AFPEmery tells Villa to seize 'amazing' top four chance
Unai Emery has challenged Aston Villa to seize their "amazing" opportunity to qualify for the Champions League as they look to strengthen their grip on fourth place against Chelsea."Amazing motivation we have in front of us, but realistic as well because I think we deserve to be contenders now to get it," Emery told reporters on Friday.
Associated PressEuropean soccer leagues insist they have no plans for games in the US. A lawsuit could change that
Leaders of top European soccer leagues say they have no plans to take games to the United States, though acknowledged that could change pending a lawsuit in Manhattan. FIFA has shifted its long-time policy of blocking domestic league games being played on the territory of another member federation by withdrawing this month from an antitrust suit filed by U.S. promoter Relevent Sports. If league games could be organized abroad, European leagues and clubs — especially in England and Spain — could expect offers from the United States, Saudi Arabia and elsewhere.
AFPThree talking points in Serie A as Inter Milan celebrate league crown
As Inter Milan celebrate their 20th Scudetto after their home game against Torino on Sunday the focus on the pitch shifts to the battle for European berths, relegation from the top flight and promotion from Serie B. Here AFP looks at three talking points ahead of this weekend's 34th round of Serie A league games in Italy.Failure to secure elite European football would be a further blow for the southern club who are eighth in Serie A, nine points behind Roma, who occupy the fifth and final Champi
AFPArteta wants Arsenal to 'raise the bar' in Spurs showdown
Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to "raise the bar" as the Premier League leaders prepare for a defining moment in the title race against north London rivals Tottenham."It's a really good sign because we know what we are going to have to do to win it and we have to raise the bar to match that."