Following is the draw for the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals and semi-finals, which was held at UEFA’s headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland on Friday. Four quarter-finalists were confirmed before the COVID-19 pandemic suspended the season, while the remaining four last 16 second leg matches will be played at the respective clubs’ home stadiums. Quarter-Finals draw (Matches Read More…
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Europa League quarter-finals and semi-finals draw
Following is the draw for the 2019/2020 Europa League quarter-finals and semi-finals, which was held at UEFA’s headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland on Friday. Second leg matches of the last 16 ties will be played at the clubs’ respective home stadiums. However, two ties where the first leg did not take place —- Inter Milan vs Read More…
Pellegrini named new Real Betis manager on 3-year deal
Real Betis have appointed former Real Madrid and Manchester City coach Manuel Pellegrini as their manager from next season on a three-year contract, the La Liga side said on Thursday. Pellegrini, who won the English Premier League (EPL) with Manchester City in 2013/2014 as well as two League Cups, returns to Spain where he had Read More…
There should be uniform global use of VAR, FIFA refs’ chief Collina says
World football governing body FIFA wants VAR video reviews to be applied in the same way across all competitions, as they take over direct responsibility for the system. Issues concerning VAR have been handled primarily by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) during the system’s two-year experimental phase and its introduction as part of the Read More…
Barca’s Pique cycles to derby clash with Espanyol
FC Barcelona defender Gerard Pique embraced the city’s campaign to get people cycling again for the good of the environment in the coronavirus era on Wednesday. The Spanish international did so by riding his bike to his side’s derby with Espanyol. Pique has ridden an electric bike to training on various occasions before. But he Read More…
Suarez scores as Barca condemn neighbours Espanyol to relegation
FC Barcelona kept up their pursuit of leaders Real Madrid in the La Liga title race by beating city rivals Espanyol 1-0 at home on Wednesday. The slim win also condemned their neighbours to relegation from the top flight. Luis Suarez struck the only goal in the 56th minute, lashing a loose ball into the Read More…
Salah double keeps Liverpool on track for record points-haul
Mohamed Salah scored twice as champions Liverpool moved on to 92 points with a 3-1 win at Brighton and Hove Albion in the English Premier League (EPL) on Wednesday. Juergen Klopp’s side were 2-0 up within eight minutes after Brighton paid heavily for sloppy work in their attempt to play the ball out from the Read More…
Silva shines as Man City thrash Newcastle 5-0
David Silva scored one goal and made two more as Manchester City put on a passing masterclass to overwhelm Newcastle United with a 5-0 Premier League victory on Wednesday. Gabriel Jesus put the home side ahead in the 10th minute, stabbing home Silva’s clever pass. Riyad Mahrez made it 2-0 in the 21st minute when Read More…
AC Milan hit back with 3 goals in 5 minutes to floor Juventus
AC Milan scored three times in five astonishing second half minutes as they hit back from two goals down to beat visiting Serie A leaders Juventus 4-2 on Tuesday. The result means these were the first points dropped by the Turin side since the season restarted last month. Juventus appeared to be cruising to another Read More…
Vardy’s late strike earns Leicester City point at Arsenal
Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy pounced to score a crucial late equaliser as they hit back against Arsenal to draw 1-1 in the English Premier League (EPL) on Tuesday. The equaliser came after the London side’s substitute Eddie Nketiah was sent off late on. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s 20th league goal of the season looked like handing the Read More…