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Neymar not travelling to Qatar for medical, but PSG remain confident of transfer
The Brazilian superstar will travel from China back to Spain, and will not be stopping in Qatar to complete a medical on the way back. Barcelona star Neymar will not have a medical in Qatar with Paris Saint-Germain,…
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;…
Diego Maradona backs video referees despite ‘Hand of God’ goal
Diego Maradona has backed the use of video assistant referees (VARs) despite accepting his infamous 'Hand of God' goal would not have stood had the technology existed in 1986.Maradona used his hand to score against England…
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…
Ouakam suspended by Senegalese federation after tragedy
US Ouakam have been suspended by Senegal's Football Federation (FSF) following a stampede which resulted in the deaths of eight fans.http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/40634432 Nearly 100 other spectators were injured as…
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…
Madrid open up five-point lead over Barca
Real Madrid moved five points clear of Barcelona at the top of La Liga despite a lacklustre performance as goals from Karim Benzema, Isco and Nacho secured a 3-0 win over Alaves on Sunday.Benzema volleyed home Dani…
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…
South Sudan and Comoros advance in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
South Sudan and Comoros booked their places in the group stage of qualifying for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations with a aggregate victories. South Sudan thrashed Djibouti 6-0 in Juba on Tuesday to overturn a first leg…
‘It doesn’t matter how long I stay’ – Wenger set on strong finish for Arsenal
The Gunners boss was the subject of contrasting messages from fans on Saturday, but he maintains he is totally committed to ending their poor form.Arsene Wenger has opted against revealing his decision on his future, but…
Mozambican footballer killed in crocodile attack
Two neighbours who witnessed the attack in Tete, Mozambique estimated the crocodile to have been about five-metres (16-feet) long.A young Mozambican football player was snatched and killed by a crocodile while training along…
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