Juventus march on as Totti sets Roma hearts racing A Paulo Dybala brace kept Juventus’s title push on track but Francesco Totti stole the show in Serie A with two goals in a 3-2 win over Torino that moved Roma closer to Champions League qualification on Wednesday. Juve’s closest rivals Napoli had fired a warning shot after putting six […] Photo credit: AFP A Paulo Dybala brace kept … [Read more...]

Klopp keeps cool after Liverpool’s derby romp Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp refused to get carried away after his rampant side crushed neighbors Everton 4-0 in a one-sided 226th Merseyside derby at Anfield. Wednesday’s Premier League encounter was little short of a humiliation for the visitors, who finished the match with 10 men after Ramiro Funes Mori’s second-half […] Photo credit: AFP … [Read more...]

Evans wins rape conviction appeal, new trial 8:48 AM GMT Footballer Ched Evans has won his appeal against his conviction for raping a 19-year-old woman. But Court of Appeal judges in London have ordered that he must face a fresh trial. The decision was announced on Thursday following appeal proceedings last month. The former Sheffield United striker and Wales international was present in the … [Read more...]

Pochettino proud as ‘perfect’ Spurs maintain title charge Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino believes his side delivered the “perfect” message to Premier League leaders Leicester City after an emphatic 4-0 win at Stoke City saw them close the gap at the top of the table to five points. Leicester’s 2-2 draw at home to West Ham on Sunday […] Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio … [Read more...]

Napoli thump Bologna to make Juventus wait Dries Mertens scored a hat-trick and Manolo Gabbiadini notched a brace as Napoli kept their faint Serie A title hopes alive as Bologna were thrashed 6-0 on Tuesday. David Lopez rounded off the scoring a minute form time with a fortuitous goal as his prod rebounded off Bologna goalkeeper Antonio […] Photo credit: AFP Dries Mertens scored a hat-trick … [Read more...]

World Cup 2018 could be first with video technology, says Infantino FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Tuesday that testing is to begin on video technology that could be ready to use at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Speaking during a visit to Moscow to check on preparations for the 2018 soccer showpiece, Infantino also said the hard graft “starts […] Photo credit: AFP FIFA president … [Read more...]

Romelu Lukaku keen on return to Chelsea 11:17 PM 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: Lukaku has unfinished business at Chelsea Romelu Lukaku is eager to return to Chelsea from Everton … [Read more...]

US judge releases Jeffrey Webb guilty plea transcript A US judge released transcripts of guilty pleas from three prominent defendants in the sweeping FIFA corruption investigation who confessed to crimes and agreed to pay $37.5 million in compensation. Former FIFA vice president Jeffrey Webb, Argentinian-Italian marketing executive Alejandro Burzaco and Brazilian intermediary Jose Margulies pled … [Read more...]

Theo Walcott is running out of time at Arsenal There was once a time when Theo Walcott was destined to become an Arsenal legend.  When the teenage prodigy was brought to north London from Southampton in 2006, the Gunners had a blossoming star on their hands.  Upon making his Arsenal debut in August of the same year, Walcott showcased […] There was once a time when Theo Walcott was destined … [Read more...]

Sources: Jose targeting Utd amid PSG talk 1:02 PM GMT Miguel Delaney Jose Mourinho is still targeting the Manchester United job this summer, sources close to both manager and club have told ESPN FC, despite reports on Tuesday that Paris Saint-Germain had made an official approach. Mourinho would only consider a move to another club if the Old Trafford job was 100 percent off the table, but many … [Read more...]