world soccer 26.2.2021 10:23 am

Man City chase quadruple as Man Utd aim to end spoil Tuchel’s record

To have any chance of putting City under pressure, second-placed Manchester United must end Thomas Tuchel’s unbeaten start as Chelsea boss.

Manchester City have set their sights on a clean sweep of the four major trophies as the runaway Premier League leaders prepare to host high-flying West Ham this weekend.

world soccer Atletico seek reaction as La Liga contenders go head-to-head

Atletico’s limp performance against Chelsea on Tuesday did little to ease concerns about a potential collapse for them, following a run of one win in five games, after nine from the previous 10.

world soccer Milan try to keep title push afloat in Rome as Inter host Genoa

Stefano Pioli’s Milan are coming off back-to-back defeats and trail four points behind Inter who can hammer home their advantage against 11th-placed Genoa.

world soccer Arsenal, Man Utd, Rangers into Europa League last 16 as Leicester exit

“Everyone is happy tonight. This is what gives me power every day, take errors from the past and transform to strength,” said Aubameyang after Arsenal’s win over Benfica.

world soccer Thierry Henry steps down as Montreal coach

“It is with a heavy heart that I’ve decided to take this decision,” said the former Arsenal and France striker in a statement.

world soccer Neil Lennon quits as Celtic boss after dismal campaign

“Celtic Football Club today announced that Neil Lennon has resigned from his position as football manager with immediate effect,” said a club statement.

world soccer Contract talks with Neymar ‘on track’, says PSG’s Leonardo

The French champions’ star forward – the world’s most expensive player – is out of contract in June 2022.

world soccer Benni McCarthy remembers Galician derby

“Depor fans used to call me ‘The Assassin’. And it wasn’t because I was lethal in front of goal,” recalls McCarthy.

world soccer Pep Guardiola’s coat steals the show during Champions League game

“I’m crying – whose idea was that?” read a tweet from one football fans watching the match from home.

local soccer Bafana star Zungu apologises for breaking Covid-19 regulations at Rangers

“I’d like to apologise to the Rangers fans. It’s been a great season so far for the club and my message is that I’d like to apologise,” said Zungu.

world soccer Atalanta coach fumes at ‘football suicide’ in Champions League loss to Real Madrid

“There is great regret because now there is the temptation to remove any kind of contact, which is football suicide,” said Gasperino.

world soccer Guardiola demands more as Man City cruise to brink of Champions League last eight

coach Pep Guardiola insisted his team still need to “be more clinical up front”.

world soccer Messi scores twice as Barcelona dispatch Elche

Lionel Messi soared past Luis Suarez to become La Liga’s top scorer on Wednesday by adding his 17th and 18th goals of the season in a much-needed 3-0 victory for Barcelona over Elche. Barca had followed up last week’s crushing Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain by drawing at home to Cadiz on Sunday but […]