Real Madrid heading for Champions League playoffs says Ancelotti
BERGAMO, Italy, 
– Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti believes his side won’t secure a top-eight finish in the 36-team Champions League table and will have to go through a two-legged knockout playoff round for a chance to reach the last 16. Off the back of a fabulous campaign in which they won record-extending titles […]
Premier League referee Coote sacked by PGMOL
Premier League referee David Coote has been sacked by English soccer referees’ body PGMOL on Monday, after their investigation found his actions to be in serious breach of his contract. Coote had been suspended last month after a video circulated on social media showing the official allegedly abusing Liverpool and former manager Juergen Klopp and […]
Tyson faces $1.5 million lawsuit over alleged contract violation
LONDON — Mike Tyson has been sued for more than $1.5 million by a Cyprus-based company that claims the former heavyweight boxing champion wrongfully broke a promotional contract in order to fight Jake Paul. Medier, which promotes betting company Rabona, filed suit in London’s High Court against Tyson and his company Tyrannic. The suit claims […]
No rotation for Liverpool at Girona, Alisson available, says Slot
GIRONA, Spain, 
– Liverpool have had more rest than usual for the Champions League trip to Girona after their weekend game was postponed and have no need to change the team, manager Arne Slot said on Monday, with goalkeeper Alisson returning to the squad from injury. The Premier League leaders’ match at Everton on […]
‘Journey into the history books’: Lewis Hamilton leaves Mercedes after six titles and 246 F1 races
Lewis Hamilton left Mercedes with one last overtake and a heartfelt message to the team where he won the Formula 1 title six times. “We dreamed alone but together, we believed,” Hamilton told race engineer Peter Bonnington and team principal Toto Wolff over the radio. “Thank you for all the courage, the determination and the […]
Michel demands aggression from Girona in ‘historic’ meeting with Liverpool
Girona will need to be more aggressive and outwork Liverpool when the two teams meet in a Champions League clash at the Montilivi Stadium, the Spanish club’s coach Michel said on Monday. Girona, who finished third in LaLiga last season, currently sit in ninth place in the Spanish top-flight and are on a four-game winless […]
Nani hung up his boots, marking the end of an illustrious career in professional football.
In a heartfelt announcement that has resonated throughout the world of football, former Manchester United and Portugal star Nani has officially announced his retirement from professional play. The 38-year-old winger, known for his dazzling skills and contributions to the game, has decided to hang up his boots after a season with his hometown club, Estrela […]
Manchester United suffer 3-2 home defeat by Nottingham Forest
MANCHESTER, England, 
– Manchester United’s weakness from set pieces was exploited again as they fell to a 3-2 Premier League defeat by Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford on Saturday, continuing a rocky start to the reign of new head coach Ruben Amorim. Forest’s first win at Old Trafford in 30 years moves them up […]
Man City are not thinking of title chase amid poor form, says Guardiola
LONDON, – Manchester City cannot think about winning a fifth consecutive Premier League title, Pep Guardiola said, with the team mired in a run of poor performances. Guardiola’s side had to settle for a point in a 2-2 league draw with lowly Crystal Palace on Saturday, twice coming back from a goal down and losing […]
Late Mbangula goal salvages Juve’s unbeaten league record in Bologna draw
TURIN, Italy, – Juventus came from two goals down to salvage a 2-2 draw at home to Bologna on Saturday with Samuel Mbangula’s added-time goal maintaining their unbeaten record in Serie A this season with their ninth draw of the campaign. Juve remain sixth on 27 points from 15 games, seven points off leaders […]