Europe

LONDON — Erling Haaland's double put Manchester City within touching distance of an unprecedented fourth successive Premier League title as they beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 away on Tuesday.

The Norwegian tapped home his side's opener early in the second half and settled City's nerves in stoppage time when he blasted home a penalty for his 27th league goal of the season.

City had failed to earn a point or score a goal in their first four league visits to Tottenham's new stadium but ended that jinx in timely fashion to the joy of their supporters.

Captains will be the only ones allowed to speak to the referee and discuss a decision during matches at the upcoming European Championship in a bid to facilitate clearer communication, UEFA's managing director of refereeing Roberto Rosetti said.

If any other player is found to approach the referee showing any sign of disrespect or dissent they will be shown a yellow card, Rosetti said.

Euro yellow card rule

"Being a referee in the modern game is very difficult," Rosetti said in an open letter on Tuesday.

French striker Olivier Giroud confirmed Monday that he will depart AC Milan to join MLS when his contract expires this summer.

Giroud announces Milan departure; LAFC to announce striker

There have been previous reports that the 37-year-old former World Cup champion plans to join countryman Hugo Lloris at LAFC.

OFFICIAL: Olivier Giroud leaves AC Milan at the end of the season as he’s joining MLS side LAFC.

It’s the end of an era for Giroud in Europe, now set for MLS move.

The United States have themselves another promising manager.

31-year-old American manager Hurzeler secures promotion to Bundesliga with St. Pauli

St. Pauli, a club in Germany’s second-tier managed by the American manager Fabian Hurzeler, secured promotion to the Bundesliga after 13 years.

Jude Bellingham has put his wonderful individual debut season with Real Madrid aside and called one of his teammates the best player in the world.

Bellingham calls Vinicius Jr. the best player in the world

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal got the job done and defeated Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday to place themselves atop of the Premier League once again.

Christian Pulisic found the back of the net twice during AC Milan’s 5-1 victory vs. Cagliari on Saturday for his 14th and 15th goals in his debut season 

Despite being second in the league Milan haven’t had the best end to their season. The Italian side failed to win their previous six games, manager Stefano Pioli announced he’s leaving at the end of the season and the ultras are boycotting and not attending games at San Siro.