Football: Chelsea can cope with transfer ban, says SarriLONDON (AFP) - Maurizio Sarri says he is not worried about Chelsea's looming transfer embargo, insisting he has confidence in his squad as he targets a top-four finish in the Premier League.The Stamford Bridge club, who host London rivals West Ham on Monday, are fifth...

Peter Lim eyes bigger things with newly promoted Salford City football clubIt is one thing to take over and succeed with a football club with strong foundations already in place. It is another to build a non-league team from scratch and achieve the improbable.This is exactly what Singaporean billionaire Peter Lim has done...

Football: Three players to watch in the 2019 Singapore Premier LeagueGABRIEL QUAK (WARRIORS FC)The first Singaporean to score in Thai League 1, Gabriel recorded four goals and one assist in 24 games for Navy in 2018.Despite their eventual relegation, Quak had done enough to not just become a fan favourite but also earn...

'Massive' victory gives Pochettino renewed beliefLONDON • One feature of Mauricio Pochettino's reign is that his Tottenham side are never more dangerous than when they look like they are having fun.They can grind out the tough results, they can play with the knife between their teeth, but the best Tottenham performances...

Match points: Man City v TottenhamThe City academy product Trippier's corner led to Fernando Llorente's decider on Wednesday, but only after Sterling gave him a torrid time. Trippier did not get close enough to his England teammate for either of his two goals. And, if Leroy Sane starts on the left, it is worth remembering...

Football: Liverpool stun Barcelona 4-0 in second leg to reach Champions League final with 4-3 aggregate winLIVERPOOL, England (REUTERS) - Liverpool produced one of the greatest comebacks in Champions League history to beat Barcelona 4-0 on Tuesday (May 7), overturning a three-goal first-leg deficit and advancing to their...

Football: Klopp dismisses talk of Liverpool crumbling under pressureLIVERPOOL, England (REUTERS) - Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp says his team have shown they are mentally equipped to handle a title run-in, having acquitted themselves well in high-pressure situations over the past few years.Liverpool, who are five points...

Football: Zaniolo strikes twice to clinch Roma win over Porto in Champions LeagueROME (REUTERS) - Two goals from teenager Nicolo Zaniolo earned AS Roma a 2-1 win against Porto in their Champions League last-16 first leg on Tuesday (Feb 12).The 19-year-old continued his superb breakthrough season by finding the net twice...