football
Firmino 'proud' after making more Champions League history
Roberto Firmino said he was proud of making history with his Saudi club and becoming an Asian Champions League winner, six years after lifting the prestigious European equivalent with Liverpool.
4 May 2025, 07:46 AM
Arsenal must use 'rage' of Bournemouth defeat at PSG, says Arteta
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta hoped to carry positive momentum into Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg at Paris St Germain but instead called on his players to harness their rage from Saturday's 2-1 home defeat by Bournemouth.
4 May 2025, 06:55 AM
Napoli move step closer to Serie A crown
Antonio Conte's team are one step closer to a second league title in three seasons thanks to Giacomo Raspadori's well-struck free-kick in the 24th minute of a match which was briefly stopped by home fans' fiery protest against the league following the death of a beloved club physi
4 May 2025, 03:21 AM
Messi strikes as Miami hit four to end losing streak
Miami had lost their last three games, including a 5-1 aggregate defeat to the Vancouver Whitecaps in the Champions Cup semi-finals, but they got a much-needed morale boost with a comfortable Major League Soccer victory.
4 May 2025, 02:49 AM
Barca stay on Liga title track with 2-1 comeback win at Valladolid
Barca have 79 points ahead of second-placed Real Madrid, who host Celta Vigo on Sunday. Hansi Flick's side next visit Inter Milan in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday after a 3-3 draw in midweek.
4 May 2025, 02:35 AM
Bayern denied title by Leipzig's last-gasp equaliser
RB Leipzig's Yussuf Poulsen scored a stoppage-time goal to snatch a 3-3 draw against Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich on Saturday and delay the Bavarians' title celebrations by at least a day.
3 May 2025, 15:36 PM
I'll talk about my future on May 25: Ancelotti
"I can make it clear, the truth is that I am very fond of my club, my players and my fans. I'll talk about my future on the 25th (of May)," Ancelotti told reporters on Saturday ahead of a home game against Celta Vigo.
3 May 2025, 12:01 PM
Jorge Jesus out as coach of Saudi giants Al Hilal
Al Hilal sacked their Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus on Saturday days after the Saudi giants were beaten in the semi-finals of the Asian Champions League.
3 May 2025, 10:07 AM
Guardiola glad of Rodri return but uncertain if he'll play in FA Cup final
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is glad to have Spain midfielder Rodri back in training but has no idea yet if he will feature at all in this month's FA Cup final, saying "I'm not a doctor".
1 May 2025, 14:45 PM
Inter coach Inzaghi banned for one game over 'ultra' links
Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi and midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu have been handed one-match bans while Inter and city rivals AC Milan have also been fined over their relations with hardcore 'ultra' fans, the Italian soccer association (FIGC) said on Thursday.
1 May 2025, 14:00 PM
Barca's Kounde to miss Inter Milan second leg injured
Barcelona defender Jules Kounde is set to miss the Champions League semi-final second leg clash with Inter Milan after he was diagnosed with a hamstring injury on Thursday.
1 May 2025, 13:18 PM
Lopetegui appointed coach of Qatar
Julen Lopetegui, sacked by Premier League side West Ham in January, was appointed the new head coach of Qatar on Thursday.
1 May 2025, 12:14 PM
Yamal heroics preserve Barca's Champions League final dream
For 22 minutes, Barcelona did not seem to believe they would reach the Champions League final, and then Lamine Yamal decided enough was enough.
1 May 2025, 10:57 AM
From starstruck to star man: Ito leads Kawasaki to ACL final past Ronaldo
"There were some big names playing here. Before we went on the pitch they were next to me. It felt like it was a video game."
1 May 2025, 04:00 AM
Whitecaps KO Messi's Miami in semis
For Messi's Miami, the focus will turn to their bid for a first MLS Cup and their FIFA Club World Cup campaign.
1 May 2025, 03:24 AM
Yamal stardust could give Barca edge on Inter Milan
Now the Catalan giants rely on another generational talent in Lamine Yamal as their 'X-factor' when they host Inter Milan on Wednesday in a semi-final first leg clash.
30 April 2025, 02:17 AM
Ancelotti agrees Brazil deal: reports
The veteran Italian has one more year on his contract with the Spanish giants but after quarter-final Champions League elimination by Arsenal and Copa del Rey defeat by rivals Barcelona, is poised to depart the Santiago Bernabeu.
29 April 2025, 01:53 AM
Slot claims glory, chases greater triumphs
For Slot, the first Dutch manager to win the Premier League, after high-profile names like Louis van Gaal and Frank de Boer struggled here, the victory was sweet — but also a reminder that at Liverpool, success must be chased relentlessly.
28 April 2025, 20:35 PM
Mohamed Salah: Liverpool's Egyptian King
An Egyptian hero and living legend in Liverpool, Mohamed Salah has burnished his remarkable legacy at Anfield with one of the great all-time individual seasons to deliver the Premier League title.
28 April 2025, 08:10 AM
'Let's enjoy it,' says Conte as Napoli move top and book CL spot
Two first-half goals from Scott McTominay helped Napoli to a 2-0 home success, sending them above defending champions Inter Milan in the standings after Simone Inzaghi's side stumbled to a shock 1-0 home loss against AS Roma.
28 April 2025, 04:00 AM