Germany defender Antonio Rüdiger will leave Chelsea at the end of the season after turning down the offer of a new contract, manager Thomas Tuchel confirmed Sunday. “The situation is that he wants to leave the club,” Tuchel told Sky Sports after the 1-…
Salzburg thrash Austria Vienna to clinch next title
Red Bull Salzburg confirmed their continued dominance of Austrian football on Sunday with a 5-0 home hammering of Austria Vienna securing their 13th championship since 2007. Noah Okafor, Germany striker Karim Adeyemi and Luka Sucic scored to effectivel…
Some 63% of French voters have cast election ballots by 5 pm
Some 63% of French voters have cast their ballots so far in the decisive run-off election between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and far-right challenger Marine Le Pen. The Interior Ministry reported a turnout of 63.23% by 5 pm (1500 GMT). That me…
Dominant Verstappen dampens Ferrari in Imola as Leclerc slides off
Formula One world champion Max Verstappen delivered a dominant Emilia Romagna Grand Prix victory in the heart of Ferrari territory in Italy on Sunday to show he will not give up his title without a fight. Verstappen started from pole and cruised to a s…
Dominant Verstappen dampens Ferrari in Imola as Leclerc slides off
Formula One world champion Max Verstappen delivered a dominant Emilia Romagna Grand Prix victory in the heart of Ferrari territory in Italy on Sunday to show he will not give up his title without a fight. Verstappen started from pole and cruised to a s…
Augsburg secure crucial win at Bochum in relegation battle
Augsburg claimed a big win in their battle for Bundesliga survival on Sunday as Andre Hahn and Michael Gregoritsch delivered a 2-0 triumph away to Bochum. Hahn opened the scoring in 15 minutes after Maxim Leitsch was short with a back header and Gregor…
French priest seriously injured in knife attack during Mass
A priest in the southern French city of Nice was seriously injured on Sunday in a knife attack committed by a man described as mentally disturbed, officials said. Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said that, despite the severity of the wounds, the prie…
Macron casts vote, meets supporters outside polling station
French President Emmanuel Macron has cast his ballot in the race that will decide whether he will keep his job or whether it will be taken by far-right challenger Marine Le Pen. He voted in the northern French town of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, accompanie…
Cologne: Duda must train alone for a week
Attacking midfielder Ondrej Duda has been ordered by Cologne to train alone for at least a week for disciplinary reasons but the Bundesliga club said Sunday he had not been suspended. The Slovakia star joined Cologne from Hertha Berlin in 2020 but afte…
Kiev and Hamburg establish city partnership to strengthen ties
Kiev Mayor Vitali Klitschko and the mayor of the northern German city of Hamburg have launched a strategic partnership between their two cities, aiming to strengthen ties in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Klitschko and Hamburg Mayor Peter Tsche…