Sports / Football

'No chance' Klopp rules out Liverpool move for Messi 28 Aug 2020 - 05:24 pm

London: Jurgen Klopp said on Thursday there is "no chance" of Liverpool signing Lionel Messi, but the German admits the unsettled Barcelona star...

Chelsea sign former PSG centre back Thiago Silva 28 Aug 2020 - 01:59 pm

Chelsea have bolstered their defence by bringing in Thiago Silva, with the former Paris St-Germain centre back signing a one-year contract with the...

Chelsea sign defender Sarr on five-year contract 27 Aug 2020 - 04:54 pm

LONDON: Chelsea have signed defender Malang Sarr on a five-year deal after his contract with Nice expired, with the 21-year-old to be loaned...

Pogba tests positive for COVID-19, replaced in France squad 27 Aug 2020 - 04:48 pm

PARIS: France midfielder Paul Pogba was left out of the national team squad on Thursday after testing positive for COVID-19. The Manchester United...

Record-breaker Gareth Barry retires from football at age 39 27 Aug 2020 - 04:02 pm

WEST BROMWICH, England: The Premier League's record appearance-maker has finally retired at the age of 39. Gareth Barry, who played 653 games in...

Argentines hoping for Messi-Guardiola reunion at City 26 Aug 2020 - 11:04 pm

BUENOS AIRES- The news that Lionel Messi wants to leave Barcelona may have shocked the football world but his fellow Argentines back his...

Man United goalkeeper Henderson signs new contract 26 Aug 2020 - 09:06 pm

Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson has signed a new contract which will keep him at Old Trafford until 2025, with the option to...

Argentine Alfaro named coach of Ecuador 26 Aug 2020 - 08:23 pm

Argentine Gustavo Alfaro has been named coach of Ecuador, the Ecuadorean Football Federation said on Wednesday. Alfaro, 58, replaces Dutchman Jordi Cruyff, who...

Chelsea sign Leicester's Ben Chilwell 26 Aug 2020 - 07:34 pm

London: Chelsea on Wednesday announced the signing of defender Ben Chilwell from Leicester on a five-year deal. The England left-back's capture for an...

Vardy extends Leicester stay until 2023 26 Aug 2020 - 06:25 pm

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy has signed a contract extension that will keep him at the King Power Stadium until 2023, the Premier...

Inter say Conte to remain coach next season 25 Aug 2020 - 09:54 pm

ROME: Antonio Conte will stay on as Inter Milan coach next season, the Serie A club said on Tuesday, ending speculation they may...

Lionel Messi tells Barcelona he wants to leave the club 25 Aug 2020 - 09:06 pm

BARCELONA, Spain - Lionel Messi has told Barcelona he wants to leave the club after nearly two decades with the Spanish giants. The...

Roma sign former Chelsea winger Pedro on free transfer 25 Aug 2020 - 08:08 pm

AS Roma have signed Spanish winger Pedro on a free transfer with the former Chelsea winger signing a three-year contract, the Serie A...

Liverpool's Williams gets first Wales call-up, Bale included 25 Aug 2020 - 05:14 pm

Wales have handed Liverpool teenager Neco Williams a maiden senior call-up for September's Nations League matches, while Gareth Bale was also included in...

UEFA to allow fans to attend Super Cup in Budapest 25 Aug 2020 - 04:10 pm

MANCHESTER, England: Fans will be allowed to attend the UEFA Super Cup match between Bayern Munich and Sevilla in Budapest on Sept. 24,...

England call up Maguire despite arrest and trial in Greece 25 Aug 2020 - 04:09 pm

LONDON: England manager Gareth Southgate picked defender Harry Maguire in his Nations League squad on Tuesday despite the Manchester United captain having been...

Man City's Zinchenko interrupts wedding day to clarify Guardiola comments 25 Aug 2020 - 09:21 am

Manchester City left back Oleksandr Zinchenko set aside some time on his wedding day to clarify comments he and his new bride Vlada...

Ireland midfielder Hendrick joins Newcastle after Burnley exit 24 Aug 2020 - 08:35 pm

Newcastle United have signed Ireland midfielder Jeff Hendrick on a four-year contract, the Premier League club said on Monday. Hendrick, who has 54...