Football: Real Madrid confirm Brahim Diaz transfer from Manchester CityMADRID (AFP) - Real Madrid have signed Brahim Diaz from Manchester City, the European champions confirmed on Sunday (Jan 6).Diaz, a 19-year-old winger, has agreed a contract for six and a half years with Real and will undergo a medical on Monday, before...

Football: Manchester City stop the rot against SouthamptonSOUTHAMPTON (AFP) - Manchester City showed they are willing to accept the challenge of Liverpool in the race for the Premier League title with a 3-1 win away to Southampton on Sunday (Dec 30).Following shock defeats by Crystal Palace and Leicester, reigning champions...

Blues seek fighting spirit to get over Sarri state of affairsLONDON • Maurizio Sarri faces another angry vote of no confidence from frustrated Chelsea fans if he fails to spark his stuttering side in today's Premier League home clash with Brighton.The Blues manager was subjected to vitriolic abuse and chants of "You...

Football: Vietnam beat Malaysia at home to claim AFF Suzuki Cup for the second timeHANOI (AFP/BERNAMA) - Malaysia coach Tan Cheng Hoe admitted that the early goal by Vietnam in the second leg of the AFF Suzuki Cup final on Saturday (Dec 15) "destroyed" all his plans for the game against Vietnam.That goal by Nguyen...