[ad_1] BOCHUM, Germany : German champions Bayer Leverkusen are ready to become the first team in Bundesliga history to go an entire season unbeaten, coach Xabi Alonso said after Sunday’s 5-0 demolition of VfL Bochum. Treble-chasing Leverkusen cruised past Bochum, who had Felix Passlack sent off in the 15th minute, to stretch their remarkable unbeaten […]
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Skipper Du Plessis credits newfound aggression for Bengaluru’s IPL revival
[ad_1] BENGALURU : Royal Challengers Bengaluru have dragged themselves back into the Indian Premier League (IPL) playoff race after their early season struggles and skipper Faf du Plessis believes a bolder approach in recent matches had sparked their revival. After losing seven of their first eight matches, Bengaluru embarked on a superb five-match winning spree, […]
All Blacks skipper Cane to quit test rugby at end of season
[ad_1] Incumbent All Blacks captain Sam Cane announced on Monday that he would be returning to Japanese club rugby at the end of the season and retiring from the international game. The 32-year-old flanker said he had decided to sign up for an extended stay at Suntory Sungoliath, where he is currently playing on sabbatical, […]
Toulouse spoil PSG league title party with surprise 3-1 win
[ad_1] PARIS : Paris St Germain were stunned in a 3-1 home defeat by Toulouse on Sunday, as the newly-crowned champions suffered only their second loss in Ligue 1 this season. Luis Enrique’s struggled for form after their midweek Champions League semi-final loss to Borussia Dortmund, falling again at home to remain on 70 points […]
Germany eyes huge party as it hosts Euro 2024 amid global turmoil
[ad_1] MUNICH: Germany is gearing up to host the Euro 2024 football championship under high security as global threats cast a shadow, but on the field, the home team will be looking to prove they are finally back in form. Six weeks before the start of the Paris Olympics, Germany will be the centre of […]
Matches with celebrations end badly, says Enrique in champions PSG defeat
[ad_1] Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique said matches with celebrations often end badly after his side fell 3-1 to Toulouse on Sunday ahead of lifting their Ligue 1 trophy in front of their fans. Despite their semi-final Champions League loss in midweek against Borussia Dortmund, fans at the Parc des Princes were thrilled as […]
Atalanta not favourites in Italian Cup final, says Gasperini
[ad_1] BERGAMO, Italy : Atalanta do not consider themselves favourites against Juventus in next week’s Italian Cup final despite their strong results this season, manager Gian Piero Gasperini said on Sunday. The 66-year-old’s Atalanta side have been in extraordinary form this term, reaching the Europa League final as well as the Coppa Italia showpiece, and […]
Toulouse spoil PSG league title party with surprise 3-1 win
[ad_1] PARIS : Paris St Germain were stunned in a 3-1 home defeat by Toulouse on Sunday, as the newly-crowned champions suffered only their second loss in Ligue 1 this season. Luis Enrique’s struggled for form after their midweek Champions League semi-final loss to Borussia Dortmund, falling again at home to remain on 70 points […]
Juve must grow as a team to overcome slump, says Allegri
[ad_1] Juventus will need to grow as a team if they are to get out of their current slump, manager Massimiliano Allegri said after they drew against relegated Salernitana on Sunday. Juve were on their way to a humiliating Serie A loss at home when Adrien Rabiot equalised in stoppage time for a 1-1 draw. […]
Tuchel skips goodbye from fans after final Bayern home game
[ad_1] MUNICH, Germany : Departing Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel opted on Sunday to quietly slip into the changing rooms instead of joining his players to celebrate the final home match of the season with the fans after the Bavarians beat VfL Wolfsburg 2-0. Tuchel will be leaving at the end of the season – […]