Bukayo Saka on winning the Premier League title
“We’ve been close the last two years, we’re getting closer… I hope this will be the year”, told CBS. Arsenal can go all the way and end their 21-year wait for a Premier League title this season, winger Bukayo Saka said after his side beat Ligue 1 champions Paris St Germain 2-0 in the Champions […]
Cisse to exit role as coach of Senegal
Aliou Cisse will not have his contract renewed as Senegal coach, officials confirmed on Wednesday, ending a successful nine-year spell in charge of the side that included a first Africa Cup of Nations title and two World Cup qualifications. Cisse had been under increasing pressure after Senegal’s surprise last 16 exit at the 2023 Cup […]
Alcaraz fights back to down defending champion Sinner and win China Open
BEIJING, – Carlos Alcaraz rallied from a set down and held his nerve in a deciding tiebreak to beat defending champion Jannik Sinner 6-7(6) 6-4 7-6(3) in the China Open final on Wednesday and win his fourth title of the season. French Open and Wimbledon champion Alcaraz, who won both of his previous meetings with […]
Conte relishing Fabregas reunion as Napoli host Como
Napoli coach Antonio Conte is excited to reunite with former player Cesc Fabregas when they meet as rival managers in Friday’s Serie A match against Como. Both teams claiming have seven points from their last three league matches and Napoli top the standings. Conte worked with Fabregas at Chelsea, winning the Premier League in 2017 […]
Leicester coach Cheika banned for disrespecting doctor in first match
LONDON, – Leicester Tigers head coach Michael Cheika has been banned for two weeks – one suspended – after being found guilty of disrespecting a doctor in a row over a player’s head injury in his team’s Premiership match against Exeter last month. The former Australia and Argentina coach was taking charge of Leicester for […]
Stuttgart hold home draw
VfB Stuttgart were held to a 1-1 home draw by Czech champions Sparta Prague in the Champions League on Tuesday after Sparta midfielder Kaan Kairinen cancelled out an early opener by Enzo Millot. Last season’s Bundesliga runners-up Stuttgart took a seventh-minute lead against the run of play through Millot, who connected with an excellent lofted […]
Thiago Motta has already decided on the lineup
Motta plans to start Di Gregorio in goal, with a defense featuring Kalulu, Bremer, Gatti, and Cambiaso. In midfield, there’s a decision between Thuram and McKennie to pair with Locatelli, while Gonzalez, Yildiz, and Koopmeiners will play behind Vlahovic. Juventus (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Gatti, Bremer, Cambiaso; Locatelli, McKennie; Gonzalez, Koopmeiners, Yildiz; Vlahovic. Juventus have […]
Bruno Fernandes’ red card is rescinded.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has avoided a three-match suspension after the club successfully appealed against his red card against Tottenham Hotspur, clearing the Portuguese midfielder to play against Aston Villa this weekend, the club said on Tuesday. The 30-year-old was sent off during United’s 3-0 thumping by Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford in the […]
Liverpool’s Jota set to play in Champions League clash despite missing training
LIVERPOOL, England, 
– Liverpool manager Arne Slot expects Diogo Jota to feature in their Champions League clash with Serie A side Bologna at Anfield, despite the Portuguese forward’s absence from training on Tuesday. Jota received a knock in the 2-1 Premier League win at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday but is set to play instead […]
Champions League debutants Girona taking it one game at a time after double injury blow
Girona have been hit by injury blows to Oriol Romeu and Daley Blind ahead of their Champions League home clash against Dutch side Feyenoord, but manager Michel insisted on Tuesday that his side will go all out to win on a special night for the club. The duo picked up their respective injuries during Girona’s […]