Basketball icon LeBron James causes a stir with his actions during the American national anthem before an NBA game.

Basketball icon LeBron James causes a stir with his actions during the American national anthem before an NBA game.

Gunners youngster has already caught Mikel Arteta’s eye

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Palace fail to capitalise on the one-man advantage in Europa League showdown

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Rooney has urged the Manchester United board to provide clarity regarding Michael Carrick

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Frenchman was of interest to the reigning Premier League champions during the summer

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PARIS: Bayer Leverkusen made it three straight wins in the Europa League with a Jonas Hofmann double earning a 2-0 away win at OFI Crete as both Juventus and Sunderland lost ground in Thursday’s third matchday. The once mighty Hungarian side Ferencvaros kept pace with Leverkusen on nine points thumping Portuguese outfit Torreense 4-1, while Belgium’s Union Saint-Gilloise won 4-0 against Israeli outfit Hapoel Be’er Sheva. Saint-Gilloise, Sunderland and Juve all have seven points from three gam

The Manchester United midfielder was extremely critical of Michael Carrick after the Como loss

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UEFA has fined Lyon, Hajduk Split, and Trabzonspor for their fans’ conduct during recent European matches, including racist chants and pyrotechnic use. Lyon faces a 20,000 euro fine, while Hajduk Split and Trabzonspor incur larger penalties for more severe violations.

Bayern Munich pair have analysed the league phase showdown that ended all square

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Manchester United’s season hit a new low with a 4-1 defeat at Como on Wednesday

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Manchester United’s season hit a new low with a 4-1 defeat at Como on Wednesday

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Wayne Rooney criticized Manchester United players as ‘selfish’ following comments from captain Bruno Fernandes questioning the team’s tactics. The remarks come after a significant 4-1 Champions League defeat by Como.

La Liga president Javier Tebas could face disciplinary action for comparing Real Madrid's communication methods with those of Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels, after CSD asked the country's...

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