Man City star Dias to miss Liverpool, Atletico clashes

Pep Guardiola has revealed Portugal defender Ruben Dias will miss Manchester City’s vital matches against Atletico Madrid and Liverpool.

Germany to face Spain at World Cup as draw pairs Iran and USA

Germany and Spain will clash at this year’s World Cup after Friday’s draw in Doha placed the two former winners in the same group, while geopolitical rivals the United States and Iran were also drawn together.

Fernandes signs new Man Utd deal till 2026

Bruno Fernandes extended his contract at Manchester United till 2026 on Friday in a deal expected to make the Portuguese midfielder one of the club’s highest earners.

Liverpool, Man Utd to clash in Bangkok as Premier League clubs resume tours

Liverpool and Manchester United will meet in a high-profile friendly in Bangkok in July, the clubs said on Thursday, as Premier League teams resume lucrative pre-season tours which stopped when Covid hit.

Real Madrid seek recovery against Celta after Barca loss, before Chelsea

Real Madrid’s trip to Celta Vigo might once have been seen as a chance to rest and reset but the Clasico capitulation has raised the stakes ahead of next week’s Champions League first leg against Chelsea.

Liverpool, Man City resume Premier League title charge

Liverpool and Manchester City resume their quest for historic trophy hauls on Saturday at the start of a season-defining month for both Premier League title contenders.

Juve-Inter showdown marks end of Italy’s Covid emergency

Inter Milan and Juventus face off on Sunday with their title hopes in the balance as Italy fully opens its doors to supporters for the first time in two years and fans focus on domestic concerns following the national team’s World Cup flop.

We know now the level we are at, we shouldn’t lie to ourselves – Williams

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams says his side now know at what level they are, admitting there is lots of work to do following the heavy defeat by France.

FPL tips: Top bosses stuck with Reds trio and Saints pair despite GW30 blanks

Elite FPL managers decided certain players were worth retaining despite not featuring in gameweek 30 of the season.

Sanctions on Abramovich cannot mean business as usual – Sports Minister

English Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston maintains sanctions on Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich must mean that it cannot be “business as usual” at Stamford Bridge.