football
Man Utd crash out of Europe after defeat to Bayern
Kingsley Coman scored the only goal for the Bundesliga champions, who had long since secured their place in the last 16, to leave United without even the consolation of dropping into the Europa League.
13 December 2023, 03:09 AM
Man Utd's Ten Hag defiant as Champions League exit looms against Bayern
"What I know is I never think in a negative scenario. We think positive, so we know what to do," Ten Hag said on Monday
12 December 2023, 06:00 AM
Ronaldo says not done yet after 50th goal this year
"Great victory and I'm thrilled to announce my 50th goal in 2023," the 38-year-old Portuguese wrote on Instagram
12 December 2023, 05:00 AM
Turkish top-flight suspended after 'vile, inhumane' referee attack
Ankaragucu chief Faruk Koca floored referee Halil Umut Meler with a vicious punch to the face on the pitch following Monday's game, leaving the official with a black eye.
12 December 2023, 03:29 AM
'No one can even touch the feet of Pele': Endrick
"I just want to be Endrick. I want to show them who Endrick is," he told AFP in an interview at an event with a new sponsor in Sao Paulo.
11 December 2023, 03:43 AM
Superb Girona stun Barca to lead La Liga
Girona defeated their Catalan rivals for the first time ever in the top flight in a pulsating battle to rise two points above Real Madrid, second, after their 1-1 draw at Real Betis on Saturday.
11 December 2023, 03:03 AM
'I want to show them who Endrick is'
"I know no one can even touch the feet of Pele. He's the King of football," says the young forward, who just helped Sao Paulo club Palmeiras to a second straight Brazilian league title and will join Real Madrid next year when he turns 18.
10 December 2023, 03:26 AM
Aston Villa beat Arsenal to spark unlikely title bid
Unai Emery's men have now won 15 consecutive Premier Leagues at Villa Park and back-to-back victories over Manchester City and the Gunners have sparked hopes of an unexpected challenge for their first title since 1981.
10 December 2023, 02:53 AM
Salah's 200th Liverpool goal inspires fightback to beat Palace
Salah's 14th goal this term made him the fifth player to score 200 goals for Liverpool in all competitions
9 December 2023, 14:47 PM
Messi mania highlights 'epic' year for MLS, says Garber
"Lionel Messi had many options for the next chapter of his iconic soccer career. The magnitude of his decision to join MLS cannot be over-stated," Garber said.
9 December 2023, 02:37 AM
Gatti strikes again to send Juventus top
The centre-back rose highest shortly after the break to nod in the only goal of a closely contested match between two of Italy's footballing powerhouses.
9 December 2023, 02:20 AM
Ronaldo marks his 1,200th game in style
Former England goalkeeper Shilton is acknowledged as the record holder for the most competitive men's professional games, though the total is disputed. Some statistics websites say the tally is 1,390 but Shilton himself, on his X feed, gives it as 1,387.
9 December 2023, 02:01 AM
Guardiola says Man City needed brutal reality check
"As a manager I sometimes need that, I need that challenge," Guardiola told a press conference on Friday.
8 December 2023, 16:00 PM
Relentless Villa beat stuttering City, Liverpool win
Elsewhere, Scott McTominay scored twice as Manchester United beat Chelsea 2-1 and Fulham hammered Nottingham Forest 5-0, heaping the pressure on manager Steve Cooper
7 December 2023, 01:15 AM
'New Leicester' Girona can win LaLiga, says ex-Barca winger Garcia
"Will they feel the pressure in the last part of the season? They might. But we said the same of Leicester," said Garcia
4 December 2023, 14:50 PM
Guardiola unconcerned by Man City winless run
"It's not the first time we are in this situation where we are playing good but results don't come."
4 December 2023, 05:05 AM
UEFA investigates lewd noises during Euro 2024 draw broadcast
Lewd noises could be heard during the broadcast as Switzerland were drawn in Group A with Scotland, Hungary and hosts Germany.
3 December 2023, 14:14 PM
Japanese football great Shinji 'Genius' Ono retires at 44
Japanese great Shinji Ono retired from football at the age of 44 on Sunday, ending a career that saw him become the first player from his country to win a European club trophy.
3 December 2023, 10:21 AM
Brazilian 'wonderkid' Vitor Roque set to join Barcelona in January
Barca reached an agreement to sign Roque from Athletico in July for a reported 40 million euros plus 21 million in add-ons
3 December 2023, 04:30 AM
Struggling Germany welcome Euro 2024 draw
Coach Nagelsmann called the group "an interesting one in which we want to prevail".
3 December 2023, 04:00 AM