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Bayern launch cup defence amid scandals in German football
AFP, Published on 09/08/2019
» BERLIN - Niko Kovac's Bayern Munich launch their 2019/20 season as German Cup title holders in the first round this weekend, but the traditional season curtain-raiser will be overshadowed this year by a string of scandals rocking football in Germany.
Liverpool bank on stability over signings to end 30-year title wait
AFP, Published on 08/08/2019
» LIVERPOOL: Missing out on the Premier League title despite a record-breaking campaign was eased by winning a sixth European Cup for Liverpool last season, but ending a 30-year wait to be crowned English champions is now more important than ever on Merseyside.
Five challenges facing Solskjaer as Man Utd manager
AFP, Published on 29/03/2019
» LONDON - Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has achieved his first target by landing the Manchester United manager's role on a permanent basis but plenty of work remains for the Norwegian to do, starting with Watford's visit to Old Trafford on Saturday.
Mueller's horseplay eases nerves as Bayern return to title race
AFP, Published on 29/03/2019
» BERLIN - Bayern Munich striker Thomas Mueller hopes that superior horsepower will keep his team ahead of Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga title race on a tough trip to Freiburg this Saturday.
Youthful talent gives England a bright future, says Henderson
AFP, Published on 21/03/2019
» LONDON - Jordan Henderson says England are ready to fulfil the growing expectations around their vibrant young team as the Euro 2020 qualifying campaign starts with the Czech Republic's visit to Wembley on Friday.
Liverpool, Spurs face crucial derby showdowns
AFP, Published on 01/03/2019
» LONDON - As the Premier League title race gathers pace and the fight for top-four places heats up, two of English football's biggest derbies will play a key role in the mounting drama.
Klopp 'not over the moon' as Bayern frustrate Liverpool
AFP, Published on 20/02/2019
» LIVERPOOL - Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admitted an underwhelming 0-0 draw against old foes Bayern Munich on Tuesday was not what he "dreamed of", but remained confident of progressing to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
Son shines as Spurs power surge rocks Dortmund
AFP, Published on 14/02/2019
» LONDON - Tottenham took a huge step towards reaching the Champions League quarter-finals as Son Heung-min inspired their 3-0 win over Borussia Dortmund in the last 16 first leg on Wednesday.
Transfer window quietly closes with Almiron biggest deadline deal
AFP, Published on 01/02/2019
» PARIS - The January transfer window shut in Europe's leading leagues at 2300 GMT on Thursday, with Newcastle United's signing of Miguel Almiron the biggest deal to go through on a deadline day almost devoid of activity at the Premier League's biggest clubs.
City's title bid rocked by Newcastle, United stage late escape
AFP, Published on 30/01/2019
» LONDON - Manchester City's Premier League title challenge was rocked by a stunning 2-1 defeat at Newcastle, while Manchester United's late escape preserved Ole Gunner Solskjaer's unbeaten start in a dramatic 2-2 draw with Burnley on Tuesday.