Relentless Man City seek record four titles in a row
LONDON: Winning four successive top-flight titles has proved beyond any team or manager in the history of English football but if any club can break new ground it is Manchester City.
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Leverkusen extend deal with coach Xabi Alonso to 2026
BERLIN : Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has signed a two-year extension of his contract that will keep him at the Bundesliga club until 2026, the team said on Friday.
Spain have analysed loss to Japan ahead of knockout game against Swiss
SYDNEY : While Spain were reeling after their 4-0 rout by Japan in their final group game at the Women's World Cup this week, coach Jorge Vilda said rather than brushing the painful loss off, they studied it from every possible angle.
FIFA Investigates Misconduct Claim Involving Zambia World Cup Team
FIFA said Friday it was investigating a misconduct complaint involving the Zambian team at the Women's World Cup, vowing tough punishment if proven. It provided no details, citing confidentiality, but media reports said the incident involved coach Bruce Mwape allegedly rubbing a player's breasts. "We can confirm that a complaint has been received in relation to the Zambian women's national team and this is currently being investigated," a FIFA spokesperson said.
Japan look to maintain level in World Cup knockout stage
WELLINGTON : Japan stormed through the group stage at the Women's World Cup with three dominant wins, and playmaker Yui Hasegawa says it is vital that they maintain their level of performance against Norway in Saturday's last 16 clash.
Swiss brush up offence plan for knockout World Cup game vs Spain
SYDNEY : Switzerland kept a clean sheet through the group stage of the Women's World Cup but only scored two goals through three games, and so coach Inka Grings said La Nati have worked intensively this week on the offensive part of their game.
Erik ten Hag has two games to decide on two Manchester United selection dilemmas
After visiting Oslo, Edinburgh, New Jersey, San Diego, Houston and Las Vegas in recent weeks, Manchester United will no doubt be pleased to return to more familiar surroundings this weekend.
Riise mum on Hegerberg playing Japan, says Norway has luxury of options in attack
Norway coach Hege Riise said injured striker Ada Hegerberg is responding well in training ahead of their Women's World Cup last-16 game against Japan but the team has a luxury of options up front with Sophie Roman Haug also in the running to start.