Berlin (AFP) – Ex-Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness is poised to resume his former position after announcing on Monday that he will stand in November's election, despite having served a prison sentence. Hoeness was freed from jail in February after serving 21 months in prison for tax evasion, but is set to be re-elected as […]

Paris (AFP) – Paris Saint-Germain strengthened their attacking options on Monday with the signing of Spanish forward Jese Rodriguez from Real Madrid on a five-year deal, the French champions confirmed. Jese will provide cover for Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani and becomes PSG's fifth close-season signing following the arrivals of Hatem Ben Arfa, Grzegorz Krychowiak, Thomas […]

Here are the ten things we learned from Week 22 of the 2016 MLS season. 1. The Red Bulls Get Hosed Hilario Grajeda is one of MLS’ best referees for what he doesn’t call – Grajeda’s games tend to flow because there are so few stoppages, and because he can maintain control without using his […]

Milan (AFP) – Coach Roberto Mancini said his farewells to the blue and black stripes of Inter Milan Monday after the club confirmed his exit, amid media reports the Serie A giants' new Chinese owners wanted fresh blood to rejuvenate the team. "F.C. Internazionale Milano confirms that it has parted company with head coach Roberto […]

Berlin (AFP) – Bayern Munich's injured star signing Renato Sanches will miss the next four weeks, including the start of the new Bundesliga season and Sunday's German Super Cup final, the club confirmed Monday. Having cost Bayern 35 million euros ($38 million) from Benfica, the 18-year-old Portugal international was only introduced in the famous red […]

London (AFP) – West Ham United have signed French left-back Arthur Masuaku from Olympiakos on a four-year contract, the Premier League club announced on Monday. The 22-year-old, capped by France at Under-19 level, will help provide cover for Aaron Cresswell, who has been ruled out for up to four months with a knee injury. West […]

London (AFP) – With Paul Pogba poised to complete his record-breaking return to Manchester United, manager Jose Mourinho must figure out how best to fit the France midfielder into his star-studded starting XI. Pogba excelled at Juventus on the left-hand side of midfield in a 4-3-3 formation, but Mourinho appears set to adopt a 4-2-3-1 […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – France midfielder Paul Pogba arrived at Manchester United's training base on Monday to complete his record-breaking return to the club from Juventus, an AFP photographer reported. Pogba was driven into United's Aon Training Complex in the passenger seat of a red and black Chevrolet car provided by the club, having […]

Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – Brazil face another embarrassing exit from a tournament on home soil after Neymar slumbered through a second 0-0 draw of Rio 2016 against Iraq. The Olympic hosts need to beat group leaders Denmark on Wednesday to win to avoid a stunning exit, just two years after their devastating 7-1 World […]

London (AFP) – France midfielder Paul Pogba arrived in Manchester on Monday to complete his record-breaking transfer to Manchester United from Juventus, British media reported. Sky Sports News said the 23-year-old had flown to Manchester from Nice in a private jet and would undergo a medical at United's Aon Training Complex. Manchester Airport posted a […]

London (AFP) – Daley Blind believes Manchester United's Community Shield victory can be the springboard for a Premier League title challenge. Jose Mourinho's side beat champions Leicester 2-1 in the annual curtain raiser in the English top-flight season at Wembley on Sunday. While the Shield is not always a reliable barometer of future success, United […]

Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – An irritated Neymar drew another blank as Brazil's faltering bid for a first football Olympic gold continued with second 0-0 draw in as many games against Iraq. The Barcelona star became increasingly frustrated with the rough treatment he received and Iraq's time-wasting tactics as Brazil were booed off the field […]

Berlin (AFP) – Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp says he will no longer speak to reporters from The Sun after the British tabloid carried an article about the private life of defender Dejan Lovren. The tabloid published a detailed article about how Croatia international Lovren missed June's European championships in an attempt to save his marriage. […]

Glasgow (AFP) – Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers heaped praise on new signing Scott Sinclair as the winger came off the bench to grab a late winner in a 2-1 Scottish Premiership victory over Hearts. The 27-year-old, who only completed his £4.5million move from Aston Villa late on Saturday, replaced Stuart Armstrong on the hour mark. […]

London (AFP) – Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said his club should feel "proud" about signing Paul Pogba as the France midfielder moved closer to rejoining his former team in a world-record transfer. Pogba, 23, is poised to complete a reported 89 million pounds ($116.4 million, 105 million euros) switch to Old Trafford after United […]