Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Manchester United moved to the front of the race to sign Cristiano Ronaldo on Friday as a source confirmed to AFP that Juventus have received an official bid from the Red Devils amid cooling interest from local rivals Manchester City. Earlier in the day, Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri confirmed the […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Pep Guardiola denied on Friday that he will definitely leave Manchester City when his current contract expires in 2023. The City manager was quoted after speaking at a Brazilian business forum held over Zoom that he would leave the club after seven years at the helm. However, Guardiola clarified that […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Manchester United moved to the front of the race to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo on Friday after Manchester City reportedly withdrew their interest in the 36-year-old. Earlier in the day, Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri confirmed the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's desire to leave the Italian giants. Premier League champions City had […]

Berlin (AFP) – New Germany coach Hansi Flick has recalled forward Marco Reus and named three uncapped players in his first squad for next week's World Cup qualifiers. Flick has replaced Joachim Loew, who stepped down after 15 years in charge following Euro 2020 where Germany lost to England in the last 16. Germany sit […]

London (AFP) – Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel says the Champions League holders are still in the market for new players despite spending a club record £97 million on Romelu Lukaku. The Belgian star impressed when scoring his first goal for his new club in the 2-0 win over Arsenal last Sunday to make it two […]

London (AFP) – Mikel Arteta says he will be sticking to the direction he is taking Arsenal despite a dreadful start to their Premier League campaign which has led to further unrest from fans. The former Arsenal midfielder takes his side to champions Manchester City on Saturday having taken no points and failed to score […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Manchester United joined rivals Manchester City in the race to sign Cristiano Ronaldo on Friday after Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri confirmed the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's desire to leave the Italian giants. "Yesterday, speaking with Cristiano, he told me that he has no intention of staying at Juventus, for this […]

London (AFP) – A British court on Friday remanded Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy in custody after he was charged with four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The 27-year-old appeared at Chester Magistrates' Court in north west England to face accusations brought by three complainants. The incidents are alleged to have […]

Madrid (AFP) – Midfielder Casemiro has extended his contract with Real Madrid by two years until 2025, the Spanish giants announced on Friday. The 29-year-old Brazilian international's previous deal had been due to expire in 2023. He joins Karim Benzema, until 2023, Thibaut Courtois, until 2026, and Federico Valverde, until 2027, in signing contract extensions […]

Milan (AFP) – Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Juventus, coach Massimiliano Allegri revealed on Friday, as rumours of an imminent move to Manchester City gather pace. "Yesterday, speaking with Cristiano, he told me that he has no intention of staying at Juventus, for this reason he will not be picked tomorrow. This morning he didn't […]

Istanbul (AFP) – Tottenham Hotspur will play Rennes and Vitesse Arnhem as well as Mura of Slovenia in the group stage of the inaugural Europa Conference League following Friday's draw in Istanbul. Spurs, who are the sole English representative after finishing seventh in the Premier League last season, could probably not have got a tougher […]

Milan (AFP) – Cristiano Ronaldo has decided he no longer wants to play for Juventus, coach Massimiliano Allegri revealed on Friday, as rumours of an imminent move to Manchester City gather pace. "Yesterday Ronaldo told me that he no longer has any intention of playing for Juventus, for this reason he will not be picked […]

Istanbul (AFP) – Leicester City will face Napoli in this season's Europa League, while Celtic found themselves in a tough section alongside Bayer Leverkusen and Real Betis in Friday's draw for the group stage. As well as Napoli, Leicester will play Spartak Moscow and Legia Warsaw in Group C as they look to do better […]

London (AFP) – England manager Gareth Southgate has revealed he has been abused in recent months for supporting the drive to encourage young people to be vaccinated against coronavirus. Southgate led England to a first major tournament final in 55 years at Euro 2020, missing out on penalties to Italy. His decisions to introduce Manchester […]

Milan (AFP) – Cristiano Ronaldo will not train with Juventus on Friday, the Serie A giants confirmed to AFP, as rumours of an imminent move to Manchester City gather pace. Widespread media reports said that Ronaldo left Juve's Continassa training centre before the start of Friday's session. Sky Sport Italia reported that the five-time Ballon […]