A controversial refereeing decision sparked violence and a crush at a soccer match in southeast Guinea, killing 56 people, according to a provisional toll, the government said on Monday, as a witness described scenes of chaos. The fatalities occurred during the final of a tournament in honour of Guinea military leader, Mamady Doumbouya, at a…
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Dec 2, 2024, 04:37 AM ET A collection of Barcelona supporters’ groups have accused the board of selling the club out “economically and socially” after being kicked out of the Olympic Stadium for the last two home games. Barça announced last week the indefinite closure of an area behind one of…
Georges Mikautadze said he was not physically hurt after reports of an armed robbery. Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images Lyon forward Georges Mikautadze said on Monday he has suffered no physical harm after reports of an armed robbery at his home following a Ligue 1 match on Sunday. Reports in French media said two armed men entered…
The LA Galaxy announced on Sunday that midfielder Riqui Puig tore the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee during the Western Conference final against Seattle Sounders FC on Saturday night at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. The player underwent testing on Sunday morning, where an MRI confirmed the diagnosis. Puig will…
Nick Judd, Transfer writerDec 1, 2024, 07:26 PM ET Paris Saint-Germain are looking to capitalize on the stand-off between Liverpool and Mohamed Salah, while Manchester United are planning a move for Sporting CP defender Geovany Quenda. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals…
Liverpool boss Arne Slot has said no one should feel sorry for Pep Guardiola despite his Manchester City side having suffered a fourth consecutive Premier League defeat at Anfield on Sunday. Liverpool won their clash against City 2-0 thanks to goals from Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah, to go 11 points clear of fifth-place City…
Pep Guardiola said Manchester City must now “start from zero” after a 2-0 defeat at Liverpool extended their winless run to seven games — including six defeats and four straight Premier League losses for the first time since August 2008. Goals from Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah — a second-half penalty — secured victory for…
In the Premier League, Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the table, while Arsenal and West Ham United played out a goal-fest, Cole Palmer struck again for Chelsea, and Manchester United made easy work of Everton under new manager Ruben Amorim. In LaLiga, Barcelona slipped up against Las Palmas to make the title…
Chris Wright, Toe Poke writerDec 1, 2024, 02:04 PM ET As we hurtle headlong into the festive scheduling, the Premier League kicked off December with a cracker as leaders Liverpool laid out the Yuletide welcome mat for erstwhile title foes Manchester City on the first day of Advent. The marquee clash saw the top flight’s…
Mohamed Salah has said Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Manchester City will be the last time he faces Pep Guardiola’s side at Anfield as the uncertainty over his future at the club continues. Salah set up Cody Gakpo to score the opener for the hosts on Sunday afternoon before converting a penalty in the second-half following…