Gianni Infantino implicated in Panama Papers, says report The signature of new FIFA president Gianni Infantino has cropped up in the so-called “Panama Papers” in connection with questionable TV rights sales in South America, the German newspaper behind the mass leaks reported on Tuesday. Swiss-Italian lawyer Infantino, 46, succeeded the suspended Sepp Blatter in February as the head […] … [Read more...]

Barcelona protected by referees, fumes Fernando Torres after red card Fernando Torres raged that Atletico Madrid are not treated equally to Barcelona by referees after his early red card turned their Champions League quarter-final, first leg around on Tuesday. Torres had put Atletico in front at the Camp Nou before seeing two quick-fire yellow cards to leave the visitors a […] Photo credit: … [Read more...]

Yaya Toure wants to stay in the Prem 1:26 AM GMT Jack Rathborn The summer window will be opening before you know it, and rumours around the world are picking up steam. As always, Transfer Talk has its finger on the pulse when it comes to the latest gossip. See the latest deals here. TOP STORY: Toure to shun Inter, find new Prem club Yaya Toure is set to stun Manchester City by turning down a … [Read more...]

Weekly Picks: The Bargain Hunter - Week 33 Now that we got that awkward first week back out of the way, now it is time to buckle down and really focus on the remaining stretch run. There are eight weeks between now and the end of the season, which means there is still plenty of time to make a move. I feel as though my picks last week were a microcosm of how the week went for the majority of … [Read more...]

Arturo Vidal gives Bayern slender lead against Benfica [VIDEO] Arturo Vidal gave Bayern Munich a slender 1-0 lead for their Champions League quarter-final return leg at Benfica next week, after hitting the winner just 109 seconds into Tuesday’s first leg. Bayern produced an off-key display at Munich’s Allianz Arena and their fifth straight appearance in the Champions League semi-finals […] … [Read more...]

El Clasico scores 1.9 million viewers on beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS en Espanol The first el Clasico of 2016 between Barcelona and Real Madrid was watched by 1.9 million viewers in the United States between the beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS en Español networks. Of the 1.9 million total, 695,000 watched it on beIN SPORTS (English-language) while the remaining 1,220,487 watched it on beIN […] … [Read more...]

Chelsea’s Antonio Conte faces 6-month prison suspension for match fixing An Italian court on Tuesday called for incoming Chelsea manager Antonio Conte to receive a six-month suspended prison sentence over match-fixing allegations. The current Italy manager, who will take over Chelsea after Euro 2016, is accused of sporting fraud. The “Calcioscommesse” (football-betting) probe maintains that the … [Read more...]

Atletico tougher than Real Madrid, warns Gerard Pique Barcelona defender Gerard Pique believes Atletico Madrid pose an even greater threat to his side than Real Madrid, who ended Barca’s 39-game unbeaten run in El Clasico on Saturday. Atletico travel to the Camp Nou on Tuesday for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final, but are also Barca’s […] Photo credit: AFP Barcelona … [Read more...]

Antonio Conte appointment is key to Chelsea’s resurgence In recruiting and signing manager Antonio Conte, Chelsea has hired the one man that can single-handedly bring the club back to the heights Jose Mourinho 2.0 aspired. At only 46 years old, Conte has the resume, coaching acumen, and man-management style that fits Chelsea’s goals as a top club internationally. […] In recruiting and … [Read more...]

What's trending: Messi 'not human,' Caballero start 7:32 AM GMT Here are the latest stories from Tuesday. BARCELONA: Barcelona defender Gerard Pique heaped praise on Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo but insists that Lionel Messi is in a league of his own. - Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu insists Barcelona will not speak to anyone about selling Neymar after the … [Read more...]