Alonso makes you 'up your game': Boniface
Bayer Leverkusen and Nigeria striker Victor Boniface said Xabi Alonso has a particular advantage over other coaches on the training pitch.
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Klopp says Liverpool target Slot in line for 'best job in world'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has told Arne Slot he will be getting the 鈥榖est job in the world鈥� if the Feyenoord boss succeeds the German at Anfield.
City face 'six finals' in bid for league and FA Cup glory: Foden
Phil Foden is relishing 鈥榮ix more finals鈥� after helping keep Manchester City in control of the Premier League title race by reaching the landmark of 50 top-flight goals.
Spanish football federation appoints Rocha as president
The Spanish football federation appointed Pedro Rocha as its president on Friday, after disgraced former chief Luis Rubiales stepped down last September.
Slot 'confident' of Liverpool job as negotiations take place
Feyenoord boss Arne Slot said Thursday that his club and Liverpool are in negotiations for him to succeed Jurgen Klopp as manager of the Premier League giants and he was 鈥榗onfident鈥� the outcome 鈥榳ill become clear in the coming days鈥�.
City crush Brighton to close gap on Arsenal in title race
Manchester City demolished Brighton 4-0 as Phil Foden's double lifted the Premier League title chasers to within one point of leaders Arsenal on Thursday.
Courtois can return next week: Ancelotti
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Thursday that injured goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois could return from injury as soon as next week.
Saudi oil giant Aramco agrees major FIFA sponsorship deal
Saudi Arabia's state oil giant Aramco and world football governing body FIFA on Thursday announced a major sponsorship agreement until the end of 2027.
Slot philosophy could suit Liverpool: Van Dijk
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said Arne Slot's attacking tactics could be the ideal match for the Premier League club if the Feyenoord boss wins the race to succeed Jurgen Klopp.
Spanish govt to 'oversee' scandal-hit football federation
The Spanish government decided Thursday to create a commission to 'oversee' the country's scandal-hit football federation (RFEF) and try to pull it out of crisis.
President, fan support key in decision to stay: Xavi
Xavi Hernandez said Thursday he has decided to stay on as Barcelona coach for a 鈥榗ocktail of reasons鈥�, including support from key figures at the club and supporters.
Liverpool lose at Everton to leave Premier League hopes in ruins
Everton secured their first win in a Merseyside derby at Goodison Park since 2010 to leave Liverpool's Premier League title aspirations in ruins after a 2-0 defeat on Wednesday.
Fernandes spares Ten Hag's blushes as United survive Blades scare
Bruno Fernandes eased the pressure on under-fire Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag as his double inspired a nervous 4-2 win against Sheffield United on Wednesday.
Xavi to remain Barca coach: club to AFP
Xavi will remain as coach of Barcelona, the Spanish giants told AFP on Wednesday, despite having announced in January that he planned to quit at the end of the season due to the 鈥榗ruel and unpleasant鈥� nature of the job.
Chelsea's bad days are so bad: Pochettino
Mauricio Pochettino admitted troubled Chelsea's worst moments this season have been 鈥榮o bad鈥� after the Blues suffered their heaviest defeat in over five years.
Haaland ruled out of City's crucial trip to Brighton
Manchester City's Premier League title bid has suffered a blow after Norway striker Erling Haaland was ruled out of Thursday's crucial clash at Brighton.
Five-star Arsenal thrash Chelsea to open up Premier League lead
Kai Havertz and Ben White scored twice as Arsenal thrashed Chelsea 5-0 on Tuesday to surge ahead in the Premier League title race and ramp up the pressure on Liverpool and Manchester City.
Police FC reach Fed Cup semis for first time
Police Football Club booked their place in the semi-finals of the Federation Cup for the first time in its history with a 3-0 win over Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club in the...
Forest to get access to VAR audio after penalties furore
Nottingham Forest will be given the opportunity to privately hear the VAR audio related to three rejected penalty claims in their 2-0 Premier League defeat at Everton on Sunday.
Klopp warns title-chasing Liverpool over 'derby fever'
Jurgen Klopp warned his title-chasing Liverpool team that they will have to cope with 鈥榙erby fever鈥� as he prepares to face Everton for the final time on Wednesday.
Enrique wants to 'mark history' with PSG treble
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said Tuesday he was chasing history as the club bid for the treble of Ligue 1, Champions League and French Cup trophies this season.
Ten Hag says reaction to MU FA Cup win a 'disgrace'
Erik ten Hag says the media reaction to Manchester United's performance in the FA Cup semi-final against Coventry was 鈥榓 disgrace鈥�, robustly defending his side's achievement in reaching a second straight final.
Djokovic, Bonmati crowned at Laureus Awards
Novak Djokovic was named World Sportsman of the Year for a record-equalling fifth time at the Laureus Awards ceremony on Monday, while Spanish footballer Aitana Bonmati won individual and team awards.
Iran footballer suspended for embracing female fan
A goalkeeper with one of Iran's top football clubs has been suspended after he embraced a woman supporter during a championship match, sports daily Khabar Varzeshi reported on Monday.
Inzaghi rises to managerial elite after romping to first Scudetto
Simone Inzaghi claimed his place at football management's top table after sealing the first Serie A title of his coaching career in spectacular fashion in the Milan derby on Monday.
Inter seal Scudetto in derby thriller with Milan
Inter Milan sealed the Serie A title on Monday after beating AC Milan 2-1 and creating an unassailable lead at the top of the league with their sixth straight derby victory.
Barca chief wants Clasico replay if Yamal 'ghost goal' call wrong
Barcelona president Joan Laporta said Monday the club will demand a Clasico replay if they can prove officials made a mistake by not allowing Lamine Yamal's 鈥榞host goal鈥�.
Carragher accuses Forest of lacking 'class' after VAR rant
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has accused Nottingham Forest of lacking 鈥榗lass鈥� after the club launched a blistering attack on referees chiefs following Sunday's Premier League defeat at Everton.
Ten Hag under mounting pressure at United despite reaching FA Cup final
Manchester United have kept their season alive by reaching the FA Cup final for a second straight year but their chaotic display against Coventry leaves manager Erik ten Hag under intense pressure.
United 'got away with it' in FA Cup semi-final: Ten Hag
Erik ten Hag admitted Manchester United 鈥榞ot away with it鈥� after his team won an FA Cup semi-final penalty shootout against Coventry on Sunday following an astonishing collapse during the match.
