoli's collapse at Sassuolo, the Serie A leaders said on Thursday as they deal with a growing injury crisis. Senegal captain Koulibaly left the field with 10 minutes remaining and Napoli 2-1 ahead at the Mapei Stadium on Wednesday night, one of three players to be […]

Copenhagen (AFP) – Christian Eriksen took part in his first training session since an on-pitch heart-attack while playing for Denmark at the Euros, Danish media reported on Thursday. Eriksen's plight shook the football world in June when the 29-year-old had a brush with death after collapsing during a game televised live around the world. Eriksen […]

London (AFP) – Everton owner Farhad Moshiri says Rafael Benitez will be given time to turn things around after a heavy defeat against neighbours Liverpool intensified pressure on the Spanish manager. The Goodison Park club, who started the season brightly under their new boss, are now winless in eight Premier League matches after their 4-1 […]

London (AFP) – Ralph Rangnick has been granted a work permit to start his reign as Manchester United manager, the Premier League club announced on Thursday. The 63-year-old German will be introduced to the media on Friday and take charge of the team for the first time at Crystal Palace on Sunday. "As all paperwork […]

London (AFP) – Michael Carrick believes Cristiano Ronaldo will flourish in the intense pressing system preferred by Manchester United interim manager's Ralf Rangnick. It has been suggested United striker Ronaldo does not have the qualities required to thrive in Rangnick's workaholic game-plan. Rangnick has been hired as United boss until the end of the season […]

London (AFP) – Antonio Conte says getting troubled Tottenham back on track will be the biggest challenge of his glittering managerial career. Conte has quickly realised the size of the task he faces to revive Tottenham after a difficult first four weeks in charge. The Italian was left chastened by an embarrassing Europa Conference League […]

Paris (AFP) – Lionel Messi showed off his latest Ballon d'Or to Paris Saint-Germain supporters on Wednesday but the Argentinian had a quiet night as the Ligue 1 leaders were held to a 0-0 draw by Nice at the Parc des Princes. The 34-year-old had been a pre-match doubt having reportedly picked up a stomach […]

Birmingham (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Manchester City kept the pressure on Premier League leaders Chelsea as Bernardo Silva's sublime strike inspired a 2-1 win against Aston Villa on Wednesday. City's trip to Villa Park was billed as Jack Grealish's return to the club he left to join the English champions in a club record £100 […]

Madrid (AFP) – Karim Benzema applauded Real Madrid's fans after they chanted "Karim, Ballon d'Or" as his goal against Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday sent Madrid seven points clear at the top of La Liga. Benzema's 20th goal in 24 games this season proved the difference in a 1-0 victory at the Santiago Bernabeu that puts […]