Sports, Football, 2nd Jun 2019, News & Stories from India

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Sports, Football, 02 Jun 2019

"Now is the time to stay calm, change the mood and for sure we are going to have time to talk," Pochettino said. (Photo: AFP)

Tottenham must capitalise on the positives of outstanding Champions League run

Tottenham's task to convert their exhilarating Champions League run into something similarly sustainable will be more difficult.

02 Jun 2019 6:37 PM

Neymar has now taken to Instagram and shared a video showcasing a WhatsApp chat with the accuser. (Photo: AP)

Neymar denies rape accusation with accuser’s chat video

Neymar has claimed that the whole accusation is just a case of extortion by a lawyer who is representing the accuser.

02 Jun 2019 5:47 PM

Pochettino’s side left it late to escape their straight-jacket and only offered a threat after the break. (Photo: AFP)

'Early penalty had massive impact', says Pochettino

“We’re all very disappointed, but I feel so proud of my players,” Pochettino said.

02 Jun 2019 5:19 PM

Liverpool’s players certainly know the central role their coach played in their victory. (Photo: AFP)

Liverpool's Klopp era delivers its first, but surely not last, title

The coach has delivered four years of progress, promise and gradual strengthening to get Liverpool back to the pinnacle

02 Jun 2019 4:57 PM

Mourinho further stated that he’d be calling Messi or Ronaldo the winner of the trophy had Barcelona or Juventus won the UCL title. (Photo: File)

‘Messi and Ronaldo won’t win the Ballon D’or’: Jose Mourinho

Mourinho states that winning titles is an important aspect of becoming the best in the world and that talent doesn’t guarantee a Ballon d'Or

02 Jun 2019 4:41 PM

This will be the first time in 18 years that India will be playing in a FIFA ranking tournament. (Photo: File)

Igor Stimac announces 23-man squad for King's Cup

ATK forward Jobby Justin and Bengaluru FC defender Nishu Kumar have failed to make it into the final list.

02 Jun 2019 4:04 PM

For Liverpool, it was sweet redemption after defeat to Real Madrid in last year's final in Kiev. (Photo: AP)

Liverpool's Champions League party moves to England

The 2-0 win in the sweltering Metropolitano Stadium delivered a first trophy in seven years for Liverpool.

02 Jun 2019 3:44 PM

The accusation was the latest blow for the Brazilian, who last month was stripped of the captaincy of the national team (Photo: Bleacher Report/Twitter)

Brazil soccer star Neymar denies alleged rape in Paris

In May, Neymar was banned for three matches by French football authorities for hitting a fan after PSG’s French Cup final loss to Rennes

02 Jun 2019 3:16 PM

Messi and Ronaldo often faced each other in the league matches between Barcelona and Real Madrid (Photo: AFP)

Messi misses Ronaldo, reveals more about rival-relationship

The clash of the two titans of football added to the already fiery rivalry their teams shared.

02 Jun 2019 2:15 PM

The streaker was later identified as a Russian swimsuit model Kinsey Wolanski. (Photo: AP)

Pitch invader steals the show at UEFA Champions League final; see video

The woman ran from the Liverpool end and made it as far as the halfway line in the 18th minute.

02 Jun 2019 12:25 PM

Zidane had the number 11 benched throughout the match, not letting Bale bid farewell to his fans one last time (Photo: AFP)

Bale likely to leave Madrid soon - media reports

According to ABC media, the 29 year old was looking forward to wear Madrid’s all white until 2022, seeing the fulfilment of his contract.

02 Jun 2019 12:08 PM

Tottenham's Harry Kane gestures during the Champions League final soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Saturday, June 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Kane not a factor in Tottenham's loss to Liverpool

Kane was back in the squad for the first time since April when he was injured in the first leg of the quarterfinals.

02 Jun 2019 10:44 AM

The Argentine has been linked with a move to Italian champions Juventus and German giants Bayern Munich but suggested he may stay to try to guide Spurs to another final (Photo: AP)

'Proud' Pochettino hints he could stay at Spurs after final defeat

Pochettino has said he wants clarity on Tottenham's ambitions before the start of next season

02 Jun 2019 10:30 AM

The Reds opened the scoring in the 2nd minute of the match as Mohamed Salah scored off a penalty. Sadio Mane was able to get the penalty for Liverpool. (Photo: AFP)

Twitterati lauds Liverpool after winning Champions League final

As a result of this win, the club won its sixth champions league title and the first Champions League win since 2005.

02 Jun 2019 10:17 AM

Liverpool had won nothing at all since defeating Cardiff City on penalties in the League Cup final in 2012. A trophy, but not on the same level as this. (Photo: AFP)

Klopp predicts more good times ahead for Liverpool after winning Champions League

Three weeks ago, the Reds were denied a first league title in 30 years by City, despite losing just once and racking up 97 points.

02 Jun 2019 9:44 AM

The police document says the woman will go through medical exams as part of an investigation. (Photo: AFP)

Brazilian football star Neymar accused of rape

The woman says she and the Brazil star met in France after exchanging Instagram messages.

02 Jun 2019 8:53 AM

Divock Origi's late strike had wrapped up a 2-0 victory, Liverpool's sixth European Cup and for Salah, redemption. (Photo: AFP)

Redemption for Salah as Liverpool beat Tottenham to win Champions League

Salah has a history with Spurs supporters, largely on account of being the main threat to Kane winning the Golden Boot in recent seasons.

02 Jun 2019 8:51 AM

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