Footbal News

September 22, 2017

Benevento captain risks 4-year ban after failing drugs test

Benevento captain Fabio Lucioni risks a four-year ban from soccer after testing positive for a banned substance. Lucioni was ...

September 22, 2017

Zinedine Zidane can face son Enzo when Madrid visits Alaves

Zinedine Zidane could face off against one of his sons when Real Madrid plays Alaves in the Spanish league on Saturday.

September 22, 2017

Palace, beware: The Guardiola era is taking off at Man City

Crystal Palace, beware. The Pep Guardiola era might truly have taken off at Manchester City. For proof, check out City's ...

September 22, 2017

Higuain looking to end scoring drought in Turin derby

Juventus forward Gonzalo Higuain has had a relatively quiet start to the season, scoring only twice in seven matches so far.

September 22, 2017

Ronaldo, Neymar, Messi nominees for FIFA prize for 3rd year

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar are the contenders for FIFA's top player award for the third straight year.

September 22, 2017

PSG striker Neymar out for Montpellier game with foot injury

Paris Saint-Germain says Neymar will miss Saturday's French league match at Montpellier because of a right foot injury.

September 22, 2017

UEFA bars Spartak Moscow fans from Champions League trip

UEFA has banned Spartak Moscow from selling tickets to fans for its next Champions League away game after a rocket-like flare ...

September 22, 2017

Real Madrid adds Marcelo to list of injured players

Real Madrid says defender Marcelo has joined its growing list of injured players after tearing a muscle in his left leg.

September 22, 2017

European soccer weekend: What to watch in the main leagues

What to watch in the leading soccer leagues in Europe this weekend: ___ ENGLAND With identical records after five games, the ...

September 22, 2017

Pearson back working under Leicester owners at Belgian team

Two years after being fired by Leicester, Nigel Pearson is back working under the owners of the English club as coach of ...

September 22, 2017

Defender's stunning volley helps Levante win in La Liga

A spectacular volley by defender Jose Manuel "Chema" Rodriguez led Levante over Real Sociedad 3-0 in the Spanish league on ...

September 21, 2017

Heavyweight champ Parker hits the road to boost profile

Fresh from getting his chest waxed and boasting a slick new haircut, heavyweight champion Joseph Parker arrived in a tailored ...

September 21, 2017

Leverkusen: FIFA has cleared Argentine striker Lucas Alario

Bayer Leverkusen says it has been cleared to play Argentine striker Lucas Alario by FIFA. The Bundesliga club says in a ...

September 21, 2017

Man United expecting Amazon, Facebook interest in EPL rights

Manchester United is anticipating Amazon and Facebook to pursue broadcast rights for the English Premier League.

September 21, 2017

Gareth Barry: Record-breaker, great Premier League survivor

Arsene Wenger was days away from winning the Premier League for the first time as Arsenal manager. Michael Owen was English ...

September 21, 2017

Atletico says Diego Costa will go back to Spain from Chelsea

Diego Costa will finally reunite with Atletico Madrid. Atletico and Chelsea announced on Thursday they have reached an ...

September 21, 2017

Paulinho has silenced his critics at Barcelona

Brazil midfielder Paulinho wasn't greeted with the warmest of welcomes when he arrived in Barcelona. Fans made it clear they ...

September 21, 2017

'Dries Armando Mertens': Napoli goal recalls Maradona feat

It was a goal that brought back memories of Diego Armando Maradona. Dries Mertens' improvised long-distance lob in the second ...

September 21, 2017

Hoffenheim forward Uth puts himself in World Cup contention

The way he has been playing so far, Hoffenheim forward Mark Uth could end up at the World Cup for Germany. The 26-year-old ...