The lack of a winter break in English football took its toll on Liverpool players' fitness levels and played a part in the Merseyside club's poor form since the start of the year, manager Juergen Klopp has said. Liverpool's Premier League victory over Tottenham Hotspur Saturday not only...

Argentine superstar Lionel Messi postponed a visit to Egypt to promote a campaign to fight Hepatitis C in the wake of Barcelona's defeat by Paris Saint-Germain, Egypt's tourism ministry said Wednesday. "The visit has been officially postponed, (Messi) said he could not come at the last...

One month ago, Angel di Maria was an outcast on the Paris Saint-Germain substitutes' bench, but the striker was reborn in the Champions League demolition of Barcelona. Two goals in the 4-0 thrashing of Argentina teammate Lionel Messi's Barca saw birthday boy di Maria hit near perfection in a...

France pulled clear in the final 10 minutes to defeat battling Scotland 22-16 in the Six Nations on Sunday. Scotland outscored France by two tries to one but Camille Lopez kicked 17 points to guide the hosts to victory. Although wasteful at times, France coach Guy Noves said it was...