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Manchester United, Liverpool may be buyout targets for Qatar fund

Manchester United shares have been on a strong run since last July when they were trading at only $10.41. They closed yesterday at $23.11

Mukesh Ambani enters race to buy football club Liverpool, says report

The club has been put up for sale by its current owner FSG, which bought it in October 2010, The Mirror newspaper said

Tear gas fired at Liverpool fans amid Champions League final stadium chaos

As Liverpool lost the showpiece game of the European season to Real Madrid 1-0 on Saturday, UEFA put the blame for blocked turnstiles on thousands of fans who purchased fake tickets

Real Madrid win Champions League final against Liverpool; secures14th title

The final match was held at the Stade de France in Paris and ended with a score of 1:0, with Brazilian winger Vinicius Junior scoring the only goal in the 59th minute

Liverpool, Real Madrid face other in Champions League final in Paris

Thousands of soccer fans were descending on Paris to see Liverpool and Real Madrid meet in the Champions League final later today

The richest and the rest

At various levels the competition is fierce and it is not too difficult to imagine any one team transition to the tier above it with luck and commitment from all involved

Mohamed Salah on revenge mission against Madrid in Champions League final

Mohamed Salah could easily have given the kind of diplomatic answer trotted out by most soccer players.

Roman holiday over

With the advent of Mr Romanovich and his largesse, Chelsea quickly climbed to the top, replacing Arsenal as the main rival for Alex Ferguson's rampant Manchester United

Liverpool hails 'strong' financial position despite $6 million loss

The club, owned by American businessman John Henry, said it has invested more than 130 million pounds ($174 million) in infrastructure over the past three years

Steven Gerrard hired as Aston Villa manager for 1st EPL coaching role

Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard took his first coaching role in the English Premier League when he was hired as Aston Villa manager on Thursday, ending a 3-year stint in Scotland

Roberto Firmino's hamstring injury a blow for Liverpool, Brazil

Roberto Firmino will miss at least one month with Liverpool and upcoming World Cup qualifiers with Brazil because of a hamstring injury

Liverpool, Chelsea split points; Manchester City thrash Arsenal 5-0

Liverpool and Chelsea drew 1-1, although Chelsea defender Reece James was sent off on the stroke of halftime in a Saturday night Premier League match.

Goal feast for fans as Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool win in EPL

The return of near-capacity crowds fueled a barrage of goals and a bunch of home wins in the English Premier League. Fans at Old Trafford particularly enjoyed themselves. More than 72,000 spectators Britain's biggest soccer crowd since the pandemic saw Bruno Fernandes' hat trick and Paul Pogba's four assists sweep Manchester United to a 5-1 thrashing of fierce rival Leeds, a statement of intent from a team whose last of its record 20 top-flight titles came in 2013. It was the highest-scoring encounter on a day featuring 25 goals across seven matches, at an average of 3.57 much higher than a typical season's average. The presence of fans may also have contributed to there being five home wins, an immediate swing from last season when there were more away wins (40% compared to 38% for home teams). Chelsea, the European champion and a big title contender like United, flexed its early-season muscles by overwhelming Crystal Palace in a 3-0 win that could have been heavier in front of

Jurgen Klopp defends Liverpool's spending after splurge by rivals

We can't spend money we don't have, said Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp

How local politics and nationalism shaped football as we know it today

The sport, which began capturing global imagination just after World War I, has been used as a platform to make political and racial statements and broadcast ethnic identities

Euro 2020: To write off Germany now would be crazy, says Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool FC head coach Jurgen Klopp has stated that it would be crazy to write off Germany at the ongoing Euro 2020, despite their struggles in the final group stage clash against Hungary

Paris Saint-Germain signs Georginio Wijnaldum until 2024

Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on Thursday announced the transfer of Georginio Wijnaldum.Arriving from Liverpool, the Netherlands international midfielder has signed with the club from the French capital until June 30, 2024."Signing for Paris Saint-Germain is a new challenge for me," explained Georginio Wijnaldum after signing his contract in an official release issued by PSG."I'm joining one of the best squads in Europe and I want to bring all my desire and commitment to this ambitious project. Paris Saint-Germain have proved how good they are in recent years and I am convinced that together, with our supporters, we can go even further and higher," he added.Born in Rotterdam, and a product of the Sparta Rotterdam youth academy, he played for two of the biggest clubs in his homeland in Feyenoord (135 matches, 25 goals) and then PSV Eindhoven (154 matches, 56 goals) with whom he won the 2014-15 Eredivisie title.After a season at Newcastle United, 'Gini' joined Liverpool FC in ..

Humor, sarcasm, anger: Reaction to European Super League proposals

As a slew of foreign-owned clubs announced plans to rip up European soccer by forming a new League, one club with North American leadership was happy to announce its intention to keep the status quo

European Super League clubs tell FIFA legal action already started

The 12 clubs pursuing a Super League have told the leaders FIFA and UEFA that legal action is already being pursued to stop them from action intended to thwart the launch of the breakaway competition

Britain considering 'range of options' to prevent European Super League

The British government is considering a range of options to prevent the European Super League from going ahead, a spokesperson for the prime minister has confirmed.