Frank Lampard on target as New York City FC march on Los Angeles (AFP) – Frank Lampard scored the only goal as New York City FC beat the New England Revolution 1-0 to record their fourth consecutive victory and take a four-point lead at the top of Major League Soccer’s Eastern Conference.  Lampard struck in the 58th minute on Wednesday, fortuitously diverting a firm cross from Tommy McNamara … [Read more...]

Euro 2016 journey not the end for ambitious Wales, says Bale Lyon (AFP) – Gareth Bale believes Wales made a nation proud in their unprecedented run to the Euro 2016 semi-finals and backed Chris Coleman’s men to reach the World Cup in Russia in two years’ time. Bale’s Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo ended Welsh dreams of reaching Sunday’s final as he powered home the opener before teeing … [Read more...]

Sakho doping judgement in coming days, say UEFA Paris (AFP) – Liverpool and France defender Mamadou Sakho goes before a UEFA disciplinary panel in Paris on Thursday and will learn his fate for a doping infringement within a few days, the European game’s governing body told AFP. Sakho tested positive after a Europa League tie with Manchester United on March 17 after taking a product to reduce … [Read more...]

Wales ‘devastated but proud’ after Euro 2016 defeat Cardiff (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Wales fans danced and partied with pride into the night despite a heartbreaking Euro 2016 semi-final defeat in the nation’s biggest football match ever. Some 27,000 impassioned fans who watched the 2-0 loss to Portugal on giant screens in Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium on Wednesday swallowed their devastation and … [Read more...]

Liverpool seek extension for Klopp - source 9:30 PM GMT Glenn Price Liverpool have approached manager Jurgen Klopp about extending his contract, a source has revealed to ESPN FC. Fenway Sports Group, the club's owners, want to extend Klopp's stay on Merseyside in recognition of the faith and confidence they have in him. In his first season managing the Reds, Klopp guided the Premier League side … [Read more...]

Neuer out to resist France’s Griezmann in Euro 2016 semi Marseille (AFP) – Euro 2016’s most miserly goalkeeper Manuel Neuer must keep out the tournament’s top scorer Antoine Griezmann in a landmark semi-final clash between Germany and France on Thursday. The prize from the Marseille battle in front of 65,000 fans will be a final against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal in Paris on Sunday. But the … [Read more...]

Cristiano Ronaldo dreaming as Portugal glory beckons Lyon (AFP) – Cristiano Ronaldo hopes to fulfil a lifelong dream and lead Portugal to their first ever international tournament win by shocking hosts France or world champions Germany in Sunday’s Euro 2016 final. Ronaldo equalled Michel Platini’s record of nine goals in European Championship finals matches by powering home the opener as … [Read more...]

‘Dragon-slayer’ Ronaldo shatters Wales big night at Euro 2016 Lyon (AFP) – Cristiano Ronaldo became the “Dragon-slayer” as his record-equalling ninth European Championship goal helped power Portugal past Real Madrid teammate Gareth Bales’ Wales and into the Euro 2016 final. Ronaldo brilliantly rose above the Wales’ defence to score his country’s first goal in the 2-0 win in front of 50,000 fans … [Read more...]

Season Preview: Arsenal Season Preview Wednesday, July 06, 2016 So, here we are again.  Arsenal went another season without a title bringing it to 12 seasons since Arsene Wenger lifted the Premier League trophy.  With Pep Guardiola arriving a Manchester City to maximize their deep pockets, Jose Mourinho presumably bringing order (and new star signings) to Old Trafford after three years in the … [Read more...]

Schweinsteiger back training for Germany ahead of Euro 2016 semi Evian (France) (AFP) – Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger returned to training on Wednesday, boosting his chances of getting a starting place for his country’s Euro 2016 semi-final against France. The 31-year-old Manchester United midfielder hurt knee ligaments during Germany’s penalty shootout win over Italy on Saturday and … [Read more...]