… We travel to Anfield in a fortnight, and then host Paris St Germain in the Champions League back at Etihad Stadium — moments that give us an opportunity to celebrate the strength of the Manchester City family. …
Goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue helped Paris St Germain to retain the UEFA Super Cup with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa on Wednesday. …
… s international list of referees in 2018, Artan became the first Somali official at the Africa Cup of Nations in 2024. “I believe that if I can succeed, anyone can,” he said. “Don’t ever stop dreaming.” Wednesday’s match in Salzburg pits Champions League winners Paris St Germain …
… Neymar injured his right calf during Santos’ 3-0 defeat by Coritiba last month, the latest in a long run of injuries and physical setbacks for the former Barcelona and Paris St Germain forward, who has not played for Brazil in almost three years. …
… The Italian, who took charge of Brazil last year, had not previously recalled the former Barcelona and Paris St Germain attacker, who now plays for Santos and is set to feature at his fourth World Cup in pursuit of his first world title. …
… A memorable campaign could get even better for Arsenal as they face Paris St Germain in the Champions League final in Budapest on May 30, bidding to win the trophy for the first time. …
Bayern Munich lacked the clinical finishing and killer instinct shown by Paris St Germain, their goalkeeper Manuel Neuer said, after the French side reached the Champions League final with a 1-1 draw in Germany on Wednesday. …
… Mikel Arteta’s side will face either holders, Paris St Germain, who knocked them out in last season’s semi-finals, or Bayern Munich in the Puskas Arena in Budapest on May 30 a week after they hope to have sealed their first Premier League title for 22 years. …
Defending champions Paris St Germain battled past visitors Bayern Munich 5-4 in a pulsating Champions League semi-final first leg on Tuesday that had a record number of goals at this stage of the competition. …
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak says "nothing has changed" in the club's legal battle with the Premier League over financial breach charges, reaffirming confidence in proving innocence. City is expected to be found guilty on the vast majority of charges and could face penalties ranging from a fine to points deduction or expulsion, with the club expected to appeal any verdict.
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak says "nothing has changed" in the club's legal battle with the Premier League over financial breach charges, reaffirming confidence in proving innocence. City is expected to be found guilty on the vast majority of charges and could face penalties ranging from a fine to points deduction or expulsion, with the club expected to appeal any verdict.
Lionel Messi scored his 100th goal for Inter Miami in their 2-0 victory over Cruz Azul in the Campeones Cup final at Nu Stadium in Florida, with Casemiro adding the second goal.
Paris St Germain retained the UEFA Super Cup with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa, with goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desirée Doucé. PSG, back-to-back Champions League winners, went ahead through Kvaratskhelia in the 20th minute before Brian Madjo equalised at halftime, but Doucé restored PSG's lead in the 61st minute.
Somali referee Omar Artan will become the first non-European to referee the UEFA Super Cup tomorrow in Salzburg. The 34-year-old has been a leading African referee, including being named CAF Men's Referee of the Year, though he was barred from entering the United States for the World Cup despite having a valid visa.
Brazil forward Neymar will not travel with the squad for their World Cup group game against Haiti on Friday as he continues to recover from a calf injury, the Brazilian football association said. He will remain in New Jersey to continue his recovery at the team's facilities.
Neymar has suffered a minor calf injury with oedema but is expected to recover in time to join Brazil's World Cup camp next week. The 34-year-old, Brazil's all-time leading scorer, was named in the squad for the tournament starting June 11 in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Arsenal were confirmed as Premier League champions on Tuesday after Manchester City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth, ending the north London club's 22-year title drought. It is Arsenal's first league title since 2003-04 and could be the start of a historic season if they win the Champions League final against Paris St Germain on May 30.
Bayern Munich's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer said the team lacked clinical finishing and killer instinct in a 1-1 draw against Paris St Germain on Wednesday, resulting in a 6-5 aggregate defeat and elimination from the Champions League. PSG will face Arsenal in the final on May 30.
Paris St Germain beat Bayern Munich 5-4 in a Champions League semi-final first leg with a record number of goals at this stage of the competition. PSG came from a goal down to lead 5-2 before Bayern scored twice in three minutes late in the match.