Football: Pochettino says top four could be Tottenham's limitLONDON (AFP) - Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has warned his side may have to accept the height of their current capabilities is to be a top-four club after a costly defeat against struggling Southampton.Spurs, who were on the fringes of the title race...

Pochettino wants Spurs to be braveLONDON • Mauricio Pochettino has challenged Tottenham to seize their unexpected chance to make history as they try to overturn a 1-0 deficit at Ajax in their Champions League semi-final today.The manager is convinced Spurs can still reach their maiden Champions League final despite losing...

United will attack PSG, vows SolskjaerLONDON • Ole Gunnar Solskjaer further endeared himself to the Old Trafford faithful after confirming Manchester United would stay true to their attacking ethos and not sit back ahead of the first leg of their Champions League last-16 meeting against Paris Saint-Germain today.British...

Milner wants team to deliver better final ballLONDON • Following two goal-less draws, Liverpool vice-captain James Milner has urged his team to improve on their finishing by adapting better to the task of breaking down stubborn opponents.The Reds experienced a frustrating 0-0 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford...

Football: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino ruled out of Barcelona gameLIVERPOOL (REUTERS) - Liverpool will be without forwards Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino when they face Barcelona in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final as they look to overturn a 3-0 deficit, manager Jurgen Klopp said on...

Football: Lionel Messi shines as Barcelona survive scare to see off Rayo and retain 7-point lead over AtleticoBARCELONA (REUTERS) - Lionel Messi created a goal and scored another, as Barcelona came from behind to beat struggling Rayo Vallecano 3-1 at home on Saturday (March 9) and stay seven points clear at the top of...

Mbappe sent off in Cup shockPARIS • Kylian Mbappe was sent off for a shocking tackle as Paris Saint-Germain were stunned by Rennes in Saturday's French Cup final, losing 6-5 on penalties after a dramatic game finished 2-2 at the end of extra time.PSG substitute Christopher Nkunku blazed his sudden-death spot kick over...

Football: Arsenal climb to third with victory over NewcastleLONDON (REUTERS) - Goals from Aaron Ramsey and Alexandre Lacazette gave Arsenal a 2-0 win over Newcastle United on Monday (April 1) and lifted them to third place in the Premier League above rivals Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United.Ramsey found his way through...

Football: Juventus win eighth consecutive Serie A titleMILAN (AFP) - Juventus clinched their eighth consecutive Serie A title on Saturday (April 20) with a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Fiorentina.Alex Sandro's diving header on 37 minutes and an own goal from Fiorentina defender German Pezzella after a Cristiano Ronaldo...

Football: England bids farewell to World Cup-winning 'keeper Gordon Banks, mourners gather at Stoke stadiumSTOKE-ON-TRENT (REUTERS) - Crowds of mourning fans joined luminaries of English football for a final farewell on Monday (March 4) to Gordon Banks, a steelworker's son who became one of the world's greatest goalkeepers...