Liverpool (AFP) – Daniel Sturridge said that his goal in Liverpool's 3-0 Europa League semi-final triumph over Villarreal on Thursday was a reward for his perseverance during a personally complicated season. Injuries kept Sturridge on the sidelines in the early stages of manager Jurgen Klopp's tenure and in Liverpool's recent games in the competition, he […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Louis van Gaal admitted on Thursday that Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini must show more restraint following his three-game ban for elbowing Leicester defender Robert Huth. But United manager Van Gaal insists he has sympathy for the Belgian international because of the provocation from Huth, who was also given a […]

Berlin (AFP) – Pep Guardiola's Bayern Munich will try to heal their Champions League hurt with a win at Ingolstadt on Saturday which would confirm a record fourth straight German league title. Atletico Madrid advanced to the Champions League final on away goals at Bayern's expense on Tuesday despite losing the second leg of their […]

London (AFP) – Everton manager Roberto Martinez said Thursday that Leicester City winning the Premier League this season was an "inspiration" to other clubs but warned against another 'underdog' champion any time soon. Martinez's men will be the opponents at Leicester's King Power Stadium on Saturday when the Foxes are presented with the Premier League […]

Liverpool (AFP) – Daniel Sturridge was involved in all three goals as Liverpool impressively beat Villarreal 3-0 at Anfield on Thursday to set up a Europa League final date with holders Sevilla. Trailing 1-0 from the first leg, Liverpool levelled the tie when Bruno Soriano put through his own goal under pressure from Sturridge, who […]

Liverpool (AFP) – Liverpool's performances in this season's Europa League have illuminated a path for the team's future, manager Jurgen Klopp declared after his side sank Villarreal brilliantly to reach the final. Liverpool will face holders Sevilla in Basel in May 18 after a Bruno Soriano own goal and efforts from Daniel Sturridge and Adam […]

London (AFP) – Manchester City's meek exit from the Champions League following Wednesday's 1-0 semi-final second leg defeat by Real Madrid suggested that incoming head coach Pep Guardiola cannot arrive quickly enough. While Fernando's first-half own goal at the Bernabeu was all that separated the teams, City barely laid a glove on Zinedine Zidane's men, […]

London (AFP) – Leicester's vice-chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha claims Riyad Mahrez has told him he wants to stay with the newly crowned Premier League champions. Mahrez's future was thrown into doubt when the Algeria international's agent recently claimed it was only 50-50 whether the PFA player of the year would remain at the King Power Stadium […]

Milan (AFP) – Roma coach Luciano Spalletti has given Chelsea fans the lowdown on "warrior-like" midfielder Radja Nainggolan as speculation of a summer move to the Premier League giants mounts in Italy. Roma midfielder Nainggolan is said to be among the players at the top of Antonio Conte's shopping list as the incumbent Italy coach […]

Paris (AFP) – Lyon can wrap up direct qualification for next season's Champions League group stage with a win when they entertain Monaco on the penultimate weekend of the Ligue 1 campaign on Saturday. Both sides are on course to finish in the top three in France but both are desperate to avoid ending the […]

Norwich (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Marouane Fellaini's suspension for Saturday's trip to struggling Norwich City has added to Louis van Gaal's problems as the Manchester United manager looks to secure a place in the Champions League. Fellaini was charged with violent conduct by the English Football Association for elbowing Robert Huth after the Leicester City […]

Sunderland (United Kingdom) (AFP) – After ending Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League title challenge on Monday, Chelsea can have a major influence on events at the other end of the table when they visit Sunderland on Saturday. There was no doubting the motivation of Guus Hiddink's side in Monday's 2-2 draw against Tottenham, when they were […]

London (AFP) – Leicester's vice-chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha claims Riyad Mahrez has told him he wants to stay with the newly crowned Premier League champions. Mahrez's future was thrown into doubt when the Algeria international's agent recently claimed it was only 50-50 whether the PFA player of the year would remain at the King Power Stadium […]

London (AFP) – Tottenham Hotspur are a "long way" towards reaching an agreement that will allow them to play home games at Wembley Stadium in 2017/18, Football Association chairman Greg Dyke said Thursday. Dyke also suggested Spurs, whose White Hart Lane home in north London is just 13 miles (21 kilometres) from Wembley, could play […]

Buenos Aires (AFP) – A community meeting on whether to build a new stadium for legendary Argentine football club Boca Juniors descended into a brawl, leaving two people wounded, officials said Thursday. The wounded men, one of whom was stabbed in the neck, are members of a group called Boca is the People that is […]