Atletico Madrid's Simeone seeks relief as winless run piles on pressure
MADRID :Diego Simeone is feeling the heat as Atletico Madrid's dismal start to the season has left the coach desperately seeking his first win a month into the campaign.
Barshim withdraws from world championships with injury
Qatar's former Olympic champion Mutaz Barshim has withdrawn from the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, citing a foot injury that has hampered his preparations despite travelling with the national team to Japan.
Blow for Chelsea as Delap sidelined until December
LONDON :Chelsea forward Liam Delap's hamstring injury is worse than initially feared and could keep him out until December, manager Enzo Maresca said on Friday ahead of his side's Premier League clash away at London rivals Brentford.
Flick cleared for Barca's Champions League opener after suspension overturned
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick will be in the dugout for their Champions League opener at Newcastle United on Thursday after successfully appealing a one-match suspension that threatened to sideline him for his side's opening European game this season.
Donnarumma is a different kind of keeper than Ederson, Guardiola says
Gianluigi Donnarumma is a different kind of goalkeeper than Manchester City's former first-choice Ederson, manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday, adding that he would not ask the Italian to replicate his predecessor's role played for the club.
Alonso optimistic on Bellingham return as Real Madrid look to maintain perfect start
MADRID :Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is cautiously hopeful that Jude Bellingham could return to action before October as the England midfielder continues his recovery from shoulder surgery.
Chelsea agree deal to sign striker Emegha from Strasbourg
Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Emanuel Emegha from Ligue 1 club Strasbourg, with the Dutch striker joining in 2026, the Premier League club said on Friday.
Doping-US sprinter Knighton banned for four years for doping violation
American sprinter Erriyon Knighton was handed a four-year ban for an Anti-Doping Rule Violation after the Court of Arbitration for Sport partially upheld appeals by World Athletics and the World Anti-Doping Agency on Friday.