Five surprise teams aim to finish stunning seasons by securing Champions League spot

GENEVA (AP) — There could be a surprising team from each of Europe’s “big five” leagues when the new-look Champions League debuts next season. Aston Villa, Bologna, Brest, Girona and Stuttgart are... Read more »

Ligue 1 title beckons for treble-chasers PSG

Paris Saint-Germain can complete the first step of a potential treble on Saturday knowing a victory at home to Le Havre will wrap up a record-extending 12th French league title with three... Read more »

Crystal Palace 2-0 Newcastle: Mateta sinks sloppy Magpies

Crystal Palace hope to keep the good times rolling at Selhurst Park by upsetting top-six seeking Newcastle United on Wednesday. The Eagles broke free for five goals in beating another top-six hopeful,... Read more »

Mbappe, Dembele leave PSG poised to celebrate Ligue 1 title

Paris Saint-Germain could be confirmed as French Ligue 1 champions once again later on Wednesday after Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe both scored twice in a 4-1 win at Lorient. The result... Read more »

Kylian Mbappe stars as PSG close in on Ligue 1 title

Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele each scored twice as Paris St Germain moved to the brink of sealing another Ligue 1 title with a 4-1 win at Lorient. The first half saw... Read more »

Luis Enrique wants to ‘mark history’ with PSG treble

Paris Saint-Germain’s Spanish coach Luis Enrique (FRANCK FIFE) Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said Tuesday he was chasing history as the club bid for the treble of Ligue 1, Champions League and... Read more »

French forward Olivier Giroud set for Los Angeles FC move

France’s record goal scorer Olivier Giroud has reached agreement with Los Angeles FC to join the Major League Soccer club this summer, sources close to the player confirmed on Tuesday. The 37-year-old,... Read more »

African players in Europe: Gueye, Foster end goal droughts

Senegalese Idrissa Gueye and South African Lyle Foster ended Premier League goal droughts at the weekend while helping Everton and Burnley to victories. Midfielder Gueye notched his first goal for Everton since... Read more »

PSG crush Lyon to stand on brink of Ligue 1 title

Paris Saint-Germain are on the brink of winning another French Ligue 1 title after crushing Lyon 4-1 on Sunday, the same scoreline by which they beat Barcelona in the Champions League in... Read more »

Monaco beat Brest to take second place in Ligue 1

Japan’s Takumi Minamino was on target as Monaco beat Brest 2-0 away in Ligue 1 on Sunday to climb above their opponents into second place in the table and close in on... Read more »