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Ranieri comes out of retirement to lead hometown club Roma

Claudio Ranieri took charge of his hometown team Roma on Thursday, coming out of retirement to become the Serie A club's third coach of a troubled season.

Cabrera expects Hamza to play for Bangladesh from first match of Asian Cup Qualifiers

Bangladesh football team’s head coach Javier Cabrera told media today that he expects Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury in the side from the start of the first match of the AFC Asian Cup in March next year.

Hamza receives Bangladesh passport

Bangladeshi-born English footballer Hamza Choudhury has finally received a Bangladesh passport, confirmed Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) general secretary Emran Hossain after speaking to Hamza’s mother Rafia Choudhury today.

Vardy strikes as Leicester hold misfiring Spurs

Ange Postecoglou admitted "wasteful" Tottenham lost their composure as Jamie Vardy's second-half equaliser gave Leicester a 1-1 draw against his profligate team on Monday.

Chelsea appoint Enzo Maresca as new manager: reports

Chelsea have appointed Leicester's Enzo Maresca as their new head coach, according to British media reports late Thursday.

Leicester promoted to Premier League as Leeds crash

Leicester City were promoted to the Premier League on Friday after rivals Leeds United crashed to a shock 4-0 defeat at Queens Park Rangers.

Leveraging fairytale flame

After years of heartbreak and being dubbed "Neverkusen" for their string of runners-up finishes, Bayer Leverkusen finally broke through to claim their first-ever Bundesliga title. Their 5-0 victory over Werder Bremen last week secured the trophy, marking a watershed moment in the club's 119-year history. Although they have enjoyed intermittent cup success, this league title signifies a shift in their fortunes.

Leicester's Hamza Choudhury charged with drink-driving

Leicester City footballer Hamza Choudhury has been charged with drink-driving and failing to cooperate with police, according to several media reports.

Seven players to leave relegated Leicester City

Seven players will leave Leicester City when their contracts expire in June, officials from the club who were relegated from the Premier League said on Monday.

May 2, 2023
May 2, 2023

Everton rescue draw at Leicester, but Foxes climb out of bottom three

Leicester, who have won one of their last 12 league games, moved out of the relegation zone on goal difference.

April 26, 2023
April 26, 2023

Villa up to fifth in Premier League

Aston Villa moved up to fifth in the Premier League with a 1-0 win over Fulham on Tuesday, as Leeds and Leicester played out a 1-1 draw in the battle to beat the drop.

December 31, 2022
December 31, 2022

Liverpool beat Leicester thanks to two Faes own goals

Liverpool came from behind to beat Leicester City 2-1 but only after two calamitous own goals from visiting defender Wout Faes in their Premier League clash at Anfield on Friday.

August 20, 2022
August 20, 2022

Vardy extends Leicester contract until 2024

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy has signed a one-year contract extension that will keep him with the Foxes until June 2024, the Premier League club said on Saturday.

October 30, 2018
October 30, 2018

Emotional Mahrez seals City's win over Spurs

Manchester City returned to the Premier League summit on goal difference with a 1-0 victory over fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur courtesy of an early goal by Riyad Mahrez at a subdued Wembley Stadium on Monday.

November 13, 2017
November 13, 2017

Thai court accepts $420 mn lawsuit against Leicester City owner

A Thai anti-corruption court accepts a lawsuit accusing duty-free giant King Power, the company that owns Leicester City Football Club, of owing the state $420 million in unpaid taxes.

May 31, 2017
May 31, 2017

Mahrez says wants to leave Leicester - reports

Leicester City's Algeria forward Riyad Mahrez announces he wants to leave the 2016 Premier League champions, according to a statement reported by British media.

May 30, 2017
May 30, 2017

Mahrez reveals intention to move on

Riyad Madrez has reveals his desire to move on from Leicester City.

April 18, 2017
April 18, 2017

Leicester plot Atletico downfall

Leicester City remain a surprise guest at the top table of European football but a place in the Champions League semi-finals beckons if they can overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit against Spanish heavyweights Atletico Madrid.

April 14, 2017
April 14, 2017

Simeone awaits pure night of football

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone believes his side face a "pure night" of football when they take a 1-0 to Leicester City's King Power for the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal.