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United's Pogba back in training but doubtful for Palace opener 11 Sep 2020 - 08:31 pm

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has returned to training after his positive COVID-19 test but is a doubt for their Premier League season...

Messi staying at Barca 'fantastic' says coach Koeman 11 Sep 2020 - 06:08 pm

BARCELONA: Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has hailed the news that Lionel Messi is staying with the team for the coming season after the...

Mourinho says signing striker is top priority 11 Sep 2020 - 04:53 pm

LONDON: Signing a support striker for Harry Kane is Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho's priority ahead of the new Premier League season which...

Marcelo Bielsa announces he will remain manager of Leeds 10 Sep 2020 - 03:38 pm

LEEDS, England: Marcelo Bielsa says he will remain in charge of Leeds for the team's first season back in the English Premier League....

Rashford relishes challenge of reeling in Man Utd's rivals 10 Sep 2020 - 02:12 pm

London: Marcus Rashford says the task of reeling in Liverpool and Manchester City adds spice to Manchester United's bid to re-establish themselves as...

Asian Football Confederation cancels AFC Cup due to COVID-19 pandemic 10 Sep 2020 - 01:48 pm

This year's edition of the AFC Cup, Asia's second-tier club competition, has been cancelled amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the continent's governing body for...

AC Milan sign Italy starlet Tonali 09 Sep 2020 - 11:41 pm

Rome - AC Milan have signed Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali from relegated Brescia, the Serie A club announced on Wednesday. In a statement,...

UEFA moves Champions League draw from Athens over health concerns 09 Sep 2020 - 03:28 pm

BERN: The draws for this season's Champions League and Europa League group stages have been moved from Athens because they would break local...

Lionel Messi back training with rest of Barcelona squad 09 Sep 2020 - 02:36 pm

BARCELONA, Spain: Lionel Messi rejoined the rest of his Barcelona teammates at practice on Wednesday. Messi had been practicing separately from the group...

Cristiano Ronaldo scores 100th goal for Portugal 08 Sep 2020 - 11:10 pm

Solna, Sweden - Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 100th goal for Portugal on Tuesday, on the stroke of half-time of a UEFA Nations League...

England defender Lucy Bronze returns to Man City from Lyon 08 Sep 2020 - 03:07 pm

MANCHESTER, England: England defender Lucy Bronze has rejoined Manchester City after winning three successive Women's Champions League titles with Lyon. The 28-year-old Bronze...

Schalke thank healthcare workers with match tickets 08 Sep 2020 - 02:34 pm

BERLIN: Bundesliga club Schalke 04 will distribute some of their 300 tickets for the first two home matches of the season to healthcare...

Italy worried Zaniolo may have suffered another serious injury 08 Sep 2020 - 10:41 am

Italy are worried that midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo may have suffered another serious knee injury after he was taken off during Monday's 1-0 victory...

Mbappe to miss Croatia match after positive Covid-19 test 07 Sep 2020 - 11:51 pm

Paris - Kylian Mbappe has been ruled out of France's Nations League game against World Cup runners-up Croatia on Tuesday after testing positive...

Messi trains for first time since blocked attempt to leave Barca 07 Sep 2020 - 09:09 pm

Madrid - Lionel Messi returned to Barcelona training for the first time on Monday since his failed attempt to leave the club this...

Fans back at Spanish matches once vaccine is available in new year- La Liga chief 07 Sep 2020 - 07:41 pm

MADRID - Spanish soccer fans will be able to return to matches from the start of next year once a vaccine for COVID-19...

Newcastle sign striker Wilson on four-year deal 07 Sep 2020 - 03:07 pm

Newcastle United have signed England striker Callum Wilson from Championship (second-tier) side Bournemouth on a four-year deal, the Premier League club said on...