Asian Cup: China, South Korea, Iran open tournament with victories
Monday, 7 January 2019, 19:18
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
With coach Marcello Lippi in charge and the team needing a bit of help from an own-goal, China came from behind to beat Kyrgyzstan 2-1 at the Asian Cup on Monday. Lippi, who won the World Cup...
Sarri accepts Fabregas departure, urges Hudson-Odoi to stay
Monday, 7 January 2019, 18:08
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
As Cesc Fabregas prepares to leave Chelsea, a player at the other end of his career has been urged to stay at Stamford Bridge and start fighting for a regular starting place in the team. Fabregas...
Brahim Diaz says his only transfer option was to Real Madrid
Monday, 7 January 2019, 17:38
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Brahim Diaz says he never considered a club other than Real Madrid when he decided to leave Manchester City after not getting many chances with the English Premier League titleholder. Diaz was...
Asian Cup: Thailand fires coach Rajevac after loss to India
Monday, 7 January 2019, 01:58
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
The Football Association of Thailand has fired Milovan Rajevac as head coach after the national team's 4-1 opening loss to India at the Asian Cup. Thai FA president Somyot Poompanmoung had warned...
Crystal Palace keeper Hennessey denies making Nazi salute
Monday, 7 January 2019, 01:46
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Crystal Palace goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey has denied making a Nazi salute in a photograph posted online by teammate Max Meyer, saying he was waving with one hand and using the other over his mouth as...
Spanish La Liga: Barcelona increases lead as rivals drop points
Monday, 7 January 2019, 00:40
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Barcelona took another step toward successfully defending its Spanish league title after winning at one of the toughest teams to beat in the competition on Sunday, while its rivals dropped...
Football star Wayne Rooney charged with public intoxication
Sunday, 6 January 2019, 23:03
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Soccer star Wayne Rooney was arrested last month on a public intoxication charge and taken to jail to sober up after he triggered a door alarm at a Washington-area airport, authorities said...
Bayern fines Ribery for comments after gold-leaf steak furor
Sunday, 6 January 2019, 22:56
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Bayern Munich has fined winger Franck Ribery for posting expletives and insults on social media after receiving criticism online for posting a video of being served a gold-leaf steak. "He used...
Real Madrid signs young winger Brahim Diaz from Man City
Sunday, 6 January 2019, 20:40
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Real Madrid has signed Brahim Diaz from Manchester City after the 19-year-old winger failed to get enough first-team opportunities at the Premier League champions. Diaz is the latest highly rated...