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The racist abuse of players in Montenegro to be reported by England

By admin March 26, 2019 913 0

England’s stunning start to the Euro 2020 qualification continued by qualifying with a 5-1 thrashing of Montenegro on Monday. But the victory was shadowed by racist chanting.

The Three Lions continued their Group A campaign in Podgorica Just 72 hours after kicking off their European Championship journey by hitting five without reply against the Czech Republic.

Racist issues came across a number of England players including Danny Rose, during the Euro 2020 qualifier in Podgorica. The Manager Gareth Southgate said the incidents will be reported to Uefa.

As per reports, Southgate said “There’s no doubt in my mind it happened. I know what I heard. We have to make sure our players feel supported, they know the dressing room is there and we as a group of staff are there for them. We have to report it through the correct channels. It is clear that so many people have heard it and we have to continue to make strides in our country and trust the authorities to take the right action”.

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Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are all set for their Match

By admin March 22, 2019 1192 0

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are looking forward their play for their countries for the first time since the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Messi will be playing for Argentina against Venezuela for a friendly match in Madrid. Ronaldo is due to play for Portugal’s opening Euro 2020 qualifier at home against the Ukraine in Lisbon.

Both of the players had missed six international matches since the World Cup. Ronaldo scored 85 goals in 154 international games and could also play in Portugal’s game in Serbia on 25 March. Portugal reached this summer’s Nations League semi-finals without Ronaldo.

Portugal defender Joao Cancelo said,”Cristiano adds quality to any team. It’s a pleasure to play with him and he’s very important for us”.

Lionel Messi scored 65 goals in 128 international appearances. While he is set to play at Atletico Madrid’s Wanda Metropolitano stadium, Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero, Chelsea’s Gonzalo Higuain and Inter Milan’s Mauro Icardi are not in the squad.

Lionel Scaloni said on Messi’s return, “It’s a joy for me and for everyone that he’s back – we’re all very happy”.

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Champions League Quarter final Draw

By admin March 16, 2019 2360 0

The Manchester United and Barcelona will be facing a semi final spot in the pick of the Champions League quarter-final matches. Check out the scheduling :

UEFA Champions League quarter-finals

9 & 17 April
Liverpool (ENG) v Porto (POR)
Tottenham Hotspur (ENG) v Manchester City (ENG)
10 & 16 April
Ajax (NED) v Juventus (ITA)
Barcelona (ESP) v Manchester United (ENG)*

UEFA Champions League semi-finals

Tottenham Hotspur / Manchester City v Ajax / Juventus
Barcelona / Manchester United v Liverpool / Porto

The winner of semi-final 1 (Tottenham Hotspur / Manchester City v Ajax / Juventus) was drawn as the home team – for administrative purposes – for the final in Madrid.

Quarter-final draw

Ajax (NED) v Juventus (ITA)

Ajax won over Real Madrid, creating a tie with Italian Juventus. Ajax had fielded the youngest average starting 11 in this season’s competition. These two have some history in European competition, most memorably when Juventus defeated Ajax on penalties in the 1995/96 Champions League final.

Liverpool (ENG) v Porto (POR)

Liverpool overcame Porto 5-0 on aggregate in last season’s round of 16, all the goals coming in the first leg in Portugal – Sadio Mané scoring a hat-trick.. Liverpool have an excellent record against Porto. They had won three and drawing three of their previous six meetings in European competition.

Tottenham (ENG) v Manchester City (ENG)

The winners between Ajax and Juventus will be playing Tottenham or Manchester City in the semi-finals. Tottenham and Manchester City have locked horns in UEFA competition, for the first time.

Barcelona (ESP) v Manchester United (ENG)

Barcelona have a good recent record against United in this competition. In the 2011 final they beat United 3-1 with an inspired Lionel Messi, and in the 2009 final they triumphed 2-0. Barcelona beat Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League final in both 2009 and 2011, Lionel Messi scoring in either game.

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Raja Casablanca of Morocco Facing Elimination

By admin March 16, 2019 1327 0

The CAF Confederation Cup trophy-holders Raja Casablanca are about to face an elimination unless they win a match with AS Otoho Oyo in Congo Brazzaville. This game is deciding whether Raja Casablanca can get a chance to reach the quarter-finals AFP/File.

The team had played four games and lost one in Group A. This leads to a final match-day clash with second-place AS Otoho Oyo in Owando Sunday.

Even if the Casablanca team wins this match with Otoho Oyo in Owando, they cannot directly enter into the quarter-finals, unless already-qualified Berkane avoid defeat away to another Moroccan side, Hassania Agadir.

Patrice Carteron, a Frenchman is coaching Raja Casablanca. This sports club with sections in many different disciplines in Casablanca, was founded in 20 March 1949 as part of the political struggle against French rule by nationalists.

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Ronaldo Beats Old Enemy Atletico – Juventus to make Champions League quarters

By admin March 13, 2019 888 0

Cristiano Ronaldo gained a spectacular hat-trick for Juventus, to push them into the Champions League quarter-finals. He had scored a 3-0 win over Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.

The Portugal superstar had scored two headers either side of half-time and a late penalty. This had put an end to Atletico’s hopes of reaching the final in its Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.

It is for the eighth time that Ronaldo has scored a hat-trick in the competition. Juventus had signed Ronaldo from Real Madrid for 100 million euros ($117 million). Ronaldo is expected to achieve a fourth straight Champions League title.

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Injured Williamson in doubt for third Test, may delay the IPL departure

By admin March 12, 2019 3956 0

New Zealand’s injured captain Kane Williamson may not be playing the third Test against Bangladesh, due to his injuries. The test is scheduled to begin on Saturday in Christchurch. Reports said that Kane Williamson is expected to delay his departure for the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Williamson suffered a shoulder injury during Bangladesh’s first innings of the second Test in Wellington. New Zealand had won the match on Tuesday by an innings and 12 runs.

The head coach of the New Zealand cricket team Gary Stead had said in a statement that Williamson’s scan reports had detected a tear to his left pectoral minor muscle in his shoulder. “There’s obviously irritation and a wee bit of bleeding, it’s not a major injury,” said Gary Stead. “We’re hopeful that he will recover quickly, and the thing for us is to make sure he doesn’t aggravate it any more. He will come to Christchurch and we will make an assessment there on whether he plays.” he added.

Williamson had scored 74 although he had suffered considerable discomfort in batting.

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Refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi becomes Australian citizen in Melbourne ceremony

By admin March 12, 2019 719 0

Hakeem al-Araibi(26), a refugee footballer who was detained in Thailand becomes an Australian citizen on Tuesday. He had been threatened with extradition to Bahrain and he said that he feels sure “no one can follow me now”, after getting the citizenship.

The citizenship he received was described as a victory for all the organisations and individuals who worked tirelessly for his release from the Thai prison.

Melbourne’s Federation Square had witnessed a ceremony as Australia welcomed its newest citizens, in which Hakeem al-Araibi received his citizenship with 207 others. He had spent more than 70 days in prison with the threat of extradition to Bahrain hanging over him.

He wrote on Twitter, “I am very grateful to you, now I feel safe. No one can follow me now,”.

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Cristiano Ronaldo fined €18.8m over tax evasion

By admin January 23, 2019 830 0

Football super star Cristiano Ronaldo was fined almost 19 million euros ($21.6 million) for tax fraud on Tuesday. He had accepted the deal with a court in Madrid, accepting the fine. The deal, agreed in advance, includes a 23-month jail sentence.

Immense media pressure was there outside the court, for reporting the news. Ronaldo had requested for a video appearance, but was rejected by the judge. The court appearance lasted only for a few time as Ronaldo accepted the deal offered by prosecutors. Ronaldo was accused of avoiding paying tax in Spain between 2010 and 2014, when he was playing for Real Madrid and based in the Spanish capital.

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Cardiff striker Sala missing after suspected plane crash

By admin January 23, 2019 904 0

Argentina Football player Emiliano Sala, feared to be dead in the suspected plane crash. The plane, from France to England was found missing over the English Channel on Monday night. Sala had signed from French club Nantes for a reported fee of 17mil euros on Monday.

The search continued throughout Tuesday. “The search was terminated at 02:00, with all search and rescue assets being stood down, due to strengthening winds, worsening sea conditions and reducing visibility,” – a statement from police said. Reports states that the flight had only two passengers including Sala. Nantes have postponed their French Cup match against third-tier side Entente SSG on Wednesday as a mark of respect.

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Roger Federer knocked out by Greek wunderkind Stefanos Tsitsipas

By admin January 21, 2019 892 0

Stefanos Tsitsipas shocked the world tennis as he defended champion Roger Federer in the Australian Open fourth round. Stefanos beat Federer, who is 17 years his senior, 6-7 (11-13), 7-6 (7/3), 7-5, 7-6 (7/5) on Rod Laver Arena.

“There’s nothing really I can say to describe this, I’m the happiest man on earth right now.” – Stefanos Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas, became the first Greek in history to reach the quarter-finals of a Slam where he will meet Spain’s 22nd seed Roberto Bautista Agut. It was for the mixed doubles for Hopman Cup that Stefanos and Federer came face to face. Federer, 37, was beaten by eventual champion Stan Wawrinka in his last appearance at the French Open in 2015.

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