LONDON: Thomas Tuchel admits Chelsea face a tough challenge to end the rivalry in the top four of the English Premier League after a 0-0 draw in their first game against the Wolves. Tuchel took over from Frank Lampard who was sacked with Chelsea in the middle of the league after a series of disappointing… Read More »
LONDON: Manchester City were almost stunned by fourth-division club Cheltenham in the fourth round of the FA Cup before rising to beat them 3-1. Six-time City champions are just nine minutes away from relegation, but a late goal from Phil Foden, Gabriel Jesus and Ferran Torres saved Pep Guardiola’s side. Prior to that, defending champions… Read More »
REGGIO EMILIA, Italy: Andrea Pirlo won her first trophy as operator after Juventus beat Napoli 2-0 in the Italian Super Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 64th minute of action at Reggio Emilia, before Napoli captain Lorenzo Insigne failed to complete a penalty and Alvaro Morata ensured victory in injury time. Juventus won… Read More »
LONDON: Manchester United captain Harry Maguire praised the Red Devils’ 18-month performance at the club but said more improvements were needed to secure a major trophy. United extended their unbeaten run in the league to 12 games and a record away from 16 games after a 0-0 draw at Liverpool yesterday to stay on the… Read More »
Ronald Koeman was able to experience the disappointment of Lionel Messi after the Barca star was sent off when he lost to Athletic Bilbao in the Supercopa de Espana final early this morning. Messi was sent off for the first time in his club career as the LaLiga giants lost 2-3 to Athletic in extra… Read More »
BERLIN: Bayern Munich head coach Hansi Flick was “shocked” when the incumbent was eliminated in the German Cup just now at the hands of second division club Holstein Kiel who won a 6-5 penalty shootout after extra time in the second round ended in a 2-2 draw. “It was shocking. We were very disappointed,” Flick… Read More »
LONDON: A meeting between Tottenham Hotspur against COVID-19 threatened Aston Villa has been postponed with Jose Mourinho’s squad and will face Fulham in a fixed schedule for Wednesday. Fulham’s meeting against Spurs on December 30 was also postponed due to the spread of the epidemic among Scott Parker’s squad. “Following Aston Villa’s request to change… Read More »