Madrid, Feb 28 (IANS) Atletico Madrid’s Director of Sport, Mateu Alemany, has closed the door on speculation that French international Antoine Griezmann is on the verge of leaving the club to sign for MLS side Orlando City.The 34-year-old forward, who will be 35 in March, is reported to have a lucrative offer from the U.S. side, with French sports newpaper L’Equipe reporting the deal has all-but been agreed, reported Xinhua.However, with the transfer window in the MLS closing on March 26th, if G…
Latest Manchester City News & Updates
Nyon, Feb 27 (IANS) The draw for the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League Round of 16, conducted at the House of European Football on Friday, revealed a series of high-voltage encounters in Europe’s premier club football tournament.After an intriguing Playoff phase, which saw Real Madrid and Atalanta advancing to the Round of 16, the next phase is set to commence on March 10 as the final 16 teams eye glory.Reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will lock horns with Club World Cup holders Chel…
Madrid, Feb 26 (IANS) Real Madrid advanced to the Champions League last 16 with a 2-1 home win over Benfica, sealing a 3-1 aggregate victory.Vinicius Jr. scored the decisive goal in the 80th minute to settle an anxious night at the Santiago Bernabeu, where the tie was level on the evening and the hosts struggled for long spells.Benfica, missing suspended coach Jose Mourinho, began with urgency and drew level on aggregate when Rafa Silva finished from close range after a sharp move down the right…
London, Feb 23 (IANS) Arsenal produced a dominant display to retain its five-point lead at the top of the Premier League and ease talk of late-season nerves with a 4-1 win away to Tottenham Hotspur in the north London derby.The first half ended 1-1 after Eberechi Eze put Arsenal ahead in the 32nd minute, only for Randal Kolo Muani to equalize two minutes later, but Mikel Arteta’s side took control after the break.Viktor Gyokeres restored Arsenal’s lead in the 47th minute with a powerful finish, …
London, Feb 22 (IANS) Nico O’Reilly scored two goals as Manchester City closed the gap on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table to just two points with a 2-1 victory over Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium.O’Reilly bagged two goals in the first-half, either side of a deflected equaliser from Lewis Hall.And City held firm in a tense second-half, showing steel and determination to seal a vital three points.O’Reilly’s first goal in the match was the 500th home Premier League goal…
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Pep Guardiola admitted that Rodri might have returned from injury sooner than ideal, yet believes the midfielder is slowly regaining his form. The Spain international sustained a knee ligament injury in September 2024, a year following his Ballon d’Or award, and returned to play in May. Since then, Rodri has struggled to regain the level of influence he had at Manchester City. Additionally, he missed part of this season due to a hamstring injury, which further affected h…
London, Feb 16 (IANS) Arsenal powered into the FA Cup last 16 with a comfortable 4-0 home win over League One side Wigan Athletic.The clubs last met in the competition 12 years ago in a semifinal decided on penalties, but this time Arsenal’s superior quality told early. Noni Madueke, Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and an own goal had the tie effectively wrapped up inside the opening half hour, allowing the hosts to ease off after the break.Leeds United needed penalties to get past Birmingham …
London, Feb 15 (IANS) Liverpool advanced to the fifth round of the FA Cup by defeating Brighton & Hove Albion 3-0 at Anfield.Curtis Jones opened the scoring in the round-four tie after 42 minutes to set the hosts on their way. The Reds’ spot in Monday night’s draw was confirmed by a Dominik Szoboszlai hit and penalty from Mohamed Salah in the second half.Earlier, Manchester City moved into the fifth round with a 2-0 win at home to League Two rivals Salford City.Pep Guardiola’s team went …
London, Feb 12 (IANS) Manchester City kept the pressure on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League with a comfortable 3-0 home win over Fulham.City were in impressive control from the off at a rain-soaked Etihad and were two up inside half an hour. First Semenyo was on target, claiming his fifth goal since joining City last month on 24 minutes.O’Reilly then struck from Semenyo’s assist on the half hour to double the advantage before Haaland got in on the scoring act six minutes before the b…
London, Feb 9 (IANS) Manchester City rallied late to beat Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield, keeping its Premier League title hopes alive with a dramatic comeback.City kicked off nine points behind leader Arsenal, which had beaten Sunderland 3-0 on Saturday, and the gap appeared set to widen when Dominik Szoboszlai curled in a stunning free kick in the 75th minute to give Liverpool the lead.Bernardo Silva equalized in the 84th minute, finishing after Erling Haaland headed the ball into his path, before H…