Ahly surrender 27-match unbeaten record

Title-holders Al Ahly of Egypt surrendered a 27-match unbeaten record in the CAF Champions League after losing 1-0 away to Chabab Belouizdad of Algeria on Friday.

Guardiola: Man City must ‘think’ about De Bruyne future

Pep Guardiola admits Manchester City have to “think” about the future of injury-hit midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, who is out of contract at the end of the season.

Bellingham grabs Madrid late Valencia win after Vinicius red

Jude Bellingham made amends for missing a penalty by snatching 10-man Real Madrid a 2-1 victory at Valencia on Friday to take them top of La Liga after winger Vinicius Junior was sent off.

Chief fears Club World Cup’s impact on Man City and Chelsea

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters fears this year’s Club World Cup could create “great difficulty” for Manchester City and Chelsea ahead of next season’s English top-flight campaign.

Philadelphia name South African Carnell as new head coach

South African Bradley Carnell, who guided first-year expansion side St. Louis to an MLS playoff top seeding, is the new coach of the Philadelphia Union.

Jesus hopes his goals can help end Arsenal title drought

Gabriel Jesus is determined to keep scoring as Arsenal look to end their more than 20-year wait for a Premier League title.

Everton boss Dyche unconcerned by Maupay jibe

Everton manager Sean Dyche insists he has more important things to worry about than Neal Maupay mocking the club on social media.

Tuchel to watch Spurs face Newcastle as England reign begins

Thomas Tuchel will mark the official start of his England reign by watching Tottenham play Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday.

Liverpool ready to inflict more misery on reeling Man Utd

Ruben Amorim admits Manchester United are in a relegation battle and the beleaguered boss will get little sympathy from red-hot Premier League leaders Liverpool.

Man Utd in battle for survival as losing run goes on

Ruben Amorim said the English giants are in a battle for Premier League survival after Newcastle cruised to a 2-0 win at Old Trafford to inflict a fourth consecutive defeat.