football

Courtois can return next week: Ancelotti

"He's well, I think he will be available to travel with us next week (to Munich) and he can play against Cadiz," Ancelotti told a news conference.

President, fan support key in decision to stay: Xavi

In January, with Barcelona on a miserable run of form, Xavi said he would walk away from his post in the summer despite having a year left on his contract.

Klopp apologises to Liverpool supporters after huge blow to title hopes

"(Leaders Arsenal and Manchester City) must have a very bad moment," Klopp, who looked completely shattered, said when asked about his team's chances.

PSG close in on title with 4-1 win at Lorient

Luis Enrique's team would have sealed the title later on Wednesday if second-placed Monaco had failed to beat Lille at home, but the principality side prevailed 1-0 courtesy of Youssouf Fofana's second-half strike.

Xavi to continue as Barcelona coach

"Xavi will continue and is very excited, there is unanimity in the club's board that he should continue," club vice-president Rafa Yuste told reporters outside Laporta's home in Barcelona later on Wednesday.

Fernandes spares Ten Hag's blushes as Man Utd survive Blades scare

Ten Hag's side twice trailed to the Premier League's bottom club at Old Trafford before Fernandes came to his beleaguered manager's aid in the second half.

Liverpool's title bid rocked by Everton

Everton's first derby victory at Goodison Park in more than 13 years prevented Liverpool from climbing level with Arsenal at the top of the league table. Juergen Klopp's men are three points behind the Gunners (77) with four games to play.

Rangnick confirms talks with Bayern over head coaching job

The former Manchester United boss said "there has been contact" between himself and Bayern but would not be drawn on whether he would take the offer.

Havertz coming good at perfect time for Arsenal

The 24-year-old German produced two clinical finishes after the break as Arsenal accelerated to a 5-0 victory that sent a powerful message to Liverpool and Manchester City.

April 23, 2024
April 23, 2024

Real's Bellingham eyeing triple trophy success

Bellingham has scored 21 goals for Real since signing in the close season from Borussia Dortmund for 103 million euros ($109 million).

April 21, 2024
April 21, 2024

'Back to business' Arsenal grind out Wolves win to go top

"It was a tough week for us, few tough results and emotionally really hard but we had to keep doing. Today was all about bouncing back and getting the win."

April 21, 2024
April 21, 2024

Silva strikes late as Man City sink Chelsea to reach FA Cup final

Pep Guardiola's side were second best for long periods of the semi-final, but Chelsea wasted a string of chances before Silva delivered the knockout blow six minutes from full-time.

April 20, 2024
April 20, 2024

Five-star Diabate helps MSC pummel Brothers

Souleymane Diabate bagged his first five-goal haul in a professional match as Mohammedan Sporting Club hammered relegation-threatened Brothers Union 8-0 in the Bangladesh Premier League at the Rafique Uddin Bhuiyan Stadium in Mymensingh on Saturday.

April 20, 2024
April 20, 2024

Didn’t give Palmer the minutes he deserved: Guardiola

“He [Palmer] was asking for two seasons to leave and I said stay. He said he wanted to leave. What could we do?” Goal.com quoted Guardiola.

April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024

Arteta urges Arsenal to use Bayern 'pain' to fuel title bid

"We were very close, that is the reality. It's painful, but we have to learn from this. We had our moments, especially in the first half," Arteta said.

April 17, 2024
April 17, 2024

Romario returns to professional football at 58

Brazilian football legend Romario has officially come out of retirement after 15 years since his last professional match. The 58-year-old World Cup winner has signed with America-RJ, a club playing in the 2nd division of Carioca in the Rio de Janeiro football league system.

April 16, 2024
April 16, 2024

Xavi could continue as Barca coach, insists Laporta

“He [Xavi] is doing very well. He expressed himself in the sense in which he expressed himself, I understand that everything is open and everything is revisable,” Laporta said.

April 16, 2024
April 16, 2024

Versatile Rodrygo Madrid's low-key weapon at Man City

Rodrygo's goals tend to come in fits and starts and with three in his last two games, the forward may have hit a new purple patch at a crucial moment

April 16, 2024
April 16, 2024

Arsenal seek to silence doubters as Bayern test looms

Arsenal, who have never won the Champions League, travel to the home of Bayern with little time to lick their wounds, targeting their first semi-final in the competition since 2009

push notification