Men face trial for blackmailing Paul Pogba
Six men linked to Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba face trial from Tuesday, accused of blackmail, attempted extorsion of millions of euros and holding the player at gunpoint.
Madrid chief Perez attacks UEFA, FIFA, Ballon d’Or
Real Madrid chief Florentino Perez lashed out at various targets during the club’s annual general meeting on Sunday including European and world football governing bodies UEFA and FIFA.
Watch: Arteta’s tactical evolution at Arsenal
Watch Tifo Football explain what has led to Mikel Arteta’s tactical evolution with the Gunners.
Marseille defeat Lens to remain close to Ligue 1 leaders
Marseille beat Lens 3-1 on Saturday to stay within touching distance of Ligue 1 table-toppers Paris Saint-Germain.
Odegaard inspires Arsenal to reignite title hopes
Mikel Arteta said his Arsenal team “flows in a different way” when Martin Odegaard is playing after the Gunners crushed Nottingham Forest 3-0 on Saturday to end their winless run.
PSG see off Toulouse before Bayern clash
A revamped Paris Saint-Germain dominated Toulouse 3-0 at home on Friday to maintain their cushion on Ligue 1 rivals Monaco before next week’s Champions League trip to Bayern Munich.
De Zerbi says he won’t quit Marseille
Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi said Friday he had not thought of quitting after a home loss to Auxerre, recalling he had not fled Ukraine “when Putin bombed Kyiv”.
Kane hat-trick sends Bayern eight points clear
A second-half Harry Kane hat-trick took Bayern Munich to a 3-0 home win over Augsburg on Friday, sending them eight clear atop the table ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain.
Guardiola says he will stay even if Man City relegated
Pep Guardiola said on Friday he would remain at Manchester City even if the club were to face relegation from the Premier League over alleged breaches of financial rules.
Leverkusen’s Boniface sidelined with leg injury
Bayer Leverkusen and Nigeria striker Victor Boniface is set to miss “a few games” after returning from international duty with a leg injury, coach Xabi Alonso said Friday.