‘It hurts in the depths of my soul’ – Messi absence a disaster for his fanatical fans
AFP, Barcelona :Barcelona will miss Lionel Messi on Sunday – his goals, his dribbles, his presence as much as anything – but the angst will...
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Ex-England manager Eriksson takes Philippines job
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has been hired to lead the Philippines’ football team following the surprise departure of Three Lions football great Terry Butcher...
ManU keeper David de Gea focus on ‘winning, not contracts’
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea says he is focused on “winning games, rather than contracts”, despite being yet to agree a new deal.The 27-year-old’s...
Bangladesh storm in semi-final of SAFF U-15 Championship
The Bangladesh U-15 national football team stormed into the semi-final of SAFF U-15 Championship eliminating the Maldives by 9-0 goals in their opening group A...
After upstaging United, Juve and Ronaldo eye Empoli scalp
AFP, Milan :Fresh from upstaging Manchester United at Old Trafford in midweek Juventus resume their quest for an eighth consecutive Serie A title at strugglers...
Salah reaches 50 Liverpool goals in 4-0 win over Red Star
AP, England :The questions were starting to be asked about Mohamed Salah after his slow start to the season: Would he struggle to reproduce his...
Barcelona triumph without Messi as Dortmund pummel Atletico
AFP, Paris :Barcelona overcame the absence of an injured Lionel Messi to defeat Inter Milan 2-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Borussia Dortmund...
Saudi government funds won’t pay for new FIFA events
AP, Kigali :Facing scrutiny over links to Saudi Arabia, FIFA says new competitions that will bring in $25 billion will not be funded directly by...
Tuchel faces up to PSG limits after Di Maria rescues draw against Napoli
Agency :Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel accepted that his side have to improve in Europe after requiring an injury-time Angel Di Maria goal to draw...