Jul 7, 2020
World Cup 2022 organisers to cut staff: sources
The organisers of the 2022 FIFA World Cup will lay off an undisclosed number of staff as gas-rich Qatar cuts costs amid the economic downturn.
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Jul 7, 2020
Son clashes with Lloris as Spurs beat Everton
Lloris has said that he had made peace with Son Heung-min after the Tottenham stars were involved in a furious row during their side’s 1-0 win against...
Jul 7, 2020
Lampard applauds Jorginho’s professionalism
Lampard has hailed the professionalism of Jorginho, who is yet to play a single minute since the restart, as he looks set to recall the midfielder in...
Jul 7, 2020
We have obligation to re-sign Messi’ says Barcelona president
Bartomeu also said Barca coach Quique Setien would keep his job despite a run of unconvincing form since La Liga’s restart.
Jul 7, 2020
Lampard warns Abraham to stay focused amid contract talks
Tammy Abraham has failed to find the back of the net since January 11 and Lampard has warned him not to let protracted contract talks affect his perfo...
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Jul 7, 2020
First Serie A goal caps remarkable journey of Gambian youngster Juwara
Musa Juwara arrived in Italy after travelling unaccompanied across the Mediterranean as a child in 2016 and was adopted by an Italian couple who helpe...
Jul 6, 2020
Inter title hopes all but over after ‘gifting’ Bologna surprise win
Antonio Conte said his team “gifted” Bologna a 2-1 win after they blew a goal and a man advantage to see their Serie A title challenge coming to an en...
Jul 6, 2020
Leicester loyalty ‘cements Vardy legacy’, says Rodgers
Rodgers says Vardy, who rejected Arsenal in 2016, has cemented his legacy at the King Power Stadium after the striker joined the Premier League’s “100...
Jul 6, 2020
We will be waiting for them’: Mourinho bites back at Arsenal jibe
Arsenal poked fun at Tottenham on Facebook when they posted highlights of their win over Sheffield, saying, “It’s not easy beating Sheffield United at...
Jul 6, 2020
Griezmann stars against Villarreal as Barca keep title hopes alive
Griezmann answered his critics in style on Sunday by scoring with a sensational chip as Barcelona thrashed Villarreal 4-1 to keep their faint La Liga...
Jul 6, 2020
We need to improve,’ admits Guardiola as Man City suffer deja vu defeat
Guardiola admitted his side cannot lose games in the manner they did in going down 1-0 at Southampton if they are to take the Premier League title bac...
Jul 6, 2020
Matic signs new Manchester United deal
Nemanja Matic, who joined Manchester United from Chelsea in 2017, has signed a new contract to keep him at the club until June 2023.
Jul 6, 2020
Pin-point Ramos holds nerve again as Madrid beat Bilbao
Sergio Ramos scored his 22nd consecutive penalty on Sunday as Real Madrid held on for another 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao.
Jul 6, 2020
Klopp happy to develop Liverpool habit of winning ugly
Klopp said Liverpool’s ability to grind out wins when not at their best has been a hallmark of the champions this season.
Jul 5, 2020
Buffon breaks Serie A appearances record as Juve move seven points clear
Gianluigi Buffon passed the previous record of 647 appearances he jointly held with AC Milan great Paolo Maldini as he started the game at the Allianz...
Jul 5, 2020
Bayern Munich win 20th German Cup to complete double
Bayern Munich completed the league double with a 4-2 victory over Bayer Leverkusen behind closed doors to win a 20th German Cup on Saturday.
Jul 5, 2020
Zidane hopes for Hazard return this season after latest injury set-back
Zidane hopes Eden Hazard will play again this season but has confirmed the Belgian is feeling pain again in his troublesome right ankle.
Jul 5, 2020
Bayern fighting to keep Alaba, Liverpool-linked Thiago
Hansi Flick has said that he is determined to keep defender David Alaba and midfielder Thiago Alcantara, who has been linked to a move to Liverpool.
Jul 5, 2020
Chelsea win holds off Man Utd in race for Premier League top four
Chelsea held on to their place in the Premier League after a 3-0 win over Watford after Manchester United briefly powered past with a 5-2 rout of stru...
Jul 4, 2020
Jose Mourinho ‘destroyed inside’ by Spurs’ lack of fight
Mourinho was especially disturbed by the way Tottenham’s stars lacked the desire to fight back from the VAR blow.
Jul 4, 2020
Lampard, Ancelotti call for VAR ‘reflection’
“It was certainly one where common sense could have been involved,” said Frank Lampard.
Jul 4, 2020
Morata double helps Atletico stretch unbeaten run to 12 games
The victory consolidated their third place on 62 points to stay well on course for a return to the Champions League next season.
Jul 3, 2020
Bayern Munich confirm Leroy Sane signing from Man City
Sane will start preparing for next season in Munich next week, meaning he will sit out Saturday’s German Cup final against Bayer Leverkusen in Berlin.
Jul 3, 2020
Man City lay down Liverpool marker with 4-0 rout
“They drank a lot of beers in the past week but they arrive here without beers in the blood to compete against us,” said Pep Guardiola.