PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) bounced back from a deficit to beat 10-man Saint-Etienne, 3-1 in Ligue 1 action with Lionel Messi involved in all three goals. The match also saw the debut of Spanish defender Sergio Ramos, while Neymar left the pitch in pain from an ankle injury. PSG now have 40 points, 12 ahead… Read More »

PARIS: Manchester United booked a place in the last 16 of the Champions League when Cristiano Ronaldo scored in a 2-0 win at Villarreal just now while Chelsea also advanced after beating Juventus. Three -time European champions United, who are going through their first game since sacking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, need a win to secure… Read More »

LONDON: Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has dismissed speculation linking him with Manchester United as pressure is mounting on Old Trafford boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Rodgers is believed to be a prime candidate to replace Solskjaer if the Norwegian operator is sacked. United travel to Watford tomorrow with Solskjaer desperate for victory after defeat to… Read More »

LONDON: Dean Smith was sacked as Aston Villa manager after five consecutive defeats in the English Premier League, the club announced yesterday. Smith brought Villa back to the English top league in 2019 but had to abide by the club’s decision after a 1-0 defeat at Southampton last Friday. The former European champions are now… Read More »

DOHA, Qatar: Negotiations with Qatari club Al-Sadd to bring Xavi back to Barcelona as operator are now in the final stages. Barcelona vice -president Rafa Yuste and football director Mateu Alemany have been here since Wednesday to get Xavi to replace the sacked Ronald Koeman. Xavi, who has won eight La Liga titles and four… Read More »

ROME: Zlatan Ibrahimovic described his 150th Serie A goal coming through a free kick as AC Milan beat Roma 2-1 as slowing down as he got older. “Usually it’s faster! At least 200km per hour! I think maybe my shot is slower because I’m older,” said Ibrahimovic, whose shot recorded a speed of 101km per… Read More »