Category: Sports
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Wembley snub not personal for Abraham – Tuchel
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has ducked questions about Tammy Abraham’s future. Abraham was omitted from Saturday’s 1-0 FA Cup final defeat by Leicester, and has been on the periphery since Tuchel’s January arrival. With the Champions League final ahead on May 29, Tuchel is in no mood to let collective eyes wander from the most…
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Surge in coronavirus cases end Cologne’s hope for fans return
The hope of admitting at least 500 fans to Cologne’s crucial Bundesliga finale on Monday seems over after the city reported a seven-day coronavirus infection ratio of 105.3. Cologne had hoped to welcome a few fans back for Saturday’s likely must-win clash with Schalke but this requires a ratio of under 100 for five consecutive…
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La Liga title now in our hands – Suarez
Atletico Madrid ace Luis Suarez was proud to prove the matchwinner for victory over Osasuna on Sunday. The veteran striker scored perhaps the most important goal of Atletico’s campaign so far to complete the comeback against Osasuna on Sunday. Los Rojiblancos had fallen behind in the encounter, with Real Madrid going above them in the…
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I want to end my career at Man City – Mahrez
Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez wants to finish his career at the club. The Algerian took some time to find his feet at the club after joining from Leicester City, but is now an integral part of Pep Guardiola’s attack. Mahrez and City were recently crowned Premier League champions, and are preparing for the Champions…
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Jurgen Klopp always thinks he’s right – Sam Allardyce
West Brom manager Sam Allardyce took a swipe at Liverpool counterpart Jurgen Klopp after Sunday’s dramatics. Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson scored header in stoppage time to secure a 2-1 victory and boost the Reds’ hopes of securing Champions League football. Speaking in his post-match press conference, Allardyce said: “You know Jurgen, he always thinks he’s right…
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La Liga: Zidane denies telling squad of exit plans
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has denied telling his players he would be leaving after victory over Athletic Bilbao. With one point separating his side and Atletico Madrid and just one match to spare, Zidane is keen for a positive result at home to Villarreal on Sunday. “We are going to play our match and…
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Oshoala wins UEFA Women’s Champions League with Barca
Super Falcons’ striker Asisat Oshoala on Sunday won the 2020/2021 UEFA Women’s Champions League with FC Barcelona Ladies. The Spanish title-holders defeated their Chelsea counterparts 4-0 in the final of the tournament in Gothernburg, Sweden to lift their first European trophy. An own goal by Melanie Leupolz after 30 seconds of play as well as…
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Neymar, Mbappe help PSG take title race to final day
Neymar and Kylian Mbappe were on target as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) kept alive their hopes of retaining the Ligue 1 title with a 4-0 victory over Reims on Sunday. Mauricio Pochettino’s side will go into next weekend’s final round of the season against Brest one point behind leaders Lille, who were held to a 0-0…
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Liverpool goalkeeper scores injury-time goal to secure win
Goalkeeper Alisson scored an incredible injury-time winner as Liverpool claimed a significant victory in their quest to achieve a Premier League top-four finish by coming from behind to beat West Brom. With three points a must and just seconds left of a game in which the visitors had been frustrated by an obstinate and disciplined…
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La Liga: I feel unfairly treated – Barca coach
Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman admits he’s been unhappy with his treatment by the media over the past fortnight. Koeman says he feels badly treated over the past few weeks as Barcelona’s title bid collapsed. “I feel a little bit (mistreated) in the last two weeks,” said the coach in a news conference on Saturday. “If…