Hosts Qatar ease past Lebanon to open Asian Cup
Defending champions and hosts Qatar got their Asian Cup campaign off to a flying start with a 3-0 win over Lebanon in the tournament’s opening game on Friday. Akram Afif…
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German legend Franz Beckenbauer laid to rest in Munich
Franz Beckenbauer, one of only three men to win the World Cup as player and a coach, was laid to rest in Munich in a small private ceremony on Friday…
Africa Cup Of Nations: Things to know before kick-off
Things to know about the Africa Cup of Nations before the 2024 tournament kicks off on Saturday with a Group A clash between hosts Ivory Coast and Guinea-Bissau:
Mane’s Senegal defend title as Cote d’Ivoire host Cup Of Nations
The Africa Cup of Nations kicks off on Saturday in Ivory Coast with the host nation and Mohamed Salah’s Egypt among the leading contenders to succeed the Senegal of Sadio…
AFCON: Alhassan Yusuf replaces injured Wilfred Ndidi
Royal Antwerp midfielder Alhassan Yusuf will replace the injured Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi as the Super Eagles prepare for the Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire. Ndidi missed his…
Man City cruise to victory over Blades, Aston Villa back to winning ways
Manchester City ended a run of three successive Premier League home draws with a comfortable 2-0 victory over bottom club Sheffield United on Saturday. Goals by Rodri and Julian Alvarez…
Chelsea survive Luton fightback to win 3-2
Chelsea survived a late Luton Town fightback to return to winning ways on the road on Saturday with a 3-2 win at Kenilworth Road, with Cole Palmer netting twice either…
Rivals want Man City to fail ‘More Than Ever’ , says Guardiola
Pep Guardiola believes many people now want Manchester City to fail “more than ever” after the club won their fifth trophy of an outstanding year. City return to English domestic…
Jim Ratcliffe agrees deal to buy 25% Man United stake
INEOS Chairman Jim Ratcliffe has become a minority shareholder in Manchester United, buying a 25% stake for $33 per share, the Premier League football club said on Sunday, following a…
Premier League: Arsenal top at Christmas, Spurs fourth
Arsenal will lead the Premier League at Christmas after a 1-1 draw at Liverpool on Saturday but the festive fixtures began in joyless fashion for struggling Manchester United as they…