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Man City drops more points to dent Premier League title challenge, Man United draws with Burnley

Man City drops more points to dent Premier League title challenge, Man United draws with Burnley

James Robson, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 4:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Manchester City's Premier League title hopes took another blow after a 1-1 draw with Brighton on Wednesday.
Messi would prefer to be an owner rather than a coach when he quits playing

Messi would prefer to be an owner rather than a coach when he quits playing

The Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 10:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Lionel Messi would prefer to become a club owner rather than a coach when he quits as a player, the Argentina soccer star has said.
Man United candidates for interim coach include Solskjaer and Carrick, AP source says

Man United candidates for interim coach include Solskjaer and Carrick, AP source says

James Robson, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 6 - 11:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Manchester United has approached Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick in its search for an interim coach to take over until the end of the season, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed to The Associated Press on Tuesday.
Chelsea gives new manager Liam Rosenior a six-year contract

Chelsea gives new manager Liam Rosenior a six-year contract

Samuel Petrequin And James Ellingworth, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 6 - 7:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

Chelsea appointed new manager Liam Rosenior on a six-year deal on Tuesday, hours after his departure from French club Strasbourg amid fans' unrest.
Manchester United coach Amorim out one day after provocative comments about club structure

Manchester United coach Amorim out one day after provocative comments about club structure

James Robson, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 5 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ruben Amorim is out as coach of Manchester United after just 14 months in the job.
Liverpool and Man City stunned by late goals. Amorim raises questions over his role at Man United

Liverpool and Man City stunned by late goals. Amorim raises questions over his role at Man United

James Robson, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 4 - 2:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Liverpool and Manchester City were stunned by late goals to drop points in the Premier League on Sunday.
Rice double helps Arsenal rally for win at Bournemouth and take six-point lead in Premier League

Rice double helps Arsenal rally for win at Bournemouth and take six-point lead in Premier League

Steve Douglas, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 3 - 1:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Declan Rice proved why he's a leading candidate to be the Premier League's player of the season by inspiring Arsenal to a come-from behind victory at Bournemouth that opened up a six-point lead on Saturday.
Finally! Wolves claims its first Premier League win of the season at the 20th attempt

Finally! Wolves claims its first Premier League win of the season at the 20th attempt

The Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 10:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

It has taken 20 games but Wolverhampton Wanderers finally have their first win in the Premier League.
Leão strike takes AC Milan to the top of Serie A

Leão strike takes AC Milan to the top of Serie A

The Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 2 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A second half goal from Rafael Leão gave AC Milan a 1-0 win at Cagliari and sent it back to the top of Serie A on Friday.
Chelsea's interim coach says players 'really focused' on Man City after Maresca exit

Chelsea's interim coach says players 'really focused' on Man City after Maresca exit

The Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 2 - 8:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Calum McFarlane said he's had a "whirlwind" 24 hours at Chelsea since being elevated from Under-21s coach to interim manager and then tasked with facing Pep Guardiola and Manchester City on Sunday.
Maresca leaves Chelsea midway through turbulent season after reported clash with ownership

Maresca leaves Chelsea midway through turbulent season after reported clash with ownership

Steve Douglas, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 1 - 12:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Chelsea was back on the coaching carousel under its American ownership on Thursday after Enzo Maresca left his position as manager following a reported deterioration in his relationship with the Premier League club's hierarchy.
Lions roar and Eagles fly: All the 24 teams' nicknames at the Africa Cup of Nations

Lions roar and Eagles fly: All the 24 teams' nicknames at the Africa Cup of Nations

CiarÁn Fahey, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 1 - 9:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Indomitable Lions, Bafana Bafana and the Super Eagles have all been competing at the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Comeback wins for Ivory Coast, Cameroon at Africa Cup. Sudan advances despite defeat and war at home

Comeback wins for Ivory Coast, Cameroon at Africa Cup. Sudan advances despite defeat and war at home

CiarÁn Fahey, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 31 - 3:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bazoumana Touré scored in stoppage time as defending champion Ivory Coast recovered from a two-goal deficit to beat Gabon 3-2 on Wednesday in the Africa Cup of Nations, which now enters the knockout stage.
Roberto Carlos says he's 'recovering well' after undergoing heart procedure in Brazil

Roberto Carlos says he's 'recovering well' after undergoing heart procedure in Brazil

Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 31 - 2:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Brazil and Real Madrid great Roberto Carlos posted a picture of himself smiling in hospital and said he was "recovering well" after confirming Wednesday he had undergone a heart procedure.
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé sidelined with knee injury

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé sidelined with knee injury

The Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 31 - 11:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has injured his left knee, the Spanish club said on Wednesday.
Life begins at 59 for the globe's oldest professional soccer player

Life begins at 59 for the globe's oldest professional soccer player

The Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 9:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

He turns 59 in February, and the globe's oldest professional soccer player has a new club as he gets set for his 41st season.
Arsenal will end the year top of the Premier League after 4-1 statement win over Villa

Arsenal will end the year top of the Premier League after 4-1 statement win over Villa

Jerome Pugmire, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 30 - 5:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Arsenal ensured it will end the year top of the Premier League after beating Aston Villa 4-1 at home in a powerful statement win on Tuesday with all goals scored in the second half.
Senegal and Congo get big wins at Africa Cup while Tanzania and Tunisia squeeze into knockout stage

Senegal and Congo get big wins at Africa Cup while Tanzania and Tunisia squeeze into knockout stage

CiarÁn Fahey, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 30 - 4:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Senegal and Congo served notice of their intent with convincing wins at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, when Tanzania and Tunisia grabbed the last places in the knockout stage.
Host Morocco and South Africa join Egypt in Africa Cup knockout stage as Salah gets a rest

Host Morocco and South Africa join Egypt in Africa Cup knockout stage as Salah gets a rest

CiarÁn Fahey, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 29 - 5:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Host nation Morocco and South Africa advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations' knockout stage on Monday, when Egypt star Mohamed Salah got a rest with his team already through.
First-half blitz sends Roma into top four of Serie A with 3-1 win over Genoa

First-half blitz sends Roma into top four of Serie A with 3-1 win over Genoa

The Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 3:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Roma scored three times in a one-sided first half to beat Genoa 3-1 on Monday and move into fourth place in Serie A.