Neymar returns to Al-Hilal training after injury layoff
Neymar took part in team training and will join the Al-Hilal squad for their Asian Champions League trip to UAE Pro League club Al-Ain after recovering from a serious knee injury, the Saudi Pro League club said. The 32-year-old Brazil forward has not played since sustaining the injury during his nation’s CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier […]
Leverkusen’s Boniface involved in car crash – reports
Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface was involved in a car crash following the club’s 2-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt, German media reported on Sunday. Boniface, who scored a 72nd-minute winner in Saturday’s match, on Sunday shared pictures and video of a smashed car in since-deleted posts on Instagram, as well as what appeared to be […]
Sinner hopes for long rivalry with Alcaraz
The rivalry between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, the world’s two highest ranked players, brings out the best in both, Sinner said on Saturday after beating Alcaraz in the final of the Six Kings Slam exhibition event in Saudi Arabia. Sinner, who won 6-7(5) 6-3 6-3 to bag the $6 million title, said he hoped […]
Ten-man Lazio score late own goal to gift Juventus 1-0 win
TURIN, Italy, 
– Lazio defender Mario Gila scored a late own goal to give Juventus a 1-0 home win in Serie A on Saturday after visiting Lazio side were reduced to 10 men midway through the first half. Juventus provisionally moved up one place to second on 16 points, level with leaders Napoli and […]
Six-time Olympic champion Hoy reveals he has terminal cancer
Britain’s six-time Olympic track cycling champion Chris Hoy has revealed he has “two to four years” to live after he was diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer which metastasised to his bones. The announcement comes after the 48-year-old Scot said in February he was feeling “optimistic and positive” as he was undergoing treatment for an unspecified […]
Modric still a difference maker for Real, Ancelotti says
VIGO, Spain, 
– Manager Carlo Ancelotti heaped praise on Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric after the 39-year-old Croatian worked his magic with a terrific assist to help Vinicius Jr score the winner in a hard-fought 2-1 LaLiga win at Celta Vigo on Saturday. A stunning strike from long range by Kylian Mbappe that gave […]
Saliba sent off as Arsenal slump to 2-0 loss at Bournemouth
A brilliantly-worked goal by Ryan Christie and a Justin Kluivert penalty gave Bournemouth a shock 2-0 Premier League win at home to 10-man Arsenal on Saturday, with Gunners defender William Saliba shown a straight red card in the first half. The defeat brought Arsenal’s unbeaten start to the league season to a shuddering halt and […]
Villa striving for consistency after best start to season in 26 years, Emery says
Aston Villa want to be consistent and shut out any distractions after registering their best start to a Premier League season in 26 years thanks to their comeback 3-1 victory over Fulham on Saturday, manager Unai Emery said. Villa stretched their unbeaten run to six league games after a highly entertaining clash at Craven Cottage […]
Arteta confess a loss against Bournemouth
A third sending-off in eight games proved too much for Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal as they fell to their first defeat of the season, losing 2-0 away to Bournemouth to leave the coach frustrated over his side’s costly mistakes. Defender William Saliba was shown a red card on the half-hour mark after pulling down Bournemouth striker […]
Jordan Ayew’s first Premier League goal for Leicester City was a late winner to complete a 3-2 comeback.
Jordan Ayew scored in the 98th minute as Leicester staged a second-half comeback to earn a 3-2 win at Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday, with the 10-man hosts setting a club record of 21 matches without victory in the English top-flight. Leicester moved up to 13th in the standings with nine points from […]