Mexico City (AFP) – Mexico's Pumas on Saturday signed Dani Alves after the veteran Brazilian defender left Barcelona for a second time. Alves, regarded by many as the most successful player in history, had rejoined Barca in November but confirmed last month that he would not be extending his contract. "I'm like an excited 15-year-old […]

Perth (Australia) (AFP) – New Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag demanded his team take heed of their "unacceptable" second half lapse after a 2-2 friendly draw against Aston Villa on Saturday. United let slip a two-goal advantage to end Ten Hag's winning run in the final game of their pre-season tour of Asia and […]

Perth (Australia) (AFP) – New Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag kicked off his reign with three wins and a draw on their pre-season tour of Asia and Australia. Despite missing wantaway Cristiano Ronaldo they comfortably beat Liverpool, Melbourne Victory and Crystal Palace, and drew with Aston Villa, as they count down to the new […]

Perth (Australia) (AFP) – Winger Jadon Sancho continued his goal scoring form but Manchester United let slip a two-goal advantage to finish their pre-season tour of Asia and Australia with a 2-2 friendly draw against Aston Villa on Saturday. United, wearing their white away shirts, exhibited their newfound attacking flair in a dominant first half, […]

Saitama (Japan) (AFP) – Kylian Mbappe scored as Paris Saint-Germain made it two wins out of two on their Japanese tour with a 3-0 victory over J-League side Urawa Reds on Saturday. Mbappe was the only PSG player retained in the starting line-up after Wednesday's 2-1 win over Kawasaki Frontale in Tokyo, with manager Christophe […]

London (AFP) – Cristiano Ronaldo faces an uncertain future after the Manchester United striker's attempt to force his way out of Old Trafford failed to spark the expected rush for his signature. The Portugal superstar shocked United earlier this month with his bombshell exit request after the team's failure to qualify for the Champions League. […]

Las Vegas (AFP) – Italian Serie A giants Juventus welcomed Paul Pogba back to the fold on Friday with a 2-0 friendly victory over Mexico's Chivas Guadalajara in Las Vegas to launch their US tour. French World Cup winning midfielder Pogba joined Juventus this month on a free transfer after winding down his contract with […]

Leigh (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Linda Sembrant's stoppage time winner broke Belgian hearts as Sweden won 1-0 in Leigh on Friday to set up a Euro 2022 semi-final with hosts England. The Olympic silver medallists were strong favourites to progress against a Belgian side playing in their first ever knockout game at a major women's […]

Rotherham (United Kingdom) (AFP) – The Netherlands are hopeful star striker Vivianne Miedema will be fit to face France in a highly-anticipated Euro 2022 quarter-final on Saturday. Miedema missed the holders final two group games against Portugal and Switzerland after testing positive for coronavirus. The Arsenal striker has returned to training, but Netherlands coach Mark […]

London (AFP) – Arsenal signed Ukraine defender Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City on Friday in a deal worth a reported £30 million ($36 million). Zinchenko agreed a "long-term contract" with the Gunners as he reunites with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who worked with the left-back during his time as assistant to City boss Pep Guardiola. […]

London (AFP) – Former Liverpool chairman and owner David Moores has died at the age of 76, the Premier League club announced on Friday. Moores served as chairman for 16 years from 1991 and became honorary life president after selling his majority stake in the club in 2007. He died on Friday, just weeks after […]

London (AFP) – Brentford have signed former Burnley captain Ben Mee on a free transfer after agreeing a two-year-deal with the defender. The 32-year-old left Burnley when his contract expired following their relegation from the Premier League last season. Brentford boss Thomas Frank said the centre-back would add "quality and experience" to his squad. "I […]

Perth (Australia) (AFP) – New Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag told skipper Harry Maguire on Friday that it is up to him to win over the fans by performing better. The Dutchman also said that he is still in the market for new players and needs "more options", with United chasing Barcelona midfielder Frenkie […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Daphne van Domselaar expected to have a better view of watching the Netherlands defend their title as European champions than she did as a fan from the stands at Euro 2017 on home soil. The 22-year-old goalkeeper travelled to England for Euro 2022 as understudy to the vastly experienced Sari […]

London (AFP) – Germany remain on course for a ninth women's European Championship title but were made to work hard for a 2-0 win over Austria to reach the semi-finals of Euro 2022 on Thursday. Austria hit the woodwork three times in London, but goals from Lina Magull and Alexandra Popp sent the Germans through […]