Football: Uefa says anti-racism protocol not followed in Koulibaly abuse case during Napoli's game at San SiroMILAN (AFP) - European football's governing body Uefa said on Friday (Dec 28) that the correct anti-racism protocol had not been followed during the Italian league game between Inter Milan and Napoli midweek amid...

Football: Coach Ronald Koeman sees 'great future' for Dutch team ahead of Nations League semis(REUTERS) - The Netherlands head into this week's Nations League semi-finals with one of the best young squads the country has produced in recent years and Dutch football can once again look forward to a bright future, manager...

Football: Guardiola predicts roller-coaster title run-in after Liverpool blipMANCHESTER, England (REUTERS) - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes critics have been too quick to write off his side's chances of defending the Premier League crown, and he expects more twists and turns in the title race.Back-to-back...

Sane sad for Schalke in comeback victoryGELSENKIRCHEN • If Pep Guardiola learnt anything from a chaotic night in Germany's industrial heartland, it was that you cannot keep a good narrative down.Leroy Sane had been left on the bench for his return to Schalke and it did not seem an unreasonable decision given the manner...

Football: Back in top 4 and it feels greatENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUEFulham 0Manchester United 3LONDON • Fulham were the perfect opponents for a team hoping not to expend unnecessary energy before facing Paris Saint-Germain.Manchester United did not have to be at their dashing best yesterday to continue their resurgence under...

Football: Spurs title chances hit by Wolves defeatLONDON (AFP) - Tottenham's Premier League title hopes took a major hit on Saturday (Dec 29) when Wolves beat them 3-1 at Wembley to end their winning run.Spurs took the lead with a Harry Kane pile-driver in the first half but the visitors staged a ferocious comeback through...

Final-day hurrahsWhen Manchester City and Liverpool take to the field on the final day of the season tomorrow, it will be the eighth time in the Premier League era that the race for the title has gone down to the wire.This season is also remarkable for the quality of the two contenders, with City and Liverpool on course...

Australia levels football pay gapSYDNEY • Australia's professional female footballers secured a landmark pay rise yesterday that will see them receive the same minimum wage as their male counterparts in a win for gender equality.Under a new collective bargaining agreement unveiled on the eve of the World Cup in France,...

Football: Local Singapore Premier League clubs to share stadiums this season, FAS to increase subsidiesSINGAPORE - As the local football campaign gets under way this weekend with the Community Shield, the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) announced on Tuesday (Feb 19) some new initiatives for the second season of...