Burnley (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Burnley improved their chances of avoiding relegation from the Premier League as Connor Roberts' superb strike inspired a vital 2-0 win against Southampton on Thursday. The Clarets won for the first time since Sean Dyche's sacking thanks to Roberts' sublime curler and Nathan Collins' header. Roberts' first goal for Burnley following […]

Sao Paulo (AFP) – Brazilian football great Pele was discharged Thursday from the hospital where he was admitted four days earlier for colon cancer treatment, the establishment announced. The 81-year-old was "in a good and stable clinical condition," the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo said in a statement. Considered by many the greatest footballer […]

Paris (AFP) – Holders Barcelona must see off seasoned campaigners Wolfsburg if they are to reach a second consecutive Women's Champions League final, where French giants Lyon or Paris Saint-Germain will lie in wait. Barcelona have replaced Lyon as the leading force in the European women's game with a squad led by Ballon d'Or winner […]

Berlin (AFP) – Borussia Dortmund will be without first-choice goalkeeper Gregor Kobel and midfielder Axel Witsel for Saturday's showdown at Bayern Munich, who can secure a tenth straight Bundesliga title with victory at the Allianz Arena. Kobel is out with an injured ligament and Witsel has an infection. Second-placed Dortmund are already missing Mats Hummels, […]

Madrid (AFP) – Barcelona's hunt for a quadruple continues on Friday when they face Wolfsburg in the first leg of their Women's Champions League semi-final, a game that could break a world record for the second time in a month. Barca's all-conquering team won the treble last year but could go one better this season, […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Erik ten Hag said he is "absolutely determined" to bring success back to Manchester United after the Ajax boss was confirmed on Thursday as the troubled club's new manager from next season. Ten Hag, who has signed a three-year contract, faces a huge task to revive United after a fifth […]

London (AFP) – Harry Maguire's house was checked by police on Thursday after the Manchester United captain received a bomb threat. England defender Maguire, who lives with his fiancée and two children, has endured a difficult season with club and country, but it is not known who made the threat. The 29-year-old's home was swept […]

London (AFP) – Tottenham boss Antonio Conte admits he will be "very happy" to see Brentford's Christian Eriksen this weekend after the Dane's brush with death. Conte signed Eriksen from Tottenham when he was in charge at Inter Milan in 2020 and the playmaker was a key figure in their Serie A title triumph. Eriksen […]

Paris (AFP) – Stephanie Frappart will make history when she becomes the first woman to referee the men's French Cup final, after being handed the game by the French Football Federation (FFF) on Thursday. Frappart will take charge of the match between Nice and Nantes at the Stade de France in Paris on May 7. […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Cristiano Ronaldo expressed his gratitude to Liverpool fans for their show of support after his newborn baby son died. The fierce rivalry between Manchester United and Liverpool was set aside during the seventh minute of Tuesday's 4-0 win for the home side at Anfield as the entire stadium joined in […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Erik ten Hag will become Manchester United manager next season, tasked with turning around nearly a decade of decline since legendary former manager Alex Ferguson retired. The Red Devils have not won a trophy in five years and are unlikely to even qualify for next season's Champions League. AFP Sports […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Erik Ten Hag has never shied away from a challenge, but the biggest task of the Dutchman's coaching career awaits after accepting the role of Manchester United manager. Ten Hag, 52, will leave Ajax at the end of the season having restored their pride at the top table of European […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Erik ten Hag will leave Ajax to become Manchester United manager next season, the English giants confirmed on Thursday. The 52-year-old, who has signed a three-year contract, faces a huge task to revive the Red Devils fortunes after a fifth consecutive trophyless season. The Dutchman becomes the fifth permanent manager […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Manchester City will need to win all six of their remaining Premier League games to retain the title, according to manager Pep Guardiola as he cannot see Liverpool slipping up before the end of the season. City edged back one point ahead of the Reds in the title race as […]

Turin (Italy) (AFP) – Holders Juventus booked their spot in next month's Italian Cup final against Inter Milan with a 2-0 win over Fiorentina in their semi-final, second leg in Turin on Wednesday to advance 3-0 on aggregate. Juventus lost their Serie A crown last season to Inter Milan and also fell to an Italian […]