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Griezmann in talks to join MLS side Orlando City
3+ hour, 39+ min ago (257+ words) MIAMI, Feb 24 " French World Cup-winning striker Antoine Griezmann is in talks to join Major League Soccer's Orlando City, a source close to the talks told AFP Monday. Griezmann currently plays for Atletico Madrid, where he is the Spanish club's all-time…...
Liverpool scrape past Nottingham Forest 1-0 as Mac Allister calls for improvement
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (354+ words) NOTTINGHAM, Feb 23 " Alexis Mac Allister said Liverpool must reflect on their performance despite his 97th-minute goal snatching a 1-0 victory at Nottingham Forest yesterday." The Reds had been toothless in attack against a side battling relegation until the closing stages. Mac…...
Parking rage turns bloody at Cheras flats after man slashed
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (202+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 " A parking dispute at the Seri Melaka Flats in Cheras escalated into a knife attack this week, leaving a man with a three-centimetre wound on his left hand. In a statement, Cheras police chief Asst Comm Mohd…...
Sabah FC still optimistic despite injury woes before JDT showdown
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (226+ words) KOTA KINABALU, Feb 21 " Despite facing several constraints in terms of player injuries, Sabah FC remains optimistic ahead of the Super League clash against Johor Darul Ta'zim FC (JDT) at the Likas Stadium here tomorrow night (Sunday). Sabah FC acting head…...
Liverpool boss Arne Slot says £125m striker Alexander Isak nearing end of rehab, targets March return
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (523+ words) LONDON, Feb 19 " Liverpool manager Arne Slot said on Thursday he believes striker Alexander Isak is in the "final stages of rehab" and could return by the end of next month to bolster the Reds" push for Champions League qualification. The…...
Arteta apologises to Rosenior after disrespect row
2+ week, 3+ day ago (475+ words) LONDON, Feb 7 " Mikel Arteta has apologised to Liam Rosenior after the Chelsea boss accused Arsenal of a lack of respect before their League Cup semi-final clash. Rosenior was angry that Arsenal staff encroached onto the Chelsea half of the pitch…...
Guardiola lauds Haaland as ‘world’s best striker’ but won’t confirm Liverpool start
2+ week, 3+ day ago (345+ words) LONDON, Feb 7 " Pep Guardiola insisted Erling Haaland is the "best striker in the world" despite refusing to confirm if the misfiring Manchester City star will start tomorrow's crucial clash with Liverpool. Haaland has scored just twice in his last 12 appearances,…...
Guardiola to petition for Guehi’s inclusion in League Cup final against Arsenal
2+ week, 5+ day ago (539+ words) MANCHESTER, Feb 5 " Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will ask the Football League for permission to play Marc Guehi in the League Cup final against Arsenal even though the England defender is ineligible for the Wembley showdown. Guehi, signed from Crystal…...
Liverpool pip Chelsea to signing of Rennes defender Jacquet in RM323m deal
3+ week, 19+ hour ago (170+ words) LIVERPOOL, Feb 2 " Liverpool have beaten off competition from Chelsea to sign Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet for a fee of up to "60 million (RM323 million), according to British media reports today. However, the 20-year-old is not set to move to Anfield until…...
Premier League talking points: Arsenal tighten grip, City lose their nerve, Man United find Fergie-time magic
3+ week, 1+ day ago (655+ words) MANCHESTER, Feb 2 " Arsenal moved a step closer to ending a 22-year wait to win the Premier League title after a dream weekend for the Gunners extended their lead to six points. A dominant 4-0 win over Leeds quelled talk of Mikel…...