EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsRIO DE JANEIRO -- Former Real Madrid great Marcelo had his contract at boyhood club Fluminense terminated two months early on Saturday, one day after the defender's touchline spat with coach Mano Menezes.The Brazilian club said in a statement that the decision was by mutual agreement."The institutional and emotional bonds between Fluminense and Marcelo remain untouched," Fluminense said.Marcelo…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsNEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, England -- The handshakes were cursory and the celebrations prolonged. Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe said Saturday's 1-0 win over Arsenal "means so much more" because of recent poor results, but there is another reason; Alexander Isak's 12th-minute header not only dented the Gunners' Premier League title hopes, but also deepened one of the division's more unlikely…

A sensational trademark strike from Mohamed Salah earned Liverpool a 2-1 comeback victory over Brighton on Saturday, a win that moved Arne Slot's team two points clear at the top of the Premier League.Brighton started brightly on an Anfield ground where they have a good recent record, taking a deserved lead in the 14th minute after Turkey international Ferdi Kadioglu…

Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo and Evanilson got on the scoresheet as the hosts held on for a stunning 2-1 victory over champions Manchester City on Saturday, ending the visitors' unbeaten streak in the Premier League at 32 games.The loss dropped Pep Guardiola's City --who had not lost in the league since a 1-0 defeat by Aston Villa on Dec. 6, 2023…