football

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

'You'll Never Walk Alone': Liverpool fans finally celebrate PL title triumph

With Anfield filled to the brim, Liverpool equalled Manchester United's record of 20 English top-flight titles with their 5-1 thrashing of Tottenham Hotspur.
28 April 2025, 02:56 AM

The symphony of grass and grace: Liverpool’s resurrection under a new maestro

A meditation on faith, flesh, and football, through the eyes of a pope, a poet, and a people.
27 April 2025, 09:58 AM

In pictures: Barcelona-Real Madrid five-goal thriller

In a breathtaking Copa del Rey final at La Cartuja, Jules Kounde’s 116th-minute rocket sealed Barcelona’s thrilling 3-2 win over Real Madrid.
27 April 2025, 04:34 AM

Liverpool primed for Premier League title party

A draw with Tottenham will take Liverpool to a title-clinching 80 points -- mathematically out of reach of second-placed Arsenal, who would be 13 points adrift with just four games left
27 April 2025, 03:41 AM

'This is what we live for', says Kounde after winning Copa del Rey final

French defender Kounde struck in extra-time to settle a wild Clasico in Barcelona's favour, with the Catalans triumphing 3-2 in Seville.
27 April 2025, 03:00 AM

Palmer's dip in form a 'mental thing', says Chelsea boss Maresca

Chelsea forward Cole Palmer's 16-game goal drought is due to a mental issue rather than a tactical or technical one, manager Enzo Maresca has said.
26 April 2025, 06:22 AM