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Guardiolas side pipped Liverpool to the Premier League by one point last season after a thrilling title race went down to the last day. (Photo: AFP)

Guardiola urges City to strike early blow against Liverpool

The two clubs renew their growing rivalry when they meet at Wembley in the annual curtain-raiser to the English...

3 Aug 2019 7:37 AM GMT

The 35-year-old created history domestically in France in April as she became the first female referee to officiate a mens Ligue 1 match, between Amiens and Strasbourg. (Photo:AFP)

Stephanie Frappart will be first female referee to officiate UEFA...

This will be the first time that a female official takes charge of a major UEFA men's competition event.

3 Aug 2019 7:11 AM GMT

Should the deal go through, Maguire will become the most expensive defender in the world, surpassing the 75 million pounds Liverpool paid Southampton for Virgil van Dijk last year. (Photo: AFP)

Manchester United agree record deal to sign Maguire from Leicester -...

Manchester United have reached an agreement with Leicester City to sign centre back Harry Maguire with a transfer fee of...

3 Aug 2019 5:58 AM GMT

Messi had a disappointing first thirty minutes of the match as he was not able to get into the match. (Photo: AP)

Lionel Messi banned from international football for 3 months

Messi and Argentina can still appeal the decision, which stops the striker from playing in four friendlies this year.

3 Aug 2019 3:38 AM GMT

Brazil captain Dani Alves heads home to Sao Paulo

The right back went on to play for Barcelona, Juventus and PSG, collecting nine national league titles along the way.

2 Aug 2019 12:33 PM GMT

Germany midfielder Mario Goetze, who was not included in the squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, said omission was really tough for him to take. (Photo: Twitter/Bayern Munich)

Mario Goetze says World Cup exclusion was 'really tough' to take

Goetze was the one who scored the match-winning goal in the 2014 World Cup final which helped his side lift the title.

2 Aug 2019 10:49 AM GMT

Pulisic stated that he needed to prove himself and is hoping to earn his teammates respect. (Photo: AFP)

'Big relief to score my first goal for Chelsea' : Christian Pulisic

Chelsea registered a 5-3 win over Red Bull Salzburg on July 31. Pulisic scored twice in the game.

2 Aug 2019 8:22 AM GMT

Henderson said they are going to use the last season as fuel to be even better. (Photo: AFP)

Liverpool's Jordan Henderson believes winning title will be difficult

Liverpool won Champions League 2018-19 while Manchester City clinched the Premier League title.

2 Aug 2019 7:27 AM GMT

The football body accused Juventus of a breach of contract by not playing Ronaldo, rejecting its explanation that he was rested on medical advice. (Photo: AFP)

K-League blasts Juventus 'deception' over Ronaldo no-show

More than 2,000 fans plan to sue the sports agency that organised the game.

2 Aug 2019 7:21 AM GMT

The 24-year-old Ivory Coast international signed a five-year deal and will wear the number 19 shirt at the London club. (Photo: AFP)

Arsenal sign Ivorian forward Pepe in club record deal

Financial details of the transfer were not revealed but British media reported it was around 72 million pounds (USD...

2 Aug 2019 5:31 AM GMT

Bayern Munichs chase for Leroy Sane has pitted them against their age old rivals, Borussia Dortmund. (Photo: AFP)

Bayern renew battle with Dortmund amid Sane chase

The blockbuster Bundesliga curtain-raiser in Dortmund once more pits Germany's top clubs together.

2 Aug 2019 5:13 AM GMT

Julian Brandt will be joining Mario Gotze at Borussia Dortmund this season. (Photo: AFP)

Mario Goetze says Julian Brandt is 'very, very good'

Apart from Brandt, Thorgan Hazard is the club's new signing.

1 Aug 2019 10:49 AM GMT