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JDT thrash KL 4-1 to reach sixth straight Malaysia Cup final

PETALING JAYA: Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) cruised into their sixth Malaysia Cup final after thrashing Kuala Lumpur 4-1 in the second leg match of the semi-finals on Tuesday (April 7).

Soccer-Favourites tag means nothing, says PSG's Luis Enrique ahead of Liverpool clash

POISSY, France, April 7 (Reuters) - Paris ⁠St Germain manager Luis Enrique has played down suggestions his side are ⁠favourites ahead of Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg at home to out-of-form ‌Liverpool.

Soccer-Sweden hero Lundgren to miss World Cup after rupturing Achilles

STOCKHOLM, April ⁠7 (Reuters) - Less than a week after playing a key role ⁠in the late goal that sent Sweden to the World ‌Cup, Gustav Lundgren's dreams of playing at the finals are in tatters after he tore his Achilles tendon while warming up for his first league game of the ​season on Monday. 

Soccer-Corinthians hire former Brazil interim coach Diniz

April 7 (Reuters) - ⁠Corinthians have appointed former Brazil ⁠interim coach Fernando Diniz after sacking ‌Dorival Junior amid an eight-match winless run in all competitions, the Brazilian club said ​late on Monday.

Soccer-U.S. striker Agyemang ruled out of World Cup due to injury

April 7 (Reuters) - U.S. ⁠striker Patrick Agyemang has suffered an ⁠Achilles tendon injury that will keep him ‌out of the World Cup, his English club Derby County said on Tuesday.

Soccer-Former Wales captain Ramsey retires at age 35

April 7 (Reuters) - Former ⁠Wales captain Aaron Ramsey announced his retirement ⁠from professional soccer at the age of ‌35 on Tuesday.

Soccer-Maguire signs Manchester United contract extension

MANCHESTER, England, April ⁠7 (Reuters) - Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has ⁠signed a new contract to extend his ‌stay until 2027, with the option for a further year, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.

Soccer-Napoli edge Milan to keep Serie A title hopes alive

April 6 (Reuters) - Matteo ⁠Politano struck late to give defending champions ⁠Napoli a hard-fought 1-0 home win over ‌AC Milan in Serie A on Monday, lifting them to second in the standings.

Soccer-Kompany to make late call on Kane for Bayern's Champions League clash at Real Madrid

April 6 (Reuters) - Bayern Munich striker Harry ⁠Kane trained on Monday after recovering from an ankle injury, but coach Vincent ⁠Kompany will make a late decision on his availability for Tuesday's Champions League ‌quarter-final first leg at Real Madrid.

​Why buying local players still wins in the Premier League

ANOTHER weekend without Premier League football, as the FA Cup quarter-finals took centre stage. Chelsea and Manchester City booked their spots at Wembley, while Arsenal were dumped out by Southampton after a spirited performance by the home side at St Mary's.​