Moyes surprised Everton owners are open to sale of controlling stake

Everton manager David Moyes said on Friday he was surprised by The Friedkin Group's decision to consider selling a controlling stake in the Premier League club, less than two years after the US-based outfit took over.

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Liverpool without Isak, Gakpo for heavyweight Man City clash

Liverpool will be without Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo for Sunday's heavyweight Premier League clash with leaders Manchester City at Anfield, manager Andoni Iraola said on Friday.

Football

Turkey sack national team coach Montella, football federation says

Turkey have sacked national soccer coach Vincenzo Montella, the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) said on Friday.

Football

Man United boss Carrick urges quick resolution to Man City charges case

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick called for a swift resolution to Manchester City's financial charges case on Friday, saying the long-running process had raised many questions and affected him personally.

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Popov: Zii Jia was crazy sharp, played like a top 10

World number two Christo Popov paid tribute to a special Lee Zii Jia performance after the Malaysian comfortably beat him 21-11, 21-16 to move into the Arctic Open men's singles semi-finals.

Football

Xhaka handed suspended fine over fake COVID-19 vaccination certificate

Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka has received a suspended fine of 150,000 Swiss francs ($180,159) after admitting he obtained a fake COVID-19 vaccination certificate, the midfielder said on social media on Thursday.