Mourinho says priority remains Roma, not Brazil

Roma coach Jose Mourinho has dismissed any notion of becoming Brazil's next manager, saying his allegiance is with his Italian Serie A side.
4 January 2024, 12:04 PM

Barca can't afford players like Mbappe, Haaland: Xavi

Barcelona forked out fees in excess of 100 million euros ($109.24 million) for Philippe Coutinho, Antoine Griezmann and Ousmane Dembele between 2017-19, but the club's financial issues mean they are unlikely to splurge on big new signings anytime soon.
4 January 2024, 07:19 AM

Mbappe undecided on his future as contract winds down

Paris St Germain forward Kylian Mbappe said he has not made up his mind about where he will play next season as his contract enters its final six months.
4 January 2024, 04:24 AM

Can't keep up with Real Madrid's rhythm: Girona coach Michel

Girona coach Michel Sanchez insisted his team cannot keep up with La Liga leaders Real Madrid despite their stunning 4-3 win over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday to pull level in first place.
4 January 2024, 02:45 AM

Atalanta set up Italian Cup quarter-final with Milan

Atalanta beat Sassuolo 3-1 on Wednesday to qualify for the Italian Cup quarter-finals where they will meet AC Milan.
4 January 2024, 02:38 AM

Lee, Mbappe goals help PSG win French Champions Trophy

Lee Kang-in and Kylian Mbappe scored first-half goals as Paris Saint-Germain won the first silverware of the French season on Wednesday, beating Toulouse 2-0 to claim the Champions Trophy.
4 January 2024, 02:28 AM

Girona edge Atletico thriller, stay level with Real Madrid

Shock Spanish title challengers Girona snatched a remarkable 4-3 victory over Atletico Madrid to keep pace with Real Madrid at the top of La Liga on Wednesday.
4 January 2024, 02:00 AM

Xavi demands Barca defensive improvement

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez called on his team to improve defensively in 2024 after a shaky start to the season.
3 January 2024, 14:15 PM

Tickets for Ronaldo's 'China Tour' sell out in hours

Chinese football fans raced on Wednesday to snap up tickets to see Cristiano Ronaldo play a rare match in their home country, with multiple online platforms selling out within a few hours.
3 January 2024, 13:33 PM

'Asian Cup, AFCON scheduling not good for players'

The Asian Cup should be shifted to June and played in the same slot as UEFA's Euros, Arsenal and Japan defender Takehiro Tomiyasu said ahead of the Jan. 12-Feb. 10 continental championship in Qatar.
3 January 2024, 06:35 AM

Five talking points from the first half of the Premier League season

Champions Manchester City are ominously poised to strike in the new year despite a dip in form from last season's treble winners, while Arsenal, Aston Villa and Tottenham are also in the mix.
3 January 2024, 02:49 AM

Ancelotti happy to choose Real over Brazil

"In 2026, depending on my results, I may still be there. I want to be the coach of Madrid (...) and I hope to be able to continue being that in 2027 and 2028 because I want to stay here," he said.
3 January 2024, 02:23 AM

Rooney hit hard by 'setback' after Birmingham City sacking

Rooney's chequered managerial career is in stark contrast to his stellar playing days.
2 January 2024, 18:55 PM

Hermoso testifies about 'at no point consensual' kiss

Under Spanish law, a non-consensual kiss can be considered sexual assault.
2 January 2024, 17:52 PM

City unaffected by upcoming continental tourneys

Manchester City could have an advantage in the Premier League title race through January as their rivals face up to losing key players to the African Cup of Nations and Asia Cup.
2 January 2024, 17:00 PM

BFF withdraws BKSP suspension

Bangladesh Football Federation’s appeal committee exempted Bangladesh Krira Shikha Protisthan (BKSP) from a one-year suspension and monetary fine of Tk 100,000 after the country’s lone sports education institute appealed against the decision of BFF disciplinary committee.
2 January 2024, 14:54 PM

Birmingham City sack Rooney amid winless run

Wayne Rooney has been dismissed as the manager of Birmingham City after less than three months in the role, the second-tier Championship club said on Wednesday, after a winless run left them hovering above the relegation zone.
2 January 2024, 11:21 AM

Salah turnaround should surprise no-one, says Klopp

"We should not be really surprised that Mo can change a game, can improve in the game, because he did it hundreds of times," Klopp told reporters.
2 January 2024, 06:45 AM

Gaza war overshadows football as Asian Cup looms for Palestine

The players have "a constant feeling of anxiety for their families", Daboub, a former Tunisia coach and player, said by telephone.
2 January 2024, 03:26 AM

Salah swaps out unlucky boots to send Liverpool clear

All six goals at Anfield arrived in the second half as Salah opened the floodgates with a simple tap in for his 150th Premier League goal for the Reds.
2 January 2024, 01:34 AM