football

Flick takes 'blame' as Osasuna halt Barca's perfect start

The Catalans won all seven of their opening fixtures but Flick's heavily rotated side came badly undone in Pamplona as Ante Budimir scored a brace either side of Bryan Zaragoza's strike.
29 September 2024, 00:52 AM

Arsenal provoked war, says Man City's Guardiola as rivalry escalates

Arsenal wanted to provoke Manchester City into a war during last weekend's Premier League clash but the champions are ready for the challenge, City manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday.
28 September 2024, 07:07 AM

Arteta still 'loves' Guardiola despite fiery clash

Arteta, who worked as Guardiola's assistant at City before becoming Arsenal boss, said the controversy would not get in the way of his personal relationship with his fellow Spaniard.
27 September 2024, 15:06 PM

Sterling nets first Arsenal goal, Liverpool crush West Ham

Sterling marked his maiden Arsenal start following his transfer deadline day move from Chelsea with a second-half strike in the third-round tie at the Emirates Stadium.
26 September 2024, 01:14 AM

Lewandowski helps Liga leaders Barca past Getafe

The Polish forward struck from close range in the first half to maintain Barca's 100 percent record in the league so far this season with their seventh victory.
26 September 2024, 01:03 AM

Man City confirm Rodri knee ligament injury

The midfielder has been in Spain this week consulting specialists after limping off midway through the first half of the match at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday after a collision with Thomas Partey.
25 September 2024, 11:29 AM

Nkunku hits Chelsea hattrick, Nunes scores first Man City goal

Rodri's absence could mean a more prominent role for Matheus Nunes and the Portugal international blasted in his first goal since joining City for £53 million a year ago.
25 September 2024, 01:13 AM

Mbappe strikes again as Madrid hold off Alaves

Mbappe was taken off after 80 minutes and appeared to be suffering some discomfort, holding the back of his thigh. "He's fine, he's fine, a little overloaded, he asked me for the change to avoid problems," explained Ancelotti.
25 September 2024, 00:52 AM

Nagelsmann shocked by Ter Stegen injury

Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann said news of Marc-Andre ter Stegen's serious knee injury came as a major shock after the Barcelona goalkeeper underwent an operation that is expected to sideline him for at least eight months.
24 September 2024, 06:16 AM

Man Utd stadium regeneration could add £7.3bn to British economy

United are considering whether to pursue a £2 billion plan for a brand new 100,000-seater stadium or redevelop the existing 74,000 capacity Old Trafford.
24 September 2024, 04:42 AM

Roma players disappointed by De Rossi sacking, Juric says

New AS Roma coach Ivan Juric said his players were disappointed by the sacking of Daniele De Rossi, but he was pleased with their performance as they clinched their first Serie A win of the season by beating Udinese 3-0 on Sunday.
23 September 2024, 07:11 AM

Haaland becomes 19th player to 100 City goals, equals Ronaldo record

It’s the latest remarkable signpost for the greatest goalscorer of his generation, after winning the Premier League Golden Boot in his first two campaigns in England.
23 September 2024, 04:36 AM

Unstoppable Barcelona thrash Villarreal 5-1

Hansi Flick's side extended their winning streak in the league to six games as they bounced back from their 2-1 loss against Monaco in the Champions League on Thursday.
23 September 2024, 01:14 AM

Critics want Man City wiped 'from face of the Earth': Guardiola

City, who have dominated English football since Guardiola's arrival in 2016, face a hefty points deduction or even expulsion from the league if found guilty on some or all of the 115 charges relating to financial regulations.
22 September 2024, 03:10 AM

Jackson double helps Chelsea cruise to 3-0 win at West Ham

Chelsea, who won 1-0 at Bournemouth last Saturday, moved into second place in the Premier League table ahead of the rest of the weekend's fixtures. West Ham, under new coach Julen Lopetegui, are 14th.
21 September 2024, 13:29 PM

Bangladesh lose to India in SAFF U-17 opener

Bangladesh Under-17 team suffered a 1-0 defeat to India courtesy of a stoppage time goal in the tournament opener of the SAFF U-17 Championship at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan today.
20 September 2024, 15:29 PM

Alonso hails 'efficient' Leverkusen after Feyenoord rout

"It may have looked pretty easy, but it's really not," Alonso told reporters after his team cruised to four first-half goals to break the Dutch resistance.
20 September 2024, 01:54 AM

Last-gasp Gimenez strike sends Atletico past Leipzig

"It's amazing, to get a last-minute goal like this is always fantastic and it's good to give the fans something to cheer about," Atletico's former Leipzig striker Alexander Sorloth told DAZN.
20 September 2024, 01:47 AM

Raya wonder save earns Arsenal a point at Atalanta

Spaniard Raya dived low to his right to beat out Mateo Retegui's spot kick in the 51st minute then sprang across his goal to claw away the forward's follow up header.
20 September 2024, 01:36 AM

Atlanta hold Messi's Miami to 2-2 draw

The Argentinian superstar Messi came close to a game-clinching goal in the 83rd, but his angled effort was blocked by Atlanta goalkeeper Brad Guzan and Suarez's attempt to tap in the rebound was also denied.
19 September 2024, 03:13 AM