Football: Top four chasing Chelsea cannot afford to lose at Man United, says SarriLONDON (REUTERS) - Chelsea cannot afford to lose at Manchester United on Sunday in what will be a 'difficult match' for both teams looking to finish in the Premier League's top four, the London club's manager Maurizio Sarri said on Friday...

Klopp not falling for title talk trapLONDON • Jurgen Klopp refused to get carried away with the growing expectation that Liverpool can win the league title for the first time in 29 years, saying his players must stay focused after they thrashed Arsenal 5-1 on Saturday.Roberto Firmino's hat-trick - the first by a Liverpool...

Football: Bangladesh Fifa official arrested for 'defaming' PM HasinaDHAKA (REUTERS) - A lawyer for Fifa council member Mahfuza Akhter Kiron is set to file a petition in a Bangladesh court on Tuesday (March 19) seeking bail for the official who has been arrested in a defamation case following her criticism of Prime Minister...

Villans ascend into EPL heavenLONDON • Aston Villa are back in the big time, £170 million (S$296.8 million) richer and free from the demons that have tormented them since they lost in the play-off final 12 months ago.After three roller-coaster years in the Championship, the Villans returned to the Premier League after...

'Brilliant' Foden to the fore for CityLONDON • The 4-1 scoreline was anything but comfortable for Manchester City, but Pep Guardiola knows that in Phil Foden, he has a "player who is ready to play".The Spaniard sang the burgeoning talent's praises for producing a "brilliant" display against League Two minnows Newport...

Football: Nantes take Sala transfer dispute to FifaNANTES, France (AFP) - French club Nantes have referred their dispute with Cardiff City over the transfer fee of Emiliano Sala to Fifa, football's governing body confirmed on Wednesday (Feb 27).The clubs are wrangling over payment of the fee following the tragic death...

Football: Women in football face daily battle, says France coach Corinne DiacreHONG KONG (AFP) - Trailblazing France coach Corinne Diacre said women in football face a constant struggle for acceptance and are often regarded as "objects" despite rising visibility and media coverage of female players.Diacre made history...

Football: Messi hat-trick restores Barcelona's La Liga leadMADRID (AFP) - Lionel Messi continued his sublime form by netting his 31st La Liga hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed Levante 5-0 on Sunday (Dec 16) to regain their three-point lead at the top of the table.The 31-year-old Argentinian arrived in Valencia having scored...