Berlin (AFP) – Bayern Munich announced the signing of Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt on a five-year deal on Tuesday with the Dutch international expected to become "a mainstay" as the German champions embark on the post Robert Lewandowski era. "Matthijs de Ligt was a top target for us. With signings like this, the big […]

Berlin (AFP) – Bayern Munich announced the signing of Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt on a five-year deal on Tuesday. "Matthijs de Ligt was a top target for us. With signings like this, the big aims that we have are achievable. The future face of our team is increasingly taking shape," said Bayern president Herbert […]

London (AFP) – Scottish champions Celtic signed Australia midfielder Aaron Mooy on a free transfer and German defender Moritz Jenz on loan from Lorient on Tuesday. Former Brighton midfielder Mooy agreed a one-year contract with the Hoops after leaving Chinese club Shanghai Port earlier this year. The 31-year-old, who had a spell in Scotland's top-flight […]

Berlin (AFP) – Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller on Tuesday vowed to 'come back stronger' as he thanked fans for their support following his diagnosis for a testicular tumour. Ivory Coast's Haller joined the German club earlier this month as a replacement for Erling Haaland, who has signed for Manchester City. But the 28-year-old left […]

London (AFP) – England manager Sarina Wiegman is "very hopeful" she will be able to lead her team in Wednesday's Euro 2022 quarter-final against Spain after contracting coronavirus. Wiegman missed Friday's 5-0 group-stage victory over Northern Ireland following her positive test. Her assistant Arjan Veurink has been taking training since then, with Wiegman watching from […]

Melbourne (AFP) – Anthony Martial scored his third goal in three games as a slick Manchester United beat Crystal Palace 3-1 in Melbourne to ensure new coach Erik ten Hag's unbeaten streak remained intact Tuesday. In front of 76,500 fans at Melbourne Cricket Ground, French forward Martial struck in the first half while Marcus Rashford […]

Oslo (AFP) – Norwegian women's football head coach Martin Sjogren has been axed after the team's humiliating European Championship group stage defeat to England, the national federation announced on Tuesday. England recorded the biggest win in European Championship history with an 8-0 demolition of Norway on July 11. "We're all disappointed with the performances at […]

London (AFP) – Tottenham signed Middlesbrough defender Djed Spence on Tuesday in a deal that could rise to a reported £20 million ($24 million). Spence agreed a five-year contract with Tottenham after impressing during a loan spell with Championship side Nottingham Forest last season. The 21-year-old right-back's initial price is believed to be £12.5 million […]

Monterrey (Mexico) (AFP) – The United States qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics on Monday by defeating Tokyo Olympic champions Canada 1-0 in the CONCACAF W Championship final. Alex Morgan scored from the penalty spot in the 78th minute to seal victory as the reigning world champions avenged their upset loss to the Canadians in last […]

Miami (AFP) – Robert Lewandowski will bring the 'winning mentality' Barcelona need according to new team-mate Andreas Christensen. The Polish superstar has arrived in Miami to complete his move to the La Liga giants from Bayern Munich ahead of Tuesday's friendly with David Beckham's Inter Miami. Lewandowski, 33, joins with Barcelona struggling on and off […]

Melbourne (AFP) – A "magnificent" Christian Eriksen and "warrior" Lisandro Martinez will bring creative flair and fighting spirit to Manchester United, manager Erik ten Hag said Tuesday as his new-look squad starts taking shape. The pair join Feyenoord left-back Tyrell Malacia as the Dutchman's three key signings so far as he looks to inject new […]

Berlin (AFP) – Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka will miss the start of the new Bundesliga season after his club said on Monday that he would be out of action for several weeks after undergoing successful left knee surgery. Bayern did not specify the duration of his unavailability but according to Sky it could be […]

Milan (AFP) – Zlatan Ibrahimovic will stay at AC Milan for at least one more year after the veteran striker signed a new one-year contract with the Italian champions on Monday. "AC Milan is pleased to announce the renewal of Zlatan Ibrahimovic's contract until June 30, 2023. The Swedish forward will continue to wear the number 11 […]

Madrid (AFP) – Spanish footballer Santi Mina, sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of sexual abuse in May, has demanded his "immediate reinstatement" to club side Celta Vigo, the La Liga outfit said Monday. The 26-year-old, who has appealed the sentence, wants "his immediate reinstatement to the team's training sessions," the […]

Tokyo (AFP) – Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe drew gasps from a crowd of thousands in Tokyo on Monday as Paris Saint-Germain held the first training session of their Japanese tour About 13,000 fans turned up at Tokyo's Chichibunomiya rugby ground to watch an open session and were treated to an hour and a […]