[ad_1] Real Madrid’s substitutes and summer signings have been key to the success of the LaLiga champions, coach Carlo Ancelotti said after their thrashing of Granada on Saturday. The Italian manager made 10 changes to his lineup following their impressive midweek Champions League semi-final win over Bayern Munich, leaving only Antonio Rudiger in his starter […]
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Chelsea boss Pochettino tempers rumours about future with club
[ad_1] NOTTINGHAM, England: Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino did his best to silence the rumours about his future with the West London outfit following their 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest on Saturday (May 11), saying he plans to be with the team next season. Pochettino had raised eyebrows a day earlier when he told reporters: “If […]
Premier League proved too much for Luton, says boss Edwards
[ad_1] LONDON : Luton Town boss Rob Edwards said the Premier League was “just a bit too much” for his side after a 3-1 loss away at West Ham United on Saturday all but sealed his team’s relegation. Luton have struggled to find their feet in their first season in England’s top flight since 1992, […]
Newcastle edge towards Europe after 1-1 draw with Brighton
[ad_1] NEWCASTLE, England: Sean Longstaff’s equaliser in first-half stoppage time earned Newcastle United a 1-1 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday (May 11) in the Magpies’ final home game of a see-saw Premier League season. Chasing a place in next season’s Europa League or Conference League, Newcastle are sixth on 57 points, three […]
Wissa strikes in stoppage time as Brentford win at Bournemouth
[ad_1] BOURNEMOUTH, England: Yoane Wissa scored four minutes into added time to secure a 2-1 Premier League win for Brentford at Bournemouth on Saturday (May 11) after a flurry of late goals. Brentford remained 16th with 39 points, one behind Everton who beat Sheffield United. Bournemouth, with 48 points, slipped to 11th place after losing […]
Palace climb past Wolves with their fifth win in six games
[ad_1] WOLVERHAMPTON, England : Strikes from Michael Olise, Jean-Philippe Mateta and Eberechi Eze earned Crystal Palace a 3-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, with the London club securing their fifth victory in six Premier League games. Oliver Glasner’s team climbed past Wolves into 12th in the table. Both teams have 46 points with one […]
Pogacar reigns supreme on final climb to win stage eight
[ad_1] Tadej Pogacar won stage eight of the Giro d’Italia on Saturday (May 11) with a superb performance on the 152km ride from Spoleto to Prati di Tivo, extending his lead with his 10th victory of the season to retain the Maglia Rosa jersey. The Slovenian UAE Team Emirates rider dominated once again on a […]
Nadal unclear on French Open participation after Rome exit
[ad_1] ROME : Rafa Nadal said he was still in two minds about whether he will play in the French Open starting this month after he was eliminated from the Italian Open in straight sets by seventh seed Hubert Hurkacz on Saturday. Poland’s Hurkacz beat Nadal 6-1 6-3 in the second round to end the […]
Nadal falls to Hurkacz in Rome Open second round
[ad_1] ROME: Rafael Nadal was knocked out of the Rome Open in the second round on Saturday (May 11) with a 6-1, 6-3 loss to Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz. Defeat to seventh seed Hurkacz casts doubt over whether clay-court icon Nadal will play at the upcoming French Open, where he has won a record 14 titles. Nadal […]
Enrique is proud of Mbappe, understands decision to leave PSG
[ad_1] Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique said he was proud to have had Kylian Mbappe in his team and understood the club’s all-time leading scorer’s decision to end his seven-year stay. Mbappe, whose contract expires this season, announced his departure in a video on Friday after months of speculation about his future. “All I […]