Man City's FA Cup triumph shows the rewards of patience under Guardiola

Pep Guardiola's 15th major title as Manchester City coach, delivered with Saturday's 1-0 FA Cup win over Chelsea, underscores the virtue of long-term stability at the club that the defeated Londoners can only dream of emulating.

Thailand Open: Frustration as Sze Fei-Izzuddin come within 2 points to final

Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin will be frustrated after coming within two points of reaching the Thailand Open final, but ultimately missing out.

Ochoa relishing final Mexico chapter as sixth World Cup beckons

Veteran Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa said he is enjoying what he expects to be his final stage with the national team as he fights for a place in the squad for a sixth consecutive World Cup.

Morocco beat France to Ayyoub Bouaddi in major World Cup boost

Morocco have won the international tug-of-war for highly rated Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, who was born in France to Moroccan parents, after FIFA approved his switch of allegiance, handing the Atlas Lions a significant boost just weeks before the World Cup in North America.

Watkins punishes Liverpool as Villa seal Champions League place

Ollie Watkins scored twice as Aston Villa eased to a 4-2 Premier League victory over Liverpool on Friday to seal Champions League qualification for next season and leave their visitors looking over their shoulder at the chasing pack.

Thailand Open: Sze Fei-Izzuddin must overcome bogey team in semis