More racial abuse cases heighten calls for action LONDON • Football authorities are facing more scrutiny over their handling of fans' racial abuse of players after three English clubs reported alleged incidents on Saturday and Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha called out an online message branding him "a diving monkey". The latest incidents came two days after Tottenham defender Danny Rose revealed he "cannot wait to see the back of football" because of the lack of action taken against racial abuse, while Raheem Sterling urged those in charge to take a "proper stance". Among the incidents on Saturday, Brentford confirmed a season-ticket holder was arrested at Griffin Park after confronting Derby's Duane Holmes, who was in the dugout, having been substituted during their 3-3 draw. Derby manager Frank Lampard said: "A fan came up to him and abused him… It was very clearly reported by the players and the people around." In response, Brentford said they "utterly condemn discrimination" and would press for "the most severe sanctions". Wigan issued a statement after their winger Nathan Byrne posted an image of a grossly offensive direct message he received on Twitter after their 2-2 draw with Bristol City at Ashton Gate, with the Lactics saying they reported the incident to the police as a hate crime. Northampton, meanwhile, said their players had been racially abused while walking through Nottingham before their League Two draw with Notts County. Zaha, who was fouled in the penalty area during Palace's 1-0 win at Newcastle, retweeted the abusive message he had received, tagging it "LOL". He then responded to the abuse by writing on Instagram: "For all the people being racist and wishing death on my family, I wish you and your families the best too… my life is still very good despite your hate." Anti-racism group Kick It Out released a statement condemning the latest incidents, tweeting: "Another week, another group of players racially abused… We won't stop highlighting this disgraceful behaviour while it remains deeply ingrained within football. "We'll be liaising with the relevant authorities and offering support to clubs and players involved." THE GUARDIAN PFA calls for instant action to combat racism in football calling for stronger sanctions across the world football for cases of racial abuse. plan to help stamp out racial abuse: "1 Kick It Out calls for action after Ashley Young is targeted More racial abuse cases heighten calls for action, Football More racial abuse cases heighten calls for action LONDON • Football authorities are facing more scrutiny over their handling of fans' racial abuse of players after three English clubs reported alleged incidents on Saturday and Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha called out an online message branding him "a diving monkey". More racial abuse cases heighten calls for action, Football Democrats Heighten Calls for Trump's Impeachment appeared to embolden opposition Democrats in calls for more investigations of Trump and possibly his impeachment. 22-month probe to build a PressTV-Racial abuse surging in UK schools: Report The Professional Footballers' Association is calling on social media platforms to improve their response to racism after their anti-racism campaign was met with more vile abuse. Democrats Heighten Calls for Trump's Impeachment | Voice of Mar 30, 2012 · Scotland Yard is facing a racism scandal after a black man used his mobile phone to record police officers subjecting him to a tirade of abuse in which he was told: "The problem with you is you Schools across the United Kingdom have recorded a significant surge in number of racial abuse cases as calls increase for more protection for pupils and teachers from different religious and ethnic backgrounds. The Guardian newspaper said in a report published on its website on Saturday that around racial | meaning of racial in Longman Dictionary of More racial abuse cases heighten calls for action, Football News & Top Stories revealed he "cannot wait to see the back of football" because of the lack of action taken against racial PFA 'more must be done' to combat racial abuse | Goal.com A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on April 08, 2019, with the headline 'More racial abuse cases heighten calls for action'. Print Edition | Subscribe Topics: More racial abuse cases heighten calls for action Headline Kick It Out calls for action after Ashley Young is targeted with racial abuse. 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Match points: Man City v Tottenham The City academy product Trippier's corner led to Fernando Llorente's decider on Wednesday, but only after Sterling gave him a torrid time. Trippier did not get close enough to his England teammate for either of his two goals. And, if Leroy Sane starts on the left, it is worth remembering he tormented Trippier at the Etihad Stadium last season.De Bruyne has five assists in his last two games. He got three on Wednesday when he was astoundingly good and played like a man possessed. Alli, with a broken hand, was forced into a deeper role after Moussa Sissoko came off and, instead of breaking forward himself, may have to spend much of his time tracking de Bruyne again. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Learn more about ST PREMIUM.
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Subscribe Now MADRID: Ghanaian forward Kevin-Prince Boateng is on the verge of joining Barcelona in a shock loan move from Italian side Sassuolo, according to media reports in Spain on Monday. Catalan daily Sport reported that the leaders of La Liga had agreed a deal to take Boateng on loan until the end of the Boateng set for shock Barcelona move - reports - France - RFI en.rfi.fr/wire/20190121-boateng-set-shock-barcelona-move-reports Ghanaian forward Kevin-Prince Boateng is on the verge of joining Barcelona in a shock loan move from Italian side Sassuolo, according to media reports in Spain on Monday. Catalan daily Sport Kevin-Prince Boateng set for shock loan move to Barcelona Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should be favourite to be named Manchester United manager next season because he has restored the club's "culture and identity" after being put in caretaker charge Football: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gives stars 'licence to Football: United confirm huge Mourinho payoff; 'Class of 92' coach Harrison dies aged 81. The sacking of Jose Mourinho cost Manchester United nearly £20 million (S$34.8 million), the club Latest JOSE MOURINHO | The Straits Times Jermaine Jenas has called on Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino to drop goalkeeper Hugo Lloris and bring in second-choice stopper Paulo Gazzaniga. Pundit says Spurs must consider Lyon vs Barcelona: Wasteful Barcelona held to goalless draw at defiant Lyon The La Liga leaders dominated the match at the Groupama stadium but lacked accuracy up front and were grateful to their goalkeeper Marc Andre ter Stegen who made two great saves. Wasteful Barca held to goalless 0-0 draw at defiant Lyon Spurs beaten for first time in new stadium; Saints stay up Share 0. Soccer Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham United - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - April WRAPUP 2-Soccer-Spurs beaten for first time in new stadium Cardiff earn first away win with late Camarasa strike at Leicester Soccer Football - Premier League - Leicester City v Cardiff City - King Power Stadium, Leicester, Britain - December 29, 2018 Leicester Citys James Maddison in action, with Cardiff Citys Sol Bamba, after missing the penalty REUTER Cardiff earn first away win with late Camarasa strike at Lionel Messi loves scoring against Real Madrid. The Barcelona superstar struck from the penalty spot in the second half of El Clasico at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday, notching his 17th goal against Los Blancos in LaLiga. Messi notches 50th career hat-trick as La Liga leaders LONDON: England captain Harry Kane has his heart set on ending his playing career in the United States kicking field goals for a team in the National Football League (NFL). Kane, the top scorer at last year's FIFA World Cup, has long been an admirer of American football and believes successfully switching sports late in his career will help Harry Kane wants to end career as NFL kicker - dailyvoice.co.za A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on December 16, 2018, with the headline 'Koscielny returns to plug gap at the back'. Print Edition | Subscribe. Rob Holding injury: Arsenal defender ruled out for rest of SINGAPORE - Tottenham Hotspur's comeback win over Ajax in the Champions League on Wednesday (May 8) was incredible, but it was no Miracle of Anfield from the day before. That was the consensus of Champions League final 2019, Tottenham vs Liverpool: What Andre Gray came off the bench to fire Watford into the FA Cup semi-finals with the late winner in their 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday. Javi Gracia's side took the lead through Etienne Capoue's first half strike before Michy Batshuayi equalised for Palace after the interval. That was Super-sub Gray sends Watford into FA Cup semis
Football: Gunners have 'hell of a lot of work to do' LONDON • Riding high until two weeks ago, Arsenal's season has taken a sudden downturn that has thrown the focus firmly on the club's plans for the January transfer window. Before the visit to Southampton on Dec 16, the Gunners had gone 22 games without losing and it seemed like the trajectory of Unai Emery's side was undeniably on the up. The defeat at St Mary's has, however, triggered a downturn with just one win in five games, including Saturday's humiliating 5-1 defeat at Premier League leaders Liverpool. Arsenal now sit five points off the top four and anything less than three points in the home league meeting with Fulham today will further undermine the club's hopes of reclaiming a place in the Champions League. Pundits have already written off their chances, with former Gunner Martin Keown claiming there was "a hell of a lot of work to do". He told BT Sport: "Arsenal are in the beginning of their (project)." Injuries have not helped with defenders Nacho Monreal, Hector Bellerin and Shkodran Mustafi all doubts for the Emirates clash, while auxiliary wing-back Ainsley Maitland-Niles and out-of-favour midfielder Mesut Ozil are also uncertainties. However, goalkeeper Bernd Leno declined to use their growing casualty list - which includes long-term absentees Rob Holding and Danny Welbeck - as an excuse following the mauling at Anfield, urging his teammates to show their mettle against the Cottagers. The opposition are on a three-game unbeaten run. "I don't think that was the difference," the German said. "We as a team made too many mistakes. We have enough quality, even when somebody is injured. "Injuries were not the problem. We have to look forward because we have another important game on Tuesday. "It's the first game of the year and on Tuesday, we want to beat Fulham at home. We need to win." Defender Stephan Lichtsteiner also vowed that the team would "never give up" on their bid to finish among the Champions League places, saying: "We'll aim for that. Until the end we'll work, we'll believe... It's a challenge and one we need to accept." But burly Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, who ended a six-game drought to sink Huddersfield at the weekend, will surely relish the challenge of pitting his wits against a makeshift and vulnerable Gunners backline that has already let in 30 league goals - five more than at the same point last term. The Serb, who has scored eight league goals this season, has been their star player and he felt his winner "gives us confidence before facing Arsenal". The coming weeks, starting with Fulham, will go a long way towards shaping the remainder of Arsenal's season. AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
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Football: Merlion Cup returns in June with Under-22 sides from Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines SINGAPORE - The Merlion Cup will be revived in the form of a mini South-east Asia Games football tournament as the under-22Â national teams from Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines join hosts Singapore in a friendly quadrangular next month. The June 7-9 competition will be held at the Jalan Besar Stadium and will serve as preparations for the four teams ahead of this year's SEA Games in the Philippines. The biennial Games is from Nov 30-Dec 11. At the press conference on Wednesday (May 15), Young Lions coach Fandi Ahmad said: "Football needs to be revitalised in Singapore and the Merlion Cup will be a good opportunity to expose the young players to international football. "All teams are equal and we won't fear any opponents. Hopefully, with good preparation and home support, we will play some good football like we did in the AFC U-23 qualifiers." Football Association of Singapore (FAS) president Lim Kia Tong said the tournament will be an annual affair, although it could toggle between a senior and age-group competition depending on their needs. For this year's edition, Singapore will face the Philippines while the Thais take on the Indonesians in the other semi-final on June 7. The third-placed play-off and final will be two days later. Young Lions defender Lionel Tan said: "We are very excited and raring to go and do Singapore proud by putting up good performances. We will focus on our own strengths and abilities and play to our coaches' instructions." The Merlion Cup had been held annually in Singapore from 1982 to 1986, and once in 1992, and was widely considered the Republic's premier invitational football tournament. It featured countries such as the Netherlands, Australia, Iraq, China, South Korea and international club sides like Inter Milan and Lokomotiv Moscow. It was last held in 2009 at the old National Stadium, when Singapore were beaten 5-0 by English giants Liverpool. In 2015, there were talks of reviving the tournament after international sports media rights agency MP & Silva's $25-million deal with the FAS was announced in February that year. The J-League's Yokohama Marinos, Chinese Super League's Shanghai Shenhua and Myanmar national team touted as likely participants but cost issues saw MP & Silva pull out of negotiations with the Singapore Sports Hub in December 2015 over the staging of the Merlion Cup in 2016. ABERDEEN, Scotland (AP) — A joint World Cup bid by North and South Korea is being talked up by FIFA President Gianni Infantino. "I have been hearing for the Women's World Cup in 2023, the two Koreas," Infantino said. Joint Korean bid for 2023 Women's World Cup floated by FIFA SINGAPORE - Singaporean Akbar Nawas has been named the I-League's best coach after leading Chennai City to their first title earlier this month. The Indian team swept seven out of 10 categories at the I-League awards and trophy presentation ceremony at the Taj Corramandel in Chennai on Wednesday (March 20). Latest AKBAR NAWAS | The Straits Times Ronaldo faces disciplinary hearing over goal celebration. Uefa said the Portuguese would face a hearing on Thursday for "improper conduct" during the last-16 second leg match, where Juventus Champions League: Ronaldo faces disciplinary hearing over Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud said he has been approached by other clubs to play for them next season but wants to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge if manager Maurizio Sarri can offer regular Giroud demands important role at Chelsea FC next season Pochettino Loses His Cool as Spurs Slump, Huddersfield Closer to Relegation Mauricio Pochettino launched a furious rant at referee Mike Dean after Tottenham's Premier League title challenge suffered a crushing blow in a controversial 2-1 defeat against Burnley, while Huddersfield were pushed closer to relegation by their 2-0 loss at Newcastle Pochettino loses his cool as Spurs slump, Huddersfield closer Another season of top-tier soccer is here and with it comes a fresh deluge of soccer-themed games for mobile. Quickly rising towards the top of the heap is Football Strike, a player-versus-player Singaporean Premier League News, Stats, Scores - ESPN tv5.espn.com/football/league/_/name/sgp.1 Follow all the latest Singaporean Premier League football news, fixtures, stats, and more on ESPN. Skip to navigation < > S.League hot shot Ramazotti joins PKNS. Ranking college football quarterback tiers: From Heisman Pep Guardiola welcomed Gabriel Jesus' return to form as the Brazilian struck twice in a 3-1 win over Everton as Manchester City leapfrogged Liverpool back to the top of the Premier League. Jesus Football: Gabriel Jesus fires as Manchester City snatch top Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has warned Maurizio Sarri he must be given a more important role next season if the Blues boss wants him to stay at Stamford Bridge. Vigil van Dijk could not vote for a team mate. 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Inexperienced but up for the fight The Young Lions are technically Singapore's Under-22 development team but, in reality, the Singapore Premier League (SPL) team are even younger this year.As Fandi Ahmad's team take on Balestier Khalsa in their opening SPL fixture today at the Jalan Besar Stadium, they will have an average age of just 20, with many of them rookies in professional football. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Learn more about ST PREMIUM.
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Subscribe Now FAS' media-rights partner begins bankruptcy process, Football Defiant Solari calls for patience, Football News & Top Pep Guardiola's bid to win the Champions League for the first time since 2011 will come under threat from his old friend Mauricio Pochettino when Manchester City face Tottenham in the quarter The Standard - Kenya: Pochettino plans to ruin old pal Jermaine Jenas believes that Hugo Lloris should lose his place in the Tottenham team after his mistake cost his side two points against Liverpool on Sunday. The Spurs captain spilled a late Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham: Spurs goalkeeper Hugo Lloris should hollywoodadviser.com/liverpool-2-1-tottenham-spurs-goalkeeper-hugo-lloris-should-be-dropped-and-replaced-by-paulo-gazzaniga-says-jermaine-jenas/ Hu-gone Lloris made the latest in a long line of mistakes on Sunday as he gifted Liverpool a late, late win over Spurs Hugo Lloris' latest mistake cost Tottenham a point at Liverpool, and Jermaine Jenas says it's now time for the goalkeeper to be dropped by Mauricio Pochettino. Jenas suggests Spurs man should be dropped vs Crystal Palace China strips South Korea of football trophy for disrespecting Panda Cup. China lodged a complaint upon South Korean footballers disrespecting their Panda Cup trophy by posing for a photo with a foot on trophy. S. Korean players asked for forgiveness but the apology was of no avail and players had to let go of trophy. Football: Fandi brothers Irfan and Ikhsan score again for BG China strips South Korea of football trophy for 'indecent' celebrations South Korea's under-18 team apologised to "all the people in China" after a picture emerged of a player with his foot on the China strips South Korea of football trophy for 'indecent Football: Five games that tipped the scales in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's favour for the United job LONDON (AFP) - Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been rewarded by Manchester United for engineering a remarkable turnaround in the club's fortunes since he took over from the sacked Jose Mourinho in December . Football: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer named permanent Manchester Air accident investigators said on Monday they had found the wreckage of the missing aircraft carrying Premier League soccer player Emiliano Sala on the seabed near Guernsey and that a body was Rescuers end search for plane carrying missing soccer star WOLFSBURG, Germany (Reuters) - Germany's new-look team made a promising return to the international stage with a 1-1 draw against Serbia in a friendly on Wednesday, showing signs of improvement following a disastrous 2018. The Germans, knocked out of the World Cup in the group stage and relegated in New-look Germany make promising start with Serbia draw #Real Madrid #Paris Saint-Germain #Neymar father #PSG extension more likely #Ream Madrid switch # India football: इगोर स्टिमैक ने Neymar PSG extension more likely than Madrid switch: Father
Football: Man United legends thrash Bayern in 1999 charity rematch LONDON (AFP) - Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tormented Bayern Munich once again as the Manchester United manager scored in his club's 1999 treble winners' reunion on Sunday (May 26). Twenty years after Solskjaer scored the last-gasp winner that helped Alex Ferguson's side beat Bayern in the Champions League final, the current United boss joined his old team-mates for a charity match against the Germans at Old Trafford. Solskjaer again started on the bench as he did in the Camp Nou final, but he wasted little time after coming on for Andy Cole, turning home the opener after Dwight Yorke was denied. With Ferguson back in the dugout as manager for the day, there was a feelgood factor in the air at Old Trafford for United's 5-0 win after a troubled season for the current generation. It was the first time Ferguson, 77, had managed a United team since his retirement in 2013. He sat with ex-England boss Steve McClaren, his assistant 20 years ago. The reunion match, in aid of the Manchester United Foundation, was also the first time Ferguson had been on the pitch since undergoing major surgery after suffering a brain haemorrhage last May. Rolling back the years, David Beckham was firing cross-field balls, Jaap Stam showed no mercy at the back and Paul Scholes bossed the midfield.
  They faced a star-studded Bayern squad that included Lothar Matthaus, Stefan Effenberg, Sammy Kuffour and Carsten Jancker from the 1999 starting lineup, as well as former Manchester City defender Martin Demichelis. Solskjaer went off midway through the first half and skipper Peter Schmeichel followed suit shortly after Dwight Yorke scored a superb second for United Legends. Thanks to their two late goals against Bayern, United remain the only English club to win a treble made up of the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League in one season. As the latest man charged with trying to engineer a return to those glory days he was such an integral part in, Solskjaer's efforts were greeted with enthusiasm by a crowd in excess of 60,000. Popular as he is, the reception for Solskjaer was eclipsed by the one afforded to Beckham. The former England skipper, 44, sold to Real Madrid in 2003 after a fall-out with Ferguson, got a standing ovation every time he went to take a corner. Changes aplenty punctuated the second half rather than goals, with Stam, Scholes and Denis Irwin among those to be replaced to rapturous applause. Nicky Butt netted United's third of the afternoon 11 minutes from time as he coolly stabbed home a Louis Saha cross. Saha, one of the handful of non-treble winners playing for United, slotted home the fourth in the 85th minute as he turned home a Jonathan Greening cross. In a fitting finale, Beckham got behind the Bayern backline and showed quick feet before firing home in front of the Stretford End, leaving Ferguson wreathed in smiles and the crowd on their feet in delight. Highlights. Manchester United beat Bayern Munich in charity match The charity game was a rematch of the 1999 Champions League final Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tormented Bayern Munich once again Man Utd legends thrash Bayern in 1999 charity rematch David Beckham Rolls Back the Years as Manchester United Legends Thrash Bayern Munich in 1999 Charity Rematch; Indian Men's Football Team Depart for King's Cup with New Coach Igor Stimac; Liverpool's UEFA Champions League Party Moves to England 'Proud' Mauricio Pochettino Hints He Could Stay at Tottenham after Champions League Defeat Man Utd legends thrash Bayern in 1999 charity rematch Man Utd legends thrash Bayern in 1999 charity rematch. 6 days ago. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tormented Bayern Munich once again as the Manchester United manager scored in his club's 1999 treble winners' reunion on Sunday. Twenty years after Solskjaer scored the last-gasp winner that helped Man Utd legends thrash Bayern in 1999 charity rematch Date created : 26/05/2019 - 20:50 Manchester United '99 Legends celebrate a goal against Bayern Munich in a charity match AFP Manchester United legends thrash Bayern in 1999 charity rematch Man Utd legends wear new 2019/20 kits that are homage to Beckham, Scholes and Treble winners. 3 hours ago. MANCHESTER UNITED legends officially debuted their new 2019/20 kits in the 5-0 win over Bayern Munich in a throw-back to the 1999 Champions League final. Manchester United Legends Thrash Bayern Munich In 1999 Football: Man Utd legends thrash Bayern in 1999 charity Manchester United legends thrash Bayern in 1999 charity rematch. 4 days ago. LONDON: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tormented Bayern Munich once again as the Manchester United manager scored in his club's 1999 treble winners' reunion on Sunday. Twenty years after Solskjaer scored the last-gasp winner that helped Alex Ferguson's Man Utd legends thrash Bayern in 1999 charity rematch Man Utd legends thrash Bayern in 1999 charity rematch 4 days ago Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tormented Bayern Munich as soon as again because the Manchester United supervisor scored in his membership's 1999 treble winners' reunion on Sunday. Man Utd legends thrash Bayern in 1999 charity rematch Football: Man United legends thrash Bayern in 1999 charity rematch Manchester United's Ole Gunnar Solskjaer celebrates scoring their first goal with David Beckham. PHOTO: REUTERS Manchester United Legends Thrash Bayern Munich in 1999 Football: Man Utd legends thrash Bayern in 1999 charity rematch Manchester United '99 Legends celebrate a goal against Bayern Munich in a charity match. (AFP/Lindsey PARNABY) Football: Man United legends thrash Bayern in 1999 charity Man Utd legends thrash Bayern in 1999 charity rematch Sport > Football > Manutd > Man Utd legends thrash Bayern in 1999 charity rematch By 24matins.uk with AFP, published 27 May 2019 at 1h08 BST . Man Utd legends thrash Bayern in 1999 charity rematch
Football: Real Madrid to sign teenager Brahim Diaz from Man City, reports say MADRID (REUTERS) - Real Madrid are set to sign Spain under-19 international forward Brahim Diaz from Manchester City for an initial fee of around £15 million (S$25 million), according to reports in British and Spanish media on Saturday (Jan 5). Diaz, 19, played a total of only 50 minutes for City in the Premier League last season but has not featured in the league this campaign. He has made three League Cup starts this term, scoring twice in a 2-0 win over Fulham in November. The signing of Diaz is the latest example of Madrid's aggressive transfer policy in recent years which has seen them hoover up young Spanish talent with varying success. They signed Alvaro Odriozola from Real Sociedad last June for a reported €30 million (S$45 million), although the 23-year-old has only started seven of 17 league games this term. Dani Ceballos, a €16 million acquisition from Real Betis in 2017, has also failed to hold down a place in Santiago Solari's side, while Theo Hernandez, who switched from neighbours Atletico Madrid last year, is on loan at Real Sociedad. Even leading Spain internationals such as Marco Asensio and Isco have struggled to make an impact for Madrid this season. Asensio, signed from Real Mallorca in 2014, has only scored once in all competitions this term and is currently injured, while Isco, who joined the club from Malaga in 2013, has not started a league game since October. Despite Madrid's recent targeting of the best young talent in the country, only three Spanish players started in Real's 2-2 Liga draw against Villarreal on Thursday. Dani Carvajal, 26, and Lucas Vazquez, 27, both came through Madrid's youth set up, benefitting from loans at Bayer Leverkusen and Espanyol respectively, while Real captain Sergio Ramos, 32, was signed from Sevilla back in 2005. FRANKFURT (REUTERS) - Chelsea set a Europa League record of 16 successive matches unbeaten on Thursday (May 2) with 1-1 semi-final first leg draw at Eintracht Frankfurt thanks to a Pedro equaliser Eintracht Frankfurt vs Chelsea result, Europa League semi The former Liverpool boss was not shy about heaping praise on the new one. These Reds Are Built To Last. "The problem now in football is how much money you spend and whether you can buy Tottenham 1-2 Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp's side show their title Gareth Bale finally found the net for Real Madrid, ending his goal drought and leading his team to an easy victory over Huesca on the road at Estadio El Alcoraz. Real Madrid's Santiago Solari insists the tough playing conditions were down to his side's poor performance in Real Madrid boss Santiago Solari won't 'give up' as Dani MOSCOW -- Here are three quick thoughts from Croatia's 2-1 extra-time win over England in the World Cup semifinals on Wednesday at Luzhniki Stadium. 1. Tireless Croatia thrive in extra time. Croatia will face France in their first World Cup final on Sunday after overturning a 1-0 deficit to beat England 2-1 after extra time in the semifinal in CroatianSports (@CroatianSoccer) | Twitter SINGAPORE - Most of his National Football Academy Under-17 team-mates were promoted to form the first batch of Young Lions in 2003, but Baihakki Khaizan was left out because he had not played much Thank you, Baihakki! - Football Association of Singapore Football: Young Lions beaten, but not discouraged, after SPL loss to April 6, 2019 Christie Brinkley's daughter Sailor Brinkley Cook stuns in purple string bikini Young Lions beaten but impress new coach - tnp.sg London - Eden Hazard came to Maurizio Sarri's rescue as the Chelsea star's superb late strike earned a 1-1 draw against Wolves on Sunday.Sarri's side were seconds away from another damaging defeat Hazard late show rescues Chelsea in Wolves draw Chelsea striker Eden Hazard opened up on Spanish teammate Cesc Fabregas after the latter's touching farewell to Chelsea. Fabregas was teary-eyed as he applauded all sides of Stamford Bridge after Saturday's 2-0 FA Cup third-round win over Nottingham Forest. He nearly had the perfect farewell but had a first-half penalty saved. 'I was lucky to play with him' - Hazard pays tribute to Wayne Rooney's first three goals of the season led DC United to a dominant 5-0 win over visiting Real Salt Lake on Saturday.. It was Rooney's first hat-trick in Major League Soccer, and his fifth MLS: Wayne Rooney hits hat-trick as DC United thrash Real Aussie horror show as Jordan stun Asian Cup champs. By. AFP - Ali's 'golden touch' floors Japan as Qatar lift Asian Cup. Qatar players cleared in eligibility row before Asian Cup final. REVIEW-Soccer-Qatar's Asian Cup triumph offers hope of 2022 Former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is set to be appointed as the new Inter Milan manager. Italian Conte, 49, has been out of the game since he was sacked by Chelsea last July, ending a Ex-Chelsea boss Antonio Conte confirmed as new Inter Milan May 20, 2019 · Celebrations culminated with an emotional speech from outgoing captain Vincent Kompany, who hailed City as 'the best club in the world' before leaving to become player-manager at Belgian team 'I have lived the dream': Kompany's best moments at England thrash Montenegro 5-1 after early scare England recovered from an early scare in Montenegro as Ross Barkley scored twice in a clinical 5-1 victory to continue their strong start to the England thrash Montenegro 5-1 after early scare | Reuters.com
Bayern eye Chelsea teen LONDON • While the neutral observer may be wondering what all the fuss is about over Callum Hudson-Odoi, who has yet to start in the Premier League, Bayern Munich believe he can be their equivalent of Jadon Sancho. The Borussia Dortmund winger opted to leave Manchester City for Germany in August 2017 in search of more playing time, and the England international has not looked back since, becoming one of the hottest prospects in European football. The six-time defending Bundesliga champions also clearly feel Hudson-Odoi has what it takes to follow in Sancho's footsteps, which is why the English winger has been the subject of four separate bids since last month - the latest being £35 million (S$60.2 million), catapulting the relatively unknown 18-year-old into the limelight. But Chelsea have been incensed at the lengths Bayern are going to court their academy product, who has been handed successive starts in their last two games against Nottingham Forest and Tottenham for the first time in his career. While the club are still hoping a run in the first team, which could continue today in the league against Newcastle at Stamford Bridge, might persuade him to stay, it appears his head has been turned. According to Sky Sports, Hudson-Odoi wants to leave the club and, with only 18 months left on his deal, he holds all the cards. With his contract situation leaving Chelsea in a bind, Blues boss Maurizio Sarri directed his ire at the Bavarian giants at his press conference yesterday, claiming Bayern "did not respect our club" after sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic said in midweek Hudson-Odoi was a player they "would definitely like to have".
GETTING BETTER He is working very well at the moment, so I am happy with the player. MAURIZIO SARRI, Chelsea manager, rates the 18-year-old winger Callum Hudson-Odoi, who is also wanted by German champions Bayern Munich.
He blasted: "It's not professional because they are talking about a player under contract with Chelsea. I am very, very happy with the player because he is improving a lot in the defensive phase. "Now he needs to improve in some movements without the ball. He is working very well at the moment, so I am happy with the player and I would like to have him in the future." The Italian revealed he had recommended to the club hierarchy that two players be signed in the January transfer window, but declined to give any names or state their positions. "I spoke with the club and the club know very well my opinion," he said. He also shot down speculation over Willian's future, despite British media reports linking the "very important" Brazil forward with Barcelona, insisting "it's impossible to lose him in January". However, Sarri hinted that misfiring £60 million club-record signing Alvaro Morata could leave on loan, but reiterated it would only happen if there was a like-for-like "replacement" for the striker, who has scored just five league goals in 16 games this term. THE GUARDIAN
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Spurs win in late show Tottenham midfielder Erik Lamela having his shot blocked by Burnley goalkeeper Joe Hart during their English Premier League match at Wembley Stadium in London. Spurs had over 70 per cent possession but could not break down the resistance of visitors Burnley till one minute into stoppage time. Christian Eriksen, teed up by Harry Kane, sent the ball past Hart from close range for the winner.
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Reds fans upbeat, City faithful rejoice There is a saying in football - "it's the hope that kills you" - but it certainly did not apply to the 300 Liverpool fans packed into the Jubilee Ballroom at Four Points by Sheraton Singapore as they prayed for a miracle. They left at the end of the night not with the Premier League title they desperately craved but with renewed optimism that their team have what it takes to get it done next season. Alan Chng, 45, secretary of the official Liverpool Supporters Club in Singapore, said: "No doubt, we're disappointed, but we're also encouraged by the good results we've got this season. With a charismatic manager (Jurgen Klopp) at the helm and, with supportive owners and the fans behind the team, we'll move on from this." Before kick-off, the Reds fans knew everything depended on Manchester City's result at Brighton. No wonder a few had one eye on the large LED screens broadcasting their game against Wolves, and another on their smartphones keeping tabs on City's match. And, for 21 minutes last night, that unlikely scenario played out. The ballroom erupted when Sadio Mane put Liverpool in front and an even more raucous celebration followed when news trickled in that Glenn Murray had given Brighton the lead. "Blow the whistle now ref!", bellowed a Liverpool fan at the back of the room. Laughter almost immediately gave way to groans after Sergio Aguero's equaliser, followed soon after by Aymeric Laporte's header which put City 2-1 ahead. Over at the Thunderbird Bistro along Robertson Walk, about 30 City fans went through a gamut of emotions themselves, particularly in the first half. Equity sales senior vice-president Vincent Ang, 55, who has supported the Citizens since 1977, said: "The match was nerve-wracking but I was confident. It's a new order and City will dominate for many more years to come, we have an awesome team." Joy for Man City, heartbreak for Liverpool: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah (left) and Georginio Wijnaldum looking dejected despite a 2-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield on the final day of the Premier League season yesterday. The Reds' 29-year wait for a league title continues as Manchester City came from behind to beat Brighton 4-1 to retain their title. City finished on 98 points, one more than Liverpool. Chelsea finished third and Tottenham fourth. PHOTO: REUTERS This was City's fourth league title in eight seasons and Manchester native Dave Reade, 37, said the tables have turned on their fierce rivals Manchester United. The tennis coach led most of the chants last night and added: "Once you start supporting a team, you don't stop. There's no changing teams." It was a sentiment shared by the Merseyside faithful inside the ballroom as they belted out You'll Never Walk Alone in the closing stages of the match. David King, 37, a fan for 25 years, said: "This season, we've beaten Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Paris St Germain in the Champions League, and we achieved a record points tally. A lot of this squad is still young too, so I believe we are going to get there (and win the Premier League) eventually." • Additional reporting by Christie Chiu and Renee Neo Reds boss Klopp turns attention to Champions League As the sun-soaked Liverpool fans retreated to the pubs around the city, the mood remained upbeat. that's all we care about now Liverpool celebrations: Champions League final, You'll Never fans upbeat, City faithful rejoice News Post Enquiry Form for Republication or Keepsake. To republish or purchase any Singapore Press Holdings articles and photographs, please fill up the form below. Singapore's 2018 Year-in-Review by PM Lee is surprisingly upbeat The party has started for Liverpool. Reds fans everywhere are celebrating wildly after their team claimed the Champions League crown with a 2-0 win over Tottenham in Madrid. Manchester City face no action over 'Allez' chant - AOL Singapore's 2018 Year-in-Review by PM Lee is surprisingly upbeat In his 2019 New Year's message, PM Lee use quite a lot of positive adjectives to describe Singapore's growth this past year. Describing 2018 as a 'productive year for Singapore', PM Lee first noted that the local economy grew steadily at 3.3%, exceeding expectations. Liverpool Fans Rejoice After Stunning Performance From Star Manchester City will not face any action from the Football Association (FA) in relation to a video of a song sung on their team flight back from Brighton on Sunday.City secured back-to-back Premier Champions League final: Madrid braces as 50,000 English fans Nov 02, 2013 · Red Sox fans have a day to rejoice and remember Fans throng the city for World Series victory celebration By Bryan Marquard Globe Staff , November 2, 2013, 10:00 p.m. Faithful fans rejoice as Hilltoppers break their 26-game Faithful fans rejoice as Hilltoppers break their 26-game losing streak with many waving red towels. Vette City Prospects. Reds boss Klopp turns attention to Champions League Elliot May, 14, has this message on the placard he has been holding up for close to three hours as he ambles round the city centre in Madrid. This wasn't how the young Liverpool fan pictured the Champions League final when he and his father, Teddy, floated the idea of a trip to Spain. Teddy, though, is upbeat. Reds fans upbeat, City faithful rejoice, Football News & Top Liverpool Fans Rejoice After Stunning Brentford Bristol City Derby County Hull City Ipswich Town not missed by the fans of his club side. The Reds faithful to took to twitter to express Red Sox fans have a day to rejoice and - The Boston Globe Reds fans upbeat, City faithful rejoice. Before kick-off, the Reds fans knew everything depended on Manchester City's result at Brighton. No wonder a few had one eye on the large LED screens Newspost
Solskjaer laments 'poorest' performance LONDON • Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted his Manchester United team had taken "a big step backwards" after turning in the worst display of his four-month reign, as Wolves sent them packing from the FA Cup with a 2-1 win on Saturday. Marcus Rashford's added-time strike was not enough as Raul Jimenez and Diogo Jota fired Nuno Espirito Santo's side into their first semi-final appearance since 1998. This was United's second straight defeat and Solskjaer conceded "quite a lot was missing today" from his players, who were second-best at Molineux. The United caretaker manager said: "It was the poorest performance we've had. "We never had the urgency and quality on the ball, even though without the ball in the first half, we did okay. "There was a lack of urgency going forward and a lack of forward passing and a lack of regains. "We felt too comfortable in possession and we never managed to put their goalkeeper or defenders under pressure. Today, we got what we deserved because we never deserved to win this game."
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LACKADAISICAL DEVILS There was a lack of urgency going forward and a lack of forward passing and a lack of regains. Today, we got what we deserved because we never deserved to win this game. OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER, interim Manchester United boss, on his team's poor display in the loss to Wolves in the FA Cup.
However, the Norwegian was still upbeat for the rest of the season, claiming that United had "much to play for" as they aim for a top-four finish in the Premier League and progression past Barcelona in the last eight of the Champions League. He said: "We're in a great position in the league, we've got the Champions League. You can't sulk for too long. We've got to look forward and put the result today behind us. "Manchester United in April and May always find their form. We can't wait for the challenge when Barcelona come." While Solskjaer will not lift any domestic silverware this term, newly promoted Wolves, who had upset Liverpool in the third round, are in with a huge shout of winning their first trophy since lifting the League Cup in 1980. And Santo, who has yet to win a major honour in his managerial career, paid tribute to "the amazing support of our fans believing in us", with the 12th man playing its part in spurring his players on against the Red Devils. The Portuguese said: "It means a lot of course. The FA Cup is the oldest competition and we played well. "The noise was fantastic. We achieved it together. Now, we have to prepare for the next one." Wolves captain Conor Coady also felt it was "a deserved result" as the home side "nullified them from start to finish". He added: "We were outstanding. They are an unbelievable club with talented players, (but) we said before in the changing rooms, we have the chance to make history and we now have the chance to go through again." AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, REUTERS Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says "we are still in a dream, a bubble" after his side's stunning 4-4 away-goals win at Manchester City to reach the last four of the Champions League. Mauricio Pochettino says Tottenham 'still in a dream' after Ole rues missed chances LONDON • Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has described the 2-0 defeat by Arsenal on Sunday and the consequent failure to apply pressure in the race for the Premier League's top four as his "lowest" point since taking charge of Manchester United in December. Solskjaer rues missed chances | Video - skysports.com The home of Iran Football on BBC Sport online. Includes the latest news stories, results, fixtures, video and audio. Tottenham vs West Ham: Michail Antonio scores winner as Spurs lose in new stadium a month ago 11648 views by Nomso Obiajuru West Ham forward Michail Antonio scored the first away goal in Tottenham's new stadium to hand the hammers all three points in a Premier League fixture played on Saturday, April 27. Football: Spurs beaten for first time in new stadium Sterling Hits Hat-trick as England Thrash Czech Republic Raheem Sterling scored a hat-trick as England started what they hope is a road back to Wembley for the Euro 2020 final with a comprehensive 5-0 win over the Czech Republic to open their qualifying campaign. Raheem Sterling hits hat-trick as England thrash Czech Is Jose Mourinho delivering on promises in his second Chelsea spell? A team who could develop together similar to the lines of his erstwhile rivals Barcelona. He certainly looked like a man on Leaders Liverpool stumble, Chelsea collapse. January 31, 2019 Staff Reporter Sports 0. Soccer Football - Champions League Quarter Final Second Leg - Manchester City vs Liverpool - Etihad Stadium Leaders Liverpool stumble, Chelsea collapse - b247sports.com Calling on Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino to drop the 32-year-old, he added: "Tottenham's priority now is not about sentiment… All that matters is finishing in the top four, because getting Champions League football next season is so important for the club's future." However, former Spurs goalkeeper Erik Thorstvedt has backed Lloris. Spurs should drop Lloris for prime 4, says Jenas - Latest With 552 players set to compete in France, we take a look at 10 who will make an impact when the tournament starts Friday. Sports. Here are the top 10 players to watch in France. The players to watch during the World Cup in France ABU DHABI (AFP) - Qatar punished unwelcoming hosts United Arab Emirates 4-0 in a politically charged clash marred by disgraceful behaviour from shoe-throwing fans on Tuesday (Jan 29) to reach Qatar thrash UAE amid shoe barrage to reach Asian Cup final newburghgazette.com/2019/01/30/qatar-thrash-uae-amid-shoe-barrage-to-reach-asian-cup-final/ A regional boycott of Qatar, led by Saudi Arabia, has impacted the team's logistics at the Asian Cup and made it hard for the country's fans to attend games. Qatar banned products originating from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Bahrain, in May 2018. Qatar thrash UAE amid shoe barrage to reach Asian Cup final Kevin de Bruyne is set for another injury lay-off after suffering a suspected hamstring strain against Tottenham. The Manchester City playmaker will be assessed over the weekend, but Pep Guardiola Manchester City Midfielder Kevin de Bruyne to miss derby with
Football: Veteran Quagliarella helps rejuvenated Italy thrash Liechtenstein PARMA, Italy (REUTERS) - Fabio Quagliarella became Italy's oldest goalscorer as his double helped Roberto Mancini's rejuvenated side thrash 10-man Liechtenstein 6-0 in their second Euro 2020 qualifier on Tuesday (March 26). Quagliarella, 36, netted two first-half penalties, while 19-year-old Moise Kean scored his second goal in his third appearance. Stefano Sensi, Marco Verratti and Leonardo Pavoletti also found the net. Liechtenstein were reduced to 10 men on the stroke of halftime when Daniel Kaufmann was sent off for a handball on his goalline. Italy, who have a maximum six points in Group J after a 2-0 win against Finland on Saturday, controlled the midfield through Verratti while Quagliarella set an example with his aggression. The Azzurri, who are rebuilding under Mancini after missing out on the 2018 World Cup, broke the deadlock after 17 minutes as the 23-year-old Sensi's header from Leonardo Spinazzola's cross from the left found the roof of the net. Verratti doubled the tally with a fine curled shot into the far side of the goal on 32 minutes. Quagliarella scored his first goal from the penalty spot after a Nicolas Hasler handball, and his second after Kaufmann also used his arm and was shown a straight red card. Christian Panucci was Italy's previous oldest goalscorer at 35 years 62 days. Kean, who had endured a frustrating first half, headed home the fifth on 70 minutes with second-half substitute Pavoletti adding the sixth on his international debut, tapping in after Benjamin Buechel had parried the 30-year-old's header into his path. Italy next travel to Greece on June 8. Soccer Football - Euro 2020 Qualifier - Group J - Italy v Liechtenstein - Stadio Ennio Tardini, Parma, Italy - March 26, 2019 Italy's Fabio Quagliarella celebrates scoring their fourth goal REUT Veteran Quagliarella helps Italy thrash Liechtenstein - GulfToday PARMA, Italy (Reuters) - Fabio Quagliarella became Italy's oldest goalscorer as his double helped Roberto Mancini's rejuvenated side thrash 10-man Liechtenstein 6-0 in their second Euro 2020 Football: Veteran Quagliarella helps rejuvenated Italy thrash Parma: Fabio Quagliarella became Italy's oldest goalscorer as his double helped Roberto Mancini's rejuvenated side thrash 10-man Liechtenstein 6-0 in their second Euro 2020 qualifier on Tuesday. Italy top Group J with six points after also beating Finland 2-0 in Udine on Saturday with goals from Stefano Sensi News, Stats, Photos - Italy - Football - msn.com PARMA, Italy (REUTERS) - Fabio Quagliarella became Italy's oldest goalscorer as his double helped Roberto Mancini's rejuvenated side thrash 10-man Liechtenstein 6-0 in their second Euro 2020 Football - Veteran Quagliarella helps rejuvenated Italy Football: Veteran Quagliarella helps rejuvenated Italy thrash Liechtenstein The Straits Times Stefano Sensi, Marco Verratti and Leonardo Pavoletti also found the net. Liechtenstein News, Stats, Fixtures and Results - Yahoo Sports Fabio Quagliarella became Italy's oldest goalscorer as his double helped Roberto Mancini's rejuvenated side thrash 10-man Liechtenstein 6-0 in their second Euro 2020 qualifier on Tuesday. Quagliarella, 36, netted two first-half penalties, while 19-year-old Moise Kean scored his second goal in his third appearance. Stefano Sensi, Marco Veteran Quagliarella helps rejuvenated Italy thrash Liechtenstein Sharjah 24 - Reuters: Fabio Quagliarella became Italy's oldest goalscorer as his double helped Roberto Mancini's rejuvenated side thrash 10-man Liechtenstein 6-0 in their second Euro 2020 qualifier on Tuesday. Soccer: Veteran Quagliarella helps rejuvenated Italy thrash Football - Veteran Quagliarella helps rejuvenated Italy thrash Liechtenstein. Fabio Quagliarella became Italy's oldest goalscorer as his double helped Roberto Mancini's rejuvenated side thrash 10 Soccer: Veteran Quagliarella helps rejuvenated Italy thrash Fabio Quagliarella became Italy's oldest goalscorer as his double helped Roberto Mancini's rejuvenated side thrash 10-man Liechtenstein 6-0 in their second Euro 2020 qualifier on Tuesday. Veteran Quagliarella helps rejuvenated Italy thrash Fabio Quagliarella became Italy's oldest goalscorer as his double helped Roberto Mancini's rejuvenated side thrash 10-man Liechtenstein 6-0 in their second Euro 2020 qualifier on Tuesday. Soccer: Veteran Quagliarella helps rejuvenated Italy thrash
Football: Thailand axe Serbian coach Milovan Rajevac after Asian Cup horror show in 4-1 loss to India ABU DHABI (AFP) - Thailand have fired coach Milovan Rajevac following a humiliating 4-1 thrashing by India in their opening Asian Cup football game at the weekend. The 65-year-old Serb, who took charge of Thailand in 2017, paid the price after the War Elephants conceded three second-half goals to slump to a shock defeat in Abu Dhabi on Sunday (Jan 6). Thai football chiefs took a dim view of their Group A flop and acted swiftly to remove Rajevac the morning after. "The result is not what is expected of the Thai national team and that our supporters deserve," Thailand's FA president Somyot Poompanmoung said. "Like all Thai football fans across the country, I am also disappointed with the result. But as president of the football association, I cannot stand still with this problem." Former assistant coach Sirisak Yodyardthai will assume control of the team when they face Bahrain on Jan 10 and hosts United Arab Emirates on Jan 14, Thai officials added. Rajevac, who has had spells in charge of Algeria and Qatar, famously steered Ghana to the quarter-finals of the 2010 World Cup where they were beaten on penalties by Uruguay. But he was left shell-shocked by Thailand's horror show against underdogs India, whose veteran striker Sunil Chhetri scored twice, overtaking Lionel Messi's 65 international goals in the process. Lamenting his side's abject display, Rajevac admitted that India were worthy winners. "They were phenomenal - they ran more, were more aggressive and wanted it more," he said. "They absolutely deserved to win. But we underperformed, especially in the second half." Rajevic has been criticised for his defensive style but the Serb clearly felt otherwise after watching Thailand over-run by a hungry India side. "It's not always about technical ability and skill on the ball," he said. "We lacked power, strength and aggression. We need to put more pressure on the ball and show more passion." Thailand, appearing for the first time in the Finals since co-hosting the Asian Cup in 2007, have now won just one of 21 games at the continent's showcase competition. Cricket-mad India find themselves as unlikely leaders of Group A thanks to their first Asian Cup win in 55 years. The Emiratis were held 1-1 by Bahrain in Saturday's curtain-raiser. Mar 05, 2019 · A joint bid by North and South Korea to host the 2023 Women's World Cup has been talked up by Gianni Infantino, with the Fifa president saying such a move "would be great". Infantino says joint Korean Women's World Cup bid possible Soccer Football - Round of 16 Second Leg - Manchester City v Schalke 04 - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - March 12, 2019 Manchester City's Raheem Sterling looks on as his goal and the fourth fo A lawyer for FIFA council member Mahfuza Akhter Kiron is set to file a petition in a Bangladesh court on Tuesday seeking bail for the official who has been arrested in a defamation case following her criticism of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Mahfuza courted trouble after her remarks in a news Bangladesh FIFA official arrested for 'defaming' PM Hasina An early goal from Mohamed Salah and a late one from Divock Origi gave Liverpool a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in Saturday's all-English Champions League final as coach Juergen Klopp finally got his hands on Europe's biggest prize. Salah, Origi strike to give Liverpool Champions League triumph With his hat trick versus Switzerland, he's asked some big questions of Messi and co. Hat-tricks Archives - Messi vs Ronaldo messivsronaldo.net/tag/hat-tricks/ The world's greatest footballers - but who's the best? The battle of Messi vs Ronaldo has the world gripped. In this website, they go head to head in terms of goals, stats, achievements, abilities and much more. Lionel Messi Talks Ronaldo, World's Best Players, Juventus Tottenham Hotspur star Son Heung-min told his South Korea team-mates "we're better than that" after they needed extra time to scrape past Bahrain's part-timers 2-1 in the Asian Cup last 16 on Tuesday. Son 'unhappy' as Koreans given fright by Bahrain's part-timers As world leaders gathered for the UN General Assembly in September, we hosted the second annual Goalkeepers event in New York City on September 25 & 26, 2018. Speakers from around the world joined us for this two-day event, sharing their stories, ideas, and challenges. Watch clips from the 2018 Goalkeepers event here. Goalkeeper - Wikipedia Football: Where next for Jose Mourinho as Real Madrid have an A British man has been arrested for wearing a Qatar football shirt in the UAE. Ali Issa Ahmad, 26, was on holiday in the UAE when he bought a ticket for the second round match between Qatar and Iraq on January 22 and wore a Qatar shirt to the game. The Record - Corruption in world football and the fall of MANCHESTER: Manchester City will play a pre-season match in Japan for the first time when they take on J League side Yokohama F. Marinos on July 27, the Premier League champions said on Wednesday. City Football Group (CFG) own a majority stake in City and a minority stake in the Marinos, and the two teams will play in the inaugural EuroJapan Cup. Manchester City to play pre-season match in Japan Manchester City's Sergio Aguero in frame to face Brighton in On the other hand, there is no limit to the amount of money that you can keep in your bank account after a Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing. 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Zinchenko injury limits Guardiola's options for Cup semis LONDON • Pep Guardiola counted the misses and the costs of a comfortable 2-0 win over Cardiff that took Manchester City back to the top of the Premier League as he faced the prospect of an FA Cup semi-final without a fit left-back. City, still in the hunt to win four trophies this season, play Brighton at Wembley tomorrow, bidding to reach their second final of the campaign after their League Cup triumph in February. But they will be without left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko, who had more passes than the entire Cardiff team, 21-13, by the time he limped off with a hamstring injury in the 18th minute on Wednesday. And, with England man Fabian Delph also injured and Frenchman Benjamin Mendy yet to prove his match fitness, Guardiola admitted he has a problem, saying: "It doesn't look good for the next games. We don't have many options." Sergio Aguero is also a doubt, with the ace striker not risked against Cardiff with crucial games coming up, particularly the Champions League quarter-final first leg against Tottenham next Tuesday. At least City won an eighth straight league game, while being able to make seven changes as the league leadership changed hands for the 25th time this term with six games to go. But the manager would not be happy that his team missed a slew of chances despite a quick start with Kevin de Bruyne's sixth-minute blistering goal, which the midfielder confessed was intended as a cross. Guardiola said: "We have the feeling if we drop points, we will not be champions. "But people said it would be easy against Cardiff. The way we started, the focus on what we have to do. The goals we scored with the chances, we should have scored more, that's the regret." Leroy Sane struck shortly before the break, driving a low shot into the far corner after Gabriel Jesus chested a cross into his path. But the Brazilian was guilty of missing a string of chances, including after just 34 seconds, when he slid in but failed to turn de Bruyne's cross into an open net. That the scoreline stayed respectable despite City's 27 shots was largely due to Cardiff goalkeeper Neil Etheridge, who made a series of fine saves. Manager Neil Warnock, who is trying to save Cardiff from joining relegated Huddersfield and Fulham, said: "They started like Real Madrid of 10 years ago, everybody is so quick and confident on the ball, with their movement. I've not seen anything like it." AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, THE TIMES, LONDON Blessed Girl T-Shirts. Blessed Girl T-Shirts are all about fun, faith and most importantly the love of Jesus! It's a blast to wear Blessed Girl shirts because the designs and message show what's in your heart. Names that mean 'sun', Name Meanings, Meaning of Names MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid have signed Serbia striker Luka Jovic from Eintracht Frankfurt for 60 million euros (£52.39 million), television channel Sky Germany said on Thursday. Real Madrid sign Jovic for 60 million euros - report - CNA Henrikh Mkhitaryan's Arsenal teammates stated their determination to win Wednesday's Europa League final against Chelsea in Baku for the absent Armenian star, as Gunners boss Unai Emery told his team to focus on winning silverware rather than worrying about a possible return to the Champions League. Silverware matters most to Emery as Arsenal aim to win for Get a report of the West Ham United vs. Watford 2018/2019 English Premier League football match. Troy Deeney and Gerard Deulofeu seal Watford win at West Ham. play. Soccer: Deeney and Deulofeu seal Watford win at West Ham Guardiola expects more twist in Premier League title race. Chelsea or even fifth-placed Manchester United in the title race. Spurs are two points behind City, in third, and five points off the Guardiola expects more twists in title race - rte.ie Apr 17, 2019 · Tottenham stuns Man City to reach Champions League semis. Fernando Llorente sent Tottenham into its first European Cup semifinal in 57 years by ending Manchester City's quadruple hopes on a Football: Tottenham take revenge on Arsenal to reach League Giulia Gwinn's inspired strike was the difference as one of the favorites turned in a rather flat debut. Giulia Gwinn's goal helps Germany beat China to open FIFA Women's World Cup 2019 Home Football: Wayne Rooney bags first MLS hat-trick in D.C. romp over Real Salt Lake LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Former England and Manchester United football star Wayne Rooney scored three goals on Saturday (March 16) night to lead D.C. United to a crushing 5-0 victory over Real Salt Lake. Rooney bags first MLS hat trick in D.C. romp - worldfootball.net Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany said his team are the "best in the world" after they thrashed Watford 6-0 in the FA Cup final to claim an unprecedented treble. It is the first time in Kompany quits Manchester City to become Anderlecht's player Crystal Palace all but banished any lingering relegation fears as captain Luka Milivojevic fired home a late penalty to secure a 1-0 Premier League victory at Newcastle on Saturday. Milivojevic penalty seals Palace win at Newcastle - Reuters PSG miss chance to wrap up French title after goal-line howler with Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting's incredible miss from on the goal-line costing his team dear. Troubled PSG throw away lead Clockwatch + La Liga | The Guardian Football: 'I made a mistake', says Pochettino, but he slams 'sloppy' Spurs Tottenham's Fernando Llorente reacts after Ajax's Donny van de Beek scores. 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Football: Japan's Maya Yoshida warns young teammates - pressure comes with the territory TOKYO (REUTERS) - Japan captain Maya Yoshida warned his young teammates that they will need to handle the pressure that comes with being Asian Cup favourites as the four-time winners prepare to open their campaign against Turkmenistan on Wednesday (Jan 9). The Samurai Blue are the most successful side in the tournament's history with four titles and are among the favourites in the United Arab Emirates, alongside South Korea and Iran. Southampton defender Yoshida, who was a member of the squad that won Japan's last Asian Cup title in 2011, said that the pressure to succeed comes with the territory. "There's always a strong expectation that we'll win in Asia. There's a lot of pressure, but it's something you have to deal with in order to win," Yoshida said on Tuesday as he looked ahead to the Turkmenistan clash. "If you can't handle that pressure, you won't make it into the World Cup (squad), or to World Cup qualifying." Coach Hajime Moriyasu, who is undefeated in his first five games in charge, has named a young and inexperienced squad including 12 players with 10 or fewer caps for the tournament where they are in Group F alongside Turkmenistan, Oman and Uzbekistan. Yoshida wants his young teammates to take advantage of the opportunity in the UAE to cement themselves in the Japan side. "You can't take on the world by yourself," he added. "To take the next step as a Japan player, you have to overcome that." Football: Japan's Maya Yoshida warns young teammates sportstons.com/soccer/football-japans-maya-yoshida-warns-young-teammates-pressure-comes-with-the-territory/ Football: Japan's Maya Yoshida warns young teammates - pressure comes with the territory TOKYO (REUTERS) - Japan captain Maya Yoshida warned his young teammates that they will need to handle the pressure that comes with being Asian Cup favourites as the four-time winners prepare to open their campaign against Turkmenistan on Wednesday (Jan 9). Football: Japan's Maya Yoshida warns young teammates Football: Japan's Maya Yoshida warns young teammates - pressure comes with the territory Japan captain Maya Yoshida wants his young teammates to take advantage of the opportunity in the UAE to Pressure comes with the territory warns Japan's Yoshida Japan captain Maya Yoshida warned his young teammates that they will need to handle the pressure that comes with being Asian Cup favourites as the four-time winners prepare to open their campaign Pressure comes with the territory warns Japan's Yoshida TOKYO, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Japan captain Maya Yoshida warned his young teammates that they will need to handle the pressure that comes with being Asian Cup favourites as the four-time winners Pressure comes with the territory warns Japan's Yoshida TOKYO: Japan captain Maya Yoshida warned his young teammates that they will need to handle the pressure that comes with being Asian Cup favourites as the four-time winners prepare to open their campaign against Turkmenistan on Wednesday. Football: Pressure comes with the territory warns Japan's samuraishopper.com/2019/01/09/football-pressure-comes-with-the-territory-warns-japans-yoshida-channel-newsasia/ Football: Pressure comes with the territory warns Japan's Yoshida Channel NewsAsiaTOKYO: Japan captain Maya Yoshida warned his young teammates that they will need to handle the pressure that comes with being Asian Cup favourites Pressure comes with the territory, warns Japan skipper Maya Japan captain Maya Yoshida warned his young teammates that they will need to handle the pressure that comes with being Asian Cup favourites as the four-time winners prepare to open their campaign against Turkmenistan on Wednesday. Pressure comes with the territory warns Japan's Yoshida | New Japan come up short in Asian Cup final. his final release was deflected away with a sliding tackle by Japan skipper Maya Yoshida. just when the pressure was mounting, Qatar were given a Asian Cup Pressure comes with the territory, warns Japan skipper Maya Yoshida. Yoshida wants his young teammates to take advantage of the opportunity in the UAE to cement themselves in the Japan side. SOCCER/ Pressure comes with the territory, warns captain Maya Japan national team captain Maya Yoshida warned his young teammates that they will need to handle the pressure that comes with being Asian Cup favorites as the four-time winners prepare to open Japan come up short in Asian Cup final - gulfnews.com
Hazard's Chelsea future in doubt, Real move mooted LONDON • Eden Hazard's future at Chelsea seems to be in severe doubt after the forward admitted that he has come to a decision about his next step, with a move to Real Madrid thought to be his preference. "I know what I am going to do. I have made a decision," Hazard told French radio station RMC, although he did not elaborate. The interview was recorded two months ago as part of a documentary about his career, but it was only released earlier this week and may colour the context of the guessing games that have continued to follow his every move. Uncertainty over the 28-year-old's plans has been an unwelcome undercurrent to Chelsea's season. Hazard has admitted to being torn between staying at Stamford Bridge and the "dream" switch to Real, a club he referred to in October as "the best in the world". While Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has pressed the Belgium international to make up his mind, saying in December it was "time to decide" the issue, he has also accepted his star player could leave if that was his wish. "If he wants to go, he has to go," the Italian said last week. The situation is particularly concerning given that Hazard's contract expires in June 2020 and he is yet to entertain new terms. If the European champions and Hazard are both open to a deal, then Chelsea are unlikely to stand in his way, although it could take a nine-figure bid to seal his exit. According to the Evening Standard, the Blues will demand more than £100 million (S$175.3 million) before sanctioning his departure, although Real could include Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovacic, who is on loan at Stamford Bridge, to sweeten the deal. Should the blockbuster move take place in the summer, Chelsea will need a big-name replacement, but that player is unlikely to be Barcelona's Philippe Coutinho. Despite rumours of a return to English football circling the Brazil forward, who has struggled to nail down a starting place in Spain since moving from Liverpool for £142 million last January, Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu has put the speculation to bed. He said: "Are we going to consider the sale of Coutinho? No. It's not (possible), he is very young (26) and we expect a lot from him. "He plays differently, he knows how we play, we do not want to sell." THE GUARDIAN Eden Hazard transfer: Will Real Madrid move for Chelsea star? Here's what we know Hazard's future has long been up in the air, but his time at Chelsea has never looked closer to a conclusion Hazard reunion ruled out by Thorgan as Eden mulls over Chelsea future. Chris Burton. to England mooted. Thorgan Hazard be numbered anyway as he hints at a future switch to Real Eden Hazard transfer: Will Real Madrid move for the Chelsea Hazard's Chelsea future in doubt, Real move mooted, Football LONDON • Eden Hazard's future at Chelsea seems to be in severe doubt after the forward admitted that he has come to a decision about his next step, with a move to Real Madrid thought to be his 'I think it's goodbye': Hazard ready to leave Chelsea after May 29, 2019 · Sarri, whose own future at Chelsea remains in doubt after a tumultuous campaign with Juventus credited with an interest in luring him back to Serie A, admitted he had long known of Hazard's Hazard deserves Real Madrid move but boring Chelsea will be Eden Hazard "deserves" a move to Real Madrid, says Emmanuel Petit, but his departure is going to leave "boring" Chelsea struggling to "cope without him". The Belgium international forward is Eden Hazard closer to Real Madrid move after 'decision' taken Eden Hazard "deserves" a move to Real Madrid, says Emmanuel Petit, but his departure is going to leave "boring" Chelsea struggling to "cope without him". Hazard confirms he is staying at Chelsea this month | Latest Feb 06, 2019 · Eden Hazard's future at Chelsea seems in severe doubt after the forward admitted he has come to a decision about his next step, with a move to Real Madrid thought to be his preferred option Hazard deserves Real Madrid move but boring Chelsea will be Hazard has been instrumental in Chelsea's unbeaten start under Maurizio Sarri, scoring eight goals in all competitions. — Reuters pic. LONDON, Oct 8 — Chelsea's Eden Hazard has cast fresh doubt over his future despite a blistering start to the season by admitting he is still tempted by the childhood dream of a move to Real Madrid. Chelsea news: Hazard reunion ruled out by Thorgan as Eden Eden Hazard intends to remain at Chelsea this year but offered no assurances about his future beyond that. The Belgian playmaker hinted he may leave Stamford Bridge after the World Cup, yet while international colleague Thibaut Courtois has completed a switch to Real Madrid, Hazard's mooted move to the Spanish capital has not happened. 'I think it's goodbye': Hazard ready to leave Chelsea after Sarri, whose own future at Chelsea remains in doubt after a tumultuous campaign with Juventus credited with an interest in luring him back to Serie A, admitted he had long known of Hazard's intentions. "As you know, Hazard is a wonderful player, but you have to spend two or three months to understand him as a man," said the Italian. Hazard still keen on 'dream' Real Madrid move | Sports
