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Liverpools Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring his sides third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England. AP photo

Liverpool setting new standards in EPL

A maximum of seven more wins is required to clinch the league title in what is shaping up to be record time

2 Feb 2020 12:42 PM IST

Bruno Fernandes (Twitter image Man U)

Will Manchester United benefit from Bruno Fernandes?

Bruno signed a five-and-a-half-year contract with Man U, with an option to extend for a further year

1 Feb 2020 11:05 PM IST

Barcelona have snapped up Portuguese forward Francisco Trincao from Braga for 31 million euros (USD 34 million), the Spanish champions said in a statement on Friday. The club also announced the signing of 21-year-old Brazilian midfielder Matheus Fernandes from Palmeiras for a fee of seven million euros, which could reach 10 million with add-ons. (Photo:AP/AFP)

Barcelona signs Francisco Trincao, Matheus Fernandes

Trincao will sign a contract until June 2025, Fernandes will also join on a 5-year deal.

1 Feb 2020 3:23 PM IST

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer does not expect the club to sign more players before the transfer window closes on Friday, despite being linked with a late swoop for Bournemouth striker Joshua King. (Photo:AFP)

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer doesn-'t expect deadline day buys

United have been looking for a short-term replacement for the injured Marcus Rashford.

1 Feb 2020 3:03 PM IST

Borussia Dortmund have signed German international midfielder Emre Can from Italian champions Juventus, the Bundesliga club said on Friday. (Photo:Twitter)

Emre Can joins Borussia Dortmund on 1-year loan deal

The 26-year-old former Liverpool player completed his medical check-up before signing for Dortmund.

1 Feb 2020 2:25 PM IST

Real Madrid will still be without their two most expensive players Gareth Bale and Eden Hazard for Saturdays derby at home to Atletico Madrid as Zinedine Zidanes side look to cement their new-found status as La Liga title favourites. (Photo:AFP)

Eden Hazard, Gareth Bale to miss Madrid derby

Hazard hurted his ankle, while Bale recovered from a slight ankle injury.

1 Feb 2020 2:19 PM IST

Barcelonas striker Lionel Messi has become the first player to record 500 wins in the history of Spanish football. (Photo:AFP)

Lionel Messi 1st to win 500 matches in Spanish football history

32-year-old Messi took 710 games to register this number of wins.

1 Feb 2020 1:07 PM IST

Police are investigating an attack on the home of Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward by people in hoods. (Photo:AFP)

Police investigate attack on Manchester United CEO-'s home

A video showed a group outside Woodward-'s house, found throwing red flares over the gate.

30 Jan 2020 1:22 PM IST

Atletico Madrids Portugal forward Joao Felix is likely to miss thos weekends derby clash at Real Madrid after being diagnosed with a muscle injury on Wednesday. (Photo:AFP)

Joao Felix set to miss Madrid derby

Felix suffered the problem in Sundayâ€™s 0-0 draw with Leganes and did not train ahead of Saturdayâ€™s match.

30 Jan 2020 1:14 PM IST

Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon, the Premier League club said on Wednesday. (Photo:AFP)

Man Utd agree deal to sign Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon

Sporting confirmed United will pay an initial fee of 55 million euros (USD 61 million).

30 Jan 2020 12:51 PM IST

Nemanja Matics 35th-minute strike gave Manchester United victory at the Etihad Stadium but the midfielder was later sent off and it was not enough to overturn the 3-1 deficit from the semi-final first leg at Old Trafford.

League Cup 2019-20: Man Utd bow out despite 1-0 win against City

Manchester City lost 1-0 to Manchester United, but hung on to reach the League Cup final 3-2 on aggregate.

30 Jan 2020 12:42 PM IST

Christian Eriksen on Tuesday made a move to Inter Milan on a permanent deal from Tottenham Hotspur.

Tottenham-'s Christian Eriksen joins new club Inter Milan on a 4-year...

Eriksen signed a contract that will last until June 30, 2024.

29 Jan 2020 12:33 PM IST