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It's the battle of the titans as Real Madrid face Man City again

Man City vs. Real Madrid could hinge on the fitness of one player according to Vinicius Jr.

By Associated Press 5 months ago

It's the battle of the titans as Real Madrid face Man City again

Kane says he plays with 'point to prove' against Arsenal after being released when he was 9

Kane says he plays with 'point to prove' against Arsenal after being released when he was 9

By Associated Press 5 months ago

How Mbappe helped PSG edge Barca to reach Champions League semis

How Mbappe helped PSG edge Barca to reach Champions League semis

By Associated Press 5 months ago

Advantage Man City in the Premier League title race after losses for Arsenal and Liverpool

Advantage Man City in the Premier League title race after losses for Arsenal and Liverpool

By Associated Press 5 months ago

OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in 'trial of the century,' dies at 76

The jury found him not guilty of murder in 1995.

By Associated Press 5 months ago

OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in 'trial of the century,' dies at 76

Raphinha scores twice as Barcelona beats PSG in Champions League quarterfinals

Barcelona came from behind to win 3-2 in Paris.

By Associated Press 5 months ago

Raphinha scores twice as Barcelona beats PSG in Champions League quarterfinals

Arsenal rescues draw with Bayern in Champions League

Belgian Trossard rescued Arsenal with a late equalizer for 2-2 draw against Bayern.

By Associated Press 5 months ago

Arsenal rescues draw with Bayern in Champions League

Real Madrid and Man City draw in frantic UEFA Champions League quarterfinals

Madrid come from behind twice to force a 3-3 draw.

By Associated Press 5 months ago

Real Madrid and Man City draw in frantic UEFA Champions League quarterfinals

Tottenham beats Luton to move into fourth place as Chelsea drop points

The Blues held by 10-man Burnley at Stamford Bridge.

By Associated Press 5 months ago

Tottenham beats Luton to move into fourth place as Chelsea drop points

Real Madrid to face Man City in Champions League quarterfinals

PSG gets Barcelona as Arsenal play Bayern.

By Associated Press 6 months ago

Real Madrid to face Man City in Champions League quarterfinals

Son stars as Tottenham routs Champions League rival Aston Villa

Tottenham hit Villa 4-0 in Premier League on Sunday.

By Associated Press 6 months ago

Son stars as Tottenham routs Champions League rival Aston Villa

Harry Kane steers Bayern into Champions League quarterfinals

Bayern Munich won 3-0 over Lazio.

By Associated Press 6 months ago

Harry Kane steers Bayern into Champions League quarterfinals

Man City's 3-1 win against Man United provides reality check for Jim Ratcliffe

Manchester United have lost 11 matches this season.

By Associated Press 6 months ago

Man City's 3-1 win against Man United provides reality check for Jim Ratcliffe

2026 World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey

The opener will be played in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca on June 11.

By Associated Press 7 months ago

2026 World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey

Former Barcelona and Brazil star Dani Alves faces sexual assault trial after a year in a Spanish jail

He had his contract with Mexican club Pumas terminated immediately after his arrest.

By Associated Press 7 months ago

Former Barcelona and Brazil star Dani Alves faces sexual assault trial after a year in a Spanish jail

Klopp still hopes for Egypt early exit as Salah quick return to Liverpool from AFCON unlikely

The 2023 AFCON starts on January 13 and ends on February 11.

By Associated Press 8 months ago

Klopp still hopes for Egypt early exit as Salah quick return to Liverpool from AFCON unlikely

Manchester United star Sancho on verge of Borussia Dortmund return

Sancho fall out with Ten Hag saw the England forward kicked out of the first team.

By Associated Press 8 months ago

Manchester United star Sancho on verge of Borussia Dortmund return

Mbapp gives PSG glimmer of hope he might stay

PSG has insisted he will not leave for free.

By Associated Press 8 months ago

Mbapp gives PSG glimmer of hope he might stay

Arsenal misses chance to go top of Premier League after defeat at Fulham

Bobby De Cordova-Reid and Raul Jimenez scored as Fulham saw off Arsenal 2-1.

By Associated Press 8 months ago

Arsenal misses chance to go top of Premier League after defeat at Fulham

Real Madrid extends Ancelotti's contract until 2026 after Brazil's interest in hiring him as coach

Ancelotti has won 10 titles with Madrid, including two Champions Leagues and one Spanish league.

By Associated Press 8 months ago

Real Madrid extends Ancelotti's contract until 2026 after Brazil's interest in hiring him as coach

Man City inspired by world champion badge to win at Everton as Chelsea pick rare home win

Chelsea saw off Crystal Palace 2-1.

By Associated Press 8 months ago

Man City inspired by world champion badge to win at Everton as Chelsea pick rare home win

Liverpool go top on Boxing Day, Man Utd recover to beat Aston Villa

Man United came from two goals down to edge Aston Villa 3-2.

By Associated Press 8 months ago

Liverpool go top on Boxing Day, Man Utd recover to beat Aston Villa

New Man United owner Ratcliffe wants struggling Red Devils back at the top of English and European football

Ratcliffe had initially looked to buy the Glazers' controlling stake of around 69%, but eventually agreed to become a minority shareholder.

By Associated Press 8 months ago

New Man United owner Ratcliffe wants struggling Red Devils back at the top of English and European football

Wolves hang on to beat wasteful Chelsea in sole Premier League Christmas Eve fixture

Chelsea lost 2-1 to Wolves.

By Associated Press 8 months ago

Wolves hang on to beat wasteful Chelsea in sole Premier League Christmas Eve fixture

Arsenal and Liverpool showcase title credentials as Man United off to worst start since 1930

A 2-0 defeat at West Ham was United's 13th in all competitions. In 1930, United lost 16 times before Christmas.

By Associated Press 8 months ago

Arsenal and Liverpool showcase title credentials as Man United off to worst start since 1930

Man United scoring drought a team problem as Hjlund awaits first EPL goal

United play West Ham from 3.30pm today.

By Associated Press 8 months ago

Man United scoring drought a team problem as Hjlund awaits first EPL goal

The pain of Manchester United Champions League exit

Bayern kicked Man United out of Europe on Tuesday.

By Associated Press 9 months ago

The pain of Manchester United Champions League exit

Man United has to beat the odds and Bayern Munich to avoid Champions League elimination

United host Bayern from 11pm tonight.

By Associated Press 9 months ago

Man United has to beat the odds and Bayern Munich to avoid Champions League elimination

Aston Villa topples Arsenal and extends record home win streak

John McGinn scored as Villa stunned Arsenal 1-0.

By Associated Press 9 months ago

Aston Villa topples Arsenal and extends record home win streak

Elliott scores in stoppage time and Liverpool beats 10-man Palace to move to top of Premier League

Andrew Ayew was shown a red card in the 75th minute after accumulating two yellow cards.

By Associated Press 9 months ago

Elliott scores in stoppage time and Liverpool beats 10-man Palace to move to top of Premier League

Everton shows fight after 10-point deduction to beat Newcastle, Spurs lose again

After beating Nottingham Forest 1-0 on Saturday, goals from Dwight McNeil, Abdoulaye Doucoure and Beto secured victory against a Newcastle.

By Associated Press 9 months ago

Everton shows fight after 10-point deduction to beat Newcastle, Spurs lose again

Arsenal moves 5 points clear in Premier League after last-gasp win but Raya's form remains a concern

Arsenal edged out Luton 4-3 on Tuesday night.

By Associated Press 9 months ago

Arsenal moves 5 points clear in Premier League after last-gasp win but Raya's form remains a concern

Man United bars reporters after stories about manager Erik ten Hag as problems mount for Dutchman

The reports claimed there were growing doubts about Ten Hag's management style.

By Associated Press 9 months ago

Man United bars reporters after stories about manager Erik ten Hag as problems mount for Dutchman

Rice scores late winner for Arsenal in 4-3 win over Luton in Premier League after Raya's errors

Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus scored either side of Gabriel Osho's equalizer for Luton as Arsenal led 2-1 at halftime.

By Associated Press 9 months ago

Rice scores late winner for Arsenal in 4-3 win over Luton in Premier League after Raya's errors

Hwang extends career-best scoring streak in Premier League to earn Wolves 1-0 win over Burnley

Wolves climbed to 12th place in the standings.

By Associated Press 9 months ago

Hwang extends career-best scoring streak in Premier League to earn Wolves 1-0 win over Burnley

Man City and Tottenham draw 3-3 after late goal from Kulusevski

City has now drawn its last three games in the league and is third in the standings.

By Associated Press 9 months ago

Man City and Tottenham draw 3-3 after late goal from Kulusevski

Liverpool score two late goals in 4-3 win against Fulham

Klopp's charges moved second in the standings.

By Associated Press 9 months ago

Liverpool score two late goals in 4-3 win against Fulham

Euro 2024: Defending champions Italy joins Spain, Croatia in tough group

Hosts Germany opens vs Scotland.

By Associated Press 9 months ago

Euro 2024: Defending champions Italy joins Spain, Croatia in tough group

Man United set for another fiery match against Galatasaray with Champions League hopes in peril

United starts the game in last place on three points, one behind both Galatasaray and FC Copenhagen.

By Associated Press 9 months ago

Man United set for another fiery match against Galatasaray with Champions League hopes in peril

Garnacho acrobatic wonder goal for Man United revives memories of famous Rooney strike

The goal had echoes of Rooney's famous overhead kick against City in 2011 that secured a 2-1 win at Old Trafford.

By Associated Press 9 months ago

Garnacho acrobatic wonder goal for Man United revives memories of famous Rooney strike

Real Madrid visit Cadiz with long injury list

Vinicius Junior, Camavinga join Militao, Tchouameni, Guler, and goalkeepers Kepa and Courtois on a lengthy injury list.

By Associated Press 9 months ago

Real Madrid visit Cadiz with long injury list

Newcastle routs Chelsea 4-1 as Reece James is sent off

James was sent off in the 73rd minute after two yellows.

By Associated Press 9 months ago

Newcastle routs Chelsea 4-1 as Reece James is sent off

Erling Haaland sets Premier League record with quickest 50 goals

Haaland broke former Manchester United striker Andy Cole's record of 50 goals in 65 games.

By Associated Press 9 months ago

Erling Haaland sets Premier League record with quickest 50 goals

Alexander-Arnold earns Liverpool draw against Man City

Haaland opened the scoring with a low effort from the edge of the box in 27th.

By Associated Press 9 months ago

Alexander-Arnold earns Liverpool draw against Man City

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