Chelsea keeper Kepa says now is the time for Blues’ revival
London (AFP) – Kepa Arrizabalaga has urged Chelsea to regain the initiative in the race for a Champions League place after their poor run of form continued with a …
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‘A disaster’ – Ivory Coast coach questions state of pitch at AFCON venue
Douala (AFP) – Ivory Coast coach Patrice Beaumelle on Wednesday railed against the state of the pitch in Douala where his team must face Algeria in a decisive final …
Qatar World Cup ticket sales launched at reduced prices
Doha (AFP) – Qatar World Cup ticket sales were launched at reduced prices on Wednesday with residents and migrant workers able to attend games for just $11 as concerns …
‘I feel like I’m at home’ – Caulker savouring AFCON adventure with Sierra Leone
Buea (Cameroon) (AFP) – Steven Caulker sits outside a hotel on the slopes of Mount Cameroon reflecting on his journey from the Premier League and the England team to …
Rooney ascent raises prospect of Everton return
London (AFP) – Derby manager Wayne Rooney is in contention for an emotional return to Everton after the former England star’s impressive handling of affairs on the pitch despite …
Rangnick won’t freeze out Pogba amid talk of Man Utd exit
London (AFP) – Ralf Rangnick has vowed to play Paul Pogba even if the Manchester United midfielder is only motivated by the chance to secure a move away from …
Tuchel’s ‘tired’ Chelsea need a break after Brighton blow
Brighton (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel blamed fatigue for an alarming slump in form that continued with a 1-1 draw at Brighton on Tuesday. The European …
Chelsea slump goes on as Brighton earn draw
Brighton (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Chelsea surrendered a lead against Brighton for the second time in a month as both sides had to again settle for a 1-1 draw …
Holders Dortmund dumped out of German Cup by second-tier St Pauli
Hamburg (AFP) – Holders Borussia Dortmund were dumped out of the German Cup on Tuesday after a shock 2-1 defeat at second division side St Pauli in their last …
Minnows Comoros send Ghana crashing out of Africa Cup of Nations
Yaoundé (AFP) – Four-time champions Ghana were eliminated from the Africa Cup of Nations after crashing 3-2 to minnows Comoros in Group C on Tuesday in Garoua. The …
