Firmino is key player in Liverpool ‘orchestra’, says Klopp
London (AFP) – Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says Roberto Firmino is a key player in his Anfield “orchestra” despite the Brazil forward’s recent lack of goals for the Premier …
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Aguero won’t be rushed back, says Man City boss Guardiola
London (AFP) – Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he will not rush Sergio Aguero back into action despite his side’s lack of goals in the Premier League. City’s …
Guardiola, Klopp welcome virus fan-return plan
London (AFP) – Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp on Tuesday welcomed the government’s decision to allow fans back into stadiums, a move described by the English Football League chief …
‘Like a final:’ Conte’s Inter backs to wall against Real Madrid
Milan (AFP) – Antonio Conte’s Inter Milan take on Real Madrid in Wednesday’s Champions League clash in a game the coach describes as “like a final” with both sides …
Bayern Munich low on defenders with Last 16 berth looming
Berlin (AFP) – Holders Bayern Munich are short on defenders for Wednesday’s home Champions League match against Red Bull Salzburg with Niklas Suele out and Lucas Hernandez only likely …
Ex-England boss McClaren returns to Derby as technical director
London (AFP) – Struggling English Championship club Derby on Tuesday announced the appointment of former manager and ex-England boss Steve McClaren as technical director. McClaren, 59, who had two …
Beijing polish off rusty Melbourne
Doha (AFP) – Beijing Guoan have one foot in the last-16 of the Asian Champions League after a convincing 3-1 win against a rusty Melbourne Victory side on Tuesday …
Holders Lyon draw Juventus in last 32 of women’s Champions League
Lausanne (AFP) – Record seven-time winners Lyon will begin the defence of their women’s Champions League title against Juventus in the last 32 while last season’s runners-up Wolfsburg were drawn …