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Weah there’s a will, there’s a way: son Tim on copying father George
Timothy Weah, the son of Liberian legend George, says he is not overawed by the prospect of following in his famous father's footsteps and that he can only profit from the situation.Weah has been starring for the United…
The massive money in football transfers
Every summer, enormous amounts of money change hands as top football clubs vie for the best players. Here’s a rundown of how it all works.Each summer, hundreds of millions of dollars change hands as the world’s top football…
Rooney landmark 200th goal a ‘sweet moment’
Everton star Wayne Rooney said becoming only the second person to score 200 Premier League goals when he netted in the 1-1 draw with Manchester City on Monday was a sweet moment. The 31-year-old, who joined former England…
Holders DR Congo knocked out of CHAN by Congo Brazzaville
The African Nations Championship (CHAN) holders, the Democratic Republic of Congo, failed to qualify for the 2018 finals in Kenya following a shock elimination by Congo Brazzaville.DR Congo could only draw 1-1 with their…
Caster Semenya seals 800m title and turns focus to world record bid
Caster Semenya claimed another global title when she won the world 800 metres gold on Sunday and after surging clear to record one minute 55.16 seconds she said she now has an eye on the world record.Francine Niyonsaba of…
Justin Gatlin beats Usain Bolt in Jamaican’s last solo race
There was to be no triumphant end to Usain Bolt's final individual race. The great Jamaican will retire after the IAAF World Championships in London, bringing the curtain down on an incomparable career. But in the 100m…
Neymar: It’s sad people think Paris St-Germain move was motivated by money
Brazil forward Neymar says it is "sad" that people think his world-record move from Barcelona to Paris St-Germain was motivated by money.The 25-year-old joined the French club for a fee of 222m euros (£200m) and he…
Cristiano Ronaldo to appear in court on tax charges
Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo is due to appear in a Spanish court later today, accused of evading millions in tax. Prosecutors allege Ronaldo, reported to be the world's highest paid athlete, has evaded €14.7m ($17.3m;…
Ronaldo return to Man Utd is impossible, says Mourinho
The 32-year-old spent six seasons at Old Trafford and has been linked to a return, but his compatriot says the move will not happen. Jose Mourinho insists Manchester United have never considered a move for Real Madrid star…
Twice a blue, always a red – Rooney will forever be a big part of Man Utd history
The record-breaking striker leaves Old Trafford after 13 years to return to Everton but will remain a United great forever. After 13 years, 559 games and a record 253 goals, Wayne Rooney’s wonderful spell at Manchester…
Man City closing in on Dani Alves deal
The Blues had hoped to sign top targets Benjamin Mendy and Kyle Walker before securing their other options but are close to a deal for the Brazilian Manchester City are closing in on a deal for Juventus right-back Dani…
Cristiano Ronaldo: Florentino Perez to speak to player after Confederations Cup
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez says he has not spoken to Cristiano Ronaldo about his future, but will do so after the Confederations Cup.Ronaldo, 32, is said to want to leave Spain after being accused of tax…
Gareth Bale: Real Madrid forward ‘happy’ to stay and wants more trophies
Gareth Bale says he is happy at Real Madrid and has committed his future to the Champions League winners. The Wales forward came off the bench after 77 minutes in Saturday's 4-1 win over Juventus in Cardiff as Real…
Ghanaian judge to head Fifa’s Disciplinary Committee
Ghanaian Anin Yeboah, a supreme court justice, has been elected as chairman of Fifa's Disciplinary Committee.He was voted in for a four-year term at Thursday's congress of football's world governing body in…
Jose Mourinho: Man Utd boss targets ‘perfect’ end to season in Europa League
Winning the Europa League to qualify for the Champions League would be the "perfect" end to Manchester United's season, says manager Jose Mourinho.The Red Devils survived a late scare against Spanish side Celta Vigo to join…
Medhi Benatia: Juventus player stops interview after hearing ‘racist’ insult
Juventus' Morocco defender Medhi Benatia cut short a post-match television interview after claiming to hear a racist insult in his earpiece.The France-born player, 30, was speaking to Italian broadcaster Rai after…
Infantino confirms video refereeing at 2018 World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed Wednesday that video assistant referees will be used at next year's World Cup in Russia for the first time. "We will use video refereeing at the 2018 World Cup because…
Ronaldo hat-trick fires Real into semis
"To score six goals against a team like Bayern Munich isn't easy so we deserved to go through." Cristiano Ronaldo scored a controversial hat-trick to become the first man to reach 100 Champions League goals as…
Russell Westbrook makes NBA history with triple-double high score
Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook made the highest scoring triple-double in NBA history as his side beat Orlando Magic 114-106.Westbrook scored 57 points as well as notching up 13 rebounds and 11 assists. It was his…
Lionel Messi: Barcelona ‘indignation’ at forward’s Argentina ban
Barcelona have described Lionel Messi's four-match international ban with Argentina as "unfair and totally disproportionate".The 29-year-old Barca forward was suspended for directing "insulting words" at an…
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