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SportAFP NewsLille win derby at Lens to tighten grip on Ligue 1 lead
Ligue 1 leaders Lille held their nerve to win 3-0 at local rivals Lens on Friday and put the pressure back on their pursuers who play later in the weekend.
SportAFP NewsNadal admits Zverev defeat 'step back' but positive as Roland Garros nears
Rafael Nadal admitted his 6-4, 6-4 loss to Germany's Alexander Zverev in the Madrid Open quarter-finals on Friday was a "step back" but insisted there were plenty of positives as he plots his way to a 14th Roland Garros title.
SportAFP NewsNewcastle dent Leicester's Champions League bid with shock win
Newcastle United derailed Leicester City's bid to qualify for next season's Champions League with a 4-2 win on Friday that all but secured their place in the Premier League.
SportAFP NewsNine clubs sanctioned by UEFA over Super League project as three hold out
UEFA on Friday announced sanctions, including financial punishments, against nine of the 12 clubs behind the aborted Super League project, after the clubs "apologised" and acknowledged "a mistake".
SportAFP NewsUK 'open' to hosting Champions League final due to Turkey travel ban
Britain on Friday said it was willing to step in to host the Champions League football final, after the UK government placed Turkey on a coronavirus travel red list.
SportAFP NewsGlazer promises Man Utd fans he accepts 'need for change'
Manchester United co-chairman Joel Glazer has written to fans acknowledging the "need for change" and better communication after protests forced the postponement of last Sunday's Premier League match against Liverpool.
BusinessVarietyHow Streamers Like DAZN Are Scoring Sports Broadcasting Rights From Pay TV Operators in Europe
The multibillion-dollar market for sports broadcasting rights is wreaking havoc in Europe, where soccer teams are suffering heavy losses due to pandemic-shuttered stadiums as new media players enter the field. Rapidly abandoned plans by 12 top European teams to form a lucrative breakaway soccer Super League in late April sparked pandemonium among millions of fans, […]
SportAFP NewsLiverpool's top-four chance may have gone, says Klopp
Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool's chances of qualifying for next season's Champions League may be over with the club languishing seven points behind fourth-placed Chelsea.
SportAFP NewsLewandowski 'focused' on breaking Gerd Mueller's goal record
Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick said on Friday Robert Lewandowski is focused on breaking Gerd Mueller's all-time Bundesliga goal-scoring record as the Poland striker is four short with three games of the season left.
NewsAFP NewsNadal stunned by Zverev in Madrid to cast cloud over Roland Garros bid
Rafael Nadal lost 6-4, 6-4 to Germany's Alexander Zverev in the Madrid Open quarter-finals on Friday, casting doubts over the Spaniard's form ahead of this month's French Open.
SportAFP NewsTuchel hails 'key factor' Azpilicueta as Chelsea push for top four
Thomas Tuchel has hailed rejuvenated Cesar Azpilicueta as a "key factor" in Chelsea's fine run, saying the pair struck up an instant rapport.
SportYahoo SportsWWE legend Booker T reflects on career, new documentary: 'I have to pinch myself'
Yahoo Sports had a chance to catch up with Booker T to discuss his legacy as one of the greatest Black professional wrestlers, his transition to WWE and one of the iconic moments of his career.
SportAFP NewsGoalkeeper Gulacsi extends Leipzig deal until 2025
Hungary goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi has signed a contract extension with Bundesliga high-fliers RB Leipzig until 2025, it was announced Friday.
SportAFP NewsGuardiola says Champions League final not on his mind as Man City host Chelsea
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City's Premier League clash with Chelsea on Saturday will not have any bearing on the Champions League final between the two sides later this month.
SportAFP NewsThiem battles past Isner to reach semi-finals in Madrid
Dominic Thiem came from a set down to beat John Isner and reach the semi-finals of the Madrid Open on Friday.
SportAFP NewsAngry Solskjaer plans player rotation following fixture pile-up
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is planning sweeping changes during Manchester United's run of four matches in eight days, saying the knock-on effects in the Premier League top-four race is "everyone else's problem".
SportAFP NewsBayern Munich president rules out any big signings this summer
Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer has ruled out any big-money signings this summer as the Bundesliga giants tighten their belts due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
SportAFP NewsArteta says he is right man for Arsenal despite Europa League 'pain'
Mikel Arteta admits he feels "deep pain" at missing out on reaching the Europa League final but insists he is the right man to take Arsenal forward after a dismal season.
SportAFP NewsGladbach's Bensebaini out to spoil Bayern title party
Algeria left-back Ramy Bensebaini says Borussia Moenchengladbach are out to spoil the title party at Bayern Munich on Saturday where the hosts can be confirmed Bundesliga winners for the ninth straight season.
SportAFP NewsInter entering 'new cycle': Lukaku
Inter Milan, who ended the record reign of nine consecutive titles of Italian champions Juventus, can start "a new cycle", says star striker Romelu Lukaku in an interview published on Friday.
SportAFP NewsCrunch time for La Liga's title race as contenders go head to head
Gerard Pique said in any normal season this weekend would decide La Liga's champion but even he admitted this time there are no guarantees.
SportAFP NewsRonaldo and Ibrahimovic face off in battle for Champions League spot
Dethroned Juventus host AC Milan on Sunday in a clash of former Serie A title hopefuls now fighting to qualify for the Champions League.
SportAFP NewsLa Liga fever pitch, Bayern on brink and French derby - what to watch in Europe
Barcelona host Atletico Madrid while Real Madrid face Sevilla as La Liga's title race enters the final straight, Bayern Munich can secure a ninth consecutive Bundesliga crown while Ligue 1 leaders Lille should expect no favours from northern rivals and European hopefuls Lens.
SportAFP NewsBayern renew bid to win league as Dortmund battle Leipzig
Bayern Munich make their second attempt to wrap up the Bundesliga title on Saturday after Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig clash earlier in a rehearsal for next week's German Cup final.
EntertainmentAFP NewsAfter revolutionising music industry, Spotify's Daniel Ek sets sights on Arsenal
Spotify's billionaire CEO Daniel Ek, who revolutionised on-demand music listening for millions of people, is a resilient entrepreneur from a Swedish working-class suburb who now hopes to bring his business acumen to "the beautiful game".
