Club handed youth cup draw despite having no team hunts for players on Twitter
A football club has sourced players via Twitter after an incredible turn of events saw it land a spot in a youth cup competition despite having no such team.
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City were complacent in Lyon defeat, says former Manchester United defender
Lyon defender Rafael feels complacency could have been a factor as Manchester City suffered a shock loss to the French side in their Champions League opener.
Manchester City not up to standard as Guardiola left watching defeat from stands
Pep Guardiola looked on from the stands in helpless frustration as Manchester City slumped to defeat in their Champions League opener.
No excuses from Arteta after shock defeat for City
Mikel Arteta refused to use the absence of Pep Guardiola as an excuse after Manchester City suffered a shock loss to Lyon in their Champions League opener.
City’s Champions League opener makes unpleasant viewing for Guardiola
Pep Guardiola could only watch as Manchester City slipped to a surprise 2-1 defeat in their Champions League opener against Lyon.
Lichtsteiner ‘hungry’ to return Arsenal to Champions League
Stephan Lichtsteiner admits he is hungry to take Arsenal back into the Champions League after the competition returned in style this week.
Benitez ‘deeply saddened’ by Stephen Darby’s retirement
Rafael Benitez has paid tribute to Stephen Darby after the defender was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.
Kane drained and set-piece pain: 5 reasons behind Tottenham’s woeful form
Tottenham have lost three games in a row under Mauricio Pochettino for the first time after their late collapse at Inter Milan in the Champions League.
Non-league defender scores Beckham-esque goal from his own half
Non-league football can produce just as much drama as the Premier League, as was the case when Michael Spillane scored from inside his own half.
Dundee council criticised for charging football clubs for cancelled pitch bookings
A grassroots football association has hit out at Dundee City Council’s decision to charge for cancelled pitch bookings.
Arteta steps into City limelight against Lyon
Mikel Arteta will step into Pep Guardiola’s shoes as Manchester City begin their Champions League campaign on Wednesday night.
When Lionel met Geraint – champions come face to face
Tour de France champion Geraint Thomas has taken plenty of selfies since his summer triumph – and made the most of another photo opportunity with Lionel Messi after watching him bag a hat-trick for Barcelona in the Champions League.
I’ve matured since leaving United – Depay
Memphis Depay claimed he is now a more mature player – but does not own a red leather jacket – after returning to Manchester for the first time since leaving United on Tuesday.
Lopetegui to face pressure head on as Real Madrid begin Champions League defence
Julen Lopetegui is ready to embrace the pressure head on of trying to guide Real Madrid to a fourth successive Champions League success.
Watch Neymar and Steph Curry show each other tricks from their respective sports
There aren’t many athletes more talented in their respective sports than Neymar and Steph Curry, so it was a rare treat to watch them teaching each other the tricks of their trades.
Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis heads for AC Milan
Ivan Gazidis is to leave his position as chief executive of Arsenal to take over a similar role at AC Milan.
Lyon v Manchester City – Champions League opener in focus
Manchester City host Lyon in their Champions League opener on Wednesday.
Watch Benfica Women win 28-0 on their Portuguese Second Division debut
Benfica Women’s debut in the Portuguese Second Division could hardly have gone better after they notched more than two dozen goals in a single game.
Juve’s Costa refuses apology to Sassuolo’s Di Francesco after spitting dismissal
Juventus star Douglas Costa has rejected calls he should offer a direct apology to Federico Di Francesco after he was sent off for spitting in the Sassuolo winger’s face, claiming “you do not know what he said to me.”
Lampard accepts FA charge after sending-off
Derby manager Frank Lampard has accepted a charge of improper conduct from the Football Association following his sending-off during his side’s defeat at Rotherham on Saturday.