Monaco sign experienced midfielder Fabregas from Chelsea
AP, Monaco :Struggling Monaco has boosted its relegation fight by signing experienced midfielder Cesc Fabregas from Chelsea until June 2022.The deal reunites Fabregas with Thierry...
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Pressure on Liverpool to capitalise on FA Cup sacrifice
AFP, Brighton :Criticism of Jurgen Klopp’s decision to make nine changes in crashing out of the FA Cup to Wolves will be fleeting as long...
Coutinho penalty gives Barca hope despite cup defeat to Levante
Philippe Coutinho scored a crucial away goal but Barcelona have work to do to avoid a surprise exit from the Copa del Rey after losing...
Pogba returns as Solskjaer eyes United job boost over rival Pochettino
AFP, Manchester :Paul Pogba will be fit to return from injury for Manchester United’s Premier League match at Tottenham this weekend, interim manager Ole Gunnar...
Real Madrid avert upset, beat Leganes 3-0 in Copa del Rey
AP, Madrid :Real Madrid avoided the upset this time, beating Leganes 3-0 on Wednesday to move closer to the last eight of the Copa del...
Japan, Qatar start Asian Cup runs with narrow wins
AP, United Arab Emirates :Qatar and Japan won their opening games at the Asian Cup on Wednesday, but for both teams it’s all about 2022....
Lebanon coach slams referee after Asian Cup defeat
AFP, Al-Ain :Lebanon coach Miodrag Radulovic said his team were playing “against 12 or 13” as he slammed the referee in an extended rant after...
Man City thrash 3rd-tier Burton 9-0 in cup semifinal
AP, England :Gabriel Jesus scored four goals in Manchester City’s 9-0 win over third-tier Burton Albion on Wednesday in the first leg of an English...
Colombian football club president apologizes over ‘lesbian’ barb
The president of Colombian football team Deportes Tolima apologized on Wednesday for describing the women’s game as “a tremendous lesbian breeding ground.” Gabriel Camargo, whose...
Mourinho free for Real return as United pay compensation
Jose Mourinho is available for a dramatic return to Real Madrid after Manchester United paid him a reported £15 million ($19 million) in compensation following...
PSG stunned in League Cup quarters by struggling Guingamp
Paris Saint-Germain saw their 43-match winning run in domestic cup competitions came to an end as Thomas Tuchel’s men suffered a shock 2-1 home defeat...