Category: Sports
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How I managed to sign Roberto Carlos to Real Madrid – Capello
Former Italian manager Fabio Capello has lifted the lid on signing Robert Carlos for Real Madrid. The left-back was with Inter Milan in 1996, but was being played out of position and wasn’t happy. When Capello learned that the player and the club were willing to accept a transfer, he pounced at the opportunity. “I…
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Wenger: Stupid PSG mentally collapsed after City loss
Former Arsenal boss Areene Wenger slammed PSG’s players as “stupid” after their Champions League defeat to Manchester City. Wenger believes PSG’s second-half collapse was due to their poor discipline. Speaking about Riyad Mahrez’s free-kick, Wenger told beIN SPORT: “From the defenders turning their back, it’s between Paredes and Kimpembe. Why do you lie a guy…
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We didn’t match Man City in second-half – Pochettino
Mauricio Pochettino admits PSG lacked enough to energy to stay with Manchester City in the second-half of the Champions League semi-final first leg. PSG were dominant in the first-half and deservedly lead at the break thanks to a header from Marquinhos. However, the home side allowed City to take control in the second stanza and…
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I learned from Mourinho at Man Utd – Mkhitaryan
Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan insists he is better for his tough experience under former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho. Mkhitaryan says he has no regrets joining United. He told the Athletic: I never regret my decisions. “At that time, he [Mourinho] was one of the most successful coaches in the world. “I think he was…
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Enyimba topple Orlando Pirates to advance into CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals
Enyimba International Football Club of Aba advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2020/2021 CAF Confederation Cup alongside visiting Orlando Pirates of South Africa on Wednesday. Cyril Olisema’s goal in added time of second half gave Enyimba a 1-0 win at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba. The win ensured Enyimba upstaged the South African side…
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UCL: Man City comeback to defeat PSG in Paris
Manchester City produced a superb display to come from behind and take control of their Champions League semi-final with victory against Paris St-Germain in France. Pep Guardiola’s side fought their way through a scintillating early PSG surge when they fell behind to Marquinhos’ header, glanced in from Angel di Maria’s corner after 15 minutes, to…
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Mourinho’s experience will stay for rest of my career – Kane
Tottenham striker Harry Kane says working with Jose Mourinho will stay with him for the rest of his career. The Portuguese was sacked by Spurs last week. Mourinho, who promised to take Kane “universal” during a meeting in the manager’s office shortly after his appointment in November 2019, allowed the England captain a free role…
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Europa: I want Roma to beat Man Utd – Rudiger
Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger is backing Roma against Manchester United this week. Roma go to Old Trafford on Thursday for the first-leg of their Europa League semifinal. After Chelsea’s 1-1 draw at Champions League opponents Real Madrid, Rudiger, a former Roma defender, has wished his old team the best for the tie. He told Sky…
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We’re so close to Champions League final now – Kante
Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante says they’ll face Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge full of confidence. The Blues left the Spanish capital with a potentially vital away goal from their 1-1 draw in the first-leg of this Champions League semifinal, with Christian Pulisic opening the scoring before Karim Benzema levelled the tie. “We are happy for…
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Ryan Giggs pleads not guilty to assault on ex-girlfriend
Former Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs has denied the charge he was violent and engaged in behaviour towards his ex-girlfriend including isolation, belittling, humiliation, harassment, degradation and abuse. A court heard on Wednesday. Giggs, 47, also entered a not guilty plea of actual bodily harm to PR executive Kate Greville, 36, at his home in…