Inter edge Verona 1-0 to stay close to leaders Napoli
Inter Milan maintained their flickering Serie A title hopes with a 1-0 home win over Hellas Verona on Saturday, courtesy of an early penalty by Kristjan Asllani, as they rested players ahead of their Champions League clash with Barcelona next week.The result keeps the Scudetto race ticking over, with Inter on 74 points, three behind […]
Jaissle hails Al-Ahli fans as Asian title completes ‘crazy journey’
Coach Matthias Jaissle credited Al-Ahli’s supporters for their devotion to the club after steering his team to the Asian Champions League Elite on Saturday, two years after the Jeddah-based outfit were playing in Saudi Arabia’s second division.A raucous full house at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium roared the hosts to a 2-0 win over […]
Flick confirms Szczesny in Barca net for Champions League and ‘El Clasico’
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick confirmed Wojciech Szczesny will keep the goalkeeper’s gloves for both Tuesday’s Champions League clash and the “El Clasico” against Real Madrid, despite Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s solid performance in Saturday’s 2-1 win at relegated Real Valladolid.The win extended Barcelona’s lead at the top of LaLiga after second-half strikes from Raphinha and Fermin […]
Ancelotti quiet on Real future amid Brazil links
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said he will speak about his future at the club only on the last day of the LaLiga season, as Spanish media reports continue to link him with a move to the Brazil national team.Ancelotti, who has led Real to three Champions League trophies and two Club World Cup wins, […]
Slot plans to rotate players in Liverpool’s final four games
With Liverpool having nothing left to play for after they captured a 20th Premier League title last weekend, boss Arne Slot said the season’s final four games will be an opportunity for seldom-used players in a head-start to the next campaign.Slot’s men, who have an unassailable 15-point lead over second-placed Arsenal atop the table, travel […]
Dier decides to leave Bayern at the end of the season
Defender Eric Dier has decided to leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season following the expiration of his deal with the Bundesliga leaders, sporting director Christoph Freund said on Friday.The 31-year-old former England international joined Bayern on loan in January last year after a decade-long stay at Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur. Dier […]
Mahrez calls on Al-Ahli to embrace opportunity in Asian Champions League final
Al-Ahli winger Riyad Mahrez has called on his teammates to avoid complacency as the Saudi Pro League side look to win the Asian Champions League Elite title for the first time on Saturday with victory over Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale.The Jeddah-based club, who have the advantage of playing the final in front of their own fans […]
Maguire revels in ‘Harrydinho’ tag after United’s Europa League win
Manchester United’s Harry Maguire received rave reviews for his masterful performance as a makeshift forward in their Europa League victory on Thursday with many comparing the team’s oft-maligned centre-back to Brazil great Ronaldinho.Maguire set up Casemiro’s header with some brilliant dribbling skills and a pinpoint cross that opened scoring in United’s 3-0 victory at Athletic […]
NWSL roundup: Riley Tiernan (2 goals), Angel City rally past Spirit
Red-hot Riley Tiernan recorded a brace, including the decisive goal in the eighth minute of second-half stoppage time, to give Angel City FC a 4-3 road victory over the Washington Spirit on Friday night.Tiernan has five goals over the past five matches for Angel City (3-2-2, 11 points). Gisele Thompson and Katie Zelem also scored […]
FIFA punishes clubs in Kenya and Vietnam for match manipulation
FIFA has sanctioned two lower division clubs in Kenya and Vietnam for match manipulation, relegating them to the third tier, world soccer’s governing body said on Friday.FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee found Kenyan side Muhoroni Youth guilty of “activities related to the manipulation of football matches and competitions”, expelling the club from the second-tier National Super League. […]