Benzema calls on French football chiefs to leave him alone after 'finished' jibe

The Real Madrid striker has responded to a suggestion from FFF president Noel Le Graet that there is no way back for him within the France set-up Karim Benzema has implored Noel Le Graet to “leave me alone”, after the French Football Federation president suggested there is no way back for the striker with Les…

PSG's Tuchel hopes Verratti and Di Maria can face Napoli

Marco Verratti and Angel Di Maria both came off in Paris Saint-Germain’s 5-0 win over Amiens, yet Thomas Tuchel hopes they can face Napoli. Thomas Tuchel expects to have Paris Saint-Germain pair Marco Verratti and Angel Di Maria available for Wednesday’s Champions League tie with Napoli, despite both coming off in the 5-0 win over…

Iran Denies It Is Behind Attacks On Oil Plants In Saudi Arabia

This satellite image shows smoke rising from Saudi Aramco’s Abqaiq oil processing facility in Saudi Arabia. Updated at 11:30 p.m. ET Iran says it is not behind Saturday’s attacks on oil plants in Saudi Arabia, denying accusations from Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that Tehran was responsible for “an unprecedented attack on the world’s energy…

Barkley can reach the potential he showed at Everton, says Carragher

The 24-year-old has been recalled to the England squad due to strong performances for Chelsea this term Ross Barkley can reach the potential he showed in his Everton days at Chelsea if he maintains his early season form according to Jamie Carragher. Barkley scored a late equaliser against Manchester United on Saturday for his first…

Real Madrid prepare for first Clasico without Cristiano Ronaldo

Click:Tea pouch packing machine Out of form, out of goals and missing their former sharp-shooter, Madrid face an uphill task at the weekend when they take on their arch-rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid have a lot at stake when they meet at Camp Nou on Sunday, but the first Clasico of the season will be…

David Villa joins ex-Barcelona team-mate Iniesta at Vissel Kobe

Ahead of his imminent departure from New York City, the Spanish striker has confirmed he will join the legendary midfielder in Japan Veteran striker David Villa is set for a reunion with former Barcelona and Spain team-mate Andres Iniesta at Vissel Kobe. After New York City confirmed Villa, 36, would leave the club upon the…

Citing ‘Health Challenges,’ Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson To Retire At End Of Year

Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., announced Wednesday he plans to retire at the end of 2019, citing health problems. Updated at 3:18 p.m. ET Georgia Republican Johnny Isakson announced Wednesday that he will be resigning from his Senate seat at the end of the year. Isakson has been battling Parkinson’s disease and cited health problems for…

U.S. Tests Missile With A Range Prohibited By Now-Abandoned Treaty

This photo released by the U.S. Defense Department shows the launch of a conventionally configured ground-launched cruise missile at San Nicolas Island, Calif., on Sunday. The Pentagon says it has tested a U.S. missile that exceeds limits set down by the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, a Cold War agreement between Washington and Moscow that was…