Soccer-Blow for Africa Cup of Nations after farcical final
RABAT, Jan 19 (Reuters) - African football would have been hoping for a thrilling end to a slick and competitive Cup of Nations tournament but will wake up on Monday with a major headache after the final between Senegal and hosts Morocco descended into farce.
Soccer-Senegal coach Thiaw jeered by journalists, walks out of press conference
RABAT, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Senegal coach Pape Bouna Thiaw was roundly jeered and then walked out of his scheduled post-match press conference as the drama of Sunday's contentious Africa Cup of Nations final continued well after the final whistle.
Soccer-Disappointment for Morocco fans after Africa Cup of Nations final defeat
RABAT, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Moroccan fans were left crestfallen on Sunday after their team lost the Africa Cup of Nations final 1-0 to Senegal after extra time in a tense encounter at Rabat's Moulay Abdellah Stadium.
Soccer-Real Sociedad stun Barcelona 2-1 to end leaders' winning streak
SAN SEBASTIAN, Spain, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Real Sociedad earned a pulsating 2-1 home victory over LaLiga leaders Barcelona on Sunday, ending the Catalans' 11-match winning streak in all competitions.
Soccer-Senegal stormed off in heat of the moment but football won, says keeper Mendy
RABAT, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Senegal's decision to storm off the pitch during the Africa Cup of Nations final came in the heat of the moment but football won in the end, goalkeeper Edouard Mendy told reporters after they beat Morocco 1-0 on Sunday.
Soccer-Fullkrug heads winner as Milan edge Lecce at home
MILAN, Italy, Jan 18 (Reuters) - A profligate AC Milan secured a hard-fought 1-0 home win over Lecce on Sunday, with Niclas Fullkrug heading in a late winner to ensure they kept pace in the Serie A title race.
Soccer-Senegal win Afcon title after farcical scenes over penalty award
RABAT, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Senegal stormed off the field in protest at a penalty awarded against them before returning to beat hosts Morocco 1-0 after extra time and win the Africa Cup of Nations amid farcical scenes in Sunday's final.
Soccer-Everton's Thierno Barry puts dent in Aston Villa's title hopes
BIRMINGHAM, England, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Thierno Barry scored a second-half winner as Everton ended title-chasing Aston Villa's 11-game home winning run with a 1-0 Premier League victory at a wet Villa Park on Sunday, a result that will be celebrated in North London.
Soccer-Leverkusen's Flekken and Tella suffer injury setbacks
BERLIN, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Bayer Leverkusen will be without first-choice keeper Mark Flekken and forward Nathan Tella for several weeks after they sustained injuries in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Hoffenheim, the Bundesliga club said on Sunday.
Soccer-Stuttgart stumble to 1-1 against Union, miss out on top three
BERLIN, Jan 18 (Reuters) - VfB Stuttgart conceded an 83rd-minute equaliser to settle for a 1-1 draw against visitors Union Berlin on Sunday and miss their chance to move into the top three in the Bundesliga.
