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Leipzig loss hands Bayern 9th consecutive Bundesliga title

May 8, 2021 11:04:31 pm

Leipzig's defeat means it can no longer overhaul Bayern, which holds a seven-point lead before hosting Borussia Munchengladbach in the late game. Two rounds remain after this weekend's games.

Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus cling onto Super League, denounce UEFA

May 8, 2021 5:22:08 pm

The other nine clubs who formed the ill-fated Super League three weeks ago accepted a settlement on Friday to be fined by UEFA and stay within the open Champions League structure.

Luis Suarez’s X-factor has turned around Atletico’s fortune: Dalima Chhibber

May 8, 2021 5:00:46 pm

When asked about her opinion about the best coach from the top-four teams in La Liga, Dalima Chhibber picked Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane.

Wolves’ Raul Jimenez to see specialist to decide return from head injury

May 8, 2021 1:54:17 pm

Raul Jimenez was taken to hospital after a clash of heads with Arsenal defender David Luiz during a Premier League match in November. He resumed training for Wolves in February.

UEFA Champions League final can wait, Pep Guardiola’s eyes fixed on English title

May 8, 2021 12:30:44 pm

While Manchester City is set to cruise to the Premier League title, Thomas Tuchel's arrival at Chelsea has seen the London club emerge as potentially the biggest threat to City's dominance.

England could host UEFA Champions League final due to new Turkey travel curbs

May 8, 2021 10:58:56 am

The COVID-19 pandemic has already prevented Istanbul from staging last year's UEFA Champions League final with the contest moved to Lisbon to be played in an empty stadium.

Real, Barcelona, Juventus face sanctions as Super League defectors sign UEFA deal

May 8, 2021 10:36:42 am

UEFA said on Friday the nine clubs who backed out of the plan had signed a ‘Club Commitment Declaration’ including a series of "reintegration" steps.

EPL, Leicester City vs Newcastle United

Newcastle close to EPL safety after stunning Leicester 4-2

May 8, 2021 9:25:26 am

Leicester struggled badly after losing Jonny Evans in the warm-up and remain third but opened the door for Chelsea and West Ham in the race to finish in the top four.

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman hits out at ban ahead of Atletico Madrid showdown

May 7, 2021 7:10:18 pm

The Dutchman was dismissed in last week's shock 2-1 home loss to Granada which hit Barca's title hopes .Having missed Sunday's 3-2 victory at Valencia, Koeman is set to also be absent for the crunch La Liga showdown at the Camp Nou against leaders Atletico Madrid on Saturday.

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Europa League: Man United to face Villarreal in final, Arsenal eliminated

May 8, 2021 8:32:47 am

Villarreal will be Manchester United’s opponent in the May 26 final in the Polish city of Gdansk after beating Arsenal 2-1 on aggregate in the other semifinal. The second leg finished 0-0 on Thursday.

India footballer CK Vineeth again comes forward to help COVID-hit people

May 6, 2021 4:05:48 pm

"In the football community, some of us have only a few thousand followers, while others have over a million, but the truth is that every single call made or a tweet posted or shared makes a difference," he said.

Currently in lockdown, Turkey to stage all-English Champions League final

May 6, 2021 1:35:17 pm

Up to 4,000 fans from both Chelsea and City could be allowed into the 76,000-seat Ataturk Olympic Stadium, which was originally due to host last season's final.

Chelsea vs Real Madrid, Champions League

Chelsea beat Madrid to set up all-English Champions League final vs Man City

May 6, 2021 9:05:28 am

Chelsea even made record 13-time European Cup champion Real Madrid look ordinary as goals from Timo Werner and Mason Mount sealed a 2-0 victory that ousted Madrid 3-1 on aggregate.

Man city vs PSG, Riyad Mahrez

Riyad Mahrez showing up when Manchester City need him most

May 7, 2021 9:37:52 am

Algerian is flying under the radar, wrecking defences like he did against PSG in the second leg of the semis

FC Goa goalkeeper Dheeraj earns AFC accolades with most saves in group games

May 6, 2021 9:14:42 am

Dheeraj, who had excelled during the 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup at home, made a whopping 26 saves in five matches to top the goalkeeping chart of the West Zone group league stage.

UK police on trial accused of footballer’s murder

May 5, 2021 2:27:25 pm

Dalian Atkinson, 48, a former Aston Villa star, went into cardiac arrest on the way to a hospital and died around 90 minutes after officers used a Taser on him to subdue him during an altercation in 2016.

PSG players claim referee swore at them in Man City defeat

May 5, 2021 9:31:33 am

French champions PSG were left angered by the referee, who sent off PSG's Angel Di Maria in the 69th minute for an off-the-ball stamp on Fernandinho.

Lionel Messi

Spanish league to probe Messi’s barbecue for teammates

May 5, 2021 9:13:37 am

The Spanish league says it will investigate a gathering of Barcelona players at Lionel Messi's home.

Manchester City ousts PSG to reach first Champions League final

May 5, 2021 8:32:55 am

Riyad Mahrez has scored twice to complete Manchester City's journey to a first Champions League final with a 2-0 victory eliminating Paris Saint-Germain 4-1 on aggregate.

Jose Mourinho named as Roma head coach for next three seasons

May 4, 2021 7:26:02 pm

Jose Mourinho will return to Serie A next season as the head coach of Roma for the first time since leading Inter to the European treble in 2009/10.

How Mason Mount is on a mission to change perceptions at Chelsea

May 4, 2021 7:10:59 pm

In 101 appearances for Chelsea, Mason Mount has 16 goals and 14 assists — superior numbers than Frank Lampard, the club's record scorer, had at that stage.

UEFA confirm squad increase from 23 to 26 for Euro 2020

May 4, 2021 6:22:08 pm

UEFA confirmed last month that teams will be allowed to make five substitutions per game at the Euros, scheduled for June 11-July 11.

Roma head coach Paulo Fonseca to leave at end of season

May 4, 2021 7:42:56 pm

Paulo Fonseca led Roma to a fifth-placed finish in Serie A last season but has struggled this term.

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South Korea: North Koreans pull out of World Cup qualifying

May 4, 2021 4:57:12 pm

Kim Min-soo, an official from the Seoul-based Korean Football Association, on Tuesday said the Asian Football Confederation has asked North Korea to reconsider its decision

Mauricio Pochettino sweats over Kylian Mbappe fitness for Manchester City clash

May 4, 2021 2:26:47 pm

Kylian Mbappe, who is PSG's top scorer this season with 25 goals in Ligue 1 and eight in UEFA Champions League, missed the 2-1 victory over Lens on Saturday due to a calf injury.

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