London, United Kingdom | AFP | Petr Cech’s howler rocked Arsenal as they crashed to a shock 3-1 defeat at Swansea, while Liverpool cruised to victory over Huddersfield on Tuesday. Arsenal goalkeeper Cech’s miscued attempt to clear allowed Jordan Ayew to slot home Swansea’s second goal at the Liberty Stadium. …
Read More »Argentina coach wants Messi fresh for World Cup
Buenos Aires, Argentina | AFP | Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli said Tuesday he expects captain and star striker Lionel Messi to arrive at the World Cup in peak form after he battled fatigue at the 2014 tournament. “We’ve spoken with Leo about what’s happening and that he doesn’t find himself in …
Read More »Man City sign French defender Aymeric Laporte
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester City completed a club record deal for Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte on Tuesday in a move by Pep Guardiola to bolster the Premier League leaders’ defence for the title run-in. City tweeted the announcement of the reported £57 million ($80 million, 65 million …
Read More »Giroud on Arsenal bench amid Chelsea move talk
Swansea, United Kingdom | AFP | Olivier Giroud was included among Arsenal’s substitutes at Swansea on Tuesday just hours after reports claimed the France striker has agreed an £18 million ($25 million, 20 million euros) move to Chelsea. With Arsenal on the verge of signing Borussia Dortmund forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, …
Read More »Mkhitaryan looks forward to ‘offensive football’ at Arsenal
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Henrikh Mkhitaryan has made an apparent dig at ex-boss Jose Mourinho, saying he is looking forward to playing attacking football as he prepares for his Arsenal debut. The Armenia international, who joined the London club last week from Manchester United in a swap deal …
Read More »Aubameyang arrives at Arsenal
Aubameyang arrives at Arsenal, Man City seal Laporte deal, London, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester City completed the signing of Aymeric Laporte on Tuesday as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reportedly arrived at Arsenal’s training ground to finalise his transfer from Borussia Dortmund, with clubs scrambling to beat Wednesday’s deadline. Premier League …
Read More »Australia warns Commonwealth athletes not to overstay visas
Sydney, Australia | AFP | Australia on Tuesday warned athletes planning to compete in the Commonwealth Games this April that anyone caught overstaying their visas after the event will be dealt with firmly. The warning, two months before athletes and support staff from around the world flood to the Gold …
Read More »England women’s boss Neville defends appointment
London, United Kingdom | AFP | New England women’s head coach Phil Neville said on Monday he “cannot be more qualified” to take on the role, defending his appointment that was overshadowed by sexist tweets. The 41-year-old was named Lionesses boss last Tuesday, but has no past experience of working …
Read More »Aubameyang slammed for failing to testify at Dortmund attack trial
Dortmund, Germany | AFP | German authorities criticised Borussia Dortmund player Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for failing to testify Monday in a trial over the bomb attack targeting the team last year. Aubameyang, who is reportedly closing in on a lucrative switch to Arsenal, was due to speak at the trial of the …
Read More »Aubameyang close to Arsenal move – reports
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is closing on a switch from Borussia Dortmund to Arsenal as Arsene Wenger looks to boost his forward options, reports in Germany and Britain said on Monday. German magazine Kicker reported the clubs had agreed on a 63-million-euro ($78 million, £55 million) …
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