Soccer-Milner set to break Premier League appearance record with 654th game
LONDON, Feb 21 (Reuters) - James Milner will break the record for most appearances in the Premier League on Saturday after he was named in the starting lineup for Brighton & Hove Albion's game away at Brentford - his 654th game in England's top flight.
Soccer-Wellington coach Italiano quits after 5-0 loss to rivals Auckland in A-League
Feb 21 (Reuters) - Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano resigned straight after a humiliating 5-0 loss to Auckland in Saturday's New Zealand Derby in the A-League, as an own goal by goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi set the stage for a dismal home performance.
Soccer-FA won't take action against Man Utd owner Ratcliffe over immigration remarks
Feb 21 (Reuters) - Manchester United owner Jim Ratcliffe will face no disciplinary action for saying Britain had been "colonised" by immigrants, the Football Association said on Saturday.
Soccer-Arteta dismisses ‘bottlers’ talk amid title wobble
Feb 21 (Reuters) - Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta rejected the term 'bottlers' ahead of Sunday's Premier League visit to Tottenham Hotspur, as the title race heats up after their lead was cut short by successive Premier League draws at Brentford and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Soccer-Neymar says he may retire by end of 2026
Feb 21 (Reuters) - Brazil striker Neymar, who extended his contract with his childhood club Santos last month, said that he may retire by the end of the year.
Kuching brace for intense battle with Selangor in race for second spot
Kuching brace for intense battle with Selangor in race for second spot
Soccer-Crystal Palace fined over provocative fan banner
Feb 20 (Reuters) - Crystal Palace were fined 50,000 pounds ($67,360) by the FA on Friday for a banner displayed by supporters depicting Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis holding what appeared to be a gun to the head of midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White.
Soccer-New boss Tudor '100%' certain Tottenham will avoid relegation from Premier League
Feb 20 (Reuters) - New Tottenham Hotspur coach Igor Tudor reassured the North London side's fans on Friday by declaring he was '100%' confident they would remain in the Premier League next season ahead of his club debut against Arsenal.
Soccer-Carrick sidesteps Ratcliffe immigration row, reinforces Man Utd's values
Feb 20 (Reuters) - Manchester United manager Michael Carrick avoided wading into the controversy surrounding club owner Jim Ratcliffe's immigration comments, instead emphasising the club's proud tradition of equality and global reach on Friday.
Soccer-City's Guardiola shrugs off tightening title race, saying 12 games is an eternity
Feb 20 (Reuters) - The title race is not on Pep Guardiola's mind, the Manchester City manager insisted before a crucial Premier League clash with Newcastle United, where a win will move City within two points of leaders Arsenal.
