Football fans express anger on return to Old Trafford Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Supporters spoke of their anger and terror over Manchester United’s abandoned match against Bournemouth as they reconvened at a subdued Old Trafford for Tuesday’s rescheduled fixture. Sunday’s game was called off at the last minute following the discovery of a suspicious package in a toilet in the stadium’s … [Read more...]

ESPN announce streaming and digital coverage details for Euro 2016 This summer, ESPN will present exclusive programming and comprehensive coverage from EURO 2016 across digital platforms worldwide. This multiplatform approach will share resources and complement coverage between WatchESPN, ESPN3, ESPNFC.com, ESPNDeportes.com and ESPN.com editions in the U.S., UK, India and Australia. Aspects of … [Read more...]

Leicester City boss Ranieri named England’s Manager of the Year London (AFP) – Leicester City’s inspirational manager Claudio Ranieri has picked up another piece of silverware after being elected Manager of the Year by England’s League Managers Association (LMA). The 64-year-old Italian, who led Leicester to a 5,000-1 Premier League title triumph, becomes only the second non-Briton to win the … [Read more...]

Man United haven't made Ibra offer - agent 11:11 PM GMT Zlatan Ibrahimovic has yet to be offered a contract from Manchester United, his agent said on Monday. Days before Ibrahimovic plays his final game for Paris Saint-Germain, RMC in France reported that United had already sent the Swede a one-year offer. But his agent Mino Raiola went on Sky Sports News to refute the report as mere … [Read more...]

Cahill back for Australia’s Greek test Sydney (AFP) – Veteran Tim Cahill was included Tuesday in Australia’s squad for a double-header against Greece, one of 10 changes from the Socceroos line-up unveiled last week to play England. The Australians face the Greeks on June 4 in Sydney and three days later in Melbourne. The games follow a clash with Roy Hodgson’s England at the Stadium of Light in … [Read more...]

Liverpool stand between Sevilla and Europa League treble Basel (Switzerland) (AFP) – Liverpool midfielder Emre Can believes the Reds’ legendary battling qualities can help end their 11-year wait for a continental trophy against treble-chasing Sevilla in Wednesday’s Europa League final. In their first European final since defeat to AC Milan in the 2007 Champions League, Liverpool are bidding to … [Read more...]

Federation chief hails Conte after match-fixing acquittal Milan (AFP) – Italian football federation (FIGC) president Carlo Tavecchio on Monday saluted Azzurri coach Antonio Conte, after he escaped a prison term by being acquitted of sporting fraud in a match-fixing affair. Prosecutor Roberto di Martino had requested a six-month sentence for Italy coach Conte and a fine of 8,000 euros ($9,063), … [Read more...]

Rashford, Wilshere handed England calls 10:02 AM GMT Marcus Rashford and Jack Wilshere have been included in the 26-man provisional England squad for Euro 2016, but Theo Walcott misses out. Manchester United forward Rashford, 18, is the biggest surprise on the team -- he only made his first-team debut in February. Newcastle United's Andros Townsend is included as a reward for his recent upturn in … [Read more...]

Manchester United face multi-million bill for fake bomb ‘fiasco’ Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – A fake bomb inside Old Trafford that forced the abandonment of Manchester United’s last Premier League game of the season triggered angry calls Monday for action as the club faced a multi-million pound bill for the “fiasco”. As inquiries started into the incident which led to bomb disposal … [Read more...]

Becks effect behind Hong Kong’s first lady of football Hong Kong (AFP) – Hong Kong trailblazer Chan Yuen-ting became the first woman coach to take a men’s football team to a top-flight title thanks to the toughness that earned her the nickname “beefball” and a teenage crush on David Beckham. Chan, 27, led Eastern Sports Club to win Hong Kong’s Premier League in April for the first time in 21 … [Read more...]