Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag lambasted the attitude of his players in an embarrassing 4-0 defeat to Brentford last weekend as he demanded a response in Monday's clash with Liverpool. The Dutchman is off to the worst start of any new United manager in over 100 years after losing […]

Munich (Germany) (AFP) – Borussia Dortmund chairman Hans-Joachim Watzke on Friday quashed speculation linking the Bundesliga club with Cristiano Ronaldo, saying there was "no contact at all" between the parties. "I love this player, it'd certainly be a charming idea to see Cristiano Ronaldo play at Signal Iduna Park. He is one of the greatest […]

London (AFP) – Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has revealed N'Golo Kante will be sidelined for several weeks after the France midfielder suffered a "serious" hamstring injury. Kante limped off during Chelsea's 2-2 draw against Tottenham in the Premier League last Sunday. Tuchel confirmed Kante won't be back in action for an extended period, leaving Chelsea […]

London (AFP) – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is "very confident" Bukayo Saka will commit his long-term future to the club by signing a new contract. Saka has two years remaining on his current deal, but the England winger's emergence as a key figure in Arteta's side has convinced Arsenal to open talks over improved terms. […]

Saint-Germain-en-Laye (France) (AFP) – Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier said on Friday there is no bad blood between star forwards Kylian Mbappe and Neymar. Neymar insisted on taking the team's second penalty against Montpellier last Saturday after Mbappe had missed the first. Mbappe did not celebrate after Neymar converted the spot-kick. Galtier called the apparent […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed on Friday Casemiro is keen to leave the European champions as Manchester United close in on the Brazilian international. According to the BBC and The Athletic, United are set to pay an initial 60 million euros (£51 million, $61 million) plus a further 10 […]

Liverpool (AFP) – Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said he is taking no satisfaction from Manchester United's crisis with the German wary of a reaction from the Red Devils when the two sides face off on Monday. United sit bottom of the Premier League for the first time in 30 years after losing their opening two […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Manchester United are close to signing Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro for a fee that could rise to 70 million euros (£59 million, $71 million) according to multiple media reports on Friday. The BBC and The Athletic reported United will pay an initial 60 million euros and make the Brazilian international […]

Milan (AFP) – A troubled summer for Napoli appears to be well and truly over after their impressive opening win at Verona was followed by a trio of big signings, led by Giovanni Simeone, which have only strengthened their Serie A title credentials. Fans in Naples had been demanding owner and film mogul Aurelio De […]

Berlin (AFP) – Returning RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner says his side have the quality to "annoy" perennial Bundesliga title winners Bayern Munich this season, despite his side's poor start.  While both Bayern and Borussia Dortmund have won two from two to start the campaign, the winless chasing pack – Leipzig, Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayer […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Rooted to the bottom of the Premier League for the first time in 30 years, Manchester United's disastrous start to the season on and off the field could still get worse when they face Liverpool on Monday. Always one of the biggest clashes in the English football calendar, Liverpool's visit […]

Madrid (AFP) – Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez called for "patience" after his side's draw with Rayo Vallecano in their season opener, but will know the team are expected to challenge for the La Liga title this season after a raft of high-profile signings. Barca struggled in front of goal in the disappointing stalemate at the […]

Paris (AFP) – Kylian Mbappe will be the focus of attention as Paris Saint-Germain aim to continue their perfect start to the season in Sunday's trip to Lille in Ligue 1. Mbappe's every gesture will be scrutinised and every move analysed after the World Cup winner's attitude created headlines for the wrong reasons in his […]

Paris (AFP) – Gianluca Scamacca scored his first West Ham goal on Thursday to help secure a 3-1 win over Danish minnows Viborg in the Europa Conference League play-offs. West Ham, who made the Europa League semi-finals last season, went into the game after back-to-back losses in the Premier League to Manchester City and Nottingham […]

London (AFP) – Tottenham boss Antonio Conte expects to take his place on the touchline for Saturday's visit of Wolves despite being sent off after a fiery 2-2 draw against Chelsea at the weekend. Conte and Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel, also sent off, twice came face-to-face in physical confrontations as the Italian celebrated Tottenham twice […]