football

Saka out of England squad due to leg injury

England winger Bukayo Saka has returned to Arsenal for further assessment of a leg injury and will miss Sunday’s Nations League match in Finland, the England team said on Saturday.

Man United skipper Bruno eager to improve goal-scoring form

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is determined to rediscover his goal-scoring touch and said he takes responsibility for struggling to find the back of the net.

Ferran Torres suffers hamstring injury

The 24-year-old will miss Spain's Nations League matches against Denmark on Saturday and Serbia next Tuesday, national team coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed.

Mbappe under fire for skipping France duty while fit to play for Real

France captain Kylian Mbappe is facing criticism in his home country for skipping Les Bleus' Nations League games against Israel and Belgium while being available to play for Real Madrid.

In front of goal Lewy is the best player for me: Flick

The 36-year-old hitman looks far sharper than last season and has 12 goals in 11 games across all competitions.

Havertz out of Germany squad with knee problem

"National team coach Julian Nagelsmann has nominated Jonathan Burkardt in Havertz's place. Get well soon Kai," Germany announced on X on Sunday.

Carvajal to undergo surgery after cruciate ligament injury

"Serious cruciate ligament injury confirmed, I'll have to undergo surgery and be off the field for a few months," Carvajal said on Instagram as he posted his picture in an ambulance.

Liverpool suffer Alisson injury blow

Alisson was injured while making a clearance and was forced to limp off in the second half of the Premier League clash at Selhurst Park.

Jota's early goal gives Liverpool 1-0 win at Crystal Palace

Liverpool took the lead after nine minutes when Cody Gakpo ran on to Tsimikas' through ball down the left and centred for Jota, who breezed past Palace debutant Trevor Chalobah to poke home from close range.

October 1, 2024
October 1, 2024

Leverkusen ready for a dangerous Milan: Alonso

"It's one of those games when you have to play smart. With the ball, without the ball, you have to be patient, you have to be ready, you have to be focused," Alonso told reporters before Tuesday's game with Milan.

October 1, 2024
October 1, 2024

Ronaldo helps Al-Nassr deliver win in Pioli's first Asian Champions League game

Ronaldo, making his first appearance in the rebranded Asian Champions League having missed last week's 1-1 opening draw against Iraqi club Al Shorta, had a goal disallowed for a narrow offside at the beginning of the second half.

September 30, 2024
September 30, 2024

Neymar trains again with Saudi team after long injury lay-off

"Happy to be back in the group," Neymar posted on Instagram, with pictures of him running and kicking the ball, watched by Al Hilal's Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus.

September 30, 2024
September 30, 2024

Griezmann retires from international football

"It is with a heart full of memories that I am closing this chapter of my life," France vice-captain Griezmann, 33, wrote on X.

September 30, 2024
September 30, 2024

Correa snatches Atletico spiky derby draw against Real Madrid

Real Madrid, without injured star striker Kylian Mbappe, largely kept Atletico at arm's length on a spiky night in the Spanish capital, taking the lead through Eder Militao midway through the second half. The match was suspended for around 15 minutes soon afterwards when Atletico fans threw objects including lighters at Madrid players, and Rojiblancos midfielder Marcos Llorente was sent off at the death.

September 29, 2024
September 29, 2024

Messi gives Inter Miami draw with Charlotte FC

Messi tied Saturday's match in the 67th minute when he lasered a shot from beyond the box that evaded diving Charlotte goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina to make it 1-1.

September 29, 2024
September 29, 2024

Titu thanks luck after ‘dramatic’ win against Pakistan

The boys in red and green fought from two goals down to force a tiebreak, which they eventually won 8-7 at the Changlimithang Stadium on Saturday night.

September 29, 2024
September 29, 2024

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.

September 28, 2024
September 28, 2024

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.

September 27, 2024
September 27, 2024

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.