Football

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Wednesday dismissed speculation that Paul Pogba is to leave Old Trafford, saying there had been “no bids” for the midfielder and “agents talk all the time”.The 26-year-old...

AP, Seoul :South Korea’s skating body has decided to ban two-time Olympic speed skating champion Lee Seung-hoon for a year over allegations that he assaulted two teammates during several international competitions.An official from the...

AFP, Rio De Janeiro :As Brazil geared up for the Copa America last month, a Neymar-induced pall of doom and gloom threatened to scupper the host nation’s chances before a ball had even been...

AP, New York :Megan Rapinoe stepped off the plane with champagne in hand – a fizzy souvenir from a most memorable trip overseas.“Thank you, France, for the hospitality,” the U.S. soccer star said. “But...

AFP, Ismailia :Tunisia defeated Ghana 5-4 on penalties Monday with Ferjani Sassi converting the decisive spot-kick to end a 54-year Africa Cup of Nations losing streak against the Black Stars.After a 1-1 draw following...

AFP, Rio De Janeiro :Ten-man Brazil held on to win the Copa America on home soil despite Gabriel Jesus’s dismissal with a 3-1 victory over Peru on Sunday.Jesus scored the decisive goal after a...

AFP, Rio De Janeiro :Brazil coach Tite told Lionel Messi to show some respect following claims from the Argentina captain that the Copa America had been “fixed” so the hosts would win.Brazil clinched the...

Politicians, athletes and even an astronaut celebrated the US victory in the Women’s World Cup on Sunday, and the mayor of New York announced a ticker tape parade for the football champions.A penalty by...

AFP, Cairo :Egypt star Mohamed Salah said the team would try to learn from their mistakes after the Africa Cup of Nations hosts suffered an embarrassing last-16 exit.The Pharaohs were billed as chief title...

Jonathan dos Santos scored the only goal as Mexico defeated the United States 1-0 to win the CONCACAF Gold Cup for a record eighth time at Soldier Field on Sunday.Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder dos...