Pressure on Brazil, Argentina as Copa America draw looms
AFP, Sao Paulo :They may boast seven World Cup victories between them and two of the game’s biggest stars in Lionel Messi and Neymar, but...
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Bolt hanging up boots on football dream
AFP, Kingston :Usain Bolt is giving up on his dream of forging a career as a professional footballer following his try-out last year with Australian...
Japan top Saudi Arabia, Australia win shootout
AP, Sharjah :Title contenders Japan and Australia scraped through tough last-16 games at the Asian Cup on Monday, joined by the host team United Arab...
Ronaldo misses penalty but Juventus beat Chievo 3-0
AP, Milan :Cristiano Ronaldo had a penalty saved but it mattered little as Juventus beat last-placed Chievo Verona 3-0 to extend its advantage in Serie...
Cardiff striker Sala missing after suspected plane crash
AFP, Nantes :Premier League club Cardiff City’s record new signing, Argentina-born striker Emiliano Sala, was on board a light aircraft that disappeared over the English...
Messi comes off bench to help Barca beat Leganes 3-1
AP, Spain :Lionel Messi had to cut short a rare rest break to help Barcelona beat Leganes 3-1 and protect its five-point lead of the...
Tuchel draws best out of me at PSG:Neymar
Neymar says his strong bond with Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel inspires the Brazilian forward to give his “life on the pitch”, as the French...
Napoli beat Lazio to keep sight of Juventus
Napoli beat 10-man Lazio 2-1 on Sunday to close the gap on leaders Juventus to six points and consolidate second place in Serie A.First-half goals...
Dembele hurts leg in Barcelona victory
Ousmane Dembele injured his left leg during the second half of Barcelona’s 3-1 win over Leganes in the Spanish league on Sunday.The 21-year-old France forward...
Cristiano flashback as Iran book Asian Cup quarter-final spot
Title-chasing Iran survived a first-minute penalty in a chaotic start to eventually dispatch Oman 2-0 and reach the Asian Cup quarter-finals on Sunday.Beanpole goalkeeper Alireza...
Salah fires Liverpool seven points clear, Arsenal rock Chelsea
Liverpool moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League as Mohamed Salah’s double inspired a dramatic 4-3 victory over Crystal Palace, while...