Los Angeles (AFP) – United States coach Jurgen Klinsmann named a 23-man squad for the Copa America Centenario on Saturday, drawing heavily on players who starred at the 2014 World Cup while adding a sprinkling of emerging talent. Klinsmann, under pressure after a disappointing series of results last year, has chosen 15 veterans of the […]

Summer is almost upon us, which means that it’s almost time for the Copa America Centenario, the biggest soccer tournament to be played in the United States since the 1994 World Cup. But before it kicks off, the US will play a series of warmup games to get into shape for a tough group of […]

London (AFP) – Wayne Rooney hailed 10-man Manchester United's dramatic 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final as a special moment in his career as the England star ended his long wait to win the competition. Rooney had been on the losing side in both of his previous FA Cup final appearances […]

London (AFP) – Jesse Lingard's extra-time thunderbolt earned Manchester United a record-equalling 12th FA Cup as Louis van Gaal's side came from behind to defeat Crystal Palace 2-1 in Saturday's final at Wembley. In a rematch of the 1990 final, which United won after a replay, underdogs Palace took the lead in the 78th minute […]

London (AFP) – Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal highlighted his record of having won trophies in four countries after his side beat Crystal Palace 2-1 in Saturday's FA Cup final. Palace took a 78th-minute lead through Jason Puncheon, but Juan Mata equalised within three minutes before substitute Jesse Lingard slammed home a memorable extra-time […]

London (AFP) – Ten-man Manchester United came back from a goal down to defeat Crystal Palace 2-1 and win the FA Cup on Saturday. Jason Puncheon gave Palace a 78th-minute lead at Wembley Stadium which was cancelled out three minutes later by Juan Mata. United defender Chris Smalling was red-carded in the first period of […]

London (AFP) – The FA Cup final between Crystal Palace and Manchester United went to extra time after the match finished 1-1 following normal time at Wembley on Saturday. Substitute Jason Puncheon gave underdogs Palace a 78th-minute lead by slamming a shot past David de Gea at the near post, but United equalised within three […]

Glasgow (AFP) – Hibernian ended their 114-year wait for the Scottish Cup with a last-minute 3-2 win over Rangers on Saturday but the final was marred as rival fans fought on the Hampden Park pitch. Rangers claimed their players and staff were assaulted and they were so fearful for their safety that they were unable […]

Madrid (AFP) – Newly-crowned Spanish champions Barcelona face Sevilla, fresh from winning their third consecutive Europa League, as both seek more glory in the Spanish Cup final on Sunday. Another successful campaign for both sides will end as it began after Barca edged Sevilla 5-4 after extra-time in a thrilling season-opening European Super Cup final. […]

Madrid (AFP) – Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone hailed star forward Antoine Griezmann as "one of the best three players in the world" as Atletico prepare to face local rivals Real Madrid in next Saturday's Champions League final. Griezmann has enjoyed his best ever goal-scoring season with 32 goals in all competitions. However, the French […]

London (AFP) – Manchester United will attempt to salvage something from their tumultuous season — and potentially keep manager Louis van Gaal in a job — in Saturday's FA Cup final against Crystal Palace. After failing to qualify for the Champions League for the second time in three years, the Wembley showpiece represents United's last […]

London (AFP) – Watford have named former Inter Milan coach Walter Mazzarri as their new head coach, the Hornets announced on Saturday. The Italian takes over from Quique Sanchez Flores, who left Vicarage Road after just one year in charge, on a three-year deal. Spaniard Flores led the side to a 13th-placed finish in their […]

Barcelona (AFP) – Barcelona agreed a "long-term" contract extension with American sportswear giants Nike on Saturday, which will reportedly see the Catalan club surpass Manchester United with the most lucrative kit-sponsorship deal in the world. Barca said the details of the deal will be revealed and ratified at the club's next general assembly. Catalan sports […]

Washington (AFP) – Richie Marquez scored on a volley in the first minute of second-half stoppage time to give the Philadelphia Union a 1-0 Major League Soccer victory over DC United. A perfect cross from the right side by French forward Sebastien Le Toux set up the right-footed shot by Marquez that produced the 23-year-old […]

London (AFP) – Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane hopes to get an opportunity to partner Jamie Vardy when England tackle Turkey on Sunday in the first of their three Euro 2016 warm-up matches. Kane's 25 Premier League goals earned him the Golden Boot, with Vardy finishing the campaign one goal behind after inspiring Leicester City […]